Category: The Business of Hip Hop

Terrence ‘J’ Jenkins Named Creative Director For Trusted Spirits

Terrence ‘J’ Jenkins On the heels of the successful launch of Snoop Dogg‘s INDOGGO Gin, Trusted Spirits announced today that Emmy nominated actor, host and producer Terrence ‘J’ Jenkins has been named the company’s first creative director. A 20-year veteran of the entertainment industry, Jenkins served as host of the longest-running music countdown show in… Continue reading Terrence ‘J’ Jenkins Named Creative Director For Trusted Spirits

AllHipHop Launches The ALLHIPHOP KR38R Challenge

The ALLHIPHOP KR38R Challenge RuffNation Records has teamed up with AllHipHop and the Artificial Intelligence-powered KR38R app, for a contest where the winner scores a record deal. RuffNation Records, known for discovering major Hip Hop artists including Nas, Cypress Hill, Kriss Kross, The Fugees, and  Ms.Lauryn Hill teamed up with hip hop news network, AllHipHop,… Continue reading AllHipHop Launches The ALLHIPHOP KR38R Challenge

Revolt Announces Social Justice Documentary ‘From Pain to Power: A Revolt Special’ to Premiere on Monday, October 26th

Today, REVOLT announced its presentation of a new captivating documentary that takes a close look at the passionate struggle for social equality happening today, and the robust grassroots efforts propelling the movement forward. “From Pain to Power: A REVOLT Special” will premiere on Monday, Oct. 26. “From Pain to Power: A REVOLT Special” spotlights the… Continue reading Revolt Announces Social Justice Documentary ‘From Pain to Power: A Revolt Special’ to Premiere on Monday, October 26th

PUMA Announces Partnership With June Ambrose

PUMA Announces June Ambrose Global sports company PUMA announces a new partnership with creative director and iconic image maker, June Ambrose. June will help PUMA redefine what it means to be stylish in sport; leaning on her 25+ years of creating culture defining moments, June will bring a fresh look to athletes and audiences’ attire.… Continue reading PUMA Announces Partnership With June Ambrose

DJ Scratch: ‘It’s Time for Black Ownership in Hip-Hop Where We Can Thrive’

DJ Scratch The history of hip-hop is well-documented. It was created in the streets of New York City, lived in the parks, and then blossomed into the biggest genre of music in the world. One of the fortunate hip-hop artists who made a business from the natural talent he possessed is still creating music, living… Continue reading DJ Scratch: ‘It’s Time for Black Ownership in Hip-Hop Where We Can Thrive’

Killer Mike Will Receive Inaugural Billboard Change Maker Award at the 2020 Billboard Music Award

KILLER MIKE NAMED FIRST-EVER RECIPIENT OF ANNUAL BILLBOARD CHANGE MAKER AWARD AT “THE 2020 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS”   Rapper/Activist will be Recognized as a Leading Champion of Community Activism, Social Justice and Civil Rights   LOS ANGELES, CA (October 12, 2020) – dick clark productions and NBC today announced that rapper and social activist, Killer Mike,… Continue reading Killer Mike Will Receive Inaugural Billboard Change Maker Award at the 2020 Billboard Music Award

Run the Jewels to Perform RTJ4 Album on Adult Swim

Run the Jewels to Perform Run the Jewels, in a partnership with Ben & Jerry’s,  will be performing their latest album, RTJ4 on Adult Swim on October 10 according to Billboard. The Hip-Hop duo will be performing their RTJ4 album, commercial-free to encourage people to vote in the upcoming election this fall. The event is… Continue reading Run the Jewels to Perform RTJ4 Album on Adult Swim

Charlamagne Tha God and iHeartMedia Create The Black Effect Podcast Network

Black Effect Podcast Network iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and Charlamagne Tha God, one of the most influential and authoritative voices in media, announced today a historic joint venture partnership to launch The Black Effect Podcast Network. The Black Effect Podcast Network is positioned to become the world’s largest… Continue reading Charlamagne Tha God and iHeartMedia Create The Black Effect Podcast Network

Niko Brim’s Juneteenth Sneaker Hits Sotheby’s Auction Block

Niko Brim’s Juneteenth Sneaker Niko Brim’s Juneteenth Sneaker VME Recording Artist Niko Brim’s Juneteenth Sneaker Hits Sotheby’s Auction Block Sotheby’s Auction to Celebrate the History and Culture of Hip Hop Auction lots headlined by: The crown worn and signed by The Notorious B.I.G. from his iconic 1997 “King of New York” photograph (the legendary rapper’s… Continue reading Niko Brim’s Juneteenth Sneaker Hits Sotheby’s Auction Block

Sean Diddy Combs Opens Third Capital Prep School in the Bronx

Diddy Opens Third School Hip-Hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and Dr. Steve Perry are scheduled to open a new college prep school in the place where Hip-Hop was born, The Bronx according to Billboard. The new educational facility, which will be the third addition to the previous schools that Diddy and Perry have opened, is… Continue reading Sean Diddy Combs Opens Third Capital Prep School in the Bronx

The Travis Scott McDonald’s Meal Coming One Near You

The Travis Scott Meal Will be Available at Participating McDonald’s Nationwide Starting on September 8th  Everyone has a go-to order from McDonald’s, even some of today’s biggest superstars. And now, two icons are coming together, as The Golden Arches meet Cactus Jack for a multi-level innovative partnership. From September 8th through October 4th, McDonald’s is… Continue reading The Travis Scott McDonald’s Meal Coming One Near You

Ice Cube Collaborates With Shepard Fairey To Create Logo For ‘A Contract with Black America’

Ice Cube Collaborates With Shepard Fairey Ice Cube, and American artist, Shepard Fairey, reveal the ‘A Contract with Black America’ logo in wake of the glaring racial injustice and inequality facing the United States. “It was incredible to work with Shepard on this logo. I appreciate him donating his time to this cause, we both believe… Continue reading Ice Cube Collaborates With Shepard Fairey To Create Logo For ‘A Contract with Black America’

Chip Fu of the Fu-Schnickens Created a Curriculum That Helps Elevate Students Through Hip-Hop

If you are a fan of late ’80s-mid ’90s hip-hop, then you should be familiar with the name Fu-Schnickens. If not, you may have heard NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal on one of their songs, “What’s Up Doc? (Can We Rock).” Being involved in hip-hop as an artist set group member Roderick “Chip Fu”… Continue reading Chip Fu of the Fu-Schnickens Created a Curriculum That Helps Elevate Students Through Hip-Hop

Wyclef Jean Debuts New Show ‘RunThatBack’ August 20th

Three-time Grammy award-winning artist, producer, and songwriter Wyclef Jean is ready to set off your earbuds on an entirely new level with his new show RunThatBack. Premiering August 20th at 7:00pm EST on YouTube, Wyclef hosts an unpredictable, unfiltered, and unbelievable set of sit-downs with some of the biggest names in music, politics, pop culture,… Continue reading Wyclef Jean Debuts New Show ‘RunThatBack’ August 20th

Dallas Austin: ‘My Dream Was to Always Be as Great as Quincy Jones’

When you are a Grammy-award winning producer/songwriter/keyboardist/remixer and your credits include the likes of Michael Jackson, TLC, Monica, Madonna, Will Smith, Brandy, Rihanna, Kanye West, Gwen Stefani, and many others, you might be satisfied with these accomplishments. Not so. Dallas Austin wants more and has recently relaunched the label that allowed him to be successful… Continue reading Dallas Austin: ‘My Dream Was to Always Be as Great as Quincy Jones’

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