One of the members of the Miami group headed by Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell, 2 Live Crew, Brother Marquis, has recently died at the age of 57. A social media post from the Instagram account of the group’s page announced the death of the rapper, whose real name was Mark Ross on June 3. TMZ reported… Continue reading 2 Live Crew’s Brother Marquis Dead At 57
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Dwyane Wade And LaChina Robinson Announced As Basketball Analysts For Paris Olympics
Former Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade and former Wake Forest basketball player, LaChina Robinson will join the NBC broadcasting team as analysts for the upcoming Olympics in Paris this summer. According to NBC Sports, Wade and Robinson will be alongside Noah Eagle to call Team USA Men’s and Women’s Basketball games. The news comes two… Continue reading Dwyane Wade And LaChina Robinson Announced As Basketball Analysts For Paris Olympics
50 Cent Shares A Look Into G-Unit Studios
Power Universe executive, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson started working on his brand new production studio, aptly named G-Unit Studios in Shreveport, La. On May 30, 0the rapper-turned-television producer revealed the inner look of the facility on his Instagram account. 50 has promised that there will be an opening in August as he shows what the… Continue reading 50 Cent Shares A Look Into G-Unit Studios
PEPSI® Dig In Partners With Slutty Vegan’s Pinky Cole Hayes To Uncover the Nation’s Best Black-Owned Restaurants
PEPSI® Dig In Partners With Slutty Vegan’s Pinky Cole Hayes The platform supporting Black-owned restaurants brings back its Restaurant Royalty program to reward restaurants and diners alike when fans nominate their favorite business, with this years’ prizing including foodie experiences across the country and bringing a nominated restaurant to MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas… Continue reading PEPSI® Dig In Partners With Slutty Vegan’s Pinky Cole Hayes To Uncover the Nation’s Best Black-Owned Restaurants
André 3000 Closes Out Atlanta Jazz Festival Performing ‘New Blue Sun’
Former OutKast member, Andre “3000” Benjamin, who released an instrumental flute album last year was the featured and closing act at this year’s 47th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival. Fans were gifted with the sounds of his flute as he performed songs off his solo offering, “New Blue Sun.” According to Atlanta News First, Andre 3000… Continue reading André 3000 Closes Out Atlanta Jazz Festival Performing ‘New Blue Sun’
Tha Dogg Pound Releases Latest Album, W.A.W.G. (We All We Got)
W.A.W.G. (WE ALL WE GOT) A NEW ALBUM FROM THA DOGG POUND AVAILABLE ON GALA MUSIC San Francisco, CA (May 31, 2024) — Gala Music, is excited to announce that W.A.W.G. (We All We Got), the new album from legendary Hip-Hop group, Tha Dogg Pound (Daz Dillinger and Kurupt), is available on the Web3 entertainment platform. Through… Continue reading Tha Dogg Pound Releases Latest Album, W.A.W.G. (We All We Got)
Chris Paul Joins The Green Sports Alliance As Board of Director
Chris Paul Joins Forces to Champion Sustainability in Sport LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Green Sports Alliance (GSA) is thrilled to announce that NBA Star, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Chris Paul will be a guest speaker at the 2024 Green Sports Alliance Summit: Faster, Further, Together presented by AEG. The GSA Summit, set… Continue reading Chris Paul Joins The Green Sports Alliance As Board of Director
Caribbean Elite Group Announces Nominees for Caribbean Music Awards
SECOND ANNUAL CARIBBEAN MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCED FOR AUGUST 29TH IN BROOKLYN, NEW YORK OVER 150 NOMINEES AND OVER 40 CATEGORIES CELEBRATING THE BEST IN CARIBBEAN MUSIC UNVEILED TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT CARIBMUSICAWARDS.COM #CaribMusicAwards #CaribMA New York, NY (May 28, 2024) Prepare for the most diverse music event of the year as Caribbean Elite Group proudly… Continue reading Caribbean Elite Group Announces Nominees for Caribbean Music Awards
Cam’ron Explains How ‘It Is What It Is’ Podcast Came To Fruition
Harlem native, Cameron “Cam’ron” Giles came up in the entertainment industry as a rapper but has recently made a splash with his childhood friend, hip-hop recording artist, Mason “Ma$e” Betha producing and hosting their podcast, “It Is What It Is,” with Treasure “Stat Baby” Wilson moderating. Instead of talking about hip-hop, which seems to be… Continue reading Cam’ron Explains How ‘It Is What It Is’ Podcast Came To Fruition
National Battle of the Bands Honors HBCU Heritage with ‘The Legacy of HBCU Marching Bands’
The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) is thrilled to announce the re-airing of “The Legacy of HBCU Marching Bands” this June in celebration of Black Music Month. This captivating film pays tribute to the rich heritage and ongoing legacy of Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching bands, featuring the exceptional performances of… Continue reading National Battle of the Bands Honors HBCU Heritage with ‘The Legacy of HBCU Marching Bands’
Michael Mauldin Launches the Imperial Crown of Excellence (ICE) Medal of Honor
On June 2, Michael Mauldin, who is the co-founder of the Black American Music Association (BAMA), will launch the Imperial Crown of Excellence (ICE) Medal of Honor. The ceremony will occur on Sunday, June 2, 2024 in Atlanta, GA as the country celebrates 100 years of the art form of Black American music this year.… Continue reading Michael Mauldin Launches the Imperial Crown of Excellence (ICE) Medal of Honor
‘It’s Been A Long Time!’ Rakim Releasing New Album ‘God’s Network: Reb7th’ This Summer
Legendary Long Island-bred lyricist Rakim Allah is returning with new music as Tha God MC is releasing an album on July 26, according to AllHipHop.com. Rakim, from the hip-hop iconic duo, Eric B. & Rakim will be hitting the charts again with his first album in over 15 years. The title of his upcoming project… Continue reading ‘It’s Been A Long Time!’ Rakim Releasing New Album ‘God’s Network: Reb7th’ This Summer
Bronny James Will Take His Chances In NBA Draft
With the option to stay in the NBA Draft or go back to continue his collegiate career, Bronny James will take his chances of reaching his goal of joining his father in the NBA, according to sports agent, Rich Paul. According to ESPN, with a deadline approaching to inform the NCAA of his returning to… Continue reading Bronny James Will Take His Chances In NBA Draft
Angel Reese Helps Chicago Sky Secure First Home Victory Of The Season
The highly anticipated matchup between two of the top ten WNBA Draft picks did not meet the excitement expected from basketball fans. The Chicago Sky played the Los Angeles Sparks with Angel Reese (the seventh pick) facing the number two pick, Cameron Brink with both being limited in their statistical output on May 30. According… Continue reading Angel Reese Helps Chicago Sky Secure First Home Victory Of The Season
Derrick Hayes Announces Partnership with Mercedes Benz Stadium
DERRICK HAYES, FOUNDER AND CEO OF BIG DAVE’S CHEESESTEAKS, ANNOUNCES EXPANDED PARTNERSHIP WITH MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM WITH A NEW IN-STADIUM BRICK AND MORTAR LOCATION HAYES BECOMES AN AMBASSADOR FOR WESTSIDE WORKS CULINARY PROGRAM Atlanta, GA – Derrick Hayes, founder and CEO of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, has announced a groundbreaking four-year agreement, a major expansion to his… Continue reading Derrick Hayes Announces Partnership with Mercedes Benz Stadium