Category: Achievements

LaMelo Ball’s 30-Point Triple Double Sets Charlotte Hornets Regular Season Record

LaMelo Ball is only 22 years old and is already breaking team records with a whole career still in front of him. According to NBA.com, the Charlotte Hornets point guard recorded a triple double in a recent game that the team lost to the Dallas Mavericks. It’s not the fact that he had a triple double… Continue reading LaMelo Ball’s 30-Point Triple Double Sets Charlotte Hornets Regular Season Record

LL Cool J Inducts DJ Kool Herc Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

In 2021, LL Cool J was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Two years later, he inducted the godfather of hip-hop, DJ Kool Herc. Along with Missy Elliot, The Spinners, Chaka Khan and Don Cornelius, the man who is credited with starting the culture of hip-hop were all inducted into this year’s… Continue reading LL Cool J Inducts DJ Kool Herc Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

Oakland Renames Section Of MacArthur Boulevard Tupac Shakur Way

With a possible conviction for the killing of Tupac Shakur looming, the slain entertainer continues to get the recognition that escaped him when he was still alive. A street that the “All Eyez On Me” rapper lived on for some time in Oakland in the 90s was recently renamed on Friday, Nov. 3 to Tupac… Continue reading Oakland Renames Section Of MacArthur Boulevard Tupac Shakur Way

50 Cent Earns First RIAA Certified Diamond Record With ‘In Da Club’

Go 50, it’s your birthday! 50 Cent has been riding the success of his TV shows while getting in some performances on his Final Lap Tour this year. Now he can add to his celebratory career the addition of a certified Diamond plaque to his catalog of music. The “Get Rich or Die Tryin” entertainer… Continue reading 50 Cent Earns First RIAA Certified Diamond Record With ‘In Da Club’

NHL’s First Black Player, Willie O’Ree Gets His Flowers With Canada Post Commemorative Stamp

The first Black hockey player to appear in a National Hockey League (NHL) game has been recently honored with his own commemorative Canadian stamp. According to NHL.com, Willie O’Ree who debuted with the Boston Bruins in 1958 as the first Black player in league history is being honored by Canada Post with a postage stamp. The… Continue reading NHL’s First Black Player, Willie O’Ree Gets His Flowers With Canada Post Commemorative Stamp

Magic Johnson Joins Michael Jordan, LeBron James And Tiger Woods As Fourth Athlete To Become A Billionaire

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson joins the elite class of athletes and former professional players who have become billionaires, which only has four members now. According to Forbes, the iconic businessman and NBA Hall of Famer has reached a level that only former Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan, golf’s Tiger Woods, and current NBA player,… Continue reading Magic Johnson Joins Michael Jordan, LeBron James And Tiger Woods As Fourth Athlete To Become A Billionaire

Canada Post Issues Commemorative Stamp of Willie O’Ree National Hockey League’s First Black Player

Stamp pays tribute to the first Black player of the National Hockey League® EDMONTON, AB, Oct. 28, 2023 /CNW/ – Canada Post issued a new commemorative stamp honouring the life and legacy of Willie O’Ree, the National Hockey League’s first Black player. The stamp was unveiled at an event Saturday in Edmonton as part of… Continue reading Canada Post Issues Commemorative Stamp of Willie O’Ree National Hockey League’s First Black Player

Houston Astros Dusty Baker Retires After 26 Years Of Being A Manager

A legendary baseball manager has decided to hang up his cleats after 26 seasons in Major League Baseball. According to MLB.com, Dusty Baker, the former manager of the Houston Astros is leaving the game that he has lived and loved. One year removed from taking his players to the 2022 World Series championship, the 74-year-old… Continue reading Houston Astros Dusty Baker Retires After 26 Years Of Being A Manager

The RZA Announced As 2023 Urbanworld Film Festival Ambassador

Wu-Tang Clan‘s The RZA has been chosen to be this year’s Urbanworld Film Festival official ambassador. The Grammy and Emmy-nominated producer, actor, musician, and filmmaker is also co-director of the documentary A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre with Gerald Barclay. The film chronicles the group’s performance that took place in 2021 with the… Continue reading The RZA Announced As 2023 Urbanworld Film Festival Ambassador

Drake Ties Michael Jackson for Most Number 1 Songs on Billboard Hot 100

Drake Ties Michael Jackson for Most Number 1 Songs on Billboard Hot 100 Canadian recording artist Drake does it again! With his recent release, “For All the Dogs” topping the Billboard 200 chart, he also ties with “The King of Pop,” Michael Jackson as having the most number one songs by a solo male act… Continue reading Drake Ties Michael Jackson for Most Number 1 Songs on Billboard Hot 100

Bun B’s Trill Tenders Take Top Honors at Tenderfest in Los Angeles

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Bun B’s new Trill Tenders win top honors at Tenderfest in Los Angeles Ownership team behind Trill Burgers, GMA’s “Best Burger in America,” named winner of the ConTender Contest at world’s largest chicken tender festival   HOUSTON (Oct. 24, 2023) – Trill Tenders – co-owned by Texas rap legend and… Continue reading Bun B’s Trill Tenders Take Top Honors at Tenderfest in Los Angeles

Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs 3 Year, $186M Extension With Milwaukee Bucks

The “Greek Freak” will be staying in Milwaukee for an additional three years as Giannis Antetokounmpo has reportedly re-upped with the Bucks for a three-year, $186 million contract extension. ESPN’s NBA Insider, Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report the news. Bucks GM Jon Horst and Antetokounmpo’s agent, Alex Saratsis of Octagon, met on Sunday… Continue reading Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs 3 Year, $186M Extension With Milwaukee Bucks

Atlanta Proclaims October 17 Gucci Mane Day

Now, recording artist, Gucci Mane can brag about having his own official day in his hometown of the city of Atlanta. On the day of his latest album release, Gucci was given a proclamation declaring that October 17 will now be known as Gucci Mane Day. An Instagram post by DJ Akademiks confirms the plaque… Continue reading Atlanta Proclaims October 17 Gucci Mane Day

Tyrod Taylor Makes History As First Black Quarterback To Win A Game For The New York Giants

History was made over the weekend when the New York Giants defeated the Washington Commanders. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor, who started the game for the Giants, emerged victorious and by doing so, became the first Black quarterback in team history to obtain a win. According to The Messenger, the upset victory solidified the feat as Taylor… Continue reading Tyrod Taylor Makes History As First Black Quarterback To Win A Game For The New York Giants

50th Anniversary of Bob Marley and the Wailers ‘Catch A Fire’

Bob Marley and the Wailers — Catch A Fire — 50th Anniversary Legendary Live Footage of “Get Up, Stand Up” & New Merchandise Suite Drop October 13th Store Link HERE. “With this record,  and the Wailers had arrived.” Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time A historic recording of “Get Up, Stand Up,” one… Continue reading 50th Anniversary of Bob Marley and the Wailers ‘Catch A Fire’

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