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The Weeknd to Sell Unreleased Song & Artwork as NFTs

By Milca P. / April 1, 2021

The Weeknd is grabbing the blockchain bag. Most recently, the star unveiled his plans to share unreleased songs and limited...

How NFTs Are Turning Digital Art and Other Collectibles Into Unique Verifiable Assets

By Nailah Spencer / March 27, 2021

NFT, also known as non-fungible tokens is a cryptocurrency trend that is becoming mainstream. It's gained even more attention after...

Baron Davis Backs Social Network for Social Good COMMUNITYx

By Shawn Grant / March 18, 2021

NBA legend Baron Davis has backed 30 Under 30 tech entrepreneur Chloë Cheyenne and her founding of COMMUNITYx, a social...

Elon Musk Changes Title at Tesla From CEO to ‘Technoking’

By Dylan Kemp / March 16, 2021

Elon Musk is one of the wealthiest people on this earth but that doesn't stop him in indulging in what...

Vistaprint, Boston Celtics & NAACP Launch $1M Grant to Support Black Small Business Owners

By Jason Cordner / February 24, 2021

Vistaprint, the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation & NAACP have announced the formation of the Power Forward Grant. The grant will...

L. Londell McMillan and The Source Introduce Beta Version of ‘The Source Streaming’ in AdWeek Exclusive

By Shawn Grant / February 10, 2021

The Northstar Group, the parent company of The Source, has announced the launch of the beta version of The Source...

Robinhood, TD Ameritrade Receive Backlash For Restricting Trading of Game Stop, AMC Stocks

By Miss2Bees / January 28, 2021

Social media has its pros and cons. One of the pros is that it unveiled the mystique of the stock...

The Weeknd to Sell Unreleased Song & Artwork as NFTs

Milca P.

April 1, 2021

Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, Tech, Tech News, Technology, Technology News | Digital Culture

The Weeknd is grabbing the blockchain bag. Most recently, the star unveiled his plans to share unreleased songs and limited edition artwork by way of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). He'll be teaming up with ... Read Article

How NFTs Are Turning Digital Art and Other Collectibles Into Unique Verifiable Assets

Nailah Spencer

March 27, 2021

Hip Hop Art and Design | Urban Arts, Tech, Tech News, Technology

NFT, also known as non-fungible tokens is a cryptocurrency trend that is becoming mainstream. It's gained even more attention after a tech company bought a piece of art by British artist Banksy, called "Mo... Read Article

Baron Davis Backs Social Network for Social Good COMMUNITYx

Shawn Grant

March 18, 2021

Tech, Tech News

NBA legend Baron Davis has backed 30 Under 30 tech entrepreneur Chloë Cheyenne and her founding of COMMUNITYx, a social justice app set to match people with worthy causes and facilitate real change through act... Read Article

Elon Musk Changes Title at Tesla From CEO to ‘Technoking’

Dylan Kemp

March 16, 2021

Technology

Elon Musk is one of the wealthiest people on this earth but that doesn't stop him in indulging in what could be considered "childlike" behavior. The Tesla founder and CEO recently changed his title at his comp... Read Article

Vistaprint, Boston Celtics & NAACP Launch $1M Grant to Support Black Small Business Owners

Jason Cordner

February 24, 2021

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Vistaprint, the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation & NAACP have announced the formation of the Power Forward Grant. The grant will provide $25,000 grants to Black-owned small businesses across New England.... Read Article

L. Londell McMillan and The Source Introduce Beta Version of ‘The Source Streaming’ in AdWeek Exclusive

Shawn Grant

February 10, 2021

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The Northstar Group, the parent company of The Source, has announced the launch of the beta version of The Source Streaming platform, now available on Apple, Google, Roku, and Amazon platforms. The streamer... Read Article

Robinhood, TD Ameritrade Receive Backlash For Restricting Trading of Game Stop, AMC Stocks

Miss2Bees

January 28, 2021

Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, Tech, Tech News, Technology, Technology News | Digital Culture

Social media has its pros and cons. One of the pros is that it unveiled the mystique of the stock market and we're seeing more young people trade. Wednesday was an interesting day for the stock market becau... Read Article

Atlanta Scheduling Startup Calendly Raises $350M, Surpasses $3B valuation

Jason Cordner

January 28, 2021

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Tope Awotona’s Atlanta-based scheduling platform Calendly helps make virtual meetings easier, and because we’re all meeting virtually in the time of the coronavirus pandemic, the market is rewarding ... Read Article

NE-YO & COMPOUND ENTERTAINMENT PARTNER WITH LÜM TO CREATE LUCRATIVE REVENUE STREAMS FOR CREATORS

Miss2Bees

January 14, 2021

Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, Tech, Tech News, Technology, Technology News | Digital Culture

LÜM announced the launch of a new digital music marketplace for creators – The Exchange, on Monday and have already been highlighted by top media such as Forbes, Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance & B... Read Article

COVID-19 Stimulus Bill Could Make Illegal Streaming a Felony

Sha Be Allah

December 23, 2020

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As the entire country is awaiting their portion of the stimulus relief package that was proposed earlier this week, Congress has passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act Of 2021, which inconspicuously includ... Read Article

Elon Musk Once Considered Selling Tesla to Apple, But Tim Cook Refused to Meet With Him

Dylan Kemp

December 23, 2020

Technology

Elon Musk took to Twitter yesterday to share that he once considered selling Tesla to Apple. However, Apple CEO, Tim Cook, refused to meet with the Tesla founder. Musk made the claim by commenting under a ... Read Article

Elon Musk Ties Bill Gates For World’s Second Richest Man

Roman White

November 24, 2020

Tech News, Technology

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is climbing the charts for the world's richest man and on his way to the top has found himself tied with another tech industry giant. In a new report from CNN, Musk has found himself tied w... Read Article

Google Now Allows You to Hum, Whistle, Sing to Search a Song

Miss2Bees

October 16, 2020

Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, Tech, Tech News, Technology, Technology News | Digital Culture

When most folks are looking for a song they type in as many lyrics as they know into a Google search hoping that their ears won't fail them. But now Google is allowing you to "hum to search." The company an... Read Article

Quavo Stars in ‘Crash Bandicoot’ Trailer

Miss2Bees

September 30, 2020

Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, Tech, Technology

Quavo is a longtime fan of the Crash Bandicoot franchise and got the opportunity to star in the trailer for the upcoming release. The ad below features a man in a Crash Bandicoot trading bars with the Migos... Read Article

Oracle Strikes Deal for TikTok After Microsoft’s Bid Gets Rejected

Dylan Kemp

September 14, 2020

News, Tech News, Technology

Oracle has reportedly landed a deal with ByteDance over the app TikTok. Microsoft was also in the running for the app but their bid was declined by the Chinese internet technology company. Microsoft releas... Read Article

Bill Gates Says Donald Trump Asked What's the Difference Between HIV and HPV Twice

