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Paul Pierce Discusses Video Incident That Got him Fired From ESPN

NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce was terminated from his employment as an ESPN sportscaster two years ago in 2021. Yet, he is still rehashing the episode that led to the sports network getting rid of him. The Boston Celtics legend spoke about the incident that led to his firing with Lance Armstong. The conversation… Continue reading Paul Pierce Discusses Video Incident That Got him Fired From ESPN

Former NBA Player Kevin Johnson Prepping to Open Fixins Soul Kitchen in Downtown Detroit

Former NBA player and former mayor of Sacramento Kevin Johnson has a restaurant opening in Detroit. According to Detroit Metro Times, there is a new soul food eatery heading to downtown Detroit. Johnson, the former Phoenix Suns point guard will open his restaurant, Fixins Soul Kitchen at 1435 Randolph Street. There are already locations in… Continue reading Former NBA Player Kevin Johnson Prepping to Open Fixins Soul Kitchen in Downtown Detroit

Chicago Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu Hosts Second Block Party and Basketball Clinic to Honor Late Childhood Friend

Chicago Bulls player, Ayo Dosunmu lost his best friend, Darius Brown when he was shot and killed in a park over 10 years ago in 2011. For the second straight year, he hosted a block party at Metcalfe Park in the Bronzeville section of Chicago to celebrate the life of Brown. According to Sports Illustrated,… Continue reading Chicago Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu Hosts Second Block Party and Basketball Clinic to Honor Late Childhood Friend

Lisa Collins Named North America DEI Group VP at Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery recently announced that the company has named Lisa Collins as Group Vice President, overseeing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) employee initiatives across North America. Collins will be reporting to Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Asif Sadiq. In a written statement, Collins said, “I am thrilled to join the DEI team. Under… Continue reading Lisa Collins Named North America DEI Group VP at Warner Bros. Discovery

RUN DMC Announces New York City Pop-Up

RUN DMC Announces New York City Pop-Up Coinciding with the Group’s Return to Headline the Hip-Hop 50 Live Concert NEW YORK, NEW YORK 1 AUGUST, 2023 – RUN DMC, one of the most influential acts in the history of American Hip Hop culture, has announced a pop-up and art installation experience in partnership with adidas Originals,… Continue reading RUN DMC Announces New York City Pop-Up

Wilt Chamberlain’s 1972 NBA Finals Jersey Expected to Fetch a Record-Setting $4M at Sotheby’s Auction

Wilt Chamberlain’s Finals Jersey Expected to Fetch a Record-Setting $4 Million at Sotheby’s Auction A game-worn Los Angeles Lakers basketball jersey is expected to fetch more than $4 million in an upcoming auction by Sotheby’s. According to NBA.com, Sotheby’s predicts that the Lakers jersey worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 season should set a… Continue reading Wilt Chamberlain’s 1972 NBA Finals Jersey Expected to Fetch a Record-Setting $4M at Sotheby’s Auction

Brooklyn Brewery Launching Limited Edition Brooklyn Lager Featuring Notorious B.I.G.

With practically everyone celebrating the 50th anniversary of the culture called hip-hop, another entity will do so by featuring one of the rappers that some considered the greatest. Brooklyn Brewery has just announced that in celebration of hip-hop, it is releasing a limited edition Brooklyn Lager that will feature Brooklyn’s own Notorious B.I.G. Karli Bainbridge,… Continue reading Brooklyn Brewery Launching Limited Edition Brooklyn Lager Featuring Notorious B.I.G.

Mary J. Blige Adds Radio Show Host to Resume

Mary J. Blige Adds Radio Show Host to Resume Mary J. Blige does not seem like she is stopping her hustle anytime soon. In an Instagram post last week, Funkmaster Flex revealed that the “Real Love” singer will have her own radio show on New York City’s own WBLS radio station. “ITS OFFICIAL! WE WELCOME… Continue reading Mary J. Blige Adds Radio Show Host to Resume

Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz Make History by Advancing to Round of 16 in Women’s World Cup

Something has happened in the Woman’s World Cup that no one expected or even predicted. Jamaica has advanced to the Round of 16 for the very first time. According to The Associated Press, Jamaica is going to the knockout round for the first time since entering the tournament. The team battled to a 0-0 draw… Continue reading Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz Make History by Advancing to Round of 16 in Women’s World Cup

Flo Rida Purchases Miami Gardens Retail Plaza For $10M

Flo Rida has made a purchase in the neighborhood he grew up in to expand his business portfolio. According to AllHipHop, Tramar Lacel Dillard, better known as Flo Rida, has bought a retail plaza in Miami Gardens for $10 million. The recording artist made the purchase along with his business manager, Lee “Freezy” Prince. The… Continue reading Flo Rida Purchases Miami Gardens Retail Plaza For $10M

RadicalMedia Brings On Candice Cook Simmons as Chief Strategy Officer

CANDICE COOK SIMMONS JOINS RADICALMEDIA AS CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER   RadicalMedia, the production company behind recent Academy Award-winner “Summer of Soul”, HBO’s “Spring Awakening”, and “Hamilton” on Disney+, welcomes top New York City attorney and business strategist, Candice Cook Simmons, as Chief Strategy Officer.   New York, New York – July XX, 2022 – RadicalMedia,… Continue reading RadicalMedia Brings On Candice Cook Simmons as Chief Strategy Officer

Iniko – Jericho

INIKO RELEASES FUTURISTIC MUSIC VIDEO FOR RISING TRACK “JERICHO”  (July 27, 2023 – New York, NY) After organically building buzz to a boiling point, New York-based recording artist, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist INIKO [pron: they/them] proudly presents their much awaited music video for their breakout track “Jericho.”  Watch the Anastasia Delmark directed video. The video… Continue reading Iniko – Jericho

Jay-Z Preparing to Bid on English Premier League Team, Tottenham Hotspur

Billionaire hip-hop recording artist, Jay-Z has his eyes on a professional football team and is ready to make a substantial bid on it. According to Daily Express US, the Brooklyn businessman is interested in purchasing a team in the English Premier League. The team, Tottenham Hotspur, may need a new owner soon as the current… Continue reading Jay-Z Preparing to Bid on English Premier League Team, Tottenham Hotspur

REVOLT WORLD Takes Place Friday, September 22nd – Sunday, September 24th in Atlanta

The interactive three-day event will feature top REVOLT shows, live performances, brand activations, masterclasses, networking opportunities, and more ATLANTA, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, REVOLT, America’s fastest-growing Black-owned multimedia empire, is thrilled to announce a first-of-its-kind event that reimagines the intersection of culture and creativity, REVOLT WORLD. Set to take place in Atlanta from Friday,… Continue reading REVOLT WORLD Takes Place Friday, September 22nd – Sunday, September 24th in Atlanta

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