Mary J. Blige Invests in New Initiative to Provide Services to Minority and Women-Owned Businesses Within the Spirits Industry Hip-Hop Soul diva Mary J. Blige, fresh off the release of her Amazon Studios’ documentary feature, Mary J. Blige’s My Life, has invested in an initiative with other popular figures that will support minority and women-owned… Continue reading Mary J. Blige Invests in New Initiative to Provide Services to Minority and Women-Owned Businesses Within the Spirits Industry
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Rapper Nas Announces Partnership with Escobar Cigars
The business of Hip-Hop continues to grow amongst the architects of the culture. Nasir Jones, better known as Nas, is growing the portfolio of his ever-growing businesses. The Queens, NY rapper, also known as Escobar, has announced his involvement with a cigar company that bears one of his aliases. “Welcome to Escobar Season. 🔥” … Continue reading Rapper Nas Announces Partnership with Escobar Cigars
‘The Being Formally Known as Kanye West’ Files to Legally Change Name to ‘Ye’
‘The Being Formally Known as Kanye West’ Files to Legally Change Name to ‘Ye’ The rapper and entrepreneur known as Kanye West had insisted almost 3 years ago that we refer to him as just “Ye” and now he has taken steps to make it official! With the anticipation for his latest project that is,… Continue reading ‘The Being Formally Known as Kanye West’ Files to Legally Change Name to ‘Ye’
Emmitt Smith Becomes Partner to Form Jesse Iwuji Motorsports for 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series Season
Emmitt Smith Becomes Partner to Form Jesse Iwuji Motorsports for 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series season Another former sports champion has latched onto NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) as a partner. NASCAR has announced that NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith has partnered with Jesse Iwuji to form Jesse Iwuji Motorsports for the… Continue reading Emmitt Smith Becomes Partner to Form Jesse Iwuji Motorsports for 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series Season
Triller Launches 1st Annual Black Creator Conference To Promote Black Content Creators & Talent
Triller, the global AI-powered short video app and content discovery platform, today announced the launch of the Black Creator Conference, a summit for Black creators taking place on Thursday, September 23 and Friday, September 24, 2021 in Atlanta. The conference aims to empower Black creators and talent to deepen the pipeline of Black-owned content across… Continue reading Triller Launches 1st Annual Black Creator Conference To Promote Black Content Creators & Talent
Jay-Z’s The Parent Company Appoints Troy Datcher First Black Chief Executive Officer of a Cannabis Company
Jay-Z’s The Parent Company Appoints Troy Datcher First Black Chief Executive Officer of a Cannabis Company Jay-Z has made history several times over the course of his Hip-Hop career and business dealings. He and his company have just done it again! The Parent Company, California’s leading vertically-integrated cannabis company, has just announced the appointment of… Continue reading Jay-Z’s The Parent Company Appoints Troy Datcher First Black Chief Executive Officer of a Cannabis Company
‘Colin in Black & White’ Limited Series by Colin Kaepernick and Ava DuVernay to Premiere on Netflix October 29
Last July it was reported that streaming giant service Netflix had announced that filmmaker Ava DuVernay and social activist/former professional football player Colin Kaepernick have joined together to present a limited series on Kaepernick’s high school years titled, Colin in Black & White. The series focuses on the former San Francisco 49er quarterback’s formative high… Continue reading ‘Colin in Black & White’ Limited Series by Colin Kaepernick and Ava DuVernay to Premiere on Netflix October 29
‘Tia Mowry’s Quick Fix’ to Debut on CLEO TV
