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
Category: Awards/Honors
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
Nicki Minaj Has Double Duties as Host & Performer at 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
On Tuesday night, the Barbz will be happy to see that their queen will be hosting AND performing at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. According to XXL, Nicki Minaj is set to host the 2023 VMAs that are taking place in Newark, NJ at the Prudential Center on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. Nicki… Continue reading Nicki Minaj Has Double Duties as Host & Performer at 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Slated to Receive Global Icon Award at This Year’s MTV Video Music Awards
Another awards show another special award for Sean “Diddy” Combs. Marking his triumphant return to the MTV Video Music Awards stage as he is set to receive the Global Icon Award and perform for the audience. The show will be airing next week on Tuesday, September 12 at 8 PM ET/PT. The VMAs will be… Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Slated to Receive Global Icon Award at This Year’s MTV Video Music Awards
Jonathan Jones Receives the New England Patriots 2023 Ron Burton Community Service Award
A patriot in the community has been acknowledged for the work he does off the football field whenever he is not making plays on it. The New England Patriots have announced that defensive back Jonathan Jones was presented with the 2023 New England Patriots Ron Burton Community Service Award. This honor took place last week… Continue reading Jonathan Jones Receives the New England Patriots 2023 Ron Burton Community Service Award
Toyota HBCU NY Classic to Recognize 2023 Impact Award Recipients
Toyota HBCU NY Classic to Recognize 2023 Impact Award recipients Toyota HBCU New York Classic Recognizes Robert F. Smith, Dia Simms, Janice L. Mathis, Esq., Jacqie McWilliams-Parker and Graham “Skip” Dillard with 2023 Impact Award NEW YORK (August 24, 2023) – The Toyota HBCU New York Classic today announced six individuals, including Robert F. Smith, Dia… Continue reading Toyota HBCU NY Classic to Recognize 2023 Impact Award Recipients
Wyclef Jean Set to Host Caribbean Music Awards in Brooklyn
A new awards show is emerging and is taking place in the city of New York. The first Annual Caribbean Music Awards will take place later this month on August 31 in Brooklyn, NY. The awards show will be hosted by Grammy Award-winning Fugees member, Wyclef Jean. In an appearance on the Today Show with… Continue reading Wyclef Jean Set to Host Caribbean Music Awards in Brooklyn
Chauncey ‘Black’ Hannibal Shares Joy and Advice After Paterson, NJ Street Renamed Blackstreet Blvd.
Chauncey ‘Black’ Hannibal Shares Joy and Advice After Paterson, NJ Street Renamed Blackstreet Blvd. A ceremony to rename a street in Paterson, NJ took place for the R&B group Blackstreet. The group of singers had the street formerly known as Presidential Boulevard renamed Blackstreet Boulevard. The Grammy Award-winning group, which features Chauncey “Black” Hannibal, Levi… Continue reading Chauncey ‘Black’ Hannibal Shares Joy and Advice After Paterson, NJ Street Renamed Blackstreet Blvd.
The Fat Boys Inducted to Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame
The Fat Boys Inducted to Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Kool Rock-Ski Accepts Induction by EPMD’s Erick Sermon and Public Enemy’s DJ Johnny Juice L-R Kool Rock-Ski accepts LIMEHOF’s induction of The Fat Boys from EPMD’s Erick Sermon and Public Enemy’s DJ Johnny Juice. STONY BROOK, NY — The Fat… Continue reading The Fat Boys Inducted to Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame
Brooklyn Brewery Launching Limited Edition Brooklyn Lager Featuring Notorious B.I.G.
With practically everyone celebrating the 50th anniversary of the culture called hip-hop, another entity will do so by featuring one of the rappers that some considered the greatest. Brooklyn Brewery has just announced that in celebration of hip-hop, it is releasing a limited edition Brooklyn Lager that will feature Brooklyn’s own Notorious B.I.G. Karli Bainbridge,… Continue reading Brooklyn Brewery Launching Limited Edition Brooklyn Lager Featuring Notorious B.I.G.
ADCOLOR Announces Honorees for 17th Annual ADCOLOR Awards
ADCOLOR Announces Honorees for 17th Annual ADCOLOR Awards Presented by Disney, Google | YouTube and Spotify NEW YORK, July 20, 2023 – ADCOLOR, the premier organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting diversity in the creative industries, today announced the honorees of its 17th Annual ADCOLOR Awards. These notable individuals will be honored at the… Continue reading ADCOLOR Announces Honorees for 17th Annual ADCOLOR Awards