On Location Experiences (“On Location” or “OLE”), the official hospitality partner of the National Football League (“NFL” or “The League”) and Bud Light, the official beer sponsor of the NFL, today announced the launch of the first-ever Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest. The three-night festival will give football fans and the entire city of… Continue reading Bud Light Music Festival Features Bruno Mars, Cardi B, Ludacris and Migos
Category: The Business of Hip Hop
Cardi B Collaborates with Reebok
Bronx rapper, Cardi B, is Reebok’s latest celebrity partner. She is the spokesperson of the latest release of the classic Aztrek sneakers, made popular in the 90s. ‘Everything that you love about Cardi B is what you love about Reebok,’ Reebok expresses in a press release. ‘Reebok has a longstanding legacy of nonconformity, whether it’s… Continue reading Cardi B Collaborates with Reebok
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A$AP Ferg Kicks Off Sony’s ‘Lost in Music’ Campaign in New York City
Sony Corporation today announced the third installment of its brand campaign, “Lost in Music,” which will feature an immersive pop-up space in New York City bringing together the very best in Sony technology and Sony Music artists. Kicking off November 15, the residency will host a weekly YouTube show, exclusive and intimate performances every week… Continue reading A$AP Ferg Kicks Off Sony’s ‘Lost in Music’ Campaign in New York City
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The Ruler Returns With ‘The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick’
THE GREAT ADVENTURES OF SLICK RICK, the debut album from Slick Rick – the inimitable British-American MC and third signing to the legendary Def Jam Recordings label – is widely regarded as one of hip-hop’s seminal masterpieces. Originally released by Def Jam Recordings on November 1, 1988, THE GREAT ADVENTURES celebrates its historic 30th anniversary… Continue reading The Ruler Returns With ‘The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick’
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A$AP Rocky Announces Injured Generation Tour
Harlem rapper, A$AP Rocky has announced his Injured Generation Tour. The tour starts January 8th in Minneapolis, MN and hits the road until February 6th where it ends in Kent, WA. Jan 8 — Minneapolis, MN (The Armory) Jan 9 — Chicago, IL (UIC Pavilion) Jan 11 — Toronto, ON (Coca-Cola Coliseum) Jan 13 —… Continue reading A$AP Rocky Announces Injured Generation Tour
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The Diplomats to Perform at The Apollo
The Apollo Theater Presents Hip-Hop Mega Group The Diplomats Live at the Apollo One Night Only Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. Harlem, NY, October 24, 2018 – The Apollo Theater is proud to present a special one night only concert featuring the return of hip-hop mega group and Harlem’s own The Diplomats, popularly known as Dipset… Continue reading The Diplomats to Perform at The Apollo
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Mona Scott-Young Graces Cover of Rolling Out; Featured in Variety & USA Today
MONA SCOTT-YOUNG GRACES COVER OF ROLLING OUT, FEATURED IN VARIETY’s “NEW YORK ISSUE” & USA TODAY Mona Scott-Young covers the Oct. 4 issue of Rolling Out; Photo by DeWayne Rogers (NEW YORK) – October 22, 2018 – Fresh off a busy summer book tour for her debut novel Blurred Lines, Monami Entertainment CEO Mona Scott-Young is kicking… Continue reading Mona Scott-Young Graces Cover of Rolling Out; Featured in Variety & USA Today
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Kelly Price Joins BET’s ‘American Soul’ Cast
Price will join the cast of American Soul, BET’s newest scripted drama series. The drama series tells the story of the emergence and national rise of the ’70s show Soul Train, created by the late Don Cornelius. The drama series is described as an unflinching look at the entrepreneur, his Soul Train dancers, crew and… Continue reading Kelly Price Joins BET’s ‘American Soul’ Cast
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Too Short Launches ‘Blow Your Whistle’ Radio Show
Too Short Teams Up With Dash Radio For the “Blow Your Whistle” Radio Show (LOS ANGELES, CA) October 16, 2018 – Bay-area bred rapper and international icon Too Short has inked a deal with Dash Radio and is launching a new radio show “Blow the Whistle” today, hosted by himself and his homie/infamous Hollywood sex-tape broker KB (Kevin… Continue reading Too Short Launches ‘Blow Your Whistle’ Radio Show
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5 Questions With… Hocus 45th
With Hip Hop, as a culture and business, growing and expanding on a daily basis, it’s always a relief to hear and/or see something new and/or different. The more things change, the more they stay the same. It seems like someone is always trying to become a better someone before them. We’ve seen this story… Continue reading 5 Questions With… Hocus 45th
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The 5Ws: Jomaree Pinkard
Who: Jomaree Pinkard | CEO Hella Cocktail Co. What: Hella Cocktail Co. Why: Hella Cocktail Co. is a premium cocktail company based out of New York. We currently produce a line of non-alcoholic cocktail mixers and bitters to help democratize craft cocktailing. Our goal is to lead the way with high-quality cocktail products that make it… Continue reading The 5Ws: Jomaree Pinkard
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Roxanne Shante Launches Show on LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells Radio on SiriusXM
SiriusXM announced that hip hop pioneer Roxanne Shante will host a new three-hour daily show exclusively on LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells Radio on SiriusXM. Rock The Bells Radio’s flagship daily show, “Have A Nice Day” with Roxanne Shante featuring DJ Sylk, will feature the two hip hop vets Roxanne Shante and DJ Sylk introducing listeners… Continue reading Roxanne Shante Launches Show on LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells Radio on SiriusXM
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Beyoncé And Jay-Z Complete OTR II Tour
“No words to describe that show. It was ART x 10th power on steroids with a rocket booster.” – Oprah Winfrey “On the Run II is what happens when the term blockbuster just doesn’t quite do the spectacle justice.” – Complex “Pop’s number-one power couple reaffirmed their dominance, and the strength of their bond, at… Continue reading Beyoncé And Jay-Z Complete OTR II Tour
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Bossip Premieres ‘Charli Knows Best’ Featuring Charli Baltimore
Bossip.com, the premiere destination for African American popular culture and entertainment will exclusively premiere the limited series ‘Charli Knows Best’ across its digital and social platforms. The series features Tiffany “Charli Baltimore” Lane who rose to fame as Murder Inc.’s leading lady consistently praised for her poignant delivery, sex appeal and ability to go toe-toe… Continue reading Bossip Premieres ‘Charli Knows Best’ Featuring Charli Baltimore
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Beau Young Prince Releases ‘Groovy Land’
D.C.’S BEAU YOUNG PRINCE RELEASES DEBUT EP GROOVY LAND VIA DEF JAM RECORDINGS! LISTEN HERE: https://BeauYoungPrince.lnk.to/GroovyLand “D.C.’s rapper Beau Young Prince brings block party energy to ‘Kill Moe’….“Kill Moe” is used as an all-purpose exclamation: a warm greeting, a cry of excitement, or an imperative to calm down. The song is a carefree welcome to his… Continue reading Beau Young Prince Releases ‘Groovy Land’
