Super Bowl Champion and College Hall of Famer Shelby Jordan Dead at 70 A former NFL player who is also inducted into the College Hall of Fame has passed away at the age of 70 last week. According to The Associated Press, former NFL defensive player, Shelby Jordan, who played for the New England Patriots… Continue reading Super Bowl Champion and College Hall of Famer Shelby Jordan Dead at 70
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Baseball Glove Worn By Jackie Robinson Expected to Sell for $750K at Auction
An auction has been announced that will feature the sale of a glove worn by the first Black man to become a baseball player in Major League Baseball history. According to the auction site, Goldin, a baseball glove that was worn by Brooklyn Dodgers player, Jackie Robinson, is up for sale and is currently taking… Continue reading Baseball Glove Worn By Jackie Robinson Expected to Sell for $750K at Auction
Travis Hunter Signs NIL Deal With Michael Strahan Brand
Travis Hunter Signs NIL Deal With Michael Strahan Brand Jackson State University freshman player, Travis Hunter, who was the nation’s top recruit before choosing an HBCU has signed a NIL (Name, image, likeness) deal with an NFL Hall of Famer, former New York Giants player, Michael Strahan. Strahan, who is also a media personality and… Continue reading Travis Hunter Signs NIL Deal With Michael Strahan Brand
Public Enemy’s Chuck D Sells Majority of Music Catalog To Reach Music Publishing
Public Enemy frontman, Chuck D has solidified that he will continue to benefit from his own music in the immediate and distant future. According to Rolling Stone, the Hip-Hop activist has sold a portion of his music catalog to Reach Music Publishing. Following a trend that’s been involving a lot of recording artists recently, Chuck… Continue reading Public Enemy’s Chuck D Sells Majority of Music Catalog To Reach Music Publishing
Nicki Minaj Files Lawsuit Against Twitter User Who Insists the Rapper is a Cokehead
Nicki Minaj Files Lawsuit Against Twitter User Who Insists the Rapper is a Cokehead Cardi B may be her rival but Nicki Minaj has taken a page out of the Bodak Yellow rapper’s playbook! According to Billboard, the Super Freaky Girl rapper is taking someone who uses the moniker Nosey Heaux to court for defamation.… Continue reading Nicki Minaj Files Lawsuit Against Twitter User Who Insists the Rapper is a Cokehead
R&B Singer Jesse Powell Has Passed Away ‘Peacefully’ at the Age of 51
R&B singer Jesse Powell has passed away “peacefully” at his residence in Los Angeles according to his sister, Tamara Powell. The recording artist was 51 years old and his family has not disclosed the manner in which he died. His sibling, Tamara, who was a part of an R&B group with her sister, Trina Powell… Continue reading R&B Singer Jesse Powell Has Passed Away ‘Peacefully’ at the Age of 51
Fat Joe Lands Pilot Show on Starz, Joins Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs as Executive Producers With LeBron James Producing
Bronx-born entrepreneur and Hip Hop entertainer Fat Joe will be hosting and executive producing a pilot show on the Starz network. The network announced that Joey Cartegena aka Fat Joe, along with Bad Boy Entertainment creator Sean Combs will be executive producers for an untitled series that will feature different celebrities and other high-profile guests.… Continue reading Fat Joe Lands Pilot Show on Starz, Joins Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs as Executive Producers With LeBron James Producing
PnB Rock Shot and Killed During Robbery at Roscoe’s Chicken ‘N Waffles in Los Angeles
Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock was shot dead during a robbery at a famous eatery in Los Angeles on Monday. According to CBS Los Angeles, PnB Rock was dining with his girlfriend when he was fatally shot as they sat at Roscoe’s Chicken ‘n Waffles in South Los Angeles. Police officers were called to the restaurant… Continue reading PnB Rock Shot and Killed During Robbery at Roscoe’s Chicken ‘N Waffles in Los Angeles
