Last week, the Internet was abuzz with news about file-sharing Megaupload. First there was the news Megaupload was suing Universal Music Group in retaliation for a promotional video UMG blocked on YouTube. (It would later drop the suit against Universal.) Later in the week, the site was...

On Wednesday BE Next told you about the legal battle between Universal Music Group and Megaupload, a popular file-sharing site of which Kaseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean is part owner and CEO. [Editor's Note: Megaupload's top lawyer has recently denied reports that Swizz Beatz is the...

Swizz Beatz  is a music producer, artist and a multifaceted mogul-in-the-making but is he also a pirate? According to Universal Music Group, indirectly, he is. Swizz Beatz, born Kasseem Dean is the CEO  and a principal investor in Megaupload, the second highest trafficked file-sharing site...

Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am is once again putting his money where his mouth is when it comes to giving back to his community. Back in August Black Enterprise sat down with him to talk about his back-to-school TV special that encouraged kids to learn about science and technology and now...

You can’t tell him nothing. It looks like Kanye West hasn’t been deterred by the critical beatdown fashion writers gave his “DW” womenswear line last fall. Just days before the New Year a mysterious Twitter account for his ‘Dw’ clothing appeared with the...

If you’re a sneaker enthusiast or know someone who is, chances are you’ve probably heard the word “Concords” a lot in the past few days.  Even those who aren’t into kicks have probably seen “Concords” trending on Twitter in the U.S. or have heard the word on the news in...

Twitter is here to stay and the value of micro-blogging site can only increase– at least that’s what Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed bin Talal is betting on. Ranked the richest Arab in the world with a reported net worth of $21.3 billion, Prince Alwaleed was already a media mogul...

Twitter is here to stay and the value of micro-blogging site can only increase– at least that’s what Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed bin Talal is betting on. Ranked the richest Arab in the world with a reported net worth of $21.3 billion, Prince Alwaleed was already a media mogul...

As one of the richest and most vocal celebrity supporters of the Occupy Wall Street movement Russell Simmons has been criticized for being a tad bit hypocritical. His detractors often point out the contradiction of Simmons advocating on behalf of the 99 percent while being a 1percenter himself...

Early Wednesday morning an estimated 1,400 Los Angeles police officers raided the Occupy LA camp at  Los Angeles City Hall Park. Officers in riot gear and HAZMAT suits surrounded City Hall and swarmed the protesters’ makeshift camp, dismantling tents and placing some 200...