It appears that Jay-Z is looking to get back into the sports world as a team owner as he may have to battle one of his friends who happens to be the richest man in the world currently. According to Front Office Sports, the Hip-Hop billionaire may become a potential buyer of an NFL (National… Continue reading Could Jay-Z Become First Black NFL Owner?
Category: The Business of Hip Hop
Drake Promotes Featured Artists Jay-Z, Lil Baby, Travis Scott and Others From his Album Via Billboards in the State They’re From
Drake Promotes Featured Artists Jay-Z, Lil Baby, Travis Scott and Others From his Album Via Billboards in the State They’re From With all the hoopla over Kanye West and his latest project, “Donda” finally dying down, the focus has been placed on Canada’s favorite artist, Drake, whose latest album, “Certified Lover Boy” is being released… Continue reading Drake Promotes Featured Artists Jay-Z, Lil Baby, Travis Scott and Others From his Album Via Billboards in the State They’re From
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Announces #CIROCStands for Black Businesses to Spotlight Black-Owned Businesses Year-Round
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Announces #CIROCStands for Black Businesses to Spotlight Black-Owned Businesses Year-Round Sean “Diddy” Combs announces the latest CIROC campaign which will amplify stories of Black-owned businesses and their founders. The #CIROCStands initiative promotes Black-owned businesses and will support Black excellence and achievement with their newest campaign, #CIROCStands for Black Businesses. This particular campaign… Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Announces #CIROCStands for Black Businesses to Spotlight Black-Owned Businesses Year-Round
Kanye West Accused of Ripping Off the Design of Donda Logo From Black Company
Kanye West Accused of Ripping Off the Design of Donda Logo From Black Company The release of Kanye West’s latest album, “Donda” earlier this week, has helped calm the promotion and marketing of Kanye’s album. Now, the news of his selling of the merchandise associated with Donda has reached a point that will not sit… Continue reading Kanye West Accused of Ripping Off the Design of Donda Logo From Black Company
The 2021 ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ Airing Tuesday, October 5
The 2021“BET Hip Hop Awards” will return to Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta, GA, on Friday, October 1, with the broadcast premiere airing Tuesday, October 5, at 9 PM ET/PT on BET. The annual celebration will bring together the hottest names in hip hop to pay homage to the best in hip hop culture. The… Continue reading The 2021 ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ Airing Tuesday, October 5
Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ Becomes Second-Biggest Debut on the Global Spotify Chart
Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ Becomes Second-Biggest Debut on the Global Spotify Chart The hype and anticipation of Kanye West’s “Donda” album release have finally subsided as the “surprise” recording belatedly appeared on Sunday, August 29. Already breaking several records during the promotion of the LP, another one was set when the masses were ultimately “blessed” when… Continue reading Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ Becomes Second-Biggest Debut on the Global Spotify Chart
Run the Jewels Announces Collaboration With Black-Owned Breweries on New Craft Beers
Run the Jewels Announces Collaboration With Black-Owned Breweries on New Craft Beers The duo of Michael Santiago Render also known as Killer Mike and Jaime Meline, who is known to the Hip-Hop world as El-P, who come together as the group Run The Jewels, has announced an addition to their entrepreneurial portfolio. This fall, the… Continue reading Run the Jewels Announces Collaboration With Black-Owned Breweries on New Craft Beers
Rapper Nas Announces Partnership with Escobar Cigars
The business of Hip-Hop continues to grow amongst the architects of the culture. Nasir Jones, better known as Nas, is growing the portfolio of his ever-growing businesses. The Queens, NY rapper, also known as Escobar, has announced his involvement with a cigar company that bears one of his aliases. “Welcome to Escobar Season. ” … Continue reading Rapper Nas Announces Partnership with Escobar Cigars