‘Tia Mowry’s Quick Fix’ to Debut on CLEO TV “TIA MOWRY’S QUICK FIX” FROM KIN CLOSES MEGA LICENSING DEAL WITH TV ONE’S SISTER NETWORK CLEO TV TO BRING SHOW TO CABLE TELEVISION FOR THE FIRST TIME Massive deal brings 80 Half-Hour Episodes of Breakout Program to TV One’s Sister Network CLEO TV in October Photography Credit… Continue reading ‘Tia Mowry’s Quick Fix’ to Debut on CLEO TV
Kanye West Reportedly Made $7 Million From ‘Donda’ Merchandise While Setting Record Streaming Number for Apple Music
Kanye West Reportedly Made $7 Million From ‘Donda’ Merchandise While Setting Record Streaming Number for Apple Music Kanye West‘s latest project, which was initially announced about a year ago, may become the most anticipated album in music history at the rate that it is going. The public has been given another release date, the third,… Continue reading Kanye West Reportedly Made $7 Million From ‘Donda’ Merchandise While Setting Record Streaming Number for Apple Music
Jamie Foxx Announces ‘Act Like You Got Some Sense’ Book Tour
The National 5-City Tour Will Kick Off This October Tickets On Sale on LiveNation.com Comedian, musician, and actor, Jamie Foxx will embark on a multi-city book tour to celebrate the release of his first memoir, ACT LIKE YOU GOT SOME SENSE (Grand Central Publishing– on sale October 19). In this hilarious and heartfelt memoir, Jamie Foxx… Continue reading Jamie Foxx Announces ‘Act Like You Got Some Sense’ Book Tour
UNCENSORED on TV One Returns, Sunday, August 29th
UNCENSORED on TV One Returns, Sunday, August 29th TV One’s original, autobiographical series UNCENSORED returns for a star-studded, new season premiering on Sunday, August 29 at 10 PM ET/9C. The edgy, docu-series explores the private lives of some of today’s most notable personalities including super producer Swizz Beatz, classically trained actress-singer Loretta Devine, standup comedian-actor… Continue reading UNCENSORED on TV One Returns, Sunday, August 29th
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Announced as 2021 Honorees for GRAMMYs on the Hill® 20th Anniversary
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Announced as 2021 Honorees for GRAMMYs on the Hill® 20th Anniversary Music Returns to Congress in Celebration of Music Advocacy on Sept. 22 GRAMMY® Winners and Nominees to Join Congressional Leaders for a Night of Celebration and Musical Surprises WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Sept. 22, music will return to the nation’s capital… Continue reading Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis Announced as 2021 Honorees for GRAMMYs on the Hill® 20th Anniversary
Shaquille O’Neal Selling Minority Ownership In Sacramento Kings to Become Brand Ambassador for WynnBET
Former NBA (National Basketball Association) Hall of Famer and current TNT commentator Shaquille O’Neal may be one of the most astute businessmen after leaving the sport as a 4-time NBA champion. O’Neal has just made a business move that will add money to his pockets, increase his visibility and add to the powerful brand he… Continue reading Shaquille O’Neal Selling Minority Ownership In Sacramento Kings to Become Brand Ambassador for WynnBET
Black Thought Brings His Second Free Master Class for MCs to Carnegie Hall this October
LEGENDARY HIP-HOP ARTIST BLACK THOUGHT RETURNS FOR “SCHOOL OF THOUGHT,” HIS SECOND FREE MASTER CLASS FOR MCs, OCTOBER 25-28, 2021, AS PART OF CARNEGIE HALL’S ARTIST TRAINING WORKSHOPS Free Workshop Provides Unique Opportunity for Rising Artists to Train with Black Thought: Developing Artistry, Examining Technical Skills, and Exploring the History of Hip-Hop MCs Now Invited… Continue reading Black Thought Brings His Second Free Master Class for MCs to Carnegie Hall this October
Chucky Thompson Dead at 53, Made Hits With Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men Among Others
Chucky Thompson Dead at 53, Made Hits With Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men Among Others The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to bring tragedy as the music world is once again mourning for someone else who has fallen victim to the coronavirus. Carl “Chucky” Thompson, who was once a part of the famed… Continue reading Chucky Thompson Dead at 53, Made Hits With Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men Among Others