Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Feels Newly Signed Kyrie Irving is ‘Misunderstood’ Although considered one of the best point guards in the NBA, Dallas Mavericks player, Kyrie Irving has had a tumultuous relationship with every team he has played on thus far. After signing a free agent contract recently with the team, the Mavericks owner,… Continue reading Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Feels Newly Signed Kyrie Irving is ‘Misunderstood’
Category: Interviews
Latasha Gillespie Continues to Lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Amazon Studios
Latasha Gillespie Continues to Lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Amazon Studios Ever since George Floyd died at the hands of police officers in Minnesota on May 25, 2020, and the public viewing of his death went viral, America took a stand. Within that stand, many major companies promised to become more inclusive and beef… Continue reading Latasha Gillespie Continues to Lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Amazon Studios
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.: A.I.- Generated Songs Are Eligible for Grammy Nominations
The Recording Academy (The parent company responsible for the Grammy Awards) announced changes in relation to how music has been and is being created due to recent technology, specifically artificial intelligence (A.I.). To help understand how this latest change will affect “winners” of future Grammy Awards, Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason Jr. spoke… Continue reading Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.: A.I.- Generated Songs Are Eligible for Grammy Nominations
My Friends Are Better Than Yours: Newark Councilman Dupre Kelly is a Politician Who Can ‘Do It All’
Newark Councilman Dupre Kelly is a Politician Who Can ‘Do It All’ Hip-Hop and politics are two things that are needed in the community and it was only a matter of time before both would intersect with each other. We have always known that there would be politicians who claim hip-hop but to actually see… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours: Newark Councilman Dupre Kelly is a Politician Who Can ‘Do It All’
Samuel L. Jackson Discusses the Nuances of Artificial Intelligence: ‘It Could be Something to Worry About’
Samuel L. Jackson Discusses the Nuances of Artificial Intelligence: ‘It Could be Something to Worry About’ Artificial intelligence has been on the minds of many people in recent months due to platforms like ChatGPT and music producers utilizing voices from deceased artists. Many fear the troubles that can happen with the technology and actor Samuel… Continue reading Samuel L. Jackson Discusses the Nuances of Artificial Intelligence: ‘It Could be Something to Worry About’
Killer Mike Wants Education and Gun Safety for Black People, not New Gun Laws
Rapper and activist Killer Mike did an interview with TMZ where he discussed the curfew that is being talked about in his hometown of Atlanta. He also had an opinion when it comes to new gun laws being proposed. He feels it will end up hurting Black people and insists on doing something else that… Continue reading Killer Mike Wants Education and Gun Safety for Black People, not New Gun Laws
Damian Lillard Explains Why First Startup Investment is in Sneaker E-Commerce Company
Portland Trail Blazers basketball player Damian Lillard is already successful on the basketball court. Like many of his peers, there is also a goal to succeed in business. In a recent Forbes interview, the talented point guard expressed to the media outlet why he decided to invest in a Hong Kong and New York City-based… Continue reading Damian Lillard Explains Why First Startup Investment is in Sneaker E-Commerce Company
Tori Brixx Wants to Make Sure her Black Girl Stuff Reaches Entrepreneurial Goals
Tori Brixx Wants to Make Sure her Black Girl Stuff Reaches Entrepreneurial Goals Some people start their career in the unlikeliest of places or not knowing exactly what they want to do but knowing that it is destined to be. Tori Brixx, who is currently a DJ, recording artist, entrepreneur, and hosting a show on… Continue reading Tori Brixx Wants to Make Sure her Black Girl Stuff Reaches Entrepreneurial Goals
EXCLUSIVE: Jim Jones Talks About New Campaign with adidas HRLM Sneaker
EXCLUSIVE: Jim Jones Talks About New Campaign with adidas HRLM Sneaker Dipset group member, Jim Jones has always represented the Harlerm section of Manhattan, NY even before he was “ballin” on his single, “We Fly High.” Now, he gets to represent the borough while stepping into the latest adidas HRLM sneaker. In a recent Instagram… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Jim Jones Talks About New Campaign with adidas HRLM Sneaker
Ice Cube States Chris Tucker Turned Down $12M to Appear in ‘Next Friday’: ‘It Was For Religious Reasons’
Ice Cube States Chris Tucker Turned Down $12M to Appear in ‘Next Friday’: ‘It Was For Religious Reasons’ We saw a very funny Chris Tucker play the best friend of Ice Cube’s character in the 1995 comedy, “Friday.” As we have pondered over the years as to why Tucker wasn’t in the impending sequels to… Continue reading Ice Cube States Chris Tucker Turned Down $12M to Appear in ‘Next Friday’: ‘It Was For Religious Reasons’
Ice Cube States He Will Sue Anyone Who Uses His A.I.-Generated Voice Without Permission
The emergence of artificial intelligence has been the talk of the town although it’s been in our lives for years. With the news of producers utilizing A.I. to recreate the voices of others like Drake and The Notorious B.I.G., the controversy surrounding the creative rights of artists is getting more notice. BIG3 owner, Ice Cube… Continue reading Ice Cube States He Will Sue Anyone Who Uses His A.I.-Generated Voice Without Permission
Rich Paul Confirms Klutch Sports Group Negotiated More than $2B in Deals
Rich Paul, agent and great friend of LeBron James runs Klutch Sports Group. As he celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the sports agency he founded he confirms in an interview that the agency has negotiated over $1 billion in contracts for their athletes. Two weeks ago, Paul conversed with Rap Radar’s Elliot Wilson and Brian… Continue reading Rich Paul Confirms Klutch Sports Group Negotiated More than $2B in Deals
5 Questions With Lisa Bennett
5 Questions With Lisa Bennett For some people, battling depression and suicidal thoughts lead to circumstances that may not end well. Instead of letting that happen, Lisa M. Bennett used journaling to start healing herself. She is a speaker, serial entrepreneur, Youtube personality, and author. Last year, she released her first book, “Just Keep Living: Conversations… Continue reading 5 Questions With Lisa Bennett
‘Ruff Ryders Anthem’ Was Recorded Only After DMX Lost A Bet
One of DMX’s greatest hits was so unliked by DMX that it only happened because the gruff-sounding recording artist only recorded it because he lost a bet to the producer of the hit song. For those listening to hip-hop in the late 90s, and early 2000s, it was common knowledge that Swizz Beatz, whose real… Continue reading ‘Ruff Ryders Anthem’ Was Recorded Only After DMX Lost A Bet
Teyana Taylor to Pharrell: ‘You Didn’t Protect Me’
As a young teenager, Teyana Taylor signed a recording contract with Pharrell Williams three years before the world got to see her on the MTV show, My Super Sweet 16. She has recently revealed that during her time as a signed artist, she didn’t feel protected and felt like the music producer kind of just fed… Continue reading Teyana Taylor to Pharrell: ‘You Didn’t Protect Me’