Jay-Z’s The Parent Company Appoints Troy Datcher First Black Chief Executive Officer of a Cannabis Company
Jay-Z’s The Parent Company Appoints Troy Datcher First Black Chief Executive Officer of a Cannabis Company Jay-Z has made history several times over the course of his Hip-Hop career and business dealings. He and his company have just done it again! The Parent Company, California’s leading vertically-integrated cannabis company, has just announced the appointment of… Continue reading Jay-Z’s The Parent Company Appoints Troy Datcher First Black Chief Executive Officer of a Cannabis Company
Kanye West Reportedly Made $7 Million From ‘Donda’ Merchandise While Setting Record Streaming Number for Apple Music
Kanye West Reportedly Made $7 Million From ‘Donda’ Merchandise While Setting Record Streaming Number for Apple Music Kanye West‘s latest project, which was initially announced about a year ago, may become the most anticipated album in music history at the rate that it is going. The public has been given another release date, the third,… Continue reading Kanye West Reportedly Made $7 Million From ‘Donda’ Merchandise While Setting Record Streaming Number for Apple Music
Black Thought Brings His Second Free Master Class for MCs to Carnegie Hall this October
LEGENDARY HIP-HOP ARTIST BLACK THOUGHT RETURNS FOR “SCHOOL OF THOUGHT,” HIS SECOND FREE MASTER CLASS FOR MCs, OCTOBER 25-28, 2021, AS PART OF CARNEGIE HALL’S ARTIST TRAINING WORKSHOPS Free Workshop Provides Unique Opportunity for Rising Artists to Train with Black Thought: Developing Artistry, Examining Technical Skills, and Exploring the History of Hip-Hop MCs Now Invited… Continue reading Black Thought Brings His Second Free Master Class for MCs to Carnegie Hall this October
Russell Simmons Launches NFT Collection ‘Masterminds of Hip Hop’ to Recognize and Help Pioneers of Hip-Hop Capitalize For Their Contributions
Russell Simmons Launches NFT Collection ‘Masterminds of Hip Hop’ to Recognize and Help Pioneers of Hip-Hop Capitalize For Their Contributions The artists at the forefront of the Hip-Hop movement when it was still considered a “fad” haven’t benefitted from the spoils of the multi-billion dollar industry that today’s artists are capitalizing on. Well, one of… Continue reading Russell Simmons Launches NFT Collection ‘Masterminds of Hip Hop’ to Recognize and Help Pioneers of Hip-Hop Capitalize For Their Contributions
Five Special Edition Cacti Agave Spiked Seltzer Cans Will Unlock VIP Access to Astroworld
5 SPECIAL EDITION CACTI AGAVE SPIKED SELTZER CANS WILL UNLOCK VIP ACCESS TO ASTROWORLD VIP viewing area, bar and more are among the perks of scoring VIP access to the sold out Astroworld Festival Earlier this summer, Travis Scott invited fans to track down 100 specialty cans of his CACTI Agave Spiked Seltzer hidden at… Continue reading Five Special Edition Cacti Agave Spiked Seltzer Cans Will Unlock VIP Access to Astroworld
Queen Latifah Partners With Audible in a First-Look Deal
Queen Latifah Partners With Audible in a First-Look Deal Audible has recently announced that it has partnered with Dana Owens, also known as rapper, entrepreneur, and actress Queen Latifah and her production company, Flavor Unit. The partnership between Audible and Flavor Unit is a multi-project first-look development deal. Audible and Flavor Unit will create a… Continue reading Queen Latifah Partners With Audible in a First-Look Deal
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and Modern Luxury Media Partner to Launch New Multimedia Platform ‘Edition’
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and Modern Luxury Media Partner to Launch New Multimedia Platform ‘Edition’ Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and his entertainment company, Roc Nation have announced a collaborative effort with the nation’s largest luxury media company, Modern Luxury Media. The companies have partnered to launch a new brand and multimedia platform titled “EDITION” by Modern Luxury.… Continue reading Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and Modern Luxury Media Partner to Launch New Multimedia Platform ‘Edition’