Sometimes your words come back to haunt you and 50 Cent recalls a story about former Roc-A-Fella Records’ Damon Dash telling him that a million dollars wasn’t nothing, yet, points out that the Harlem businessman now “has no money.” 50 Cent, real name Curtis Jackson was in Shreveport hosting a festival he just started in… Continue reading 50 Cent Recalls Damon Dash Telling Him $1M ‘Was No Money’
Category: Interviews
Shaquille O’Neal Persuaded Son Shareef To Help With Rebranding Reebok
Shareef O’Neal, son of Shaquille, tried to follow in his father’s footsteps by playing basketball. That goal has not been met but his father asked Shareef to join him in making Reebok a bigger company now that Shaq is president of Reebok’s basketball operations. Shareef revealed taking the opportunity to connect with Shaq to work… Continue reading Shaquille O’Neal Persuaded Son Shareef To Help With Rebranding Reebok
Magic Johnson Shuts Down Anthony Edwards’ Talk Of Only Michael Jordan Possessing Skills During Their Era
23-year-old NBA player Anthony Edwards recently stated that NBA Hall of Fame legend, Michael Jordan was the only NBA player who “really had skill.” Another NBA Hall of Famer, Magic Johnson responded with a statement that should keep comments like that from coming out of Edwards’ mouth. In a recent Wall Street Journal article, the… Continue reading Magic Johnson Shuts Down Anthony Edwards’ Talk Of Only Michael Jordan Possessing Skills During Their Era
There Is One Name Bronny James Can’t Call LeBron While On The Basketball Court
Now that we may be closer to witnessing the first father and son playing basketball on the same NBA team at the same time, Los Angeles Lakers father LeBron James has instructions that his son, Bronny, can not call him “Dad” while both are on the basketball court. During the latest episode of “The Shop,”… Continue reading There Is One Name Bronny James Can’t Call LeBron While On The Basketball Court
Anthony Edwards Reveals Being Drug-Tested After Winning Gold Medal At Olympics
A conversation that took place during the Fanatics Fest over the weekend (August 17) in New York City, revealed that three of Team USA‘s basketball team members were tested for drugs after the United States won the gold medal game 98-87 over France. During the discussion led by former NBA player, Jalen Rose, at the… Continue reading Anthony Edwards Reveals Being Drug-Tested After Winning Gold Medal At Olympics
Damon Dash Admits To Being Broke, Explains Why
Roc-A-Fella Records founder, Damon Dash has taken to social media recently to explain the reason he is “broke” these days. After being one-third of the successful entity with partners, JAY-Z and Kareem “Biggs” Burke, that question has been looming among hip-hop enthusiasts. With an upcoming auction taking place in New York City on August 29… Continue reading Damon Dash Admits To Being Broke, Explains Why
50 Cent: ‘I’m Not In A Hurry To Reach Billionaire Status’
In 2007, 50 Cent‘s remix of “I Get Money” featured JAY-Z and Diddy and the “Bad Boy” executive said in the song, “It’s the billion dollar remix, baby!” Almost 20 years later, with 50 approaching billionaire status, that record may become the only one that featured three (current and former) billionaires. Although with the moves… Continue reading 50 Cent: ‘I’m Not In A Hurry To Reach Billionaire Status’
Lynn Hobson Is Helping Minority And Female Entrepreneurs With ‘Money Lynn & Friends’ Platform
The pleasure of giving back is not lost on entrepreneur Lynn Hobson who has been involved in the entertainment industry since 1995 when she worked for powerhouse publicist, Terrie Williams. While building up her resume working with the likes of Eddie Murphy and Boyz II Men, she went on to become Director of Publicity at… Continue reading Lynn Hobson Is Helping Minority And Female Entrepreneurs With ‘Money Lynn & Friends’ Platform
2 Times When Mike Tyson Gave Away His Bentley
When former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson was on top of the world, knocking out fighters and making millions per fight, the money was flowing so much that he was known to give out Bentleys just because he could afford to. According to Finaruh, the Brooklyn-bred cannabis enthusiast admitted to giving away an expensive Bentley… Continue reading 2 Times When Mike Tyson Gave Away His Bentley
Carmelo Anthony Wouldn’t Trade Olympic Gold Medals For NBA Title
Former NBA player Carmelo Anthony, who has three gold medals and one of the most celebrated Olympic basketball players stated he wouldn’t trade in his gold medals for an NBA championship. Anthony, who played for the New York Knicks, the Denver Nuggets, and several other teams before ending his career with the Los Angeles Lakers… Continue reading Carmelo Anthony Wouldn’t Trade Olympic Gold Medals For NBA Title
Morace Landy and Elaine P Allen Landy Discuss Latest R&B Showcase, Vybe Vault RnB
There’s a new R&B showcase in New York City that is destined to cause a shift for artists who have the necessary talent and hustle to make it in the music industry but don’t have the numbers that these labels look for when “scouting” new acts. The premise for this new platform, Vybe Vault RnB,… Continue reading Morace Landy and Elaine P Allen Landy Discuss Latest R&B Showcase, Vybe Vault RnB
Kool DJ Red Alert Honored With Statue In Harlem Commemorating 40 Years In Radio
Legendary hip-hop DJ, Kool DJ Red Alert, who is commemorating 40 years in radio, was honored with a statute in the place he grew up, Harlem, New York. The sculpture was unveiled on Friday, July 19, at Montefiore Square, West Harlem located at 138th Street and Broadway. View this post on Instagram A… Continue reading Kool DJ Red Alert Honored With Statue In Harlem Commemorating 40 Years In Radio
Malcolm Jamal-Warner Feels Hip-Hop Has Become ‘Anti-Black’
The Cosby Show alum, Malcolm-Jamal Warner is not too happy with hip-hop these days. In a recent interview, he discloses that he feels that “our Black music has become anti-Black” with the constant use of the n-word in songs. The actor appeared on Peachtree TV’s “Monica Pearson One on One” to discuss his thoughts on… Continue reading Malcolm Jamal-Warner Feels Hip-Hop Has Become ‘Anti-Black’
Sacramento Kings’ Demar DeRozan Is Still Friends With Drake Despite Appearing in Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Video
The city of Compton entered the popular world once hip-hop recording artists, N.W.A. burst on the scene and many others have represented their hometown ever since. With Kendrick Lamar‘s most recent song and video, “Not Like Us” returning the spotlight on the California town, Sacramento Kings power forward, DeMar DeRozan was featured in the video… Continue reading Sacramento Kings’ Demar DeRozan Is Still Friends With Drake Despite Appearing in Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Video
Hit-Boy Acknowledges JAY-Z For Helping His ‘Publishing Situation’
Music producer, Hit-Boy was a recent guest on “The Shop” podcast and he discussed billionaire JAY-Z helping him get out of a publishing deal that he has been in for almost 20 years, calling the rapper’s involvement in getting him out of it, “life-changing.” Hit-Boy, who is 37 years old, has been in a publishing… Continue reading Hit-Boy Acknowledges JAY-Z For Helping His ‘Publishing Situation’