The Industry Cosign

Akon Releases ‘Beautiful Day’

By bigced 18 hours ago

Akon has released his highly anticipated new album, Beautiful Day via his global imprint, Konvict Kulture.

NBA Legend Dr. J Partners With Rockport

By bigced 1 day ago

ABA and NBA legend Julius “Dr. J” Erving has recently struck a brand deal with footwear company Rockport, launching a promo ad using AI

Diddy Calls Ma$e a Fake Pastor and Says he Owes the Mogul $3 Million

Diddy $100M Lawsuit Against NBCUniversal Dismissed By Federal Judge

By bigced 3 days ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ $100 million defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal has been dismissed by a federal judge

Kirk Franklin Honored With SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award

By bigced 4 days ago

“I’m truly grateful for this honor,” said Kirk Franklin. “I’m humbled to be included in the Hall of Fame, and I share this moment with everyone who’s supported gospel music and kept the message moving forward.

Denise Jones Gregory, Ph.D. Named 14th President of Jackson State University (JSU)

By bigced 5 days ago

Denise Jones Gregory has served as interim president since May 2025

Snoop Dogg Performing At Treasure Island’s 2026 Summer Concert Series

By bigced 5 days ago

Iconic rapper headlines the Treasure Island Amphitheater on Saturday, September 5

NYX Professional Makeup Launches Caramelt Mami Body Oil With Megan Thee Stallion

By bigced 5 days ago

NYX Professional Makeup teamed up with Megan the Stallion to create a “dripping in oil” campaign set to her smash song, “Body.”

Shaq Introduces Dunkman League Debuting Summer 2026

By bigced 5 days ago

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced a partnership with Shaq to launch “Dunkman,” the first professional league focused on dunking.

Cardi B Ends Little Miss Drama Tour at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena

By bigced 6 days ago

The Little Miss Drama Tour closed with 453,000 tickets sold and over $70 million grossed across 35 dates, marking the highest-grossing debut arena tour by a female rapper

Eddie Murphy Awarded 51st AFI Life Achievement Award

By bigced 6 days ago

THE 51st AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO EDDIE MURPHY, will premiere on Netflix on May 31, 2026

Benny the Butcher & Fuego Base – Warehouse 4 (feat. OT The Real & Rick Hyde)

By bigced 1 week ago

Benny The Butcher and Fuego Base will release their new collaborative project, Ashes In The Safe, along with a 15-minute short film on 4.22.26

Drake's Security Guard Shot At Toronto Home

FanArcade Releases ‘Release The Iceman’ For Drake Fans

By bigced 1 week ago

FanArcade released an 8-bit style game, “Release The Iceman” as a “playtition” for fans of Drake in anticipation of his next album, “Iceman”

Rick Ross Announces Tour Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of Debut Album, Port Of Miami

By bigced 2 weeks ago

Rick Ross has announced a national tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his album “Port of Miami,” will start in May

Florida A&M University Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Sports Hall Of Fame With Seven Inductees

By bigced 2 weeks ago

The school recently announced the players who will be inducted into the 50th class of honorees for the Florida A&M University Sports Hall of Fame on Sept. 18.