Category: Achievements

Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation Raises $20 Million

Jay-Z has a lot to celebrate in the year of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. On the same day it was revealed that Brooklyn Public Library was showcasing an exhibition, The Book of Hov in honor of the Brooklyn living legend, his and his mother, Dr. Gloria Carter’s foundation, Shawn Carter Foundation raised $20 million… Continue reading Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation Raises $20 Million

Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates the Works of Jay-Z with The Book of Hov Exhibition

After the announcement of the New York Public Library releasing library cards celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, Brooklyn Public Library reveals that it has an exhibition for one of hip-hop’s greatest stars. Brooklyn Public Library announced an exhibition titled, The Book of HOV. The installation, which was created by Roc Nation was done to honor and… Continue reading Brooklyn Public Library Celebrates the Works of Jay-Z with The Book of Hov Exhibition

The Family of LeBron James Makes Audience Laugh Before Presenting ESPY Award

This year’s ESPY Awards (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award) presented several noteworthy moments during the evening. One that stood out featured the family of LeBron James that brought laughs from the audience. A video clip of the moment has been circulating around the internet and shows the family of James gathered on stage. As… Continue reading The Family of LeBron James Makes Audience Laugh Before Presenting ESPY Award

The Weeknd Breaks London Stadium Record

The Weeknd Breaks London Stadium Record Canadian recording artist, The Weeknd has broken a record over the weekend at an overseas venue. According to Variety, the man born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye has broken a record at London Stadium for having the highest amount of people to watch him perform over two nights. This took place… Continue reading The Weeknd Breaks London Stadium Record

Cypress Hill’s Black Sunday Expanded 30th Anniversary Edition Out July 20, 2023

  SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT’S CERTIFIED TO RELEASE CYPRESS HILL’S BLACK SUNDAY EXPANDED 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION ON JULY 20     (New York, NY – July 7, 2023) – Continuing to honor the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop in 2023, Sony Music Entertainment (SME) and Certified proudly present Cypress Hill’s Black Sunday Expanded 30TH Anniversary Edition digital release, out July 20, 2023. Pre-order/Pre-save HERE   This comprehensive collection not… Continue reading Cypress Hill’s Black Sunday Expanded 30th Anniversary Edition Out July 20, 2023

Burna Boy Becomes First African Artist to Sell Out a Stadium in the United States

A very popular African artist recently made history when he performed at a venue in New York City this past weekend. According to OkayAfrica, as he stood on the stage of Queens, NY’s Citi Field, Burna Boy became the first African artist to perform at a sold-out stadium in the United States. The feat took… Continue reading Burna Boy Becomes First African Artist to Sell Out a Stadium in the United States

Sha’Carri Richardson Records a Personal Best as She Runs Fastest 100-Meter Dash Time This Year

Future Olympic star,  Sha’Carri Richardson has clocked the fastest time in the world so far this year in her recent match. According to Sports Illustrated, the 23-year-old runner ran her fastest race ever when she competed at the U.S. Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore. on Thursday. She clocked in at 10.71 seconds in the 100-meter… Continue reading Sha’Carri Richardson Records a Personal Best as She Runs Fastest 100-Meter Dash Time This Year

Janet Jackson’s Together Again Tour Takes In Over $50 Million, Becoming Her Highest Grossing Tour To Date

She’s been in the game for decades dazzling fans and selling out arenas and she is still setting records. According to Billboard, Janet Jackson’s recently wrapped tour, “Together Again” has grossed over $50 million, which amounts to a personal best for the “Nasty” performer. The figures from Billboard Boxscore reveal that Jackson’s tour, which spanned… Continue reading Janet Jackson’s Together Again Tour Takes In Over $50 Million, Becoming Her Highest Grossing Tour To Date

LeBron James Reminds Everyone Rich Paul is That Man After Free Agent Signings

The circle of friends you have around you is an indication of who you are most of the time. Los Angeles Lakers superstar, LeBron James definitely has surrounded himself with a successful circle with him being the nucleus. After a week of free agent signings, his good friend, Rich Paul has made several of his… Continue reading LeBron James Reminds Everyone Rich Paul is That Man After Free Agent Signings

Tracy Chapman Becomes First Black Woman to Top Billboard Country Chart as Songwriter

That “Fast Car” that Tracy Chapman has been driving has led her to become the first Black woman to have the top song on Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart. Earlier this week, Chapman’s song, “Fast Car” which was redone by country artist, Luke Combs landed at the top of the country charts making Chapman, who wrote… Continue reading Tracy Chapman Becomes First Black Woman to Top Billboard Country Chart as Songwriter

Ticket Stub from LeBron James Record-Breaking Game Could Fetch Several Thousand at Auction

Ticket Stub from LeBron James Record-Breaking Game Could Fetch Several Thousand at Auction Earlier this year, Los Angeles Lakers future Hall of Famer, LeBron James became the top-scoring player in NBA history when he surpassed former Lakers legend, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Now, a ticket from that game is expected to sell for over $5,000 at an… Continue reading Ticket Stub from LeBron James Record-Breaking Game Could Fetch Several Thousand at Auction

Kool & the Gang Receive Star In Youngstown (OH) Walk Of Fame

A celebration of good times and great honors had taken place on Saturday, July 1st, 2023, for Grammy legends Kool & the Gang as the city of Youngstown Ohio unveiled the very first star saluting the funk greats on the Youngstown Walk of Fame. Band co-founder/leader Robert “Kool” Bell and his younger brother the late… Continue reading Kool & the Gang Receive Star In Youngstown (OH) Walk Of Fame

The 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Honors Legends CeCe Winans, Dr. Bobby Jones and Rev. Dr. Milton Biggham

THE GREATEST NIGHT IN GOSPEL MUSIC, THE 38th ANNUAL STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS, HONORS LEGENDS CECE WINANS, DR. BOBBY JONES, AND REV. DR. MILTON BIGGHAM Premiering on the Newly-Launched Stellar Network, Performers Include Kierra Sheard-Kelly, Naomi Raine, Pastor Mike Jr., Maranda Curtis, Tim Bowman Jr. & Faith City Music, DOE, Dorothy Norwood, Zacardi Cortez, HLE… Continue reading The 38th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards Honors Legends CeCe Winans, Dr. Bobby Jones and Rev. Dr. Milton Biggham

Lil Wayne Will Become BMI Icon at this Year’s BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

New Orleans legendary recording artist, Lil Wayne will take home the highest honor at this year’s 2023 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards taking place this September. BMI has announced that the 5x GRAMMY® award-winning rapper will receive the honor of having a very successful career in the hip-hop game. This monumental occasion will also take place during… Continue reading Lil Wayne Will Become BMI Icon at this Year’s BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

Hennessy to Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary with Rapper Nas Featuring a Special Edition HenNASsy Bottle

Next month, Hennessy, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, will do something it has never done in the existence of the brand. A limited edition of the VS version of the brand will be released on July 20 and not only will it feature Queensbridge’s legendary recording artist, Nas, this edition will be… Continue reading Hennessy to Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary with Rapper Nas Featuring a Special Edition HenNASsy Bottle

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