Category: The Business of Hip Hop

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’

Revolt World ‘We Are the Future’ Back in Atlanta September 20th – September 22nd

The three-day, immersive experience will feature live tapings of hit REVOLT shows, exclusive performances, masterclasses, keynote talks, cultural conversations, brand activations, and more ATLANTA, Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — REVOLT, America’s fastest-growing Black-owned multimedia company, is excited to announce the return of REVOLT WORLD, a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the intersection of culture, creativity, and community.… Continue reading Revolt World ‘We Are the Future’ Back in Atlanta September 20th – September 22nd

ONE Musicfest Celebrates 15th Anniversary October 26th & 27th at Piedmont Park in Atlanta

Produced by ONE Musicfest in Collaboration with Live Nation Urban The Lineup for the 2024 Music Festival, Features Chart-Topping & Platinum-Selling Artists Cardi B, Gunna, Jill Scott, Victoria Monét, Earth, Wind & Fire, Glorilla, Nelly, Fantasia, Method Man, Young Nudy, Sexyy Red, and Ari LennoxWith More Huge Performances to be Announced! Festival Dates are October… Continue reading ONE Musicfest Celebrates 15th Anniversary October 26th & 27th at Piedmont Park in Atlanta

Damon Dash’s Roc-A-Fella Stake Will Be Auctioned To Satisfy Judgments

Roc-A-Fella label owners, JAY-Z and Kareem “Biggs” Burke are about to have a new partner as a judge has ordered Damon Dash’s 33.3% stake in the label to be auctioned off to satisfy debt owed by the Harlem businessman. According to Billboard, there is an auction scheduled for August 29 in New York City for… Continue reading Damon Dash’s Roc-A-Fella Stake Will Be Auctioned To Satisfy Judgments

Kool DJ Red Alert Honored With Statue In Harlem Commemorating 40 Years In Radio

Legendary hip-hop DJ, Kool DJ Red Alert, who is commemorating 40 years in radio, was honored with a statute in the place he grew up, Harlem, New York. The sculpture was unveiled on Friday, July 19, at Montefiore Square, West Harlem located at 138th Street and Broadway.   View this post on Instagram   A… Continue reading Kool DJ Red Alert Honored With Statue In Harlem Commemorating 40 Years In Radio

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) to Induct Davy DMX, DJ Hurricane, DJ Jazzy Jay

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame to Induct Trio of DJ Hip-Hop Legends   DJ Hurricane, Davy DMX, & DJ Jazzy Jay to perform and be honored on August 24th at 7:30pm; LIMEHOF inductee DJ Johnny Juice to perform STONY BROOK, NY- The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF)… Continue reading The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) to Induct Davy DMX, DJ Hurricane, DJ Jazzy Jay

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