Category: The Business of Hip Hop

BET ANNOUNCES AIR DATE FOR SOUL TRAIN AWARDS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26

“SOUL TRAIN AWARDS RED CARPET SPECIAL” PRESHOW AIRS AT 7 PM ET/PT WITH HOSTS TANK, LETOYA LUCKETT, AND NOVI BROWN JB SMOOVE, LUCKY DAYE, MARK TALLMAN, MICHELLE MITCHENOR, AND QUEEN NAIJA TAPPED AS PRESENTERS #SOULTRAINAWARDS NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — BET announced the new air date for “Soul Train Awards” 2022, now premiering… Continue reading BET ANNOUNCES AIR DATE FOR SOUL TRAIN AWARDS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26

Iconn Live Presents Rakim in New York City November 21

Iconn Live Presents Rakim in New York City November 21 TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR ICONN LIVE PRESENTS VIBES CONCERT SERIES FEATURING LEGENDARY ARTIST RAKIM AT SONY HALL ON NOVEMBER 21  THE VIBES CONCERT WILL ALSO LIVESTREAM ON THE ICONN LIVE APP  NEW YORK (November 1, 2022) — Tickets are now on sale for Ja Rule’s next VIBES Concert presented by ICONN Live with… Continue reading Iconn Live Presents Rakim in New York City November 21

Derrick McKinney Keeps the Houston Hip-Hop Scene Relevant Through his Continued Hustle

Derrick McKinney Keeps the Houston Hip-Hop Scene Relevant Through his Continued Hustle Derrick McKinney has been part of the Hip-Hop culture and a mainstay of the Houston music scene for many years as he built his entrepreneurial empire through his L.O.U.D. Muzik recording label. As he got his start working for a burgeoning clothing label,… Continue reading Derrick McKinney Keeps the Houston Hip-Hop Scene Relevant Through his Continued Hustle

Diddy Becomes Third Billionaire in Hip-Hop, Tops Ye After Adidas Separation as Jay-Z Tops Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Artists 2022 with $1.5B

Diddy Becomes Third Billionaire in Hip-Hop, Tops Ye After Adidas Separation as Jay-Z Tops Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Artists 2022 with $1.5B With the latest fallout from Ye‘s comments he has been spewing over the last month, his slipping out of billionaire status was met with the news of another Hip-Hop stalwart becoming a billionaire. Mount Vernon,… Continue reading Diddy Becomes Third Billionaire in Hip-Hop, Tops Ye After Adidas Separation as Jay-Z Tops Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Artists 2022 with $1.5B

50 Cent Signs Partnership Deal With Lusid Media

50 Cent Signs Partnership Deal With Lusid Media Hip hop businessman 50 Cent is extending his television reach outside of the Starz network with this latest deal. According to Variety, the Power executive and his company, G-Unit Film & Television have agreed to a three-project partnership with Lusid Media. There is a project already in… Continue reading 50 Cent Signs Partnership Deal With Lusid Media

French Montana Receives Recognition for Raising $226 Million For Uganda Healthcare and Education

French Montana Receives Recognition for Raising $226 Million For Uganda Healthcare and Education Bronx, NY-raised Hip-Hop artist, French Montana was recently given an award for his fundraising efforts to help people in Africa. According to Complex, the No Stylist rapper was honored last week when he accepted the Innovator Award at the 2022 Pencils Of… Continue reading French Montana Receives Recognition for Raising $226 Million For Uganda Healthcare and Education

1792© Whiskey Announces Studio 1792 hosted by Ralph McDaniels

1792© Whiskey, the untypical and award-winning whiskey, today announces Studio 1792, a one-night-only experience that will gather hip-hop legends Ralph McDaniels, Ice-T and Wyclef Jean for an evening of bourbon, cocktails, music and intimate discussion. The livestreamed event will take place from 9 p.m. – 10 p.m. EST digitally via https://style.1792bourbon.com/studio1792 and will offer fans… Continue reading 1792© Whiskey Announces Studio 1792 hosted by Ralph McDaniels

