Category: Awards/Honors

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 According to Billboard, the popular entertainer has withdrawn his induction into the Hall of Fame this year “for personal reasons.”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

Rihanna Receives First Certified Diamond Record as Lead Artist

Rihanna Receives First Certified Diamond Record as Lead Artist Billionaire entrepreneur and singer, Rihanna has reached another milestone in her storied music career. Last month, she received certification for her very first diamond record where she was the primary recording artist. According to American Songwriter, Rihanna, who has a previous diamond record with hip-hop recording… Continue reading Rihanna Receives First Certified Diamond Record as Lead Artist

Carolyn Peck Induction into Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Helped by Dawn Staley’s NCAA Championship Wins

Last year, it was announced that among others, Carolyn Peck would be inducted into the 2023 class of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. According to The Tennessean, the ceremony will take place this weekend in Knoxville, TN. She is the first Black woman head coach who has won an NCAA championship but she credits… Continue reading Carolyn Peck Induction into Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Helped by Dawn Staley’s NCAA Championship Wins

Usher And Roberta Flack Slated To Receive Honorary Doctorate Degrees From Berklee College Of Music

Two legendary r&b singers can be addressed as doctors in several weeks when they receive their doctorate degrees. Berklee College of Music has announced that they will present singers Usher Raymond and Roberta Flack will honorary doctorate degrees in music in an upcoming graduation ceremony next month. The music institution will also present Sona Jobarteh,… Continue reading Usher And Roberta Flack Slated To Receive Honorary Doctorate Degrees From Berklee College Of Music

Angela Bassett’s Reaction of Disappointment of Oscars Loss Goes Viral Amongst Support From Fans

Angela Bassett’s Reaction of Disappointment of Oscars Loss Goes Viral Amongst Support From Fans As most of us know by now, seemingly, the world was disappointed that 9-1-1 actress, Angela Bassett did not win the Best Supporting Actress at this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. Now, as photos and a video of her look of disappointment… Continue reading Angela Bassett’s Reaction of Disappointment of Oscars Loss Goes Viral Amongst Support From Fans

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