SoundCloud partners with maverick A&R executive Sickamore to launch IIIXL STUDIO, a joint venture dedicated to signing and developing New York City artists Starting with Harlem based artist Liim (Sickamore, Noah Harkin, Skyler McLean, Credit: Sonia Broman) (Brooklyn, NY) November 1, 2023 – Today, SoundCloud and the maverick A&R executive Sickamore announce IIIXL STUDIO, a… Continue reading Sickamore Partners With SoundCloud To Launch IIIXL STUDIO
Category: The Business of Hip Hop
The Choice Is Yours Documentary Featuring Dres From Black Sheep Premieres On Paramount+ November 21
New Documentary Features One Man’s Shot at Immortality While Unraveling the Mystery of a Music Icon Produced by Versus and MTV Entertainment Studios November 6, 2023 – Paramount+ today announced that the new feature-length documentary THE CHOICE IS YOURS will premiere exclusively on the service Tuesday, November 21 in the U.S. and… Continue reading The Choice Is Yours Documentary Featuring Dres From Black Sheep Premieres On Paramount+ November 21
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LL Cool J Inducts DJ Kool Herc Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
In 2021, LL Cool J was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Two years later, he inducted the godfather of hip-hop, DJ Kool Herc. Along with Missy Elliot, The Spinners, Chaka Khan and Don Cornelius, the man who is credited with starting the culture of hip-hop were all inducted into this year’s… Continue reading LL Cool J Inducts DJ Kool Herc Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
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50 Cent Earns First RIAA Certified Diamond Record With ‘In Da Club’
Go 50, it’s your birthday! 50 Cent has been riding the success of his TV shows while getting in some performances on his Final Lap Tour this year. Now he can add to his celebratory career the addition of a certified Diamond plaque to his catalog of music. The “Get Rich or Die Tryin” entertainer… Continue reading 50 Cent Earns First RIAA Certified Diamond Record With ‘In Da Club’
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Kendrick Lamar’s PgLang Dropping Limited Light Phones
Kendrick Lamar is dropping a product that was unexpected from the hip-hop recording artist. Through the company that he owns with Dave Free, pgLang is releasing a phone in partnership with tech company Light, the Light Phone II. A video was released that shows a little baby crawling with the unit in her hand with… Continue reading Kendrick Lamar’s PgLang Dropping Limited Light Phones
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The RZA Announced As 2023 Urbanworld Film Festival Ambassador
Wu-Tang Clan‘s The RZA has been chosen to be this year’s Urbanworld Film Festival official ambassador. The Grammy and Emmy-nominated producer, actor, musician, and filmmaker is also co-director of the documentary A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre with Gerald Barclay. The film chronicles the group’s performance that took place in 2021 with the… Continue reading The RZA Announced As 2023 Urbanworld Film Festival Ambassador
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Author Lemar Ingram Discusses Book, ‘The G-Code: Behind the Bars’
Lemar Ingram is involved in corporate America for his day job, yet, he has instilled the learnings and culture of hip-hop in order to become successful in his line of work. The self-described hip-hop head is also the author of the self-published book, “The G-Code: Behind the Bars: Hip-Hop Connoisseur’s Guide Through Corporate America.” Ingram’s… Continue reading Author Lemar Ingram Discusses Book, ‘The G-Code: Behind the Bars’
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Department Of Justice Starts Investigation Into NBA For Alleged Antitrust Violations Against Ice Cube’s BIG3
Former N.W.A. member, Ice Cube has been beefing with the NBA (National Basketball Association) for years by stating that the league is anti-BIG3. Now, reportedly, the United States Department of Justice is taking a look into the allegations that Cube has lodged against the NBA. According to TMZ, the government agency launched an inquiry into… Continue reading Department Of Justice Starts Investigation Into NBA For Alleged Antitrust Violations Against Ice Cube’s BIG3
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Drake Ties Michael Jackson for Most Number 1 Songs on Billboard Hot 100
Drake Ties Michael Jackson for Most Number 1 Songs on Billboard Hot 100 Canadian recording artist Drake does it again! With his recent release, “For All the Dogs” topping the Billboard 200 chart, he also ties with “The King of Pop,” Michael Jackson as having the most number one songs by a solo male act… Continue reading Drake Ties Michael Jackson for Most Number 1 Songs on Billboard Hot 100
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Mike Will Made-It Partners With ESPN to Produce Music for the Upcoming NBA Season
Music producer Mike WiLL Made-It will be working with ESPN for the upcoming NBA season curating music for the network, according to ESPN. The network has hired the Grammy winner as the lead producer to create music for the 2023-24 season. The first song is the new single ‘Different Breed’ featuring Latto and Swae Lee.… Continue reading Mike Will Made-It Partners With ESPN to Produce Music for the Upcoming NBA Season
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Bun B’s Trill Tenders Take Top Honors at Tenderfest in Los Angeles
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bun B’s new Trill Tenders win top honors at Tenderfest in Los Angeles Ownership team behind Trill Burgers, GMA’s “Best Burger in America,” named winner of the ConTender Contest at world’s largest chicken tender festival HOUSTON (Oct. 24, 2023) – Trill Tenders – co-owned by Texas rap legend and… Continue reading Bun B’s Trill Tenders Take Top Honors at Tenderfest in Los Angeles
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Atlanta Proclaims October 17 Gucci Mane Day
Now, recording artist, Gucci Mane can brag about having his own official day in his hometown of the city of Atlanta. On the day of his latest album release, Gucci was given a proclamation declaring that October 17 will now be known as Gucci Mane Day. An Instagram post by DJ Akademiks confirms the plaque… Continue reading Atlanta Proclaims October 17 Gucci Mane Day
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James Lindsay Prepares to Make Moves in the Transportation Industry with Rap Snacks Trucking
Expansion is the word of the day for entrepreneur James Lindsay, CEO of Rap Snacks. Lindsay has just announced that he is entering the world of transportation with his latest venture. He has recently unveiled the official incorporation of the company’s logistics and shipping department. The new venture, Rap Snacks Trucking is now a full-fledged… Continue reading James Lindsay Prepares to Make Moves in the Transportation Industry with Rap Snacks Trucking
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Author Lemar Ingram Discusses Book, ‘The G-Code: Behind the Bars’
Lemar Ingram is involved in corporate America for his day job, yet, he has instilled the learnings and culture of hip-hop in order to become successful in his line of work. The self-described hip-hop head is also the author of the self-published book, “The G-Code: Behind the Bars: Hip-Hop Connoisseur’s Guide Through Corporate America.” Ingram’s… Continue reading Author Lemar Ingram Discusses Book, ‘The G-Code: Behind the Bars’
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Roscoe Learns about Video Music Box: New Children’s Book Celebrates Hip-Hop Pioneer Ralph McDaniels and Video Music Box
Author Sha Donaldson, Illustrator Benny Guerra, and Ralph McDaniels Present “Roscoe Learns about Video Music Box” Author Sha Donaldson, illustrator Benny Guerra and Ralph McDaniels, proudly unveil their latest creation, “Roscoe Learns about Video Music Box.” This captivating children’s book delves into the vibrant world of hip-hop culture, paying homage to the legendary pioneer, Ralph… Continue reading Roscoe Learns about Video Music Box: New Children’s Book Celebrates Hip-Hop Pioneer Ralph McDaniels and Video Music Box
