Category: The Business of Hip Hop

T-Pain Sells Music Catalog To HarbourView Equity Partners

Recording artist and music producer, Faheem Rashad Najm, known to the world as T-Pain has agreed to have his publishing catalog and select masters purchased by HarbourView Equity Partners. The six-time GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter who has sold over 50 million records and has had 10 No. 1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, is the… Continue reading T-Pain Sells Music Catalog To HarbourView Equity Partners

Underdog Re-Ups With Ma$e and Cam’ron

Sports Gaming Company Continues to Level Up its Partnerships, Re-Signing With Platinum-Selling Recording Artists Ma$e and Cam’ron BROOKLYN, N.Y., Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Underdog, one of the fastest-growing sports gaming and media companies in the U.S., and custom-built for the American sports fan, today announced it will continue to partner with platinum-selling recording artists… Continue reading Underdog Re-Ups With Ma$e and Cam’ron

Claude Brookes Discusses Animation Success With Projects Like Hip-Hop Harry and Doggyland

Animation is a game that may never go away as it affects children in such a way that when some become adults, they still watch cartoons. The correlation between keeping people entertained and even education through animation will never go away. Claude Brookes knows this too well. As the CEO of C To The B… Continue reading Claude Brookes Discusses Animation Success With Projects Like Hip-Hop Harry and Doggyland

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

Hip-Hop Legend Ralph McDaniels Celebrating 66th Birthday With Concert At Brooklyn Bowl

A celebration is about to take place for a legendary hip-hop purveyor in the city of New York as Video Music Box’s Ralph McDaniels will be curating a birthday concert for his 66th Birthday in the borough of Brooklyn. The concert will take place on Thursday, February 27th, at Brooklyn Bowl. The Video Music Box… Continue reading Hip-Hop Legend Ralph McDaniels Celebrating 66th Birthday With Concert At Brooklyn Bowl

You May Now Call Him Dr. Busta Rhymes

You may now address a former Leaders of the New School group member as Dr. Busta Rhymes after the popular hip-hop recording artist received an honorary doctorate from Harvest Christian University in Dallas, Texas. In a recent Instagram post, Busta showed off the recent achievement and told his almost five million followers that they may… Continue reading You May Now Call Him Dr. Busta Rhymes

Kendrick Lamar and SZA to Headline Concert in Villa Park Summer Lineup on July 10, 2025

Kendrick Lamar and SZA to Headline Next Concert in Villa Park Summer Lineup Villa Park’s third major concert of the summer marks a new era for the venue February 10, 2025 12:15 PM Eastern Standard Time BIRMINGHAM, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aston Villa is thrilled to announce that global hip-hop and R&B superstars Kendrick Lamar and SZA will… Continue reading Kendrick Lamar and SZA to Headline Concert in Villa Park Summer Lineup on July 10, 2025

Lyrical Legend Rakim Launches ‘Notes,’ An AI-Powered Platform To Help Aspiring Urban Artists

Long Island-bred Rakim Allah, famously known as the lyrical genius of the hip-hop duo, Eric B & Rakim has recently launched an AI-powered platform that combines ‘music, money, and knowledge’ for independent urban recording artists. With a tagline of one of Rakim’s best-known lyrics, “Don’t Nothing Move But The Money,” the platform is named Notes… Continue reading Lyrical Legend Rakim Launches ‘Notes,’ An AI-Powered Platform To Help Aspiring Urban Artists

Ludacris Signs With United Talent Agency

Recording artist and “Fast & Furious” regular Chris “Ludacris” Bridges has recently signed with United Talent Agency (UTA). According to Deadline, the talent agency will represent the multi-platinum, Grammy-winning rapper and actor in all ventures, including film, television, music touring, and other entertainment vehicles. Although he has signed on to UTA, he is still being… Continue reading Ludacris Signs With United Talent Agency

Ye Reportedly Worth Almost $3B

When Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West was allegedly “canceled”, he vowed he couldn’t be and with a recent determination by Eton Venture Services, the “Late Registration” artist has recaptured that coveted billionaire status. In a very short and sweet statement, Ye’s company, Yeezy said, “In 2025, Ye’s net worth stands at $2.77 Billion… Continue reading Ye Reportedly Worth Almost $3B

Sway Calloway Joins ‘Beatz n Barz’ on Red Coral Universe

SWAY CALLOWAY JOINS HIP-HOP COMPETITION SHOW “BEATZ N BARZ” ON RED CORAL UNIVERSE Hip-Hop Icon Tapped as Executive Producer of Groundbreaking Original Series (NEW YORK, NY; January 28, 2025) —  Red Coral Universe (RCU), the innovative, artist-first, AVOD (Advertising-Video-on-Demand), OTT (Over-the-Top) streaming platform dedicated to independent content, announced today that legendary Hip-Hop media powerhouse and… Continue reading Sway Calloway Joins ‘Beatz n Barz’ on Red Coral Universe

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Corey ‘CL’ Llewellyn

Corey “CL” Llewellyn is a seasoned music magnate with more than 25 years of experience as a leader in promotion and marketing within the music industry. CL’s extensive resume boasts directorial positions at numerous major recording labels and reveals a go-getter attitude that propelled him into the music business at the young age of 17.… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Corey ‘CL’ Llewellyn

Trailer Released For Latest Documentary On Diddy With Former Close Associates Speaking Out

The latest documentary detailing the alleged behavior of former Bad Boy CEO Sean “Diddy” Combs over the years before his September 2024 arrest features commentary from people who were at one time close to the entertainment mogul. A trailer was released by Peacock that promises inside information from people who, at one time or another… Continue reading Trailer Released For Latest Documentary On Diddy With Former Close Associates Speaking Out

Actively Black Launches Limited Collection Inspired By Tupac Shakur

Actively Black is introducing a new collection featuring an apparel line inspired by Tupac Shakur which will launch online on Christmas Day. According to BuyBlack, Actively Black has partnered with the Shakur Estate to debut the Tupac X Actively Black collection. Anyone interested in purchasing items from the exclusive limited line will be able to… Continue reading Actively Black Launches Limited Collection Inspired By Tupac Shakur

OutKast Receives First Diamond Single Certification

The Atlanta duo, OutKast has achieved many goals over their careers but just recently received their very first diamond single certification. According to HipHopDX, the single, “Hey Ya” by Andre 3000 was certified diamond (meaning 10 million units sold). The single was released in 2003 off the double album, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. The album itself… Continue reading OutKast Receives First Diamond Single Certification

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