Category: The Business of Hip Hop

Audible Releases Trailer for Hip-Hop-Inspired Series, ‘Can You Dig It?’ Narrated by Chuck D

With so many projects commemorating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, another one has just been announced with a trailer to boot. Audible has released the trailer to a new series that is being narrated by Public Enemy lead Chuck D, Can You Dig It? A Hip Hop Origin Story. The trailer starts with the booming… Continue reading Audible Releases Trailer for Hip-Hop-Inspired Series, ‘Can You Dig It?’ Narrated by Chuck D

Ralph McDaniels Discusses NYC Libraries Issuing Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary Library Cards

Hip-Hop got its start in the Bronx borough of New York City 50 years ago and the New York Public Library system joins the Queens Public Library in doing its part to join in the celebration. Starting on Friday, July 14, in recognition of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, The New York Public Library (NYPL)… Continue reading Ralph McDaniels Discusses NYC Libraries Issuing Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary Library Cards

Diddy Launches Empower Global Marketplace To Help Revitalize Supporting Black Businesses

Diddy Launches Empower Global Marketplace To Help Revitalize Supporting Black Businesses Sean “Diddy” Combs has been steadfast in his quest to support Black-owned businesses and has just taken another step to make sure that we have the chance to do so as well. The hip-hop entrepreneur has just officially launched a website entitled, Empower Global.… Continue reading Diddy Launches Empower Global Marketplace To Help Revitalize Supporting Black Businesses

ONE Musicfest & Live Nation Urban Unveils Lineup for 2023 Music Festival

In Celebration of Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary, OMF’s Hip Hop 50 Stage Will Showcase Performances from Nelly, KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, Kid Capri, DJ Drama & More! Festival Dates are October 28th & 29th at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA ATLANTA, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ONE Musicfest, the premier urban music festival of the… Continue reading ONE Musicfest & Live Nation Urban Unveils Lineup for 2023 Music Festival

C.J. Wallace Has a Story to Tell! Documentary of The Notorious B.I.G. Will Uncover Father’s Legacy

C.J. Wallace Has a Story to Tell! Documentary of The Notorious B.I.G. Will Uncover Father’s Legacy A documentary about who some considered one of the all-time greats of hip-hop, although his life was cut short, will be seen in the future. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a documentary about Christopher Wallace, who went by the… Continue reading C.J. Wallace Has a Story to Tell! Documentary of The Notorious B.I.G. Will Uncover Father’s Legacy

Cypress Hill’s Black Sunday Expanded 30th Anniversary Edition Out July 20, 2023

  SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT’S CERTIFIED TO RELEASE CYPRESS HILL’S BLACK SUNDAY EXPANDED 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION ON JULY 20     (New York, NY – July 7, 2023) – Continuing to honor the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop in 2023, Sony Music Entertainment (SME) and Certified proudly present Cypress Hill’s Black Sunday Expanded 30TH Anniversary Edition digital release, out July 20, 2023. Pre-order/Pre-save HERE   This comprehensive collection not… Continue reading Cypress Hill’s Black Sunday Expanded 30th Anniversary Edition Out July 20, 2023

Lil Uzi Vert Announces PINK TAPE TOUR

Tickets On Sale at Ticketmaster.com  NEW YORK, July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Grammy-nominated artist Lil Uzi Vert announced their highly anticipated PINK TAPE TOUR headline tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 17-date tour kicks off on Saturday, October 21 in Minneapolis at The Armory, with stops in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and more before wrapping… Continue reading Lil Uzi Vert Announces PINK TAPE TOUR

Cam’Ron Adds 3 New Shows Under His Come and Talk 2 Me Network

Entertainment Mogul Cam’Ron Giles Adds Three New Shows Under His Come and Talk 2 Me Network   Es Lo Que Es, Cam’ron’s Come And Talk 2 Me, & Mase’s Fix My Life Premiering This Fall [Harlem, NY, July 5, 2023] Cam’ron Giles announces three new shows under his “Come And Talk 2 Me” network. “Es… Continue reading Cam’Ron Adds 3 New Shows Under His Come and Talk 2 Me Network

Wiz Khalifa Sells Music Publishing Assets to HarbourView Equity Partners

HarbourView Equity Partners has been making waves lately by acquiring music catalogs and just announced that it is now in possession of hip-hop recording artist, Wiz Khalifa’s discography. A day after the announcement of St. Louis recording artist, Nelly selling half of his catalog to HarbourView, the asset management company brings news that it has… Continue reading Wiz Khalifa Sells Music Publishing Assets to HarbourView Equity Partners

Nelly Reportedly Sells Half of Music Catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners for $50 Million

St. Louis-bred recording artist, Nelly has reportedly agreed to sell portions of his extensive music catalog. According to Variety, Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. who uses the stage name Nelly when he is performing has partnered with HarbourView Equity Partners as they purchased some of the music he has recorded over the years. In a written… Continue reading Nelly Reportedly Sells Half of Music Catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners for $50 Million

More Details Revealed from Diddy Lawsuit Against Diageo

After Diddy filed a lawsuit against Diageo (the distributors of Ciroc Vodka and DeLeon Tequila) asking for equal distribution as his white counterparts for his liquor brands, more details have been revealed after a judge ruled that Diageo couldn’t keep certain portions of the suit confidential. According to The Associated Press, Sean Combs, AKA Diddy… Continue reading More Details Revealed from Diddy Lawsuit Against Diageo

Monster Energy: Official Energy Drink of the BIG3

Monster Energy to be the Official Energy Drink of the BIG3 for Third Consecutive Season LOS ANGELES, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, BIG3 Basketball announced that Monster Energy will be returning as a league sponsor for the upcoming 2023 season. Building on the success of the 2022 season that saw record numbers for the… Continue reading Monster Energy: Official Energy Drink of the BIG3

Roc Nation Label Unveils Second Mixtape Series with PUMA

Roc Nation Label Unveils Second Mixtape Series with PUMA  Roc Nation to Release Exclusive Mixtape Project from Label’s Dynamic Rap Artist Lineup     June 26, 2023 – Today, leading music label Roc Nation and global sports company PUMA are teaming up to roll out the second iteration of their collaborative Mixtape Series series.  In… Continue reading Roc Nation Label Unveils Second Mixtape Series with PUMA

Albee AL Releases Deluxe Edition ‘I’m From Marion’

Albee AL – I’m From Marion Link: https://music.empi.re/mariondeluxe Albee Al doubles down on his was dubbed the Jersey City Gladiator throughout his career, but specifically, his home will always be Marion Projects. I’m From Marion is his declaration that anything is possible. The deluxe edition provides extra tracks that cover his maturation from his harsh… Continue reading Albee AL Releases Deluxe Edition ‘I’m From Marion’

Lil Wayne Will Become BMI Icon at this Year’s BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

New Orleans legendary recording artist, Lil Wayne will take home the highest honor at this year’s 2023 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards taking place this September. BMI has announced that the 5x GRAMMY® award-winning rapper will receive the honor of having a very successful career in the hip-hop game. This monumental occasion will also take place during… Continue reading Lil Wayne Will Become BMI Icon at this Year’s BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

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