Category: Entrepreneurship

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Wiz

DJ WIZ ™ (a.k.a. Mark “WIZ” Eastmond) is a Hip-Hop icon and a graduate of hip-hop’s classic era who broke onto the rap scene in 1988 as the DJ mix-master for one of the genre’s most revered and popular groups, KID ‘N’ PLAY.  
 Throughout the 90’s, KID ‘N’ PLAY along with DJ WIZ™ continued… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Wiz

Michael Jordan Invests In VC Fund, Courtside Ventures

Former NBA owner and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan added more than $2 billion to his personal fortune when he sold the Charlotte Hornets basketball team.  Now, the popular sports figure has placed some of his money into a sports fund looking to raise $100 million. According to Sportico, the company that Jordan is investing… Continue reading Michael Jordan Invests In VC Fund, Courtside Ventures

Jayson Williams Joins Oaktree Solutions to Launch Oaktree Sports Ventures

Oaktree Solutions expands with new full-service advisory for professional athletes focused on partnerships, financial planning, reputation management, and post-sports career development November 15, 2024 09:10 AM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global public affairs and venture consulting firm Oaktree Solutions announced today that former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams has joined as Managing Director of Sports… Continue reading Jayson Williams Joins Oaktree Solutions to Launch Oaktree Sports Ventures

Carmelo Anthony Joins Animated Sports Series ‘Rabid Fans’ as Executive Producer

@rabidfans Introducing, “Rabid Fans”, The 🌎’s No. 1 Underground Sport Show! Catch the premiere of Episode 1 on August 6th, exclusively on the @Victory Road Studios YouTube channel! Don’t miss out—subscribe now to feed your fandom! Beneath the streets of New York City lies an underground world of sports commentary. Join legendary rodent host Pete… Continue reading Carmelo Anthony Joins Animated Sports Series ‘Rabid Fans’ as Executive Producer

Kawanna Pleasant: Redefining Female Empowerment with PurFix Cocktails

In a time when female entrepreneurship is on the rise, Kawanna Pleasant stands out as a trailblazer in the beverage industry. As the CEO and sole owner of PurFix Cocktails, Kawanna has poured her expertise, vision, and drive into creating a brand that not only speaks to her roots as a celebrated mixologist but also… Continue reading Kawanna Pleasant: Redefining Female Empowerment with PurFix Cocktails

Cicero Leak Brings HBCU Sports and Lifestyle Content to Television

Cicero Leak is helping bring HBCU sports and lifestyle content to television   (Raleigh, North Carolina) –   Cicero Leak has made his name representing the likes of Shark Tank’s Daymond John, SiriusXM’s Sway Calloway, Grammy Award Winner Fantasia Barrino, Academy Award-nominated film director James Fargo, V-103’s Big Tigger and Bel-Air’s April Parker Jones.  Along with representing… Continue reading Cicero Leak Brings HBCU Sports and Lifestyle Content to Television

Randy Moss Set To Open Crisppi’s Chicken In Downtown Miami

Former NFL Wide Receiver Randy Moss Set To Open Crisppi’s Chicken In Downtown Miami “ Some Of The Best Chicken You Have Ever Tasted In Your Entire Life” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Miami, Fl – NFL star Randy Moss is opening a restaurant in Miami with mouth watering fried chicken sandwiches, chicken wings, chicken and waffles,… Continue reading Randy Moss Set To Open Crisppi’s Chicken In Downtown Miami

JJ Hairston’s JamesTown Music Partners With Motown Gospel

JJ HAIRSTON’S JAMESTOWN MUSIC LABEL INKS PARTNERSHIP DEAL WITH MOTOWN GOSPEL, AHEAD OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY LIVE RECORDING PROJECT OF JJ HAIRSTON & YOUTHFUL PRAISE JJ HAIRSTON AND YOUTHFUL PRAISE LIVE 25TH ANNIVERSARY RECORDING SET TO TAKE PLACE AT IN WASHINGTON D.C.  ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD Brad O’Donnell, Walter Thomas, JJ Hairston, Hudson Plachy, Marcus Pitt… Continue reading JJ Hairston’s JamesTown Music Partners With Motown Gospel

Jaylen Brown Launches Own Athletic Brand, Credits Kobe Bryant For Doing So

NBA Champion Jaylen Brown did the opposite of what most superstars do when offered a big contract. He turned it down but decided to launch his own brand instead and credited the late Kobe Bryant for giving him the idea to do so. In an exclusive interview with Entrepreneur and Sports Illustrated, the Boston Celtics… Continue reading Jaylen Brown Launches Own Athletic Brand, Credits Kobe Bryant For Doing So

Learning About Annuities Placed More Capital in Shaquille O’Neal’s Bank Account

“The Breakroom” is another podcast that NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal is involved in that speaks about financial education. In this episode, he is sitting at a table with four other individuals, and as he is speaking with them, he expresses one word that he has said has blessed him financially, “Annuities.” In the… Continue reading Learning About Annuities Placed More Capital in Shaquille O’Neal’s Bank Account

Adidas Reaches Out-Of-Court Settlement With Ye

As sneaker company Adidas has reported a significant increase in quarterly profits, the German-based athletic brand has settled with its former partner, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West. According to The Wall Street Journal, the sneaker brand reached an out-of-court settlement with the music producer. The settlement negates all legal claims between Ye and Adidas.… Continue reading Adidas Reaches Out-Of-Court Settlement With Ye

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Earl Christian

Earl Christian III is a Howard University TV Production graduate, visionary, creator, and executive producer of the award-winning Urban Wall Street Project, as well as the dynamic, UWS Young Producers program. Since 2008, Earl has produced over 700 UWS and YP student-oriented short films/videos, garnering over 1.2 million views on his YouTube channels, having worked… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Earl Christian

SoFi Partners With Venus Williams, Cameron Brink to Launch the ‘Give Her Credit’ Campaign

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI), the one-stop shop for digital personal financial services, has teamed up with tennis champion, entrepreneur and author Venus Williams and Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink to launch the Give Her Credit campaign. With this national initiative, SoFi will begin accepting submissions… Continue reading SoFi Partners With Venus Williams, Cameron Brink to Launch the ‘Give Her Credit’ Campaign

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Hard Hittin Harry

DJ Hard Hittin Harry, born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, and raised in Montreal, Canada, and Newark, New Jersey, has had a remarkable career spanning over 40 years in the music industry. He has showcased his talent in clubs, through mixtapes, the internet, and television, establishing himself as a versatile and accomplished figure in the world of… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Hard Hittin Harry

Shaq Certain To Benefit After Authentic Brands Group Acquires Champion

In June, HanesBrands announced that clothing brand Champion was being acquired by Authentic Brands Group for a reported $1.2 billion. Earlier this month, Ames Watson confirmed that in partnership with Authentic, it will lead the management of Champion’s U.S. collegiate apparel and team wear business. This deal bodes well for NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille… Continue reading Shaq Certain To Benefit After Authentic Brands Group Acquires Champion

Exit mobile version