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Former Howard University Player Steve Settle III Signs With Miami Heat
Undrafted player Steve Settle III, a former Howard University player, has joined the Miami Heat after playing with the team this summer
Rod Wave Made $14M Just Off His Merchandise
Rod Wave revealed he has made more money relying on his business by taking over control of his own merchandising making $14 million
Raheem DeVaughn Announces 20 Lessons of Love Tour
The 20 Lessons of Love Tour will make its way across the U.S., stopping in major cities including Oakland, Boston, Houston, Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and more, before wrapping January 31, 2026, in Augusta, GA
T-Pain Connects With Croc To Release Limited Edition ‘Boots with the Fur’
T-Pain has collaborated with Crocs to release “Croc boots with the fur,” during what the company has termed Croctober
WNBA Announces Next Season’s All-Star Game Will Be Hosted By Chicago Sky
Next season’s WNBA All-Star Game will take place in the Windy City of Chicago, at the Chicago Sky’s home stadium, Wintrust Arena
The Hip Hop Museum Honors Dignitaries At New York City Gala
The Hip Hop Museum held a Black Tie Gala in New York City to raise money for the organization and to honor select hip-hop figures
Cash Money Records Verzuz No Limit Battle Set For ComplexCon Las Vegas
Cash Money Records and No Limit Records will step into the Verzuz Battle arena Oct. 25 at ComplexCon Las Vegas
Interscope Releases Homecoming SZN Compilation Vol 2
Homecoming SZN Compilation Vol 2 Campaign to Partner with Hampton University, Clark Atlanta University, and Alabama State University for Fall 2025 Activations
Mickey Factz Is An Adjunct Professor at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute
Mickey Factz has been appointed as an adjunct professor at New York University’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, where he will teach a course titled “The Art of the MC.”
Bronner Bros. Beauty Icon Awards Honors Black Beauty
The inaugural Bronner Bros. Beauty Icon Awards delivered an unforgettable celebration of Black beauty’s past, present, and future
Wilberforce University May Bring Football Back Decades After Last Game Played
The country’s oldest private HBCU, Wilberforce University, may be re-entering the football arena after not fielding a team in decades
Chicago Mansion Once Owned By R. Kelly Sold For $1.6M
The Chicago mansion that convicted singer R. Kelly owned over 10 years ago, was recently sold for $1.6 million
AKON – From Africa to the World! (Trailer)
Acclaimed director and producer David Serero announces the release of his latest film, “AKON: From Africa to the World”, a captivating and emotional portrait of global music icon Akon
‘Ms. Pat Settles It’ Returns For Season 3 on BET Nov. 4
Beginning Tuesday, November 4 at 10 PM ET / 9 CT, beloved comedian Ms. Pat returns to the bench for “Ms. Pat Settles It”