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
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Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Didn’t Mean To ‘Offend Anybody’ After Being Fined $100K For Post-Game Comment
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was fined $100,000 by the NBA for “making an offensive and derogatory comment” while speaking to a reporter after a game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 16. He was penalized after using a term popularized within the hip-hop community (a New York City vernacular going back over 30 years)… Continue reading Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Didn’t Mean To ‘Offend Anybody’ After Being Fined $100K For Post-Game Comment
Jayson Williams Joins Oaktree Solutions to Launch Oaktree Sports Ventures
Oaktree Solutions expands with new full-service advisory for professional athletes focused on partnerships, financial planning, reputation management, and post-sports career development November 15, 2024 09:10 AM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global public affairs and venture consulting firm Oaktree Solutions announced today that former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams has joined as Managing Director of Sports… Continue reading Jayson Williams Joins Oaktree Solutions to Launch Oaktree Sports Ventures
T-Pain Honored In Hometown With Street Renamed ‘T-Pain Lane’
Tallahassee, Fla. native Faheem Najmm, who goes by the stage name of T-Pain was recently honored in his hometown with the city naming a street after him. The ceremony took place on Nov. 11 where the recording artist was presented with a key to the city from the town’s mayor. A portion of Pasco Street… Continue reading T-Pain Honored In Hometown With Street Renamed ‘T-Pain Lane’
Wu-Tang Clan Once Had Their Own Video Game
When a Staten Island hip-hop group released a song that captured the hearts of New York City fans and then the world, no one expected the phenomenon those nine emcees came together for. The Wu-Tang Clan released their debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) in 1992 (the theme of the album and the emcees… Continue reading Wu-Tang Clan Once Had Their Own Video Game
GQ Selects Pharrell Williams For Designer Of The Year
Music producer and fashion designer Pharrell Williams is having quite a year. After his Lego-inspired movie, Piece by Piece was released in theaters in October, GQ magazine announced that the Virginia native is the publication’s Designer of the Year. The popular recording artist has been at the helm of Louis Vuitton for almost two years… Continue reading GQ Selects Pharrell Williams For Designer Of The Year
50 Cent: Omari Hardwick ‘Overvalues Himself’
“Power” executive and recording artist 50 Cent has recently stated that the former lead actor of his hit TV show, Omari Hardwick “overvalues himself.” On a recent episode of The Breakfast Club, the “Get Rich or Die Trying” lyricist spoke on Hardwick’s bitterness toward him after complaining several years ago that he was underpaid while… Continue reading 50 Cent: Omari Hardwick ‘Overvalues Himself’
Candace Parker Signs Kaleena Smith To Make Her First High School Player To Sign NIL With Adidas
A high school girl has signed a NIL (name, likeness, and image) deal with sporting giant adidas to become the first one to ink a deal with the German company. WNBA legend Candace Parker has announced that the brand signed basketball high school prospect Kaleena Smith. This is the first athlete signed by Parker who… Continue reading Candace Parker Signs Kaleena Smith To Make Her First High School Player To Sign NIL With Adidas
Employees Of Jack Dorsey’s Block Purportedly Told Not To Mention JAY-Z In Company Communications
The co-founder of the social media platform, Twitter, Jack Dorsey has a financial tech firm named Block. A recent report by Fortune has revealed that the company has warned employees not to discuss one of its board members, Brooklyn recording artist JAY-Z. Three Block employees have confirmed that the staff has been given “stern warnings”… Continue reading Employees Of Jack Dorsey’s Block Purportedly Told Not To Mention JAY-Z In Company Communications
Carmelo Anthony Joins Animated Sports Series ‘Rabid Fans’ as Executive Producer
@rabidfans Introducing, “Rabid Fans”, The 🌎’s No. 1 Underground Sport Show! Catch the premiere of Episode 1 on August 6th, exclusively on the @Victory Road Studios YouTube channel! Don’t miss out—subscribe now to feed your fandom! Beneath the streets of New York City lies an underground world of sports commentary. Join legendary rodent host Pete… Continue reading Carmelo Anthony Joins Animated Sports Series ‘Rabid Fans’ as Executive Producer
Nike’s New N7 Collection Celebrates Indigenous Culture and Centers Native Youth
Nike is introducing its latest N7 Collection, celebrating Indigenous culture and its interconnectedness with nature while helping preserve and showcase Native traditions for generations to come. The collection features a suite of men’s and women’s apparel, as well as exclusive colorways of the Nike Dunk lifestyle sneaker and KD17 basketball shoe. Each of the pieces,… Continue reading Nike’s New N7 Collection Celebrates Indigenous Culture and Centers Native Youth
Pharrell Williams Reveals Reason He Was Fired From McDonald’s
Music producer and fashion stalwart Pharrell Wiliams recently revealed that before finding success as a recording artist, his first and only employment took place at one of America’s favorite fast-food restaurants, McDonald’s. He also explained that he was terminated three times and the last one made sense to anyone who has ever worked at a… Continue reading Pharrell Williams Reveals Reason He Was Fired From McDonald’s
Detroit Rapper Big Sean Connects With Chips Ahoy! For Capsule Collection
Hip-hop recording artist Big Sean has connected with America’s #1 Chocolate Chip Cookie brand to collaborate on an exclusive capsule collection that will be featured at the upcoming ComplexCon. Chips Ahoy! has announced that they’ve hooked up with the Detroit rapper to introduce a cookie-inspired merch collection that will be revealed at ComplexCon. The cookie… Continue reading Detroit Rapper Big Sean Connects With Chips Ahoy! For Capsule Collection
Virgin Hotels Partners With Black Irish by Mariah Carey For Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Holiday Bar
Virgin Hotels, the award-winning lifestyle hotel brand, is partnering with Bucket Listers (known for making everyday an adventure) to bring travelers the ultimate Black Irish by Mariah Carey-themed festive experience this holiday season. Black Irish by Mariah Carey is joining forces with Virgin Hotels for an exclusive Mariah Carey Black Irish Holiday Bar, a premium… Continue reading Virgin Hotels Partners With Black Irish by Mariah Carey For Mariah Carey’s Black Irish Holiday Bar
Independent Film ‘I’ll Be There’ To Premiere on Prime Video and Apple TV on November 15th
BUFFALO 8 PRESENTS: ‘I’LL BE THERE’—A HEARTFELT TALE OF FAMIY, REDEMPTION, AND THE LEGACY OF MICHAEL JACKSON, STREAMING ON AMAZON, APPLE TV, GOOGLE PLAY AND MORE ON NOVEMBER 15TH Starring Jasmine Batchelor, Ryan Cooper, and Dorien Wilson, the film explores family bonds and healing against the poignant backdrop of Michael Jackson’s death. … Continue reading Independent Film ‘I’ll Be There’ To Premiere on Prime Video and Apple TV on November 15th