It was originally thought that N.W.A. co-founder and producer Dr. Dre had reached billionaire status when he and former Interscope executive Jimmy Iovine sold Beats By Dre to Apple. An announcement made by R&B singer Tyrese on social media at the time thwarted the distinction of making Andre Young the first Hip-Hop billionaire. According to… Continue reading Dr. Dre Lost Billionaire Status After Losing $200M After Drunkenly Leaking Apple-Beats Deal
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Janelle Monáe Will Star As Josephine Baker In Upcoming A24 Series ‘De La Resistance’
Janelle Monáe Will Star As Josephine Baker In Upcoming A24 Series ‘De La Resistance’ For those who did not know that the iconic Josephine Baker was once a spy, entertainer and entrepreneur Janelle Monae will show you in an upcoming series. According to Deadline, the eight-time Grammy nominee and SAG winner Monaé is slated to… Continue reading Janelle Monáe Will Star As Josephine Baker In Upcoming A24 Series ‘De La Resistance’
Taraji P. Henson Returning as Host of 2022 BET Awards
Taraji P. Henson Returning as Host of 2022 BET Awards Entertainment Television has announced that Taraji P. Henson will be returning as this year’s host for the annual BET Awards. The network announced that the Academy Award®-nominated and Golden Globe®-winning actor, writer, director, producer, and philanthropist will return to host the BET Awards on Sunday,… Continue reading Taraji P. Henson Returning as Host of 2022 BET Awards
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BIG3 RETURNS TO CBS THIS SUMMER WITH 12 WEEKS OF FIREBALL3
The BIG3 announced CBS is returning as the league’s primary broadcast partner for the 2022 season. CBS will air 28 hours of live games across the CBS Television Network and stream live on Paramount+ throughout a 12-week season tipping-off June 18th. “CBS is an institution,” said BIG3 CEO, Chris Hannan. “They only broadcast the… Continue reading BIG3 RETURNS TO CBS THIS SUMMER WITH 12 WEEKS OF FIREBALL3
Forest Whitaker To Receive Honorary Palme D’Or at This Year’s Cannes Film Festival
At this month’s Cannes Film Festival, acclaimed actor and director, Forest Whitaker is slated to receive the honorary Palme d’Or at the opening ceremony of the 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. According to the organizers of the Cannes Film Festival, Whitaker is following last year’s recipient, Jodie Foster, in being awarded the honor.… Continue reading Forest Whitaker To Receive Honorary Palme D’Or at This Year’s Cannes Film Festival
Furious Five Rapper Kidd Creole Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison After Being Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Stabbing Death of Homeless Man
The fate of a group member of a legendary Hip-Hop group has been determined. According to the Manhattan District Attorney’s office in New York City, one of the founding members of the legendary Hip-Hop group, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, Kidd Creole, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin… Continue reading Furious Five Rapper Kidd Creole Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison After Being Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Stabbing Death of Homeless Man
UNINTERRUPTED The Shop Returns on Friday, May 6
The Sports Emmy® Award winning series UNINTERRUPTED The Shop presented by GREY GOOSE returns with a new episode on Friday, May 6 at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET exclusively on UNINTERRUPTED’s YouTube channel. Joining executive producers Maverick Carter and co-creator Paul Rivera will be Comedian, writer and host Amber Ruffin, UFC Heavyweight… Continue reading UNINTERRUPTED The Shop Returns on Friday, May 6
Joe Dumars Named Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations for the NBA
Former Bad Boy Detroit Piston player and long-time executive, Joe Dumars has recently been named Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations of the National Basketball League (NBA). The NBA announced that the NBA Hall of Fame player and NBA Champion has been appointed Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. Dumars will begin his… Continue reading Joe Dumars Named Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations for the NBA
50 Cent’s Sire Spirits Scores Minor Victory in Legal Battle With Rémy Martin
Curtis Jackson, also known as 50 Cent is embarked in a legal battle with Remy Martin and scored a minor victory last week in court. According to XXL, 50 Cent’s company, Sire Spirits is in a legal fight with Rémy Martin and emerged victorious with a small victory last week. Last Thursday, April 28 a… Continue reading 50 Cent’s Sire Spirits Scores Minor Victory in Legal Battle With Rémy Martin
Houston Astros’ Dusty Baker Becomes First Black Manager to Win 2,000 Baseball Games in the Major Leagues
Major League Baseball has finally reached a milestone never done before by a Black manager. With his latest victory, Houston Astros manager, Dusty Baker has become the latest one to win 2,000 games in the Major Leagues, while making him the first Black one to do so. Legendary moment for a legendary manager. Dusty Baker… Continue reading Houston Astros’ Dusty Baker Becomes First Black Manager to Win 2,000 Baseball Games in the Major Leagues
Nike Releases ‘Mambacita Sweet 16’ Shoe In Honor Of GiGi Bryant’s Birthday
Earlier this year in March, Kobe Bryant‘s widow, Vanessa, and Nike renewed the partnership between the parties that extended the relationship between the deceased basketball player and the sneaker giant. It was reported then that the next release would be the Kobe 6 Protro “Mambacita Sweet 16” that would be in honor of their daughter,… Continue reading Nike Releases ‘Mambacita Sweet 16’ Shoe In Honor Of GiGi Bryant’s Birthday
Deion Sanders Pledges to Help Mississippi Valley State Get New Football Field
Deion Sanders Pledges to Help Mississippi Valley State Get New Football Field Former NFL great and current Jackson State University football coach Deion Sanders is truly a man of his word. Ever since he agreed to coach at an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), he has been speaking about improving the conditions as well… Continue reading Deion Sanders Pledges to Help Mississippi Valley State Get New Football Field
Former NBA Player Stephon Marbury Calls Stephen A. Smith ‘One of the Biggest Uncle Tom’s on the Planet’ After Announcer Disses Kyrie Irving AGAIN
Many have spoken against the antics of ESPN sports announcer Stephen A. Smith for years, especially with his constant rants against Black athletes and not meeting the same fervor when discussing white athletes on his shows. Just last week, comedian Jamie Foxx spoke about those same tactics when discussing Brooklyn Nets player, Ben Simmons. Now,… Continue reading Former NBA Player Stephon Marbury Calls Stephen A. Smith ‘One of the Biggest Uncle Tom’s on the Planet’ After Announcer Disses Kyrie Irving AGAIN
Dave Chappelle and Busta Rhymes to Co-Headline the Dave & Busta Tour
Many of us have been to Dave & Buster’s and may have had some great fun there. Now prepare for a different experience with the Dave & Busta Tour! Over the weekend, rapper Busta Rhymes made an appearance at a Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock show, and while on stage, Chappelle announced that he and… Continue reading Dave Chappelle and Busta Rhymes to Co-Headline the Dave & Busta Tour