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(New York, NY) — Streaming app Monytize will premiere a new exclusive docuseries, “We Made It In America Documented,” on September 1. The series, spearheaded by Murder Inc. founder Irv Gotti, follows the casting of the movie lead and the behind-the-scenes production process for Gotti’s first film of the same name. “We Made It In…
NEW YORK, NY – Grammy-nominated artist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and New York Times best-selling author Jeezy was recently presented with the esteemed Sirius XM/Pandora Hip Hop 50 Pioneer Award. The recognition was given by Josh “J1” Raiford, VP of Music Programming at Sirius XM/Pandora, in acknowledgment of Jeezy’s remarkable contributions spanning music, business, activism, and literature….
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has been urged by Eminem, following his rendition of Eminem’s track “Lose Yourself” at the Iowa State Fair, to desist from using the artist’s music for his campaign. BMI, a performing rights organization, acting on Eminem’s request, has communicated to Ramaswamy’s campaign that it will cease licensing the rapper’s music….
NEW YORK — The 2023 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards are set to recognize outstanding songwriting achievements. Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) will honor Lil Wayne, the accomplished rapper, executive, and philanthropist, with the BMI Icon award. This prestigious accolade celebrates Lil Wayne’s impressive two-decade-plus career and his profound impact on the R&B and hip-hop genre. The event…
Travis Scott’s latest album, UTOPIA, has surged to platinum status, reaffirming his dominance in the music industry. Released on July 28, the album has already sold over a million copies, buoyed by the distinction of the most extensive vinyl LP sales for a rap album. Notably, UTOPIA achieved a remarkable vinyl sales week, selling 93,000…
PepsiCo is making a triumphant comeback to the 2023 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands, celebrating the pivotal role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their marching bands in HBCU culture. Doritos® SOLID BLACK, as part of its unwavering commitment to HBCUs, is contributing $160,000 to shine a spotlight on Black Changemakers and…
Los Angeles, CA – In a turn of events preceding the recent sexual harassment lawsuit filed against musician Lizzo, 14 dancers who had collaborated with the artist obtained a separate settlement involving footage used in the 2022 documentary “Love, Lizzo,” as reported by the Los Angeles Times. The disagreement stemmed from the unauthorized utilization of…
Los Angeles, August 23, 2023 – Rapper Blueface, recognized for his chart-topping tracks, found himself in a distressing situation when he was reportedly stabbed during an altercation at a local boxing gym. The incident transpired on August 23, 2023, at a boxing gym situated in Los Angeles. According to sources close to the matter, Blueface,…