Multi-platinum, Grammy Award®-winning hip hop artist 2 Chainz will perform at the 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB), February 18, 2023 at Alabama State University (ASU), the first time the nation’s premier showcase for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching bands and dance teams has been held on an HBCU campus. As one… Continue reading 2 Chainz to Headline 2023 Honda Battle of the Bands Halftime Show
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Young Thug Allegedly Caught Being Given Percocet in Courtroom
Young Thug Allegedly Caught Being Given Percocet in Courtroom Young Thug, currently standing trial for RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) charges was allegedly caught accepting drugs from a co-defendant, Kahlieff Adams during a court proceeding according to WSB-TV. Prosecutors in the case have presented evidence to the judge in the form of video… Continue reading Young Thug Allegedly Caught Being Given Percocet in Courtroom
Snoop Dogg, Sade and Teddy Riley Among 2023 Inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Hip-hop entertainer and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg, Jazz songstress Sade, and “New Jack Swing” producer and singer, Teddy Riley are among the latest inductees to this year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame. In an announcement by the Songwriters Hall Of Fame, Snoop Dogg, Sade and Teddy Riley will be joined by pop singer Gloria Estefan, Electric Light… Continue reading Snoop Dogg, Sade and Teddy Riley Among 2023 Inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Flo Rida Awarded $82 Million in Lawsuit Against Celsius Energy Drink
Flo Rida Awarded $82 Million in Lawsuit Against Celsius Energy Drink It looks like rapper Flo Rida does not have to pick up a microphone again after winning close to $100 million in a lawsuit against an energy drink company. According to The Associated Press, Tramar Dillard, known to the world as Hip hop recording… Continue reading Flo Rida Awarded $82 Million in Lawsuit Against Celsius Energy Drink
Stephen A. Smith Apologizes to Rihanna for Saying, ‘She ain’t Beyoncé’
Stephen A. Smith Apologizes to Rihanna for Saying, ‘She ain’t Beyoncé’ Less than a day after appearing on The Sherri Show on Wednesday, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has apologized for slighting upcoming Super Bowl halftime performer, Rihanna. The fiery sports announcer went on his personal Instagram page to clarify what he meant when he seemingly… Continue reading Stephen A. Smith Apologizes to Rihanna for Saying, ‘She ain’t Beyoncé’
Bleezy – The Greatest
Bleezy – The Greatest BUZZING BROWNSVILLE BORN ARTIST BLEEZY NEW TRACK “THE GREATEST” OUT NOW (NEW YORK – January 17) – Kicking off a new chapter as he continues to electrify, Team 80 Productions artist Bleezy unleashes his latest music offering, “The Greatest,” with a boastful accompanying video. Emanating a champion mindset with lyrical punchlines to match, Bleezy walks in his… Continue reading Bleezy – The Greatest
A Conversation With Bradd Marquis
A Conversation With Bradd Marquis BIG CED of The Industry Cosign got an opportunity to talk to recording artist, Bradd Marquis. The conversation centered around the upcoming tour that the singer is about to embark on starting on January 20th. The name of the tour is “The Music of Sam Cooke- A Change Is Gonna… Continue reading A Conversation With Bradd Marquis
Rapper Meek Mill Pardoned by Outgoing Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf
Rapper Meek Mill Pardoned by Outgoing Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf After years of having to deal with the prison system in one way or another, Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill no longer has to do so. Robert Rihmeek Williams, better known as Meek Mill has recently been pardoned by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf. The criminal reform… Continue reading Rapper Meek Mill Pardoned by Outgoing Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf
Janet Jackson Taken to Court By her Business Managers Saying the Singer Owes Over $238K for ‘Unpaid Services’
Janet Jackson Taken to Court By her Business Managers Saying the Singer Owes Over $238K for ‘Unpaid Services’ It seems like it’s about to be “nasty” for Janet Jackson. According to The Blast, What Have You Done For Me Lately is the soundtrack that Jackon’s former business managers are playing these days. They are accusing… Continue reading Janet Jackson Taken to Court By her Business Managers Saying the Singer Owes Over $238K for ‘Unpaid Services’
Keyshia Cole Reacts To Twitter User Accusing her of Degrading Her Mother With Upcoming Biopic
Keyshia Cole Reacts To Twitter User Accusing her of Degrading Her Mother With Upcoming Biopic There is a Keyshia Cole biopic in the works with the Lifetime network according to a report last year by The Jasmine Brand. A Twitter user admonished Cole as she claimed that she knew that after her mother, Frankie Lons… Continue reading Keyshia Cole Reacts To Twitter User Accusing her of Degrading Her Mother With Upcoming Biopic
I Be The Nicest- DJ Scratch Featuring Tiye Phoenix
I Be The Nicest- DJ Scratch Featuring Tiye Phoenix I Be The Nicest- DJ Scratch Featuring Tiye Phoenix
Otis Redding Foundation Releases Musical Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
OTIS REDDING FOUNDATION RELEASES MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING WRITTEN, PRODUCED AND PERFORMED BY THE OTIS REDDING FOUNDATION ALLSTARS AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES TODAY Macon, GA (January 12, 2023) – In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday, the Otis Redding Foundation is releasing a new song, “Show Love,” written and produced by students ages 12-18, who… Continue reading Otis Redding Foundation Releases Musical Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Lola Brooke Announces Signing to Arista Records
BROOKLYN-BORN RAP PHENOM LOLA BROOKE SIGNS TO ARISTA RECORDS IN COLLABORATION WITH TEAM EIGHTY PRODUCTIONS SET TO RELEASE NEW MUSIC IN 2023 IMAGE CREDIT: FELICIA ABBAN January 9, 2023 (NEW YORK, NY) – Capping off a breakout 2022, Brooklyn M.V.P. Lola Brooke officially announces her signing to Arista Records in collaboration with Team Eighty Productions… Continue reading Lola Brooke Announces Signing to Arista Records
Dr. Dre Purportedly Selling Portions of Music Assets to Universal Music and Shamrock Holdings for Over $200 Million
As the hip-hop world is still waiting for the arrival of Dr. Dre’s Detox album, the music producer is primed to sell portions of his music catalog for reportedly more than $200 million. According to Billboard, one of the iconic founding members of the legendary hip-hop group, N.W.A. will look to profit more than $200… Continue reading Dr. Dre Purportedly Selling Portions of Music Assets to Universal Music and Shamrock Holdings for Over $200 Million
Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, and Kevin Hart Put Up $7 Million for Philly Schools
Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, and Kevin Hart Put Up $7 Million for Philly Schools Rapper and prison reform activist, Meek Mill, Philadelphia 76ers team owner, Michael Rubin, and entertainer and entrepreneur, Kevin Hart have teamed up once again to make a sizable donation to several schools in the Philadelphia area. A press release was sent… Continue reading Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, and Kevin Hart Put Up $7 Million for Philly Schools
