The verdict is in! Canadian recording artist, Tory Lanez has been sentenced to spend the next 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in the summer of 2020. According to NBC News, the man born Daystar Peterson, who was convicted in December 2022 for shooting Megan on the night of… Continue reading Tory Lanez Receives 10-Year Sentence in Megan Thee Stallion Shooting
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Jalen Brunson Expresses the Virtue of Starting His Second Round Foundation
First-year New York Knicks player, Jalen Brunson has just hosted a charity golf tournament near his hometown in Illinois. The event was done to showcase and benefit his organization, Second Round Foundation. He started the foundation as a way to support the dreams of the youth through academics, sports, and outreach. In an exclusive interview… Continue reading Jalen Brunson Expresses the Virtue of Starting His Second Round Foundation
HBCU GO To Broadcast Upcoming Season of SIAC Football
A partnership has been developed that will showcase college athletics across the nation. The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has recently announced that the free-streaming digital platform HBCU GO, which is owned by Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group (AMG) will be broadcasting five games in this upcoming 2023 football season. With this collaboration, HBCU GO becomes… Continue reading HBCU GO To Broadcast Upcoming Season of SIAC Football
Black Thought Will Release Autobiography The Upcycled Self on November 14, 2023
BLACK THOUGHT STEPS INTO A NEW LIGHT WITH AUTOBIOGRAPHY THE UPCYCLED SELF OUT NOVEMBER 14, 2023 PRE-ORDER HERE “Tariq Trotter . . . could be hip-hop’s Dostoyevsky. Like the Russian novelist, Mr. Trotter has refined literary fire from the soulful furnace of pain and suffering.”—The New York Times MORE NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING SOON Four-time… Continue reading Black Thought Will Release Autobiography The Upcycled Self on November 14, 2023
Ja Rule To Headline Amazon Music’s Final ‘50 & Forever’ City Sessions Livestream Series
Amazon Music Reveals Ja Rule as Headliner for Final ‘50 & Forever’ Livestream ‘50 & Forever’ caps off its celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with a new City Sessions livestream from New York City featuring rap star Ja Rule and friends Twitch.tv/AmazonMusic Photo Credit: James Farrell NEW YORK—August 4, 2023— Amazon Music announces the… Continue reading Ja Rule To Headline Amazon Music’s Final ‘50 & Forever’ City Sessions Livestream Series
Family of C-Murder Victim Upset by Kim Kardashian’s Efforts to Free Him
After hearing that Kim Kardashian is advocating for No Limit Soldier, C-Murder, to be released from his prison sentence and granted a new trial, the family of the victim he was convicted of killing has struck back. According to TMZ Hip Hop, George Thomas, who is the brother of the man C-Murder was convicted of… Continue reading Family of C-Murder Victim Upset by Kim Kardashian’s Efforts to Free Him
Jonathan Majors’ Attorney Says Accuser Is Being ‘Hunted By the NYPD’ While Prosecutors Gather More Evidence
With the trial regarding Jonathan Majors being accused of domestic battery, it seems that the tables are turning. It’s being reported that the trial has been pushed back and NYPD is now looking for the accuser, who is currently out of the country. According to Insider, the domestic assault trial against the “Creed III” actor… Continue reading Jonathan Majors’ Attorney Says Accuser Is Being ‘Hunted By the NYPD’ While Prosecutors Gather More Evidence
Adidas Releasing Kobe Bryant’s First Signature Shoe
adidas has plans to release a version of Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant’s first signature shoe known as the KB8. According to Lakers Nation, the sneaker company that produced Bryant’s first signature shoe will be releasing an updated version of the KB8 also known as the adidas Crazy 8. Adidas is re-launching Kobe Bryant’s… Continue reading Adidas Releasing Kobe Bryant’s First Signature Shoe
Tory Lanez May Be Sentenced for More Than A Decade
We will find out the fate of Canadian recording artist, Tory Lanez on Monday as the judge is expected to announce the prison term after he was found guilty earlier this year in a Los Angeles court. According to The Associated Press, Lanez was found guilty of shooting fellow recording artist, Megan Thee Stallion after… Continue reading Tory Lanez May Be Sentenced for More Than A Decade
Tiffany Haddish Hit With Defamation Lawsuit By Mother Of Children Who Filed Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Last Year
The legal problem that comedian Tiffany Haddish encountered last year when she and fellow comedian, Aries Spears were accused of sexually abusing an underaged brother and sister isn’t yet over. According to Radar Online, the woman who befriended Haddish and is the mother of the two children who accused the two comedians of sexual abuse is… Continue reading Tiffany Haddish Hit With Defamation Lawsuit By Mother Of Children Who Filed Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Last Year
MTA to Distribute 80,000 Metro Cards Featuring Cam’Ron, LL COOL J, Rakim, & Pop Smoke
The celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop continues with Universal Music. Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) has collaborated with The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York City to launch “Hip Hop At 50 – Honoring 50 Years of Hip Hop: A Legacy of Rhythm, Revolution, and Soul.” There are 80,000 Metro Cards made available for customers of the… Continue reading MTA to Distribute 80,000 Metro Cards Featuring Cam’Ron, LL COOL J, Rakim, & Pop Smoke
Young Dolph’s Son Launches ‘King of Memphis’ Clothing Collection
Young Dolph’s Son Launches His ‘King of Memphis” Clothing Collection On Friday, August 4th – Young Dolph’s son, Tre, dropped his personally designed ‘King of Memphis’ Clothing Collection. The collection was the vision and direction from Tre himself – and pre-sales sold out Dolph’s birthday weekend. Now, it’s fully reloaded and fans can purchase directly… Continue reading Young Dolph’s Son Launches ‘King of Memphis’ Clothing Collection
Tennis Player Frances Tiafoe Announces the Launch of The Frances Tiafoe Fund
A tennis player has returned back to the area where he honed his game to announce that he has started a fund to help younger people who want to be led down the road to success. According to The Associated Press, tennis player, Frances Tiafoe was at a clinic for younger players at the venue where… Continue reading Tennis Player Frances Tiafoe Announces the Launch of The Frances Tiafoe Fund
Former NBA Player Kevin Johnson Prepping to Open Fixins Soul Kitchen in Downtown Detroit
Former NBA player and former mayor of Sacramento Kevin Johnson has a restaurant opening in Detroit. According to Detroit Metro Times, there is a new soul food eatery heading to downtown Detroit. Johnson, the former Phoenix Suns point guard will open his restaurant, Fixins Soul Kitchen at 1435 Randolph Street. There are already locations in… Continue reading Former NBA Player Kevin Johnson Prepping to Open Fixins Soul Kitchen in Downtown Detroit
Chicago Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu Hosts Second Block Party and Basketball Clinic to Honor Late Childhood Friend
Chicago Bulls player, Ayo Dosunmu lost his best friend, Darius Brown when he was shot and killed in a park over 10 years ago in 2011. For the second straight year, he hosted a block party at Metcalfe Park in the Bronzeville section of Chicago to celebrate the life of Brown. According to Sports Illustrated,… Continue reading Chicago Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu Hosts Second Block Party and Basketball Clinic to Honor Late Childhood Friend