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
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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
Jay-Z Ups G.O.A.T. Status By Becoming First Black Male Recording Artist With 10 Solo Multi-Platinum Albums
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
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