Category: Awards/Honors

Kevin Hart Announced As The 25th Recipient Of The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

Comedian and entrepreneur, Kevin Hart has just been announced as the 25th recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will honor the Philadelphia comedian in a gala that will take place on March 24, 2024. “To be honored in this commemorative year feels surreal,”… Continue reading Kevin Hart Announced As The 25th Recipient Of The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

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

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

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

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

E-40 Expected to Receive Key to City of Vallejo

In recognition of his contributions to the music industry, another hip-hop legend is primed to receive the key to the city of his hometown. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Earl Stevens, known professionally as E-40 is slated to receive a key to his hometown of Vallejo, Calif. if the city council agrees with the… Continue reading E-40 Expected to Receive Key to City of Vallejo

Fat Joe Tried to Get Will Smith to Perform at the BET Hip Hop Awards

Bronx-bred recording artist, Fat Joe was the executive producer of last night’s BET Hip Hop Awards and made a revelation to People magazine.  He told the media outlet that he tried to get Will Smith to not only make an appearance but to take the stage as The Fresh Prince. The “Lean Back” rapper felt… Continue reading Fat Joe Tried to Get Will Smith to Perform at the BET Hip Hop Awards

JAY-Z and Mother Dr. Gloria Carter Honored at Brooklyn Public Library Gala

In the year that hip-hop’s 50th anniversary is still being celebrated, the works of JAY-Z are also being continued by the Brooklyn Public Library. The New York City venue played host to an event that honored the Brooklyn billionaire and his mother, Dr. Gloria Carter, on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. The “Streets is Watching” lyricist… Continue reading JAY-Z and Mother Dr. Gloria Carter Honored at Brooklyn Public Library Gala

Outkast’s ‘Speakerboxxx/The Love Below’ Album Becomes Highest-Selling Hip-Hop Album with 13 Million Units Sold

Move over, Eminem, there are new kings in town! Atlanta hip-hop group, Outkast has just dethroned Marshall Mathers (Eminem’s “The Eminem Show”) for having the highest-selling hip-hop album in history. The duo’s double album, their fifth studio project, “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below” was officially certified as having sold 13 million units. No hip-hop album has ever… Continue reading Outkast’s ‘Speakerboxxx/The Love Below’ Album Becomes Highest-Selling Hip-Hop Album with 13 Million Units Sold

Quincy Jones Honored With State Department’s Inaugural Peace Through Music Award

Entertainment industry stalwart, Quincy Jones received the inaugural Peace Through Music Award from the U.S. Department of State on Sept. 27. The 28-time Grammy-winning producer, musician, and arranger was given the honor as part of the State Department’s new Global Music Diplomacy Initiative. The U.S. Department of State announced that U.S. Secretary of State Antony… Continue reading Quincy Jones Honored With State Department’s Inaugural Peace Through Music Award

Fat Joe Returns as Host of ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ 2023

GRAMMY® AWARD-NOMINATED ARTIST, ENTREPRENEUR, AND PHILANTHROPIST FAT JOE RETURNS AS HOST & CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF “BET HIP HOP AWARDS” 2023 PREMIERING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 9 PM ET/PT ON BET #HIPHOPAWARDS (Host & Co-Executive Producer of “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2023 Fat Joe // Photo Credit: Prince Williams/ Filmmagic/ BET) New York, NY – September… Continue reading Fat Joe Returns as Host of ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ 2023

JAY-Z’s ‘Book Of Hov’ Exhibit Earns Extension with Lexus Partnership

An additional piece of hip-hop history has been added to The Book Of HOV exhibit that is currently being featured at the Brooklyn Public Library in New York City. Roc Nation has announced that the off-white Lexus that was prominently featured in Jay-Z’s “Dead Presidents II” video which was released in 1996, will be added… Continue reading JAY-Z’s ‘Book Of Hov’ Exhibit Earns Extension with Lexus Partnership

Exit mobile version