Category: The Business of Hip Hop

Jeezy’s ‘Adversity for Sale’ Back for Week Two on New York Times Best Sellers List

JAY “JEEZY” JENKINS’ DEBUT MEMOIR “ADVERSITY FOR SALE” BACK FOR WEEK TWO ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERS LIST The Grammy-Nominated, Multi-Platinum Artist’s Inspirational Book Charts at #10 & #11 on Prestigious Charts! Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins, the renowned Grammy-nominated recording artist, successful businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, has achieved yet another milestone in his illustrious… Continue reading Jeezy’s ‘Adversity for Sale’ Back for Week Two on New York Times Best Sellers List

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Slated to Receive Global Icon Award at This Year’s MTV Video Music Awards

Another awards show another special award for Sean “Diddy” Combs. Marking his triumphant return to the MTV Video Music Awards stage as he is set to receive the Global Icon Award and perform for the audience. The show will be airing next week on Tuesday, September 12 at 8 PM ET/PT. The VMAs will be… Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Slated to Receive Global Icon Award at This Year’s MTV Video Music Awards

In 24 Hours, Diddy Donates $2 Million to Two Important Causes

It was an eventful weekend for Black people, especially when it came to finances. As Atlanta was the place to be to bask in the glory of people who are seeking financial education, Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is trying to do his part in helping build Black wealth made two announcements within 24 hours. While… Continue reading In 24 Hours, Diddy Donates $2 Million to Two Important Causes

Georgia State University Offering Course That Will Analyze ‘Legal Life Of’ Rick Ross This Fall

A university in Georgia is prepping its students for a course that will study the career and business ventures of Florida-bred entertainer, Rick Ross. George State University recently announced that for this upcoming fall semester, there will be a class that will allow students to study the legal life of Florida-bred rapper and entrepreneur Rick… Continue reading Georgia State University Offering Course That Will Analyze ‘Legal Life Of’ Rick Ross This Fall

Public Enemy and Ice-T Slated to Headline National Celebration of Hip Hop in Washington, D.C.

The actual birthday of hip-hop has passed but the celebration is not over! According to Billboard, another major celebration is taking place in October in the nation’s capital. A free concert featuring many hip-hop artists from over the course of the years will happen in Washington, D.C. For two days, at West Potomac Park on… Continue reading Public Enemy and Ice-T Slated to Headline National Celebration of Hip Hop in Washington, D.C.

‘It Is What It Is’ Cam’ron and Ma$e Sign 8-Figure Deal With Underdog Fantasy

Harlem on the rise! It is what it is! According to HipHopDX, the sports podcast, “It Is What It Is,’ started and controlled by Harlem natives and childhood friends, Cam’Ron and Ma$e have just announced that they have inked a deal for the show. The two rappers reunited after a longstanding beef to start this… Continue reading ‘It Is What It Is’ Cam’ron and Ma$e Sign 8-Figure Deal With Underdog Fantasy

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Announces Lineup for Rebranded Revolt World

Sean “Diddy” Combs has announced the rebranding of the Revolt Summit which will now be known as Revolt World. This year’s annual affair will be a three-tiered celebration as this is the first year for Revolt World, the 10-year anniversary of Revolt, and the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Revolt World 2023, which will take place… Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Announces Lineup for Rebranded Revolt World

With an Airbnb Partnership, Real Estate Aspirations is Way Up with Angela Yee

Angela Yee has been involved in the entertainment industry for over two decades and it looks like she has more than 20 years to go at the pace she is going! All throughout her extensive career, she has been involved with radio after getting her start working with the infamous Wu-Tang Clan. She worked with… Continue reading With an Airbnb Partnership, Real Estate Aspirations is Way Up with Angela Yee

Chuck D Connects with Major League Baseball, Named Music Ambassador in Celebration of Hip-Hop’s 50th

Public Enemy’s Chuck D’s voice has always been recognizable and powerful whenever he blessed the mic, and he has always been an ambassador for the culture of hip-hop. Now, that voice has been named the music ambassador for Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary by Major League Baseball. Major League Baseball has teamed up with the Long… Continue reading Chuck D Connects with Major League Baseball, Named Music Ambassador in Celebration of Hip-Hop’s 50th

Igloo and RUN DMC Drop its First Special Edition Cooler Collab

RUN DMC X IGLOO: SPECIAL-EDITION COOLER COLLAB DROPS TODAY Igloo’s New Playmate and KoolTunes Honor the Pioneer Rap Group in Celebration of 50 Years of Hip-Hop  August 10, 2023 (New York, New York) – Today, Igloo announced a special-edition collaboration with RUN DMC, the original icons of hip-hop, by dropping two new custom-designed coolers exclusively at igloocoolers.com/rundmc.… Continue reading Igloo and RUN DMC Drop its First Special Edition Cooler Collab

The Fat Boys Inducted to Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

The Fat Boys Inducted to Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame                                            Kool Rock-Ski Accepts Induction by EPMD’s Erick Sermon and Public Enemy’s DJ Johnny Juice   L-R Kool Rock-Ski accepts LIMEHOF’s induction of The Fat Boys from EPMD’s Erick Sermon and Public Enemy’s DJ Johnny Juice. STONY BROOK, NY — The Fat… Continue reading The Fat Boys Inducted to Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame

A Terminated Merger Means Diddy Won’t Have Largest Black-Owned Cannabis Company

Last year, it was reported that Cresco Labs, a cannabis wholesaler, and Columbia Care intended to sell their New York, Illinois, and Massachusetts assets to Sean “Diddy” Combs and once completed, the deal will be worth $185,000,000. Sadly, according to Benziga, the deal will not take place. Cresco Labs and Columbia Care announced on July 30,… Continue reading A Terminated Merger Means Diddy Won’t Have Largest Black-Owned Cannabis Company

Chuck D Discusses Reason Behind Narrating ‘Can You Dig It? A Hip Hop Origin Story’

Last month, Audible released the trailer to a new series narrated by Public Enemy lead Chuck D, “Can You Dig It? A Hip Hop Origin Story.” The spirited rapper speaks to Billboard about his reason for narrating the series and why this is the “story behind the story.” As the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, many… Continue reading Chuck D Discusses Reason Behind Narrating ‘Can You Dig It? A Hip Hop Origin Story’

Black Thought Will Release Autobiography The Upcycled Self on November 14, 2023

BLACK THOUGHT STEPS INTO A NEW LIGHT WITH AUTOBIOGRAPHY THE UPCYCLED SELF OUT NOVEMBER 14, 2023 PRE-ORDER HERE “Tariq Trotter . . . could be hip-hop’s Dostoyevsky. Like the Russian novelist, Mr. Trotter has refined literary fire from the soulful furnace of pain and suffering.”—The New York Times MORE NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING SOON Four-time… Continue reading Black Thought Will Release Autobiography The Upcycled Self on November 14, 2023

MTA to Distribute 80,000 Metro Cards Featuring Cam’Ron, LL COOL J, Rakim, & Pop Smoke

The celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop continues with Universal Music. Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) has collaborated with The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York City to launch “Hip Hop At 50 – Honoring 50 Years of Hip Hop: A Legacy of Rhythm, Revolution, and Soul.” There are 80,000 Metro Cards made available for customers of the… Continue reading MTA to Distribute 80,000 Metro Cards Featuring Cam’Ron, LL COOL J, Rakim, & Pop Smoke

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