Recording artist J. Cole and his Dreamville company have recently announced that the 2025 Dreamville Festival will be taking place in Raleigh, NC on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, 2025. They added that it is the fifth and final year for the well-attended event. “April 5 & 6, 2025 will be the Fifth… Continue reading J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival Next Year Will Be Fifth And Final
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Memphis May Be Getting A Hip-Hop Museum
Memphis, Tenn. has a rich history in soul music, but over the past couple of decades, hip-hop has also made an indelible mark. So much so that the city is proposing a permanent museum that will dedicate and acknowledge the music and the culture behind the genre that has come from Bluff City. According to… Continue reading Memphis May Be Getting A Hip-Hop Museum
Jaylen Brown Introduces Luxury Athleisure Line 741
Boston Celtics superstar, Jaylen Brown announces athleisure brand, 741 after turning down $50 million in endorsement deals. The self-funded brand includes both menswear and womenswear which includes a variety of items. In the 741 collection, you can find puffer coats, hoodies, sweat suits, leggings, crop tops, t-shirts, gloves, hats, backpacks, and more. OUT NOW. https://t.co/fCX9Ukc21B… Continue reading Jaylen Brown Introduces Luxury Athleisure Line 741
Travis Hunter Becomes First College Athlete To Win Back-To-Back Paul Hornung Awards
Colorado’s 2-way football player (meaning he plays both offense and defense) Travis Hunter, who is sure to be a lock to be in the NFL made history when he was named the winner of the 2024 Paul Hornung Award. He is the only player in the history of the award to win it, not only… Continue reading Travis Hunter Becomes First College Athlete To Win Back-To-Back Paul Hornung Awards
Mike Tyson Sued After Terminating Promotional Deal Before Jake Paul Fight
The parent company of a betting company has filed a lawsuit against former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson saying he terminated an agreement signed earlier this year. According to The Associated Press, Medier, which promotes the betting company Rabona, filed the legal paperwork on Dec. 9 in London’s High Court. They filed the suit against… Continue reading Mike Tyson Sued After Terminating Promotional Deal Before Jake Paul Fight
Martellus Bennett Releases Children’s Picture Book ‘Dear Black Boy’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NFL Super Bowl Champion Martellus Bennett Pens Picture Book with The Quarto Group for Black and Brown Children NEW YORK, NY, December 4th, 2024—This January, Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group, is publishing Dear Black Boy, written and illustrated by Martellus Bennett, NFL Super Bowl… Continue reading Martellus Bennett Releases Children’s Picture Book ‘Dear Black Boy’
Dick Allen, Dave Parker Will Be Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame
Former Major League Baseball players Dick Allen and Dave Parker will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and were selected to be a part of the Class of 2025. The Classic Baseball Era Committee announced the decision on Dec. 8. The players, along with other inductees who will be announced on Jan.… Continue reading Dick Allen, Dave Parker Will Be Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame
Victoria Monét Releases ‘A Jaguar II Christmas: The Orchestral Arrangements’
3X GRAMMY® WINNER VICTORIA MONÉT RELEASES A JAGUAR II CHRISTMAS: THE ORCHESTRAL ARRANGEMENTS OUT NOW VIA LOVETT MUSIC / RCA RECORDS INCLUDES “ON MY MAMA” CHRISTMAS MEDLEY, “STOP (ASKIN ME 4GIFTS),” “CHRISTMAS IN HOLLYWOOD,” AND MORE LISTEN HERE PC: Tyler Fuhrmeister Three-time GRAMMY-winning artist, songwriter, and producer Victoria Monét delivers a festive surprise with the… Continue reading Victoria Monét Releases ‘A Jaguar II Christmas: The Orchestral Arrangements’
Jay-Z’s Attorney Claims Tony Buzbee Attempted To Make Woman File False Allegations Against Diddy
The inclusion of JAY-Z in Tony Buzbee’s crusade for alleged victims against Diddy has brought an allegation of the attorney attempting to convince a woman to make false claims against the former Bad Boy CEO. According to TMZ, Alex Spiro, who represents the “Hard Knock Life” rapper has stated in court papers that a young… Continue reading Jay-Z’s Attorney Claims Tony Buzbee Attempted To Make Woman File False Allegations Against Diddy
Young Thug Regrets Taking Plea Deal After Co-Defendants Found Not Guilty
After YSL co-defendants Deamonte Kendrick and Shannon Stillwell were found not guilty of charges related to Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) statute, an attorney for Young Thug now regrets the YSL founder taking a plea deal in his case. Young Thug’s attorney, Keith Adams appeared on a recent podcast to discuss Thug’s co-defendants… Continue reading Young Thug Regrets Taking Plea Deal After Co-Defendants Found Not Guilty
Jay-Z Reacts To Being Included In Sexual Assault Case Against Diddy
After being accused of participating in a sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl in 2000, Brooklyn billionaire JAY-Z has the lawsuit as a “blackmail attempt” and has promised he won’t give “ONE RED PENNY” in a social media post. The “Hard Knock Life” recording artist immediately came out swinging after Texas attorney Tony Buzbee refiled… Continue reading Jay-Z Reacts To Being Included In Sexual Assault Case Against Diddy
Nelly Announces Where The Party At World Tour
MUSIC SUPERSTAR NELLY BRINGS PARTY AROUND THE GLOBE ANNOUNCING 50+ DATES ACROSS 4 CONTINENTS WITH “WHERE THE PARTY AT TOUR” TOUR WILL FEATURE JA RULE ON U.S. + CANADA DATES JOINED BY EVE, ST. LUNATICS, FABOLOUS, JERMAINE DUPRI, CHINGY & ADDITIONAL SPECIAL GUESTS IN SELECT CITIES General Onsale Begins on Friday, December… Continue reading Nelly Announces Where The Party At World Tour
Flavor Flav Questions Removal From The Backstreet Boys Dressing Room At Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting
Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav took to social media to reveal that he was kicked out of the dressing room of pop boy band, The Backstreet Boys while attending the official Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting in the heart of New York City on Dec. 4. In a since-deleted tweet, the reality TV star expressed disappointment in… Continue reading Flavor Flav Questions Removal From The Backstreet Boys Dressing Room At Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting
Flau’jae Johnson Joins Unrivaled Basketball League With NIL Deal
Louisiana State University’s women’s basketball player, Flau’jae Johnson has recently announced that she is now an ambassador for the upcoming women’s professional basketball league, Unrivaled. After signing an NIL (Name, image, and likeness) deal with the burgeoning sports league, Johnson is the second college player to ink a contract with Unrivaled. The league signed Paige… Continue reading Flau’jae Johnson Joins Unrivaled Basketball League With NIL Deal
Floyd Mayweather Announces Initiative To Gift Israeli Orphans
Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather is giving gifts to orphans in Israel when they celebrate their birthdays over the next year. The fighter and entrepreneur announced the program named the Mayweather Israel Initiative on his social media account. There will be a mobile van going through the region to distribute the birthday gifts. “Over the next… Continue reading Floyd Mayweather Announces Initiative To Gift Israeli Orphans