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Charlamagne Tha God Announces 2025 Black Effect Podcast Festival
The Black Effect Podcast Festival will take place Saturday, April 26, 2025 from noon to 8 p.m. ET at Pullman Yards in Atlanta, GA.
2025 ‘Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience’ October 27, 2025
For Immediate Release February 18, 2025 ROCK THE BELLS CRUISE ANNOUNCES FIRST WAVE OF ARTISTS INCLUDING THE LOX, DA BRAT, GZA, LUPE FIASCO, MC LYTE, DJ JAZZY JEFF, XZIBIT & MANY MORE The third annual immersive Hip-Hop experience sets sail in October 2025 LOS ANGELES, CA – Rock The Bells, the global platform dedicated to… Continue reading 2025 ‘Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience’ October 27, 2025
National CARES Mentoring Movement’s 10th Annual For The Love Of Our Children Gala March 6th in New York City
Taraji P. Henson, Tina Knowles, Drs. Yusef Salaam & Iyanla Vanzant to be Honored at National CARES Mentoring Movement’s 10th Annual For The Love Of Our Children Gala on March 6th in New York City The Gala Celebrates Those Who Have Devoted Themselves to Helping Our Children Heal and Soar at a Time When Black Child… Continue reading National CARES Mentoring Movement’s 10th Annual For The Love Of Our Children Gala March 6th in New York City
J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival Next Year Will Be Fifth And Final
Recording artist J. Cole and his Dreamville company have recently announced that the 2025 Dreamville Festival will be taking place in Raleigh, NC on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, 2025. They added that it is the fifth and final year for the well-attended event. “April 5 & 6, 2025 will be the Fifth… Continue reading J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival Next Year Will Be Fifth And Final
J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival Will Return to Raleigh, NC April 5-6, 2025
DREAMVILLE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES RETURN APRIL 5-6, 2025 FOR FIFTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION TICKET PRESALES BEGIN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 AT 9 AM EST AT DREAMVILLEFEST.COM World’s Largest Artist-Led Music Festival Returns April 5-6 to Raleigh’s Dorothea Dix Park RALEIGH, NC (November 26, 2024) – Global superstar J. Cole and Dreamville, the internationally recognized… Continue reading J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival Will Return to Raleigh, NC April 5-6, 2025
Jim Jones To Give Out Turkeys In Harlem
Former Dipset member and Harlem-bred recording artist Jim Jones is giving back to the community by hosting a turkey giveaway in his hometown before Thanksgiving. The entrepreneurial reality TV star is doing this annual charity work through his non-profit organization, VAMP Cares. Families interested in picking up a turkey for the holiday can do so… Continue reading Jim Jones To Give Out Turkeys In Harlem
Jim Jones Hosting Turkey Giveaway in Harlem on Sunday, November 24th
Harlem’s own Jim Jones, the legendary rapper, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, is giving back to his community this holiday season with his annual turkey giveaway through his non profit VampCares. On Sunday, November 24th, families in need can pick up a free turkey at 57 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10026, from 11:00 AM to… Continue reading Jim Jones Hosting Turkey Giveaway in Harlem on Sunday, November 24th
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Hard Hittin Harry
DJ Hard Hittin Harry, born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, and raised in Montreal, Canada, and Newark, New Jersey, has had a remarkable career spanning over 40 years in the music industry. He has showcased his talent in clubs, through mixtapes, the internet, and television, establishing himself as a versatile and accomplished figure in the world of… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Hard Hittin Harry
Lil’ WeezyAna Fest Will Be Livestreamed On Amazon Music
LIVE NATION URBAN’S LIL’ WEEZYANA FEST TO BE LIVESTREAMED VIA AMAZON MUSIC FANS EVERYWHERE CAN STREAM THE SOLD-OUT SHOW LIVE ON NOVEMBER 2, EXCLUSIVELY ON PRIME VIDEO AND THE AMAZON MUSIC CHANNEL ON TWITCH LINEUP FEATURES A HOT BOYS REUNION WITH LIL WAYNE, JUVENILE, B.G. & TURK, PLUS PERFORMANCES FROM BIG TYMERS, ROB49 & MORE… Continue reading Lil’ WeezyAna Fest Will Be Livestreamed On Amazon Music
3 Black-Owned Companies Join Forces For Shaq’s All-Star Comedy Jam
SHAQ’S ALL-STAR COMEDY JAM RETURNS FOR NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND 2025; THREE TOP BLACK-OWNED ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES UNITE TO PRODUCE Gary Owen, DC Young Fly, Michael Blackson, Cocoa Brown, and Oakland’s own Lewis Belt Set to Perform, Hosted by Bill Bellamy and Featuring Sounds by DJ Spinderella The Black Promoters Collective, Jersey Legends Productions, and… Continue reading 3 Black-Owned Companies Join Forces For Shaq’s All-Star Comedy Jam
5 Questions With… Ayanna Morris
Ayana Morris, founder of The Culture Parlor, has a vision and does the necessary work to make it happen. She is best known for a documentary she did titled, “Why Is We Americans.” She has an exhibit, “Don’t Touch My Hair,” which is a curated exhibit that confronts issues of identity, autonomy, and Black beauty.… Continue reading 5 Questions With… Ayanna Morris
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Evil Dee
My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Evil Dee Da Beatminerz was a responsible party and some may consider one of the architects of the backpack movement in Hip-Hop back in the 90s when that term was placed on a certain brand of emcees. The sounds, the mindset, and the attitude of the movement were… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Evil Dee
Lil’ Kim to Headline Rescheduled AIDS Walk Atlanta Fundraiser and Music Festival on October 19th
Lil’ Kim Performing at Rescheduled AIDS Walk Atlanta Fundraiser 33rd annual 5k run/walk and music festival – postponed due to Hurricane Helene – will take place October 19th at Piedmont Park ATLANTA – The 33rd annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5k Run presented by AHF Pharmacy and Wells Fargo – originally scheduled for September 28th – is now set… Continue reading Lil’ Kim to Headline Rescheduled AIDS Walk Atlanta Fundraiser and Music Festival on October 19th
Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Residency
GLOBALLY ACCLAIMED MUSIC GROUP BLACK EYED PEAS ANNOUNCE NEW LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT PH LIVE AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Experience, An Exclusive Residency Lands on the Las Vegas Strip Saturday, February 15, 2025 LAS VEGAS, NV (September 10, 2024) – Multiple GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum global supergroup Black… Continue reading Black Eyed Peas: 3008 The Las Vegas Residency
