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Beatroot Music, the only Black-owned global music distributor in the U.S. and 4U Recording, a collection of state-of-the-art recording studios, both owned and operated by Made In Memphis Entertainment (MIME), have announced a Pathway to Greatness Program, dedicated to supporting aspiring musicians with crucial resources, including premium instruments, tools, and education. With the pandemic wreaking…
Earl “DMX” Simmons was a prolific writer and lyricist. His music legacy is cemented, being the first rapper to accomplish having his first five albums debut at #1 and the only to have his first two albums debut at #1 in the same calendar year. To honor the life of the beloved hip-hop icon, BET…
New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement in response to the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd: “Almost one year ago, the Floyd family and communities across this nation were torn apart by the murder of George Floyd. We all watched in helpless desperation as a man was…
Godfather of Harlem tells a story inspired by infamous Harlem crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned from eleven years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. Season 2 finds Bumpy battling the New York Crime Families for control of the lucrative and murderous “French Connection,”…
In an official statement, family members of DMX (Earl Simmons) deny rumors that his masters have been sold or purchase since his recent passing. According to a statement published by journalist Sowmya Krishnamurthy on Twitter, the family also denied fundraising to pay for the rapper’s funeral or selling merchandise. “There have a been a few…
Putting numbers on the board and receiving acclaim from several leading media outlets including Urban Magazine, and more, Charm La’Donna releases her debut EP, La’Donna today. Get it HERE via Epic Records. To celebrate the project’s arrival, the rising rapper, artist, dancer, creative director, songwriter, VMA Award-winning choreographer, and proud Compton native also just dropped…
STARZ released the official trailer today for its new comedy series “Run the World,” created by Leigh Davenport (The Perfect Find, “Wendy Williams: The Hot Topic,” BET’s “Boomerang”) who will executive produce alongside showrunner Yvette Lee Bowser (“Living Single,” “black-ish,” Lionsgate’s “Dear White People”). The new STARZ Original Series will premiere worldwide on Sunday, May…
Legendary Black haircare company Afro Sheen has partnered with Black Girl Ventures to launch an original pitch competition focused on female haircare entrepreneurs. During the event that will stream live Thursday, April 22nd, 2021, participants will be afforded the opportunity to shoot their best shot with a panel of renowned judges including a representative from…