Category: The Business of Hip Hop

Rise Up NYC Summer Concert Series Announces Performers

MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES RETURN OF ‘RISE UP NYC’ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, FEATURING 14 WORLD-CLASS CONCERTS ACROSS FIVE BOROUGHS Performances Will Showcase Range of Music Genres and Cultures, Reflecting Sounds of a Diverse City Artist Line-Up Includes: Patti LaBelle, Keith Sweat, Fat Joe, Sean Paul, Victor Manuelle, Tito Nieves, Spice, MC Lyte, Shannon, Seduction, Mya, Wayne… Continue reading Rise Up NYC Summer Concert Series Announces Performers

Will Smith Signs New Record Deal

A month after The Fresh Prince performed at the BET Awards, there was news that the rapping actor signed a new recording deal. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Will Smith, who started his career as a rapper, signed with a new record label, SLANG which was started by music executive, Rene McLean. This news comes… Continue reading Will Smith Signs New Record Deal

RZA Partners With LL Cool J And Irving Azoff To Elevate The Wu-Tang Clan Brand

In an effort to expand the Wu-Tang Clan name, the founder and creator of the sound for the group, RZA has forged a partnership with Iconic Artists Group and Rock the Bells. According to Billboard, RZA, real name Robert Diggs is working with esteemed music executive Irving Azor, who owns Iconic Artists Group, and fellow… Continue reading RZA Partners With LL Cool J And Irving Azoff To Elevate The Wu-Tang Clan Brand

Smif-N-Wessun Announce ‘Still Shinin’ Tour’

Just ahead of the 30th anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut album, Dah Shinin’, Smif-N-Wessun announces the launch of “Still Shinin’,” a tour that takes them from Brooklyn to Borlänge, Sweden.   The duo, composed of Tek and General Steele, first appeared on Black Moon’s album, Enta Da Stage, and they’ve been consciously commanding the stage ever since. Within a year, they were on a… Continue reading Smif-N-Wessun Announce ‘Still Shinin’ Tour’

Ice Cube’s Production Company Cube Vision Extends Partnership With Paramount

N.W.A. founding member, Ice Cube is expanding his entertainment umbrella, Cube Vision with an extended partnership with Paramount Global. According to Deadline, Ice Cube, real name, O’Shea Jackson, and his partner, Jeff Kwatinetz, COO of Cube Vision have locked down a first-look television deal that will allow the duo to develop and executive produce projects… Continue reading Ice Cube’s Production Company Cube Vision Extends Partnership With Paramount

Snoop Dogg Opens Cannabis Store S.W.E.D. Near LAX Airport

Multi-entertainer and weed specialist, Snoop Dogg has recently opened his first licensed cannabis store near the LAX Airport titled with the acronym, S.W.E.D., which is one of his signature phrases, Smoke Weed Every Day. For early Snoop Dogg fans, the title of the dispensary is in reference to the final line in Dr. Dre‘s record,… Continue reading Snoop Dogg Opens Cannabis Store S.W.E.D. Near LAX Airport

Snoop Dogg Celebrates National Ice Cream Day With Launch Of 2 New Dr. Bombay Ice Cream Flavors

Introducing “Baked Blueberry Muffin” and “Peanut Butter Jelly Time” the newest additions to the collection LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Snoop Dogg, the iconic hip-hop artist and entrepreneur, is celebrating National Ice Cream Day and the one year anniversary of his Dr. Bombay Ice Cream line this weekend with two new flavors that promise… Continue reading Snoop Dogg Celebrates National Ice Cream Day With Launch Of 2 New Dr. Bombay Ice Cream Flavors

Ol’ Dirty Bastard Documentary To Debut In August On A&E

An official documentary detailing the life of Wu-Tang Clan‘s Ol’ Dirty Bastard, real name, Russell Jones will be released in August on the A&E network. A&E announced that the project will air on the network on Sunday, August 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The documentary, “Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys,” was co-directed by Emmy® and… Continue reading Ol’ Dirty Bastard Documentary To Debut In August On A&E

Tasha K Catches Another Defamation Lawsuit, This Time By Soulja Boy

After having lawsuits filed against her by Cardi B and Kevin Hart due to the salacious and, according to them, untrue content she posts on her YouTube channel, another celebrity has filed a lawsuit against the controversial vlogger. According to Billboard, hip-hop recording artist, Soulja Boy is suing Tasha K for defamation due to a… Continue reading Tasha K Catches Another Defamation Lawsuit, This Time By Soulja Boy

Pusha T Is Newest House Ambassador For Louis Vuitton

As recording artists Clipse prepares the finishing touches on the next album, group member Pusha T has been announced as the latest House Ambassador for the fashion house, Louis Vuitton, according to Billboard. An Instagram post from Louis Vuitton reveals the Virginia rapper wearing some of the latest from the brand. “Pusha T for Louis Vuitton.… Continue reading Pusha T Is Newest House Ambassador For Louis Vuitton

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’

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