Chicago Rapper Noname Launches Book Club Celebrating Writers of Color
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....
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Almost Exactly a Year Before His Death, Nipsey Hussle Reflected on His Legacy
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...
After Insulting Police Entrapment Scheme, Rapper Vic Mensa Gives Back
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...
T.I.’s Grand Hustle
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....
Akon’s Futuristic City Will Be Powered By Akoin, His Own Cryptocurrency
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...
Jay-Z Launches Marcy Venture Capital Partners With Silicon Valley Veteran Larry Marcus
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...
Paak House Partners with Beyond the Streets to Bring Foster Students Access to the Arts
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...
Rapper Jim Jones Talks About Becoming A Minority Football Team Owner [Video]
Jim Jones has ventured into sports business, announcing that he is a part owner of an American Arena League (AAL) football team....
Jay-Z’s Powerful (and Controversial) Money and Business Lessons From ‘4:44’
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...
Researchers Working to Create Rapping Computer
Rappers already have to compete with each other in their neighborhoods and globally, but they may soon have to contend with computers....