The Future Is Now With Revolt’s Detavio Samuels and Combs Enterprise’s Deon Graham

The Future Is Now With Revolt’s Detavio Samuels and Combs Enterprise’s Deon Graham The Revolt Summit landed in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia last month in September. As hundreds of up-and-coming artists, industry executives, and admirers of the culture gathered to gain and/or give knowledge, the heat wasn’t only outdoors. The conference provided opportunities for… Continue reading The Future Is Now With Revolt’s Detavio Samuels and Combs Enterprise’s Deon Graham

Pepsi Announced New Pepsi Music Lab

Pepsi announced the new Pepsi Music Lab, an annual academy committed to shining a spotlight on the next generation of superstars by removing music industry barriers. With the brand’s deep history in music and supporting up-and-coming artists, Pepsi Music Lab aims to foster talent career growth and provide developing artists with new performance opportunities, mentorship… Continue reading Pepsi Announced New Pepsi Music Lab

Jay-Z Files Lawsuit Against D’Usse Partner Bacardi

Jay-Z Files Lawsuit Against D’Usse Partner Bacardi Hov needs some answers! According to TMZ, Hip-Hop billionaire Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter is having trust issues with his partner in cognac, Bacardi. In court documents that were obtained by TMZ Hip Hop, the God emcee’s liquor company, SC Liquor has filed a lawsuit against Bacardi, who are partners… Continue reading Jay-Z Files Lawsuit Against D’Usse Partner Bacardi

Fredro Starr to Debut New Talk Show ‘Behind the Grind’ on Impact Network

Fredro Starr to Debut New Talk Show ‘Behind the Grind’ on Impact Network Impact Network, the largest, fastest-growing independent 100% African American founded & operated inspirational television network, run by Bishop Wayne T. Jackson and Royal Jackson, announced today the premiere date for rapper/actor Fredro Starr’s new talk show entitled “Behind the Grind.”   Premiering… Continue reading Fredro Starr to Debut New Talk Show ‘Behind the Grind’ on Impact Network

Rapper Future Latest Hip-Hop Artist to Sell Music Publishing Catalog For Eight Figure Deal

Rapper Future Latest Hip-Hop Artist to Sell Music Publishing Catalog For Eight Figure Deal The “Future” is looking bright for the Atlanta rapper who just sold the rights to his catalog of music that spans over 15 years. On Tuesday, September 20, Influence Media Partners announced that they have acquired the music publishing catalog of… Continue reading Rapper Future Latest Hip-Hop Artist to Sell Music Publishing Catalog For Eight Figure Deal

Riot Games Announces Lil Nas X As President of League of Legends

Riot Games announced that Lil Nas X has come onboard as the new President of League of Legends (“League”), one of the most-played competitive games in the world. In this role, starting with the 2022 League World Championship (“Worlds”), the genre-defying rapper, singer, and songwriter will be responsible for creating explosive musical moments, an ingenious… Continue reading Riot Games Announces Lil Nas X As President of League of Legends

Public Enemy’s Chuck D Sells Majority of Music Catalog To Reach Music Publishing

Public Enemy frontman, Chuck D has solidified that he will continue to benefit from his own music in the immediate and distant future. According to Rolling Stone, the Hip-Hop activist has sold a portion of his music catalog to Reach Music Publishing. Following a trend that’s been involving a lot of recording artists recently, Chuck… Continue reading Public Enemy’s Chuck D Sells Majority of Music Catalog To Reach Music Publishing

Fat Joe Lands Pilot Show on Starz, Joins Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs as Executive Producers With LeBron James Producing

Bronx-born entrepreneur and Hip Hop entertainer Fat Joe will be hosting and executive producing a pilot show on the Starz network. The network announced that Joey Cartegena aka Fat Joe, along with Bad Boy Entertainment creator Sean Combs will be executive producers for an untitled series that will feature different celebrities and other high-profile guests.… Continue reading Fat Joe Lands Pilot Show on Starz, Joins Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs as Executive Producers With LeBron James Producing

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