On Wednesday, streaming platform Paramount+ announced that it’s bringing music and original programs back to our TV screens. After going off the air in 2014, VH1 documentaries Behind the Music will be revived. Also, to be revived will be the groundbreaking series Yo! MTV Raps, which originally aired back in …
Read More »Rapper Bobby Shmurda Officially Released From Prison
Bobby Shmurda has been released from prison. In a statement, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision read: “At approximately 8:30 this morning, Ackquille Pollard was conditionally released from Clinton Correctional Facility. Mr. Pollard will be under community supervision in Kings County until he completes his sentence …
Read More »Jay-Z Partners With LVMH In 50/50 Champagne Deal
Jay-Z and LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE join forces in the Champagne industry, confirming the alliance between the world of hip-hop and luxury as the Covid-19 pandemic reduced sales of the festive wine world-wide. LVMH has a 50% stake in the high-end brand Armand de Brignac, which Jay-Z owns. …
Read More »Tay Keith Teams Up With McDonald’s For Musical Tribute to the Crispy Chicken Sandwich
For a limited time, McDonald’s has teamed up with producer Tay Keith for a musical tribute to the fresh Crispy Chicken sandwich. On Feb. 16, the chain revealed that it would be giving exclusive access to the sandwich one day early with the limited-edition capsule to those who signed up …
Read More »Houston Rapper Trae Tha Truth Offering Help To Those In Need Near Houston
In a time of desperation, Houston’s own rapper and philanthropist, Trae Tha Truth, is once again coming to the rescue of those in need. Currently, millions of people in Houston have little to no water pressure due to the winter storm, and food and water are in short supply as …
Read More »Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Reveals He Is Interested In Being President If That’s What The People Want
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has confirmed that he is still interested in politics. Back in 2017, The Rock appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show where he revealed that he was “seriously considering” running for president. One of his most recent sitcoms “Young Rock,” which chronicles his younger years, further alludes …
Read More »Michael Jordan Donates $10M To Open Two Medical Clinics Near His Hometown
Michael Jordan is contributing $10 million to open two medical clinics in troubled areas near where he grew up in New Hanover County, on the southeastern coast of North Carolina. On Monday morning, Novant Health revealed Jordan’s personal donation, on the heels of Michael Jordan Family Clinics‘ opening back-to-back in …
Read More »Charlamagne Tha God Launches MWA Foundation For Black Mental Health and Generational Support To Black Communities
Charlamagne Tha God has announced the Mental Wealth Alliance (MWA) launch, his forward-thinking foundation to destigmatize, speed up, and center state-of-the-art mental health outreach treatment across the U.S. while establishing an unparalleled long-term generational support structure for Black communities. “My founding of the Mental Wealth Alliance is the manifestation of …
Read More »After Buying 1.5 Billion in Bitcoin, Tesla Plans On Accepting It As Payment In The Future
On Monday, Tesla announced that it bought $1.5 billion in Bitcoin. The company said it bought the bitcoin in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission for “more flexibility to further diversify and maximize returns on our cash.” In exchange for its goods, Tesla also said it would start …
Read More »‘Mattress Mack’ Wins $3.46 million On Super Bowl Bet
I am 100% sure “Mattress Mack” woke up the happiest man in the world after last night’s Super Bowl. Just last week, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale went viral for making a $3.46 million wager on the Buccaneers beating the Chiefs in the 2021 Super Bowl. As a result, mattress mack …
Read More »Ben & Jerry’s Reveals Mural For Colin Kapernick Prior To Upcoming Super Bowl
This week, Ben & Jerry’s revealed a vibrant mural to commemorate Colin Kaepernick as Tampa prepares for the upcoming Super Bowl. Located in Old West Tampa, the 30 x 90-foot mural depicts a young person wearing a T-shirt with Kaepernick on it with his fist raised. It was created in …
Read More »Nipsey Hussle’s ‘The Marathon’ Live Album Experience On YouTube Live
Nipsey Hussle’s Estate has finally announced the details of The Marathon live album experience after the teaser that took place in December last year. According to sources, you will be able to watch the virtual experience on YouTube Live on Feb. 5 Oki Doki’s animation studio posted on Instagram, “Celebrating …
Read More »Twitter Reacts to Photos Of Lil Uzi Vert’s $24M Face Diamond
It looks like there is a new trend going around: Lil Uzi Vert is the latest rapper to insert a diamond into his face. In a January 30th Twitter post, the rapper tweeted, “I’ve been paying for a natural pink diamond from Elliot for years now,” Uzi wrote, claiming that …
Read More »Fans Can Now Subscribe To Joe Budden’s Network On Patreon
It’s official: Joe Budden’s Network has found a new home over at Patreon. As of today, you can visit the platform at Patreon.com/joebudden for access to all the new content, including extra episodes of the Joe Budden podcast every month; the first episode will be dropping next Monday, Feb. 8. …
Read More »Diddy Surprises Mom With $1M Check and Bentley Truck For Her 80th Birthday
Diddy did it B-I-G for his mother’s 80th birthday, and let’s just say I wish I were his momma right now! Yesterday, the hip-hop mogul showed up and showed out when he hosted a party in honor of his mother Janice Combs’s birthday and surprised her with a $1 million …
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