Category: The Business of Hip Hop

Jay-Z Sweetens The Pot To Get Communities In Times Square Area To Benefit From Casino

In an attempt to sway city officials to award them with a gaming license for Times Square after protests from the local community, JAY-Z and Roc-Nation are offering the surrounding community an initial $15 million as part of a $250 million package. Two years ago, Roc-Nation joined SL Green and Caesars Entertainment to announce efforts… Continue reading Jay-Z Sweetens The Pot To Get Communities In Times Square Area To Benefit From Casino

Queen Latifah Biopic Is On The Way!

The details about Dana Owens’ life are about to be told to the masses! According to Forbes, Owens, better known as Queen Latifah will have an upcoming biopic for the viewing audience. The New Jersey-bred entertainer, who started her career as a rapper, has worn many hats including movie producer, actress, singer, and many other… Continue reading Queen Latifah Biopic Is On The Way!

Nelly Sued By St. Lunatics Over 2001 Album, Free City

St. Louis native Nelly after releasing a hit single, Country Grammar gathered his friends, formed a group, the St. Lunatics, and recorded music. Now, his former group members are suing him accusing him of not rightfully compensating them for the work that the group did with him. According to Billboard, the former group members have… Continue reading Nelly Sued By St. Lunatics Over 2001 Album, Free City

Metro Boomin: The Rise #2 Comic Book Released

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE METRO BOOMIN CONTINUES HIS SUPERHERO SAGA: LAUNCHES ISSUE #2 OF THE METROVERSE COMIC BOOK SERIES THIS FRIDAY, 9/27 SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 – LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, world-renowned artist, music producer and global superstar Leland Tyler Wayne, known professionally as Metro Boomin, continues his modern-day superhero saga exploring a world where music… Continue reading Metro Boomin: The Rise #2 Comic Book Released

The Notorious B.I.G. Limited Edition Street Signs Being Sold In Recognition Of 30th Anniversary Of ‘Ready To Die’

Brooklyn has found another way to celebrate The Notorious B.I.G.‘s debut album, “Ready to  Die,” which debuted on Sept. 13, 1994. The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) announced that it is selling limited-edition street signs for the 30th anniversary of the first album released on Bad Boy Records. The announcement was made… Continue reading The Notorious B.I.G. Limited Edition Street Signs Being Sold In Recognition Of 30th Anniversary Of ‘Ready To Die’

MC LYTE Releases ‘1 of 1’

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   HIP-HOP ICON, MC LYTE RETURNS WITH LONG-AWAITED ALBUM, “1 OF 1” AFTER A DECADE OF ANTICIPATION     (Los Angeles, CA – September 19, 2024) – Hip-Hop pioneer, voice over artist, actress, philanthropist, and cultural icon MC Lyte makes her triumphant return to the world of music with “1 of… Continue reading MC LYTE Releases ‘1 of 1’

The Notorious B.I.G. x Timberland Collection To Be Released Late September

The unofficial footwear of Hip-Hoppers in the 90s, Timberland is releasing a collaborative effort with the estate of Christopher Wallace to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Notorious B.I.G.’s debut album, Ready to Die. According to Footwear News, Timberland plans to release two colorways, wheat and black, to celebrate the late rapper’s first album, which… Continue reading The Notorious B.I.G. x Timberland Collection To Be Released Late September

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Derrick McKinney

To be an independent label is a tiresome job and many don’t have the business acumen to succeed in this industry. But, to be in business since 2011 and to STILL be doing things is a testimony to dedication and business intelligence. Derrick McKinney, co-founder and CEO of L.O.U.D. Muzik (The acronym is Live Out… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring Derrick McKinney

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

BARCODE Releases Jadakiss-Inspired Flavor BLUEKISS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BARCODE Performance Water Launches BLUEKISS, An Exclusive New Flavor In Collaboration With Iconic Rapper Jadakiss   NEW YORK, NY – September 12, 2024 – BARCODE, a leader in performance water, is thrilled to announce the launch of their new limited-edition flavor, BLUEKISS. In collaboration with Grammy-nominated rapper Jadakiss, this exclusive release is… Continue reading BARCODE Releases Jadakiss-Inspired Flavor BLUEKISS

Lil’ WeezyAna Fest Taking Place on November 2 at Smoothie King Center

LIVE NATION URBAN ANNOUNCES SEVENTH ANNUAL LIL’ WEEZYANA FEST   FESTIVITIES TO KICK OFF NOVEMBER 2 @ SMOOTHIE KING CENTER IN NEW ORLEANS, LA   LINEUP TO FEATURE A HOT BOYS REUNION WITH LIL WAYNE, JUVENILE, B.G. & TURK, PLUS PERFORMANCES FROM ROB49, MANNIE FRESH & MORE       New Orleans, LA (September 3, 2024)—… Continue reading Lil’ WeezyAna Fest Taking Place on November 2 at Smoothie King Center

Jim Jones Enters Tech Space With Social Media App SneakyLinks

Harlem-bred hip-hop recording artist Jim Jones has entered the world of technology by releasing a social media app named ‘SneakyLinks.’ After the exclusive unveiling of the app in Atlanta last month at Invest Fest 2024, the On My Way to Church rapper and investor Daniel Gamble has officially announced the public launch of SneakyLinks.   View this… Continue reading Jim Jones Enters Tech Space With Social Media App SneakyLinks

OutKast Files Lawsuit Against Atlanta EDM Group ATLiens For Trademark Infringement

The term ATLiens was introduced to the lexicon by Georgia hip-hop duo, OutKast when they released their second album under that name in 1996. The term was what they referred to themselves as a combination of their hometown Atlanta and aliens. Now, the group is suing an EDM group that calls themselves, ATLiens. According to… Continue reading OutKast Files Lawsuit Against Atlanta EDM Group ATLiens For Trademark Infringement

NJPAC Presents Social Justice Through Spoken Word with BIG DADDY KANE, MC LYTE, and DUPRÉ DOITALL KELLY

Tickets On-Sale August 30th 2024 REPRESENT! SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH SPOKEN WORD WITH SOME OF THE BIGGEST HIP HOP ARTSTS AT NJPAC RAKIM, BIG DADDY KANE, MC LYTE, DUPRÉ DOITALL KELLY, DJ SPINNA, CARIDAD DE LA LUZ (LA BRUJA), MAHOGANY L. BROWNE and TYEHIMBA JESS Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 8PM. $49 – $99 NJPAC Prudential Hall… Continue reading NJPAC Presents Social Justice Through Spoken Word with BIG DADDY KANE, MC LYTE, and DUPRÉ DOITALL KELLY

Hip Hop Caucus Reveals Inaugural ‘Artivist Class of 2024’

Hip Hop Caucus Celebrates 20 Years Of Impact With Unveiling of Inaugural ‘Artivist Class of 2024’ Featuring GRAMMY-nominated Artists, Leading Advocates, and Industry Innovators in support of the ‘Respect My Vote!’ Campaign See the Artivist Class of 2024 here WASHINGTON — Hip Hop Caucus, the national nonprofit organization at the intersection of art, activism, and… Continue reading Hip Hop Caucus Reveals Inaugural ‘Artivist Class of 2024’

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