Lil Kim Responds to 50 Cent’s False Accusation That She Dissed Nicki Minaj’s Son
Lil Kim Responds to 50 Cent’s False Accusation That She Dissed Nicki Minaj’s Son Megan Thee Stallion has featured a Hip Hop legend on her latest remixed song and a controversy ensues! But, Megan, nor the guest emcee didn’t start the issue, but the Queen Bee made sure to put an end to it! Lil… Continue reading Lil Kim Responds to 50 Cent’s False Accusation That She Dissed Nicki Minaj’s Son
Fat Joe Will Host ‘BET HIP HOP AWARDS’ 2022
Grammy®-nominated recording artist, actor, entrepreneur, and media personality Fat Joe was named host of the trailblazing “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2022. Taped from Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta, GA, on Friday, September 30, the broadcast premiere will air Tuesday, October 4, at 9 PM ET/PT on BET. The annual celebration will bring together the hottest names… Continue reading Fat Joe Will Host ‘BET HIP HOP AWARDS’ 2022
Ice-T Recruits Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Busta Rhymes For Graphic Novel and Animated Series ‘Death For Hire, The Origin of Tehk City’
A new graphic novel that is scheduled to be released will lead to an animated series that will feature the likes of Hip-Hop luminaries, Ice-T, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Treach (Naughty By Nature), and Busta Rhymes. Law & Order‘s Ice-T, along with N.W.A. founding member, Arabian Prince joins Tommy The Animator in creating a graphic… Continue reading Ice-T Recruits Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Busta Rhymes For Graphic Novel and Animated Series ‘Death For Hire, The Origin of Tehk City’
Tiffany Haddish Responds to Lawsuit Accusing Her and Aries Spears of Sexual Misconduct: ‘I Deeply Regret Having Agreed to Act In It’
Tiffany Haddish Responds to Lawsuit Accusing Her and Aries Spears of Sexual Misconduct: ‘I Deeply Regret Having Agreed to Act In It’ Last week, The Last O.G.‘s Tiffany Haddish and comedian Aries Spears were sued after a lawsuit accused the duo of sexual abuse by an underaged brother and sister. On Sunday, Haddish publicly commented… Continue reading Tiffany Haddish Responds to Lawsuit Accusing Her and Aries Spears of Sexual Misconduct: ‘I Deeply Regret Having Agreed to Act In It’
REVOLT Summit ‘The Future is Now’ Returns to Atlanta on September 24-25, 2022
– This Year Includes Cultural Leaders Coi Leray, Gucci Mane, Iddris Sandu, Tamika D. Mallory, Big Freedia, Pretty Vee, Fly Guy DC, 19 Keys, DJ Drama, Tezlyn Figaro, Tariq Nasheed, Bimma Williams, LaRussell, and more– The Summit will feature exclusive live viewings of REVOLT’s leading programs, including Assets Over Liabilities, Big Facts, Drink Champs, and… Continue reading REVOLT Summit ‘The Future is Now’ Returns to Atlanta on September 24-25, 2022
Stephen Curry Receives Bachelor of Arts Degree and Induction Into Davidson College Hall Of Fame
Stephen Curry Receives Bachelor of Arts Degree and Induction Into Davidson College Hall Of Fame Winning an NBA Championship and his first Finals MVP alone would be a great year, but, it seems like Stephen Curry just wasn’t satisfied with those accomplishments. Curry was recently honored, according to CNN by his alma mater, Davidson College… Continue reading Stephen Curry Receives Bachelor of Arts Degree and Induction Into Davidson College Hall Of Fame
Sy Ari Da Kid Releases ‘The Shadow In The Shade’
Sy Ari Da Kid releases new album The Shadow In The Shade Features include Jadakiss, T.I., Raekwon, Benny The Butcher, Big K.R.I.T. and more “Full of immaculate flows and riveting storytelling, “Press 0” is a prime example of what current-day East Coast Hip Hop has to offer.” – HotNewHipHop LISTEN HERE Today, Bronx born, Atlanta… Continue reading Sy Ari Da Kid Releases ‘The Shadow In The Shade’