Jeezy Sets Guinness World Record With 101-Piece Orchestra in Las Vegas
Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins received an official Guinness World Record title for the largest orchestra for a hip-hop music concert
Awards/Honors
The Old G Takes Home ‘Best Gin in Show’ at Global Spirit Awards
The Old G is the Black- and minority-owned premium London Dry gin brand
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Rihanna, Eminem Score A Billion Views On 2013 Collaborative Song, ‘Monster’
Rihanna and Eminem have created another “Monster” when YouTube announced that their second collaborative hit has reached a billion views
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Dr. Katt Williams Receives Honorary Doctorate From Miles College
Comedian Katt Williams has just received an honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Miles College
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The Hip Hop Museum Honors Dignitaries At New York City Gala
The Hip Hop Museum held a Black Tie Gala in New York City to raise money for the organization and to honor select hip-hop figures
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Bronner Bros. Beauty Icon Awards Honors Black Beauty
The inaugural Bronner Bros. Beauty Icon Awards delivered an unforgettable celebration of Black beauty’s past, present, and future
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USHER Will Be the Legend of Live Honoree at 2025 Billboard Live Music Summit Taking Place November 3, 2025
USHER will take center stage as this year’s Legend of Live honoree at Billboard’s Live Music Summit Presented by VENU, taking place Monday, November 3, 2025, at 1 Hotel West Hollywood
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Vice President Kamala Harris Presented Highest Honor By NAACP
Former Vice President Kamala Harris was bestowed with the NAACP’s highest honor when they presented her with the 2025 Spingarn medal.
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Living Legends Foundation Honors Music Producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
The Living Legends Foundation presented award to Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, along with several other esteemed individuals
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RIAA Presents Anthony Hamilton With Gold, Platinum Plaque
The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) this week presented GRAMMY Award-winning R&B singer/songwriter Anthony Hamilton with a plaque commemorating multiple Gold & Platinum hits tallying 14.5 million certified units in the US
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Former NFL Player Cam Newton To Have Number Retired At Auburn University
Former Carolina Panther Cam Newton will have his Auburn University college number retired during the upcoming football season
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The Gospel Music Hall Of Fame Set To Induct 2025 Class September 5-6 In St. Louis, MO
The Gospel Music Hall of Fame (GMHOF) will hold its 2025 Induction Gala Ceremony and Expo September 5-6, 2025
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Hip-Hop Legend LL COOL J Set To Host 2025 MTV Video Music Awards
Hip-hop legend LL COOL J will be hosting the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City at the UBS Arena on Sept. 7
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South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame To Induct A’ja Wilson
Former student-athlete A’ja Wilson has been selected to be inducted into The University of South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame
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Allen Iverson, Dwyane Wade Will Present Carmelo Anthony At Upcoming NBA Hall Of Fame Ceremony
Carmelo Anthony will have fellow NBA Hall of Famers, Allen Iverson and Dwyane Wade there to present him at NBA ceremony
