Category: The Business of Hip Hop

Sony Pictures Acquires DJ Screw Biopic From Director Isaac Yowman

Sony Pictures Acquires DJ Screw Biopic From Director Isaac Yowman Sony Pictures Acquires DJ Screw Biopic from Director Isaac Yowman DJ Screw Tribute Gets Adapted to Sony Pictures Feature Film (LOS ANGELES, CA) December 19, 2020 – Sony is set to turn Director and Cinematographer Isaac Yowman’s DJ Screw proof-of-concept tribute into a full-length feature… Continue reading Sony Pictures Acquires DJ Screw Biopic From Director Isaac Yowman

Big Sean Surprises Young Rapper During McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden Mentors Program

McDonald’s has announced that it has collaborated with award-winning rapper, singer, and songwriter, Sean Michael-Leonard Anderson, better known by his popular Big Sean moniker, in its newly-launched McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden Mentors program. The virtual content series helps the company’s increased focus on providing opportunities for education and skills in the communities it serves.… Continue reading Big Sean Surprises Young Rapper During McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden Mentors Program

#ChangeMusic Roadmap Initiative Launched by The Recording Academy And Color Of Change

The Recording Academy (Home of the Grammys) and Color Of Change (the nation’s largest online racial justice organization), have announced the collaborative release of the #ChangeMusic Roadmap. #ChangeMusic Roadmap is a guide created to help move the music industry beyond conversation and intention and move it towards actionable racial justice. This collaborative effort is the… Continue reading #ChangeMusic Roadmap Initiative Launched by The Recording Academy And Color Of Change

DJ Khaled Announces Launch of ‘Another One’ Premium CBD Company

Music magnate, mega producer and GRAMMY® Award-winning artist DJ Khaled announces his entrance into the CBD industry. Inspired by his personal wellness journey, Khaled, in partnership with Endexx Corporation (OTC: EDXC), a leading producer and manufacturer of hemp-derived CBD wellness products, will introduce his new company and debut the first collection in 2021. Although most… Continue reading DJ Khaled Announces Launch of ‘Another One’ Premium CBD Company

Flo Rida Helps Launch Black-Owned VG Vodka

Flo Rida VG Vodka Earlier this year, Tramar “Flo Rida” Dillard had announced that he had become partners with Victor G. Harvey Sr. to create South Florida’s largest craft vodka, Victor George Vodka (VG Vodka). Along with the partnership, the two entrepreneurs plan to build a 13,000-square-foot facility on historic Sistrunk Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale.… Continue reading Flo Rida Helps Launch Black-Owned VG Vodka

Snoop Dogg Launches New Boxing League ‘The Fight Club’

The Fight Club isn’t only a movie anymore! Calvin Broadus Jr., who goes by the name of Snoop Dogg, has announced that he is taking part in launching a new boxing league. The boxing league, “The Fight Club” was announced by Snoop and his partner, Proxima after the success of the Tyson vs. Jones event… Continue reading Snoop Dogg Launches New Boxing League ‘The Fight Club’

Drake Collaborates With Nike to Release the NOCTA Ethos

Drake Collaborates With Nike to Release the NOCTA Ethos Following his “Laugh Now Cry Later” video, shot on location at Nike WHQ, and the release of the “Certified Lover Boy” album merchandise capsule, Drake and Nike launch a new sub-label, NOCTA (a nod to the artist’s nocturnal creative process). Ahead of the first NOCTA release, Drake shares his… Continue reading Drake Collaborates With Nike to Release the NOCTA Ethos

Jesse Williams Invests in Greenwood Bank

Actor and community activist Jesse Williams has announced that he has become an investor in Greenwood which is a new digital banking platform that was started specifically for Black and Latinx people and business owners. Last month, rapper Michael “Killer Mike” Render, civil rights advocate Andrew Young, and entrepreneur Ryan Glover had announced plans to establish a new Black-owned bank in… Continue reading Jesse Williams Invests in Greenwood Bank

Fashion Nova Launches The Fashion Nova X Megan Thee Stallion Collection

Fashion Nova, one of the world’s leading fashion & lifestyle brands, and critically-acclaimed, award-winning rapper and philanthropist, Megan Thee Stallion, announced the highly anticipated launch of the Fashion Nova X Megan Thee Stallion collection, a line of premium denim, luxe corset bodysuits and tops with matching pants, jaw-dropping dresses and plush outerwear. The capsule collection boasts… Continue reading Fashion Nova Launches The Fashion Nova X Megan Thee Stallion Collection

Jay-Z and Novak Djokovic Invest in CLMBR

CLMBR, a leader in connected fitness technology, today announced Grammy Award-winning artist and Co-Founder of Marcy Venture Partners, Jay-Z, and Novak Djokovic, the No.1 men’s tennis player in the world, have joined the CLMBR investment team to support the 2021 launch of CLMBR Connected and CLMBR Pure vertical climbing machines. Their participation continues to build on CLMBR’s… Continue reading Jay-Z and Novak Djokovic Invest in CLMBR

J Prince Announces Launch of Loyalty Wines

J Prince Loyalty Wines Legendary Music Mogul James “J” Prince is proud to announce the launch of Loyalty Rosè, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Merlot sourced by Maison Le Star, a French winery. The Loyalty brand offers a unique spin on some of the most popular varieties and became available nationwide beginning on October 31. A limited-edition collection featuring Loyalty’s… Continue reading J Prince Announces Launch of Loyalty Wines

Sydney Margetson: ‘There’s No Better Feeling Than Breaking a New Artist’

Sydney Margetson As with many Howard University alum, Atlantic Records Senior VP of Publicity Sydney Margetson hit the ground running when he decided to pursue his career. Having interned at Mercury Records, Def Jam, Polygram, and then BMG, Margetson found his home at Atlantic Records. His longevity there has helped to guide the careers of… Continue reading Sydney Margetson: ‘There’s No Better Feeling Than Breaking a New Artist’

Stop That Traffic Tour Raises Awareness About Boys Trapped in Human and Sex Trafficking

Stop That Traffic Tour ‘Stop That Traffic’ Tour Raises Awareness About Boys Trapped in Human and Sex Trafficking Phil the Voice, 1K Phew, Bizzle, Arize, A.I. the Anomaly, and Miles Minnick Kick Off Tour on December 4 Phil the Voice Addresses Crisis in Music Video Out on November 13 For Tour Tickets and Other Info Visit… Continue reading Stop That Traffic Tour Raises Awareness About Boys Trapped in Human and Sex Trafficking

‘Smoke: Marijuana + Black America’ Will Premiere Wednesday, November 18 at 10 PM

BET announces a new original documentary titled “Smoke: Marijuana + Black America,” set to premiere on Wednesday, November 18th at 10 pm ET/PT. Narrated and executive produced by multi-platinum rapper and entrepreneur, Nasir “Nas” Jones, the two-hour special examines marijuana’s cultural, social, economic, and legal impact on American society and the Black community. Told through… Continue reading ‘Smoke: Marijuana + Black America’ Will Premiere Wednesday, November 18 at 10 PM

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