Roc Nation, a preeminent global entertainment company, and Long Island University, a nationally ranked university, have engaged in a historic collaboration to form the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment, enrolling students at LIU Brooklyn beginning fall 2021. The Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment will prepare students for a wide… Continue reading Roc Nation and Long Island University Collaborate to Form the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment
Category: The Business of Hip Hop
Snoop Dogg, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony & B-Real Unite For ‘It Was All A Stream’
Snoop Dogg Bone Thugs-N-Harmony & B-Real Unite to Spread the Love at Global Benefit Concert “It Was All A Stream” (LOS ANGELES, CA) July 29, 2020 – Snoop Dogg, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and B-Real of Cypress Hill are headlining a global livestream concert, It Was All A Stream (IWAAS) on Saturday, August 8th (7-10pm PST), a benefit concert aimed… Continue reading Snoop Dogg, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony & B-Real Unite For ‘It Was All A Stream’
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California Based Lifestyle & Cannabis Brand, COOKIES, Partners With Rick Ross To Launch ‘COLLINS AVE’
COOKIES, the leading international lifestyle and cannabis brand, is pleased to announce the launch of a new cannabis brand, “COLLINS AVE,” in partnership with rap legend, Rick Ross. A natural intersection of culture, music and cannabis, the COLLINS AVE brand includes 3 specially curated strains featuring flavor profiles inspired by Ross’ own identity. Berner and Ross… Continue reading California Based Lifestyle & Cannabis Brand, COOKIES, Partners With Rick Ross To Launch ‘COLLINS AVE’
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Run The Jewels Debuts Their Own Cannabis ‘Ooh La La’
We couldn’t be more excited to announce our cannabis partnership with the legendary COOKIES and sister-company LEMONNADE on our first branded strain, Ooh La La. This collab with our homie Berner — the Bay Area rapper and entrepreneur who built COOKIES into one of the largest cannabis brands in the world — is based on… Continue reading Run The Jewels Debuts Their Own Cannabis ‘Ooh La La’
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West Coast Hip-Hop Queen YO-YO Launches Mocha Mix Competition
Crowned the #1 nationally syndicated radio show for women of color, Café Mocha is calling all female DJs to join the ‘Mocha Mix’ movement hosted by hip hop legend and co-host Yo-Yo. The highly covenant final 10 minutes of the two-hour weekend show has become a ‘staple’ for listeners over the years; thanks to mixes… Continue reading West Coast Hip-Hop Queen YO-YO Launches Mocha Mix Competition
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Cam’ron Presents New Cannabis Strain Pynk Mynk
GFive Cultivation launches the new signature cannabis line, Pynk Mynk, a premium collection of strains that delivers an exciting and uplifting experience. Pynk Mynk is a business venture with Harlem hip hop legend, fashion aficionado, entrepreneur and actor, Cam’ron inspired by his authentic and trendsetting style and music. Pynk Mynk is a light green… Continue reading Cam’ron Presents New Cannabis Strain Pynk Mynk
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Dr. Glen Toby: ‘It is Imperative to Continue to Educate Yourself’
Coming from a background of poverty can be used as an excuse to fail or the push to become successful. Dr. Glenn Toby decided to use that as motivation to build a thriving business that is still growing. As the owner and chief executive officer of Glenn Toby Enterprises (GTE), he utilizes the tools taught… Continue reading Dr. Glen Toby: ‘It is Imperative to Continue to Educate Yourself’
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Molaundo Jones: ‘I Believe That you Can Sustain Relevance in the Creative Industry By Being Consistent’
The Clever Agency is a communications and content creation consultancy that was co-founded by creative stalwart Molaundo Jones. Persistence and creativity helped build the agency and continues to be the hallmark. Having utilized the constant change and development of artistry and emerging evolution, Jones’ forward-thinking ideas keep him abreast of the use of modern technology.… Continue reading Molaundo Jones: ‘I Believe That you Can Sustain Relevance in the Creative Industry By Being Consistent’
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Spotify and Universal Music Group Announce Global, Multi-Year License Agreement
Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service, and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced a new, multi-year global license agreement that further aligns the companies’ efforts to foster groundbreaking new features providing value for artists and great experiences for music fans. With this new agreement,… Continue reading Spotify and Universal Music Group Announce Global, Multi-Year License Agreement
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Naughty by Nature Releases Collection with Champion Benefiting NJ Youth
Grammy-Award-winning Hip-hop trio Naughty by Nature unveils a new capsule collection with Champion. Proceeds will be donated to raise funds for the Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts choir in their hometown of East Orange, New Jersey. The limited-edition fashion line includes fitted and oversized t-shirts, hoodies, and hats detailing the… Continue reading Naughty by Nature Releases Collection with Champion Benefiting NJ Youth
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5 Questions With… Hot 97’s DJ Young Chow
Being a DJ typically shapes your mindset on the virtues of entrepreneurship as you venture out to make sure you’re working to pay bills and experience doing something you love. For Hot 97’s DJ Young Chow, nee Patrick Chow, having Soca DJ King Chow, as his father, opened his eyes for his love of music. At… Continue reading 5 Questions With… Hot 97’s DJ Young Chow
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5 Questions With… Marley Young
You may not have heard of Marley Young, yet….. He’s on the verge of releasing a project he feels is his best, The Marley Young Experience, and he has already worked with Gucci Mane and Young Bloods. With the launch of HITM Music Group, a Kansas City-based label, he is primed to make some creative noise! … Continue reading 5 Questions With… Marley Young
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BIG3 Challenges NBA In Efforts To Support Their Players And Fight For Real Social Change
We read with great interest your Official Release yesterday regarding social justice efforts. We applaud the NBA for helping to bring issues regarding inclusion and inequality to the fore, and we would like to respond to the NBA, WNBA, players, coaches, and owners. At BIG3, these are issues that we have strived to address from… Continue reading BIG3 Challenges NBA In Efforts To Support Their Players And Fight For Real Social Change
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The Roots Picnic 2020 Partners With Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote For Virtual Festival Experience
This year, in partnership with Michelle Obama’s national, nonpartisan nonprofit organization, When We All Vote, The Roots are launching the 13th Annual Roots Picnic as a virtual broadcast experience on Saturday, June 27th, exclusively on YouTube. The event is Executive Produced by Shawn Gee (Live Nation Urban), Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tarik Trotter (Two One Five Entertainment) and Dan Parise (DPS). Hosted by Questlove, Black Thought and Michelle Obama,… Continue reading The Roots Picnic 2020 Partners With Michelle Obama’s When We All Vote For Virtual Festival Experience
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Universal Music Group (UMG) Announces the Launch of Def Jam Africa
Def Jam Africa Artists. Top row L-R / Larry Gaaga,, Boity, Tshego / Middle Row L-R. Nadia Nakai, Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C / Bottom Row L-R. Ricky Tyler, Vector, Tellaman Label launch roster includes some of Africa’s most influential artists and MC’s including: Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Larry Gaaga, Boity, Nadia Nakai, Tellaman, Tshego, Ricky… Continue reading Universal Music Group (UMG) Announces the Launch of Def Jam Africa
