By Stacy M. Brown Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has joined the small and closely watched group of Black American billionaires, a milestone that places her alongside a handful of individuals who built vast wealth in a country where Black ownership has long been restricted, delayed or denied. According to Forbes, Beyoncé is now worth at least $1 […]
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Beyond the recording studio: Musicians turned business moguls
For generations, Black musicians have shaped American culture while battling an industry that often denied them fair compensation. Today, many are reclaiming power by turning their art into platforms for business ownership and generational wealth.
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NFL drops ‘End Racism’ from Super Bowl field, bows to anti-DEI agenda
The NFL has replaced the phrase “End Racism” with “Choose Love” from the end zones at Caesars Superdome for the Super Bowl, amidst criticism from Jay-Z and others who argue it is a retreat from diversity initiatives.
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Hip-hop community mourns loss of Irv Gotti; Murder Inc. founder dies at 54
Hip-hop producer and record executive Irving “Irv Gotti” Lorenzo Jr. has died at 54 due to diabetes-related issues and multiple strokes, leaving behind a legacy of influential music and a significant impact on the music industry.
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Woman accusing Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual assault acknowledges inconsistencies
A woman who accused rappers Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting her when she was 13 at an awards show after-party has admitted to certain inconsistencies in her story, while her lawyer has said he will continue to vet her claims.