The Hood Called Fatherhood: JWalt Finds Purpose, Presence, and Heritage
At 24, JWalt from Oakland is creating a legacy focused on his children rather than music charts. There is a version of this story that writes itself. Young Oakland rapper. Grammy-considered. Co-signs from Lil Wayne and 50 Cent. Top 100 on iTunes. Part-owner of two professional sports teams before he can legally rent a car….
SONA Foundation House Concert To Support Songwriters With Mental Health, Financial and Career Resources
An intimate Studio City fundraiser will support programs providing mental health, financial well-being, career development and emergency assistance to songwriters and composers The SONA Foundation will bring together an acclaimed lineup of songwriters and musicians for an intimate, exclusive benefit house concert Saturday, Aug. 22, in Studio City, featuring performances by GRAMMY-winning songwriter and producer Autumn…
Netflix Releases Trailer for ‘A Different World’ Sequel, Returning to Hillman College
Netflix has released a trailer for its upcoming sequel to the beloved sitcom “A Different World,” bringing viewers back to Hillman College with a new generation of students and several familiar faces. The series, which premieres Sept. 24, centers on Deborah Wayne, played by Tony Award winner Maleah Joi Moon, as she begins her freshman…
Dallas Brand Agency Madison + Rodeo Launches With Creator-Focused Model
Madison + Rodeo, a new Dallas-based brand agency founded by veteran publicist and brand architect Anje Pearson and brand makeup artist Angela Brown, has officially launched with a model that combines brand strategy, experiential marketing, creator relations, strategic partnerships, and public relations. The agency is positioning itself as an alternative to the traditional public relations…
Busta Rhymes Unveils First Tracks From J Dilla Collaboration ‘DILLAGENCE 2’
Busta Rhymes has released the first two tracks from his highly anticipated collaborative album with the late Detroit producer J Dilla, unveiling “Spazzz” and “Talk Ya Shit,” featuring Lil Wayne. The songs offer an early look at DILLAGENCE 2, which is scheduled for release Aug. 25 and continues Busta Rhymes’ collaboration with Dilla’s distinctive catalog…
HBCU Week Celebrates the Importance of Higher Education
For many young people, the idea of going to college is shaped by what they’re exposed to. Some grow up surrounded by relatives who attended college and can name their alma mater without hesitation. Others come from hardworking families where careers were built through the military, trades, entrepreneurship, or years of work experience. Education can…
Fivio Foreign to Perform New Single “Chasin” at Iconic Red Steps, Time Square, NYC
Brooklyn rapper Fivio Foreign will perform his new single “Chasin” live with his newly formed choir, The Fire Choir, at the Red Steps in Times Square on Sunday. The free pop-up performance is scheduled for 2 p.m. Aug. 16 at the TKTS Times Square steps at Broadway and West 47th Street. “Chasin” is a gospel-inspired…
PLC Detroit Relaunches Free Ruth E. Carter Masterclass to Strengthen the Creative Talent Pipeline
Powered by adidas and offered through the HBCU’s online learning platform, ePLC, the masterclass shares the two-time Academy Award winner’s creative blueprint with the next generation For more than three decades, Ruth E. Carter has used costume design to shape how audiences see Black history, culture, and identity on screen. From Malcolm X and Black Panther to Black Panther: Wakanda…
