Louisiana State University has been in the news a lot lately, most recently winning the College World Series after the Women’s Basketball Team won the championship earlier this year. But this time around, the school is mourning. According to LSU, former student-athlete, Danielle Ballard, who was a standout basketball player for the Tigers has recently… Continue reading Former LSU Basketball Player Danielle Ballard Dead at 29
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Ralph McDaniels Discusses NYC Libraries Issuing Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary Library Cards
Hip-Hop got its start in the Bronx borough of New York City 50 years ago and the New York Public Library system joins the Queens Public Library in doing its part to join in the celebration. Starting on Friday, July 14, in recognition of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, The New York Public Library (NYPL)… Continue reading Ralph McDaniels Discusses NYC Libraries Issuing Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary Library Cards
Diddy Launches Empower Global Marketplace To Help Revitalize Supporting Black Businesses
Diddy Launches Empower Global Marketplace To Help Revitalize Supporting Black Businesses Sean “Diddy” Combs has been steadfast in his quest to support Black-owned businesses and has just taken another step to make sure that we have the chance to do so as well. The hip-hop entrepreneur has just officially launched a website entitled, Empower Global.… Continue reading Diddy Launches Empower Global Marketplace To Help Revitalize Supporting Black Businesses
The Family of LeBron James Makes Audience Laugh Before Presenting ESPY Award
This year’s ESPY Awards (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award) presented several noteworthy moments during the evening. One that stood out featured the family of LeBron James that brought laughs from the audience. A video clip of the moment has been circulating around the internet and shows the family of James gathered on stage. As… Continue reading The Family of LeBron James Makes Audience Laugh Before Presenting ESPY Award
Attorneys for Ja Morant Wants to Impose the ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law as a Defense in Lawsuit
The attorneys for suspended Memphis Grizzlies starting point guard, Ja Morant want to utilize the “stand your ground” defense in the lawsuit filed against him by a basketball player. According to The Associated Press, Morant’s attorneys have presented another defense before the judge hearing the case of the Grizzles player assaulting a then-17-year-old player at… Continue reading Attorneys for Ja Morant Wants to Impose the ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law as a Defense in Lawsuit
ONE Musicfest & Live Nation Urban Unveils Lineup for 2023 Music Festival
In Celebration of Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary, OMF’s Hip Hop 50 Stage Will Showcase Performances from Nelly, KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, Kid Capri, DJ Drama & More! Festival Dates are October 28th & 29th at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA ATLANTA, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ONE Musicfest, the premier urban music festival of the… Continue reading ONE Musicfest & Live Nation Urban Unveils Lineup for 2023 Music Festival
Pharrell Teams Up with Sony Music to Debut New Black-Centric Podcast, ‘Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History’
Multi-hyphenate Pharrell Williams has entered the podcast world in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment. Sony Music announced a new podcast series named “Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History.” The music company is doing it in conjunction with Pharrell and his production company OTHERTone. The podcast is hosted by journalist, cultural critic, and the “Dean of Black Twitter,” Michael… Continue reading Pharrell Teams Up with Sony Music to Debut New Black-Centric Podcast, ‘Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History’
Jury Makes Decision Regarding Handwritten Wills Left by Aretha Franklin
Jury Makes Decision Regarding Handwritten Wills Left by Aretha Franklin In a dispute that pitted one of Aretha Franklin’s sons against three others regarding two handwritten wills that she left behind upon her death, a jury has made a decision. According to The Associated Press, a jury has found that the last handwritten will penned… Continue reading Jury Makes Decision Regarding Handwritten Wills Left by Aretha Franklin
C.J. Wallace Has a Story to Tell! Documentary of The Notorious B.I.G. Will Uncover Father’s Legacy
C.J. Wallace Has a Story to Tell! Documentary of The Notorious B.I.G. Will Uncover Father’s Legacy A documentary about who some considered one of the all-time greats of hip-hop, although his life was cut short, will be seen in the future. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a documentary about Christopher Wallace, who went by the… Continue reading C.J. Wallace Has a Story to Tell! Documentary of The Notorious B.I.G. Will Uncover Father’s Legacy
The Weeknd Breaks London Stadium Record
The Weeknd Breaks London Stadium Record Canadian recording artist, The Weeknd has broken a record over the weekend at an overseas venue. According to Variety, the man born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye has broken a record at London Stadium for having the highest amount of people to watch him perform over two nights. This took place… Continue reading The Weeknd Breaks London Stadium Record
Cypress Hill’s Black Sunday Expanded 30th Anniversary Edition Out July 20, 2023
SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT’S CERTIFIED TO RELEASE CYPRESS HILL’S BLACK SUNDAY EXPANDED 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION ON JULY 20 (New York, NY – July 7, 2023) – Continuing to honor the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop in 2023, Sony Music Entertainment (SME) and Certified proudly present Cypress Hill’s Black Sunday Expanded 30TH Anniversary Edition digital release, out July 20, 2023. Pre-order/Pre-save HERE This comprehensive collection not… Continue reading Cypress Hill’s Black Sunday Expanded 30th Anniversary Edition Out July 20, 2023
Burna Boy Becomes First African Artist to Sell Out a Stadium in the United States
A very popular African artist recently made history when he performed at a venue in New York City this past weekend. According to OkayAfrica, as he stood on the stage of Queens, NY’s Citi Field, Burna Boy became the first African artist to perform at a sold-out stadium in the United States. The feat took… Continue reading Burna Boy Becomes First African Artist to Sell Out a Stadium in the United States
Deion Sanders Re-Ups With Nike After Vowing to ‘Never’ Work With Them Again
Back together again! Sports legend and current University of Colorado football coach, Deion Sanders has signed back on with clothing apparel giant, Nike. The former reality TV star made an announcement on his Instagram account last week alerting his audience that he is back with Nike. View this post on Instagram A post… Continue reading Deion Sanders Re-Ups With Nike After Vowing to ‘Never’ Work With Them Again
Orange Blossom Classic Announces SNICKERS® as Official Candy Bar
The Orange Blossom Classic Committee is excited to announce its partnership with Mars Wrigley, by naming SNICKERS®, an official sponsor of the Orange Blossom Classic. The Orange Blossom Classic (OBC), an annual football game steeped in rich tradition, brings together historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to compete in a thrilling matchup. This year, under… Continue reading Orange Blossom Classic Announces SNICKERS® as Official Candy Bar
Electronic Arts and Marvel Announce a Black Panther Game is in Development
If you ever wanted to play a character in Marvel’s Black Panther, you will have your chance soon! Electronic Arts, makes of such popular games like EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, and Madden NFL and Marvel has announced that a Black Panther game is currently in development. As Marvel celebrates the 57th… Continue reading Electronic Arts and Marvel Announce a Black Panther Game is in Development