Young Thug Allegedly Caught Being Given Percocet in Courtroom Young Thug, currently standing trial for RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) charges was allegedly caught accepting drugs from a co-defendant, Kahlieff Adams during a court proceeding according to WSB-TV. Prosecutors in the case have presented evidence to the judge in the form of video… Continue reading Young Thug Allegedly Caught Being Given Percocet in Courtroom
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Snoop Dogg, Sade and Teddy Riley Among 2023 Inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Hip-hop entertainer and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg, Jazz songstress Sade, and “New Jack Swing” producer and singer, Teddy Riley are among the latest inductees to this year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame. In an announcement by the Songwriters Hall Of Fame, Snoop Dogg, Sade and Teddy Riley will be joined by pop singer Gloria Estefan, Electric Light… Continue reading Snoop Dogg, Sade and Teddy Riley Among 2023 Inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Flo Rida Awarded $82 Million in Lawsuit Against Celsius Energy Drink
Flo Rida Awarded $82 Million in Lawsuit Against Celsius Energy Drink It looks like rapper Flo Rida does not have to pick up a microphone again after winning close to $100 million in a lawsuit against an energy drink company. According to The Associated Press, Tramar Dillard, known to the world as Hip hop recording… Continue reading Flo Rida Awarded $82 Million in Lawsuit Against Celsius Energy Drink
A Conversation With Bradd Marquis
A Conversation With Bradd Marquis BIG CED of The Industry Cosign got an opportunity to talk to recording artist, Bradd Marquis. The conversation centered around the upcoming tour that the singer is about to embark on starting on January 20th. The name of the tour is “The Music of Sam Cooke- A Change Is Gonna… Continue reading A Conversation With Bradd Marquis
Rapper Meek Mill Pardoned by Outgoing Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf
Rapper Meek Mill Pardoned by Outgoing Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf After years of having to deal with the prison system in one way or another, Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill no longer has to do so. Robert Rihmeek Williams, better known as Meek Mill has recently been pardoned by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf. The criminal reform… Continue reading Rapper Meek Mill Pardoned by Outgoing Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf
Janet Jackson Taken to Court By her Business Managers Saying the Singer Owes Over $238K for ‘Unpaid Services’
Janet Jackson Taken to Court By her Business Managers Saying the Singer Owes Over $238K for ‘Unpaid Services’ It seems like it’s about to be “nasty” for Janet Jackson. According to The Blast, What Have You Done For Me Lately is the soundtrack that Jackon’s former business managers are playing these days. They are accusing… Continue reading Janet Jackson Taken to Court By her Business Managers Saying the Singer Owes Over $238K for ‘Unpaid Services’
Maya Moore Irons Announces Retirement From WNBA While Releasing Book, ‘Love & Justice: A Story of Triumph on Two Different Courts’
Maya Moore Irons Announces Retirement From WNBA While Releasing Book, ‘Love & Justice: A Story of Triumph on Two Different Courts’ Although she hasn’t played in the WNBA in several years, former player, Maya Moore Irons has announced her retirement from the league amid releasing a new book. On Tuesday, January 17, Moore Irons and… Continue reading Maya Moore Irons Announces Retirement From WNBA While Releasing Book, ‘Love & Justice: A Story of Triumph on Two Different Courts’
Deion Sanders’s Daughter, Shelomi Joins Father to Play Basketball at the University of Colorado Boulder
Deion Sanders’s Daughter, Shelomi Sanders Joins Father to Play Basketball at the University of Colorado Boulder Another family member of Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders is joining him at the University of Colorado Boulder. According to Sports Illustrated, the daughter of the new head football coach at the University of Colorado Boulder, Shelomi Sanders is transferring… Continue reading Deion Sanders’s Daughter, Shelomi Joins Father to Play Basketball at the University of Colorado Boulder
Otis Redding Foundation Releases Musical Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
OTIS REDDING FOUNDATION RELEASES MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING WRITTEN, PRODUCED AND PERFORMED BY THE OTIS REDDING FOUNDATION ALLSTARS AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES TODAY Macon, GA (January 12, 2023) – In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday, the Otis Redding Foundation is releasing a new song, “Show Love,” written and produced by students ages 12-18, who… Continue reading Otis Redding Foundation Releases Musical Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Lola Brooke Announces Signing to Arista Records
BROOKLYN-BORN RAP PHENOM LOLA BROOKE SIGNS TO ARISTA RECORDS IN COLLABORATION WITH TEAM EIGHTY PRODUCTIONS SET TO RELEASE NEW MUSIC IN 2023 IMAGE CREDIT: FELICIA ABBAN January 9, 2023 (NEW YORK, NY) – Capping off a breakout 2022, Brooklyn M.V.P. Lola Brooke officially announces her signing to Arista Records in collaboration with Team Eighty Productions… Continue reading Lola Brooke Announces Signing to Arista Records
Dr. Dre Purportedly Selling Portions of Music Assets to Universal Music and Shamrock Holdings for Over $200 Million
As the hip-hop world is still waiting for the arrival of Dr. Dre’s Detox album, the music producer is primed to sell portions of his music catalog for reportedly more than $200 million. According to Billboard, one of the iconic founding members of the legendary hip-hop group, N.W.A. will look to profit more than $200… Continue reading Dr. Dre Purportedly Selling Portions of Music Assets to Universal Music and Shamrock Holdings for Over $200 Million
Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, and Kevin Hart Put Up $7 Million for Philly Schools
Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, and Kevin Hart Put Up $7 Million for Philly Schools Rapper and prison reform activist, Meek Mill, Philadelphia 76ers team owner, Michael Rubin, and entertainer and entrepreneur, Kevin Hart have teamed up once again to make a sizable donation to several schools in the Philadelphia area. A press release was sent… Continue reading Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, and Kevin Hart Put Up $7 Million for Philly Schools
Eddie Murphy Shocks Golden Globes Audience During Acceptance Speech
Eddie Murphy Shocks Golden Globes Audience During Acceptance Speech Comedian Eddie Murphy has been known to shock audiences throughout his career and he definitely did it again last night at the Golden Globes ceremony. The legendary entertainer was honored last night by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association® (HFPA), the organization that is responsible for the… Continue reading Eddie Murphy Shocks Golden Globes Audience During Acceptance Speech
Mariah Carey Reportedly Seeking ‘Primary Custody’ Of Nick Cannon’s First Set of Twins
After celebrating the birth of his twelfth child, Nick Cannon may find his “family time” being stretched thin, especially with the busy career he currently has. This may be the reason his former wife, Mariah Carey will be seeking primary custody of Cannon’s first two children. According to Radar Online, the R&B diva wants to… Continue reading Mariah Carey Reportedly Seeking ‘Primary Custody’ Of Nick Cannon’s First Set of Twins
Houston Texans Fire Lovie Smith Making him Second Straight Black Coach to be Fired After Only One Season
For the second straight year in a row, the Houston Texans have fired a coach after only one year at the helm. According to a statement released by The Houston Texans, the team’s head coach, Lovie Smith has been terminated after the team posted a dismal record of 3-13-1 this past season. After the Texans… Continue reading Houston Texans Fire Lovie Smith Making him Second Straight Black Coach to be Fired After Only One Season