DJ WIZ ™ (a.k.a. Mark “WIZ” Eastmond) is a Hip-Hop icon and a graduate of hip-hop’s classic era who broke onto the rap scene in 1988 as the DJ mix-master for one of the genre’s most revered and popular groups, KID ‘N’ PLAY. Throughout the 90’s, KID ‘N’ PLAY along with DJ WIZ™ continued… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Wiz
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Trap City Trailer Featuring Brandon T. Jackson, Jeezy, Clifton Powell and Erica Pinkett
JEEZY TRANSFORMS FOR FIRST LEADING ROLE IN TRAP CITY, HITTING THEATERS NATIONWIDE THIS DECEMBER Los Angeles, CA – Kyyba Films, in partnership with Anchored Lens Productions, proudly announces the nationwide theatrical release of the highly anticipated urban drama Trap City on December 13, 2024. The announcement is accompanied by the debut of an exclusive first-look… Continue reading Trap City Trailer Featuring Brandon T. Jackson, Jeezy, Clifton Powell and Erica Pinkett
My Friends Are Better Than Yours/Beyond 50 Featuring Hakim Green
As a former New Jersey educator and former frontman of the “true school” Hip Hop Group, Channel Live, Green has been a multi-dimensional force in the music industry for nearly three decades. Discovered by KRS-One, his group, Channel Live, debuted in 1994 with their platinum single Hip Hop anthem Mad Izm, followed by the gold-status… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours/Beyond 50 Featuring Hakim Green
MC Lyte Partners with the NFL in Supporting Social Justice Advocacy in Sports and Music
The NFL, under its Inspire Change initiative, released a feature this week with MC Lyte highlighting her song “King King” from her most recent album “1 of 1”. The song, which features Queen Latifah, was written to honor NFL players and draws inspiration from players who use their voices and platforms to speak out about… Continue reading MC Lyte Partners with the NFL in Supporting Social Justice Advocacy in Sports and Music
Michael Jordan Invests In VC Fund, Courtside Ventures
Former NBA owner and Hall of Famer Michael Jordan added more than $2 billion to his personal fortune when he sold the Charlotte Hornets basketball team. Now, the popular sports figure has placed some of his money into a sports fund looking to raise $100 million. According to Sportico, the company that Jordan is investing… Continue reading Michael Jordan Invests In VC Fund, Courtside Ventures
Damon Dash Said Drake ‘Disappeared’ After Offering To Purchase His Share In Roc-A-Fella Records
The auction of Damon Dash’s 1/3 stake in Roc-A-Fella Records finally took place on Nov. 14 and now The State of New York is partners with JAY-Z and Kareem “Biggs” Burke. Now that Dash is no longer involved with the recording label, he mentioned in a recent video clip that Canadian rapper Drake previously offered… Continue reading Damon Dash Said Drake ‘Disappeared’ After Offering To Purchase His Share In Roc-A-Fella Records
Wallo267 Gives Kodak Black A Million Dollaz Worth of Game
Florida rapper Kodak Black has always been a polarizing recording artist who has had several run-ins with the law. On a recent appearance on the Gillie Da Kid and Wallo267-led podcast, Million Dollaz Worth of Game, the former rapper and ex-felon were recorded trying to steer Kodak Black in the right direction. Kodak Black has… Continue reading Wallo267 Gives Kodak Black A Million Dollaz Worth of Game
Terrell Owens Signs With Talent Agency Owned By Michael Strahan
NFL Hall of Fame player and podcast host, Terrell Owens aka T.O. has just signed with a talent agency to further stake his claim in the entertainment game. According to Variety, the former wide receiver was signed by SMAC Entertainment, which is headed by “Good Morning America” host and NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan,… Continue reading Terrell Owens Signs With Talent Agency Owned By Michael Strahan
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Surprises Teenagers At Manhattan Hotspot
Bronx recording artist A Boogie With Da Hoodie celebrated children with incarcerated family members at a dinner at a fancy restaurant in New York City. According to Bronx Times, the rapper dined with 50 young people at Sei Less restaurant in Manhattan through a nonprofit program named Children of Promise NYC. The gathering was done… Continue reading A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Surprises Teenagers At Manhattan Hotspot
Jim Jones To Give Out Turkeys In Harlem
Former Dipset member and Harlem-bred recording artist Jim Jones is giving back to the community by hosting a turkey giveaway in his hometown before Thanksgiving. The entrepreneurial reality TV star is doing this annual charity work through his non-profit organization, VAMP Cares. Families interested in picking up a turkey for the holiday can do so… Continue reading Jim Jones To Give Out Turkeys In Harlem
Spike Lee To Preside Over Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival
The 2024 Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia will take place in Jeddah’s Old Town of Al Balad between the dates of December 5-14. The festival has announced that famed director and producer, Spike Lee will preside over the jury of of films. According to Variety, the festival, in its fourth year, will have… Continue reading Spike Lee To Preside Over Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea International Film Festival
Nas Partners With Umbro & Nicholas Daley For Limited Edition Hockey Jersey Celebrating 30th Anniversary of Illmatic
Nas Celebrates 30th Anniversary of his Revolutionary Album, Illmatic, with Limited-Edition Collaboration in Partnership with Umbro & Nicholas Daley New York, NY, November 19, 2024 – GRAMMY-Award winning rap legend Nas, celebrates the 30th anniversary of his revolutionary album, Illmatic, while on tour in London. Known as a pivotal release in hip-hop history, Illmatic is more than… Continue reading Nas Partners With Umbro & Nicholas Daley For Limited Edition Hockey Jersey Celebrating 30th Anniversary of Illmatic
NBC Sports To Debut ‘On the Rise: JuJu Watkins’ Docuseries
College basketball phenom JuJu Watkins will be featured in a docuseries that will debut on NBC and the Peacock network. NBC Sports announced that the sophomore University of Southern California (USC) record-breaking Watkins will be seen in the six-episode docuseries, “On the Rise: JuJu Watkins” starting on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 3:00 p.m. ET/Noon PT… Continue reading NBC Sports To Debut ‘On the Rise: JuJu Watkins’ Docuseries
Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) Premieres On PBS Stations Dec. 1
WHITNEY HOUSTON – THE CONCERT FOR A NEW SOUTH AFRICA (DURBAN) Premieres on PBS Stations Beginning December 1, 2024 Full-Length Concert Available for Streaming With PBS Passport PBS and Sony Music Entertainment in Partnership with The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and Primary Wave Music Present the Fully Remastered Never-Before-Televised Concert in… Continue reading Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa (Durban) Premieres On PBS Stations Dec. 1
ESPN To Broadcast ‘Inside the NBA’ In New Partnership With NBA
Fans of TNT‘s Inside the NBA have received great news after discovering that Ernie Johnson Jr., Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal will continue hosting the very popular sports program well beyond this year. In a rare collaboration between two competing networks, it was announced that the long-running Emmy Awards-winning basketball show will live on… Continue reading ESPN To Broadcast ‘Inside the NBA’ In New Partnership With NBA
