Category: The Business of Hip Hop

Gunna’s Album DS4EVER Debuts at #1

Gunna’s Album DS4EVER Debuts at #1 GUNNA’S HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED ALBUM DS4EVER DEBUTS #1 ON THE BILLBOARD 200 LISTEN TO THE ALBUM HERE + AMASSING OVER 193.5 MILLION STREAMS, WITH 150,300 IN EQUIVALENT ALBUM UNITS! + THIS MARKS GUNNA’S SECOND CONSECUTIVE #1 ALBUM AND YOUNG STONER LIFE RECORDS’ FIFTH CONSECUTIVE #1 ALBUM (January 18, 2022) – GRAMMY nominated, multi-platinum rap… Continue reading Gunna’s Album DS4EVER Debuts at #1

Music Executive Amber Grimes Joins LVRN as Executive Vice President and General Manager

Music executive Amber Grimes has been appointed as executive vice president/General Manager of LVRN Records and as a partner in LVRN Management. The successful label is home to such artists as Summer Walker and 6Lack. They made the announcement on their Instagram account. “Told y’all we was on fire this year! We are super excited… Continue reading Music Executive Amber Grimes Joins LVRN as Executive Vice President and General Manager

‘Snoop Doggs’ Hot Dog Business May be in the Works After Trademark Filing by Hip Hop Entrepreneur

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If all goes his way, Snoop may be selling you some of his “Doggs” in the near future. According to Billboard, the rapper and businessman is steadily increasing his business portfolio as he has recently applied for a federal trademark registration at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. In December, attorneys for Snoop Dogg have… Continue reading ‘Snoop Doggs’ Hot Dog Business May be in the Works After Trademark Filing by Hip Hop Entrepreneur

‘jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy’ Documentary Will Hit Theaters Before Netflix Debut in February

As Kanye West, excuse me, Ye prepares to go back into the studio to start work on the follow up to his latest music project, Donda, fans of his will be able to see the “jeen-yuhs” of the oft-controversial, yet talented artist who has made strides with his natural creativity. Iconic Events Releasing has announced… Continue reading ‘jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy’ Documentary Will Hit Theaters Before Netflix Debut in February

Cardi B Says ‘Let Me Be’ With Second Collaborative Collection With Reebok

The wins just keep on stacking up for former Love & Hip-Hop star and three diamond certified rapper Cardi B. Reebok has announced a second collaboration with the fiery entertainer after the success of the launch of Reebok x Cardi B’s capsule collection ‘Let Me Be… In My World’ this past summer. Their latest capsule… Continue reading Cardi B Says ‘Let Me Be’ With Second Collaborative Collection With Reebok

Sean Combs Buys Back the Sean John Brand for $7.5 Million

The brand is back in the hands of the original visionary! Sean Combs has been able to buy back the fashion brand he started in 1998. “I launched Sean John in 1998 with the goal of building a premium brand that shattered tradition and introduced Hip Hop to high-fashion on a global scale,” said Sean… Continue reading Sean Combs Buys Back the Sean John Brand for $7.5 Million

Cardi B Doll Will No Longer Be Released Due to Production Delays and COVID-Related Issues

Cardi B Doll Will No Longer Be Released Due to Production Delays and COVID-Related Issues As well as things have been going for Hip-Hop Diamond girl Cardi B, one thing won’t ruin the successful year she has been having! According to TMZ, due to production delays and COVID-related issues, a limited edition Cardi B doll… Continue reading Cardi B Doll Will No Longer Be Released Due to Production Delays and COVID-Related Issues

Dave East Announces Tracklib Competition

Dave East Announces Tracklib Competition Over the weekend at IMI Studios in NYC, rapper, songwriter and actor Dave East was in the house to talk about the launch of the Tracklib Beat Battle Competition. East has partnered with Tracklib, the world’s first and only record store for sampling, to give one lucky producer a chance to work with him on a track.… Continue reading Dave East Announces Tracklib Competition

Megan Thee Stallion Inks First-Look Deal With Netflix

Making moves in Hip-Hop, college and now filmmaking, Megan Thee Stallion is about to do some work in the streaming world. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the recent Texas Southern University graduate has just signed a first-look deal with Netflix. The Savage rapper will be creating and executive-producing original content, as well as other projects,… Continue reading Megan Thee Stallion Inks First-Look Deal With Netflix

Drai’s Las Vegas Adds 2 Chainz, Jeezy and Tory Lanez to New Year’s Weekend Lineup

Drai’s Nightclub has revealed their full concert line-up for the New Year’s Eve weekend with the addition of music superstars Jeezy on Dec. 30, 2 Chainz on Jan. 1 and Tory Lanez on Jan. 2.  The trio of heavyweights join hip hop icon Rick Ross, who’s previously been announced to headline Drai’s LIVE New Year’s… Continue reading Drai’s Las Vegas Adds 2 Chainz, Jeezy and Tory Lanez to New Year’s Weekend Lineup

Sean Combs Puts In a $3.3 Million Bid to Buy Back Sean John Out of Bankruptcy

The man who started the clothing line Sean John and sold it several years ago wants to purchase it back now that the company that currently owns it has filed for bankruptcy. According to Bloomberg, Sean Combs, former owner and creator of the Sean John brand has recently placed a bid of $3.3 million to… Continue reading Sean Combs Puts In a $3.3 Million Bid to Buy Back Sean John Out of Bankruptcy

Cardi B Becomes Playboy’s First-Ever Creative Director In Residence

Cardi B Becomes Playboy’s First-Ever Creative Director In Residence As the accolades and achievements continue to rise for Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, better known to the world as Cardi B, she announces a partnership with a new job title for the accomplished entertainer. Playboy has announced that the company is collaborating with multi-platinum music superstar, entrepreneur,… Continue reading Cardi B Becomes Playboy’s First-Ever Creative Director In Residence

Cardi B Becomes First Female Rapper with Multiple Diamond Records

Cardi B continues to throw her name in the history books with her latest achievement! The Bronx-bred rapper has announced via her Twitter account that she has earned another diamond record (10 million records sold) through her collaboration with the popular group, Maroon 5. This feat makes her the first female rapper to have more… Continue reading Cardi B Becomes First Female Rapper with Multiple Diamond Records

Waka Flocka Partners With the Atlanta Hawks For ‘SKRIT’ Streetwear Collection

Rapper and reality TV personality Waka Flocka has partnered with an NBA team to distribute his streetwear line at the stadium arena. The Atlanta rapper is going “Hard in da Paint” with his clothing line as he has collaborated with the Atlanta Hawks. The partnership is a special in-store collaboration with SKRIT, the new streetwear… Continue reading Waka Flocka Partners With the Atlanta Hawks For ‘SKRIT’ Streetwear Collection

Rick Ross to Ring in the New Year at Drai’s Nightclub in Las Vegas

Rick Ross to Ring in the New Year at Drai’s Nightclub in Las Vegas The world-renowned rooftop nightclub and epicenter of Las Vegas nightlife and entertainment, Drai’s Nightclub, has announced that hip-hop icon Rick Ross will return for the third performance of his new multi-year Drai’s LIVE residency on New Year’s Eve, Friday, Dec. 31.… Continue reading Rick Ross to Ring in the New Year at Drai’s Nightclub in Las Vegas

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