Category: The Business of Hip Hop

Drake Becomes 1st Artist To Get 100 Billion Streams On Spotify

Drake has been taking losses lately in his battle against Kendrick Lamar but has become the first recording artist in history to have 100 billion streams on the Spotify platform. Aubrey Graham’s latest news was announced by chart data on its X account last month. .@Drake officially becomes the first artist in history to earn… Continue reading Drake Becomes 1st Artist To Get 100 Billion Streams On Spotify

Snoop Dogg Opens His First Cannabis Store- S.W.E.D. (Smoke Weed Every Day)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   SNOOP DOGG OPENS HIS FIRST CANNABIS STORE IN INGLEWOOD     Los Angeles, CA, Thursday, July 11, 2024 – Ahead of his anticipated appearance as NBCUniversal’s “Special Correspondent” for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, global icon Snoop Dogg is opening his first licensed cannabis store near the LAX Airport called S.W.E.D., an… Continue reading Snoop Dogg Opens His First Cannabis Store- S.W.E.D. (Smoke Weed Every Day)

Former Yeezy Employees File Lawsuit Against Ye And Milo Yiannopoulos Alleging Racism

Over the weekend, several more former Yeezy employees filed a lawsuit against Yeezy creator, Ye, and the clothing line’s chief of staff Milo Yiannopoulos. According to NBC News, the artist formerly known as Kanye West is being sued by eight former workers who accuse the duo of allowing “extreme racism and bullying,” and long hours… Continue reading Former Yeezy Employees File Lawsuit Against Ye And Milo Yiannopoulos Alleging Racism

2 Chainz Sets Up Smoothie King Kiosk In Partnership With Atlanta’s State Farm Arena

College Park, Ga. native Tauheed Epps, known by his rapper alias, 2 Chainz is now a franchise owner of a Smoothie King. According to a press release from the Atlanta Hawks, their official smoothie partner, Smoothie King, announced that the popular recording artist is its newest franchisee. The entertainer just launched a new kiosk on… Continue reading 2 Chainz Sets Up Smoothie King Kiosk In Partnership With Atlanta’s State Farm Arena

Styles P Readies Rebranding Of ‘Juices For Life’ To ‘Juices 2 Heal’

Entrepreneur Styles P of the Westchester, NY-based hip-hop group, The Lox has announced that he is relaunching his Juices For Life and Farmacy For Life brands with a new name, Juices 2 Heal. On June 29, the prolific lyricist will have a special ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the latest juice bar which… Continue reading Styles P Readies Rebranding Of ‘Juices For Life’ To ‘Juices 2 Heal’

Mike WiLL Made-It Covers Forbes

Forbes Daily Cover: How Mike WiLL Made-It Is Making It In Business  Read Cover Story HERE Photo Credit: Jamel Toppin @jameltoppinphoto Interview By: Jabari Young @jb_young Forbes Videos: Watch How Mike WiLL Made-It Is Making It In Business HERE Watch Making Pizza With Producer Mike WiLL Made-It HERE June 27, 2024 (Atlanta, GA) — Forbes… Continue reading Mike WiLL Made-It Covers Forbes

The Miseducation Anniversary Tour

MS. LAURYN HILL & THE FUGEES ANNOUNCE THE MISEDUCATION ANNIVERSARY TOUR YG MYG MARLEY TO SUPPORT TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA PRESALES; GENERAL ONSALE STARTS JUNE 28 ON LIVENATION.COM 5x Grammy winner and one of the most notable hip hop, R&B, and fashion/style icons of all time, Ms. Lauryn Hill is continuing where she left off –… Continue reading The Miseducation Anniversary Tour

Will.i.am Showcases A.I.-Generated Host At Cannes Festival

With artificial intelligence showing up in film, social media, and music, The Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am has introduced an A.I.-generated Black woman host named Felicia from his SiriusXM show. According to AfroTech, the music producer spoke about using the technology to create a host while talking to a journalist at Journal House during The Cannes… Continue reading Will.i.am Showcases A.I.-Generated Host At Cannes Festival

Clipse Releasing First Album In 15 Years

It looks like the Thornton brothers, Gene (No Malice) and Terrence (Pusha T) will be “Grindin” again as they reveal there is an upcoming Clipse album brewing. The news was unveiled during an interview with Vulture after their latest song, “Birds Don’t Sing” featuring crooner, John Legend debuted during this year’s Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer Fashion… Continue reading Clipse Releasing First Album In 15 Years

Birdman And Slim Being Honored At YouTube’s Leaders and Legends Award

New Orleans hip-hop legends Birdman and his brother, Slim will be recognized at this year’s YouTube’s Leaders and Legends Award. According to Billboard, the platform has announced that the founders of Cash Money Records Bryan Williams AKA Birdman, and Ronald Williams AKA Slim will be honored at YouTube Music’s second Leaders and Legends gala. The ceremony… Continue reading Birdman And Slim Being Honored At YouTube’s Leaders and Legends Award

50 Cent Announces ‘Humor & Harmony Festival’ Coming To Shreveport

50 Cent is making another very powerful statement after committing to bringing G-Unit Studios to Shreveport, La. The rapper has announced that he is bringing a music and comedy festival to the city in August. The “Get Rich or Die Trying” recording artist has told his almost 33 million followers on social media that on… Continue reading 50 Cent Announces ‘Humor & Harmony Festival’ Coming To Shreveport

Questlove Supreme Announces June 2024 Schedule

      Questlove Supreme Announces June Schedule, Special Black Music Month Programming Includes Daily Republished Episodes Featuring Black Music Creators   Upcoming New Guests Include: Emmy Award-Winning Comedian/Actor/Singer Wayne Brady & Legendary Musician/Producer James Poyser     Acclaimed music & pop culture-based iHeart Podcast Series, Questlove Supreme, today announces its slate of special guests… Continue reading Questlove Supreme Announces June 2024 Schedule

MC Lyte To Release New Project ‘1 of 1’ This Summer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “RENOWNED HIP-HOP ICON, MC LYTE ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF HER UPCOMING STUDIO ALBUM, “1 OF 1″ – HER FIRST BODY OF WORK IN OVER A DECADE.” (Los Angeles, CA – June 13, 2024) – Renowned hip-hop icon MC Lyte is making a triumphant return onto the music scene with a groundbreaking new… Continue reading MC Lyte To Release New Project ‘1 of 1’ This Summer

DMX Receives Second No. 1 Record And First One On Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart

Deceased recording artist, DMX has come back from the dead. Well, at least his voice has, to score a number-one hit on a chart many would not have expected the fallen hip-hop star to occupy. According to Billboard, the Yonkers-bred emcee, as a featured artist, is at the top of the magazine’s Mainstream Rock Airplay… Continue reading DMX Receives Second No. 1 Record And First One On Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart

Hush Lifestyle Boutique & Avia Unveil New Avia 880 in Englewood, NJ

Hush Lifestyle Boutique & Avia Unveil the New Avia 880 at a Star-Studded Event in Englewood, NJ  Fabolous, G Herbo, Taina Williams, Maino & More In Attendance   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Chanel Rae -TheCulturePrincess (@pqchanel) [Englewood, NJ – June 13, 2024] – Hush Lifestyle Boutique proudly celebrated the… Continue reading Hush Lifestyle Boutique & Avia Unveil New Avia 880 in Englewood, NJ

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