In the spirit of celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, Brooklyn-bred rapper and entrepreneur, Jay-Z is definitely doing his part in keeping the culture, as well as himself relevant to the masses. The man born Shawn Carter has set another record as he became the first Black male recording artist to have 10 solo albums that have… Continue reading Jay-Z Ups G.O.A.T. Status By Becoming First Black Male Recording Artist With 10 Solo Multi-Platinum Albums
Category: Awards/Honors
Angel Reese Honored With Basketball Court Renaming in Baltimore
Another honor has been bestowed upon Louisiana State University basketball player, Angel Reese after her memorable season this past year. According to a Twitter post released by the university, a basketball court has been named in honor of the NCAA champion in Baltimore, MD. Angel Reese Court Now open for hooping in Baltimore! pic.twitter.com/Q8IfkGhUIr —… Continue reading Angel Reese Honored With Basketball Court Renaming in Baltimore
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
Floyd Mayweather Receives WBC Juneteenth ‘Freedom Belt’
Floyd Mayweather Receives WBC Juneteenth ‘Freedom Belt’ The one thing that wasn’t reported, until recently, about Floyd Mayweather’s recent exhibition fight that turn into a spectacle was the retired boxer receiving a Juneteenth belt. According to TMZ Sports, after Mayweather and John Gotti III “brawled” after the referee stopped the fight over the weekend, the… Continue reading Floyd Mayweather Receives WBC Juneteenth ‘Freedom Belt’
Snoop Dogg Delays Induction into Songwriters Hall of Fame
The 2023 Songwriters Hall of Fame, which is taking place June 15 won’t have the Doggfather, Snoop Dogg attending this year, although he was scheduled to be inducted this year. According to Billboard, the popular entertainer has withdrawn his induction into the Hall of Fame this year “for personal reasons.” He does intend to participate… Continue reading Snoop Dogg Delays Induction into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Shedeur Sanders Wins 2022 Deacon Jones Award
Is it possible that Shedeur Sanders will have a better football playing career than his father Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders? According to Sports Illustrated’s Fan Nation, Shedeur, who played at the quarterback position at Jackson State University this past season was awarded the 2022 Deacon Jones Award. The Black College Football Hall of Fame gives… Continue reading Shedeur Sanders Wins 2022 Deacon Jones Award
Former Arkansas Razorbacks Football Coach Nolan Richardson Inducted Into NJCAA Hall of Fame
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) announced that former basketball head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, Nolan Richardson has been inducted into the NJCAA Hall of Fame. Richardson joins former Mississippi Gulf Coast track and field athlete, Brittney Reese, former Major League Baseball (MLB) player, Kirby Puckett, Florida State Univerity’s winningest basketball head coach,… Continue reading Former Arkansas Razorbacks Football Coach Nolan Richardson Inducted Into NJCAA Hall of Fame
The Atlanta Braves to Hold OutKast Night to Honor Iconic Hip-Hop Group
The influence of Atlanta hip-hop group, OutKast has proven to have a lasting effect. Major League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves have just announced that they will be hosting an OutKast Night later this week at Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta. This upcoming Thursday, May 25, the Braves will be playing the Philadelphia Phillies when OutKast… Continue reading The Atlanta Braves to Hold OutKast Night to Honor Iconic Hip-Hop Group
Ludacris Receives Star on Famed Hollywood Walk of Fame
Ludacris Receives Star on Famed Hollywood Walk of Fame “When I move you move, just like that….” And just like that, Ludacris has taken his place on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. According to People, Chris Bridges, the rapper and actor we know as Ludacris had his star embedded in the famed concrete along 6426… Continue reading Ludacris Receives Star on Famed Hollywood Walk of Fame
Damar Hamlin Honored as 2023 George Halas Award Winner
Damar Hamlin Honored as 2023 George Halas Award Winner After having a big health scare at the beginning of the year, it seems as if most things have gone great for Buffalo Bills player, Damar Hamlin. The safety has recently been selected as the 2023 George Halas Award winner. The announcement was made by the… Continue reading Damar Hamlin Honored as 2023 George Halas Award Winner
E-40 Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree From Grambling State University
E-40 Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree From Grambling State University Earl Stevens, otherwise known by his professional alias, E-40 was just bestowed with a great honor from the school he attended as a college student, Grambling State University. E-40 is now the owner of a diploma from the famed university. GSU President Rick Gallot presented E-40… Continue reading E-40 Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree From Grambling State University
Trinity Rodman Breaks Another Record by Becoming Youngest Player in NWSL History to Reach 10 Goals, 10 Assists
The daughter of former NBA champion, Dennis Rodman, Trinity Rodman is a renowned soccer player who has already broken several records in 2 short years in the NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League). She has broken another record recently when she became the youngest player in NWSL history to reach 10 goals and 10 assists. According… Continue reading Trinity Rodman Breaks Another Record by Becoming Youngest Player in NWSL History to Reach 10 Goals, 10 Assists
Former NBA Champion Ray Allen Receives Bachelor’s Degree From UConn
NBA champion and Hall of Famer Ray Allen is the latest professional basketball player to earn a college degree after leaving school early to pursue a career in the sports world. According to CBS Sports, former Boston Celtics player, Ray Allen obtained his bachelor’s degree in general studies from the University of Connecticut (UConn) over… Continue reading Former NBA Champion Ray Allen Receives Bachelor’s Degree From UConn