Jay-Z and Dame Dash Settle Lawsuit Over Attempted Sale of ‘Reasonable Doubt’ NFT Billionaire rapper and businessman Jay-Z had Reasonable Doubt that his former partner, Dame Dash could sell an NFT for Jay’s debut album and obtained a restraining order last year to prevent Dame from doing so. Now, according to Reuters, the lawsuit between… Continue reading Jay-Z and Dame Dash Settle Lawsuit Over Attempted Sale of ‘Reasonable Doubt’ NFT
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HelloBeautiful Interludes Live with Ashanti
HelloBeautiful Interludes Live with Ashanti Ashanti will perform for the most anticipated return of HelloBeautiful Interludes Live SILVER SPRING, MD – June 8 , 2022 – TV One with iOne Digital announced that Ashanti will be the talent to re-introduce fans to its HelloBeautiful Interludes Live digital series, a cross-platform, original programming collaboration that brings the audience closer to talent, entertainment icons and influencers through… Continue reading HelloBeautiful Interludes Live with Ashanti
Suge Knight Testifies in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Suge Knight Testifies in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Former Hip-Hop executive Marion “Suge” Knight appeared remotely in court earlier this week to testify in the wrongful death lawsuit that was filed against him for killing one man and injuring another in 2015. According to Complex, the former Death Row Records owner, who is currently serving a… Continue reading Suge Knight Testifies in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Kevin Liles Launch Petition Against Prosecutors Using Rap Lyrics as Evidence
Kevin Liles Launch Petition Against Prosecutors Using Rap Lyrics as Evidence With the recent federal RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) case against Hip-Hop artists Young Thug, Gunna and their associates, the government will be using lyrics stated in their songs to try to convict them on charges brought against them. 300 Entertainment’s Kevin… Continue reading Kevin Liles Launch Petition Against Prosecutors Using Rap Lyrics as Evidence
Pepsi Stronger Together and Gamesa® Team Up with Fat Joe to Launch $100,000 Nationwide Scholarship Program
Pepsi Stronger Together and Grammy-nominated recording artist, entrepreneur and philanthropist Fat Joe are teaming up, in partnership with Gamesa Cookies, one of Mexico’s most beloved consumer food brands and largest manufacturer of cookies, to create a bigger stage for aspiring musicians and artists – by launching their first national scholarship search. The program, part of… Continue reading Pepsi Stronger Together and Gamesa® Team Up with Fat Joe to Launch $100,000 Nationwide Scholarship Program
Recording Academy Adds Five New Categories in Time for 2023 GRAMMY Awards
Recording Academy Adds Five New Categories in Time for 2023 GRAMMY Awards There are changes and additions coming to next year’s GRAMMY awards. The Recording Academy, the organization that produces the GRAMMY awards, has announced an addition of five new GRAMMY Awards categories to be given out at the 2023 GRAMMYs. They include Songwriter Of… Continue reading Recording Academy Adds Five New Categories in Time for 2023 GRAMMY Awards
Mellody Hobson To Make History By Becoming Part Owner of the Denver Broncos
Mellody Hobson To Make History By Becoming Part Owner of the Denver Broncos With the recent chatter about the possibility of an NFL franchise being owned by a Black person, all of that went up in smoke when it was announced that Walmart heir, Rob Walton became the owner of the Denver Broncos. But, although… Continue reading Mellody Hobson To Make History By Becoming Part Owner of the Denver Broncos
Ava DuVernay to Receive 2022 International Emmy Founders Award
Director and producer Ava DuVernay will be receiving a high honor later this year when she is awarded the 2022 International Emmy® Founders Award at the 50th International Emmy® Awards Gala. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced that director, writer and producer Ava DuVernay will receive the honor on Monday, November 21,… Continue reading Ava DuVernay to Receive 2022 International Emmy Founders Award
‘Black-ish’ Creator Kenya Barris Files For Divorce From Wife of Over 20 Years
Kenya Barris Files For Divorce From Wife of Over 20 Years The creator of black-ish has filed for divorce from his wife of more than 20 years. According to People, Kenya Barris has made a move to end his union of more than 20 years by filing for divorce earlier this month on June 1.… Continue reading ‘Black-ish’ Creator Kenya Barris Files For Divorce From Wife of Over 20 Years
Kobe Bryant Rookie Jersey Sells For $2.735 Million
Last month, according to the Associated Press, a rookie jersey worn by Los Angeles Laker legend Kobe Bryant in his first season (1996-97), including two playoff games, was expected to set the new owner back between $3 million and $5 million. SCP Auctions reported that it fell short of that expectation but did sell for… Continue reading Kobe Bryant Rookie Jersey Sells For $2.735 Million
Simone Biles and Other Former Gymnasts Seek $1 Billion From FBI For Mishandling Sex Abuse Case Against Larry Nassar
Simone Biles and Other Former Gymnasts Seek $1 Billion From FBI For Mishandling Sex Abuse Case Against Larry Nassar A number of former Olympic gymnasts, including gold medalist Simone Biles, are seeking a total of more than a billion dollars from the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) for failing to stop sports doctor Larry Nassar… Continue reading Simone Biles and Other Former Gymnasts Seek $1 Billion From FBI For Mishandling Sex Abuse Case Against Larry Nassar
Chris Paul Collaborates with Koia With Limited-Edition Plant-Based Protein Shakes, 100% of Profits Going Toward HBCUs
Phoenix Suns all-star, Chris Paul, a big supporter of HBCUs has partnered with a plant protein drink company to help fund scholarships for students who attend HBCUs. Koia, a 100% plant-based beverage company is collaborating with Paul and the non-profit clothing line, Support Black Colleges to introduce a limited-edition release of Koia Protein Cinnamon Horchata.… Continue reading Chris Paul Collaborates with Koia With Limited-Edition Plant-Based Protein Shakes, 100% of Profits Going Toward HBCUs
Rare LeBron James Basketball Card Expected to Fetch Over $6 million at Upcoming Auction
Rare LeBron James Basketball Card Expected to Fetch Over $6 million at Upcoming Auction Another basketball card is expected to fetch a lot of money in an upcoming auction. According to Reuters, an upcoming auction that will feature a one-of-a-kind LeBron James trading card is anticipated to bring in more than $6 million when it… Continue reading Rare LeBron James Basketball Card Expected to Fetch Over $6 million at Upcoming Auction
Michael Strahan’s Religion of Sports Media Production Company Raises $50M In Series B Funding Round
A sports media production company, co-owned by former NFL player, Michael Strahan has recently raised $50 million. The company, Religion of Sports, which is co-owned by former New York Giants player, Strahan, Tampa Bay Buccaneer quarterback, Tom Brady, and Gotham Chopra has raised $50 million in a Series B fundraising round. The award-winning sports media… Continue reading Michael Strahan’s Religion of Sports Media Production Company Raises $50M In Series B Funding Round
Dave Chappelle Donating Profit From Ticket Sales From Buffalo Show to Help Families Of Mass Shooting Victims
Dave Chappelle Donating Profit From Ticket Sales From Buffalo Show to Help Families Of Mass Shooting Victims Dave Chappelle booked a show in New York over the weekend. The comedian did so with the explicit purpose of donating the funds made to the families of the victims who were affected by the recent Buffalo mass… Continue reading Dave Chappelle Donating Profit From Ticket Sales From Buffalo Show to Help Families Of Mass Shooting Victims