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New York Senate Passes Bill Preventing Prosecutors from Using Rap Lyrics Against Rappers in Criminal Cases

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMay 18, 2022May 18, 2022

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMay 18, 2022May 18, 2022576

Got 99 problems, but my lyrics ain't one! The New York Senate passes a bill that seeks to prohibit prosecutors from using rappers' lyrics against...

Lifestyle

Chicago Rapper Noname Launches Book Club Celebrating Writers of Color

Dayna HaffendenSeptember 9, 2019September 9, 2019

by Dayna HaffendenSeptember 9, 2019September 9, 20192360

Noname, a 27-year-old musician from Chicago, is launching a book club that will highlight work from writers of color and those within the LGBTQ community....

Entrepreneurship Lifestyle

Almost Exactly a Year Before His Death, Nipsey Hussle Reflected on His Legacy

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsApril 4, 2019April 4, 2019

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsApril 4, 2019April 4, 20192437

It may be the millennial generation’s Tupac moment—the untimely death of rap star Nipsey Hussle. As with many of his generation, the Grammy-nominated artist and...

Lifestyle

After Insulting Police Entrapment Scheme, Rapper Vic Mensa Gives Back

Roland MichelAugust 24, 2018October 2, 2018

by Roland MichelAugust 24, 2018October 2, 20181076

In an effort to try and appease the situation, native Chicago rapper and Roc Nation signee Vic Mensa announced that alongside his SaveMoneySaveLife foundation, 5,000...

Entrepreneurship

T.I.’s Grand Hustle

Darcel J. ChurchJuly 20, 2018

by Darcel J. ChurchJuly 20, 20185148

For those who think that the rapper T.I. (aka Tip) is just another hip-hop artist then those lyrics from his 2005 hit are most appropriate....

Technology

Akon’s Futuristic City Will Be Powered By Akoin, His Own Cryptocurrency

Adedamola AgboolaJune 27, 2018June 27, 2018

by Adedamola AgboolaJune 27, 2018June 27, 20182066

Akon is taking his personal project of building Africa’s infrastructure with the creation of a futuristic city in Senegal whose economy, he says will be...

Technology

Jay-Z Launches Marcy Venture Capital Partners With Silicon Valley Veteran Larry Marcus

Adedamola AgboolaJune 26, 2018June 26, 2018

by Adedamola AgboolaJune 26, 2018June 26, 20183036

In a move that could see more investments for startup founders of color, rapper and business mogul Jay-Z is launching Marcy Venture Capital Partners in...

Lifestyle

Paak House Partners with Beyond the Streets to Bring Foster Students Access to the Arts

Sequoia BlodgettJune 18, 2018June 18, 2018

by Sequoia BlodgettJune 18, 2018June 18, 20181429

Recently, Anderson .Paak partnered with Beyond The Streets, to provide foster high school graduates from United Friends and The Department of Children and Family Services a...

Career

Rapper Jim Jones Talks About Becoming A Minority Football Team Owner [Video]

Selena HillApril 12, 2018April 12, 2018

by Selena HillApril 12, 2018April 12, 2018922

Jim Jones has ventured into sports business, announcing that he is a part owner of an American Arena League (AAL) football team....

Lifestyle

Jay-Z’s Powerful (and Controversial) Money and Business Lessons From ‘4:44’

Samara LynnJuly 10, 2017September 28, 2017

by Samara LynnJuly 10, 2017September 28, 20171070

Not only is Jay mocking those who choose to hold a wad of money to their ear, but is also clever enough to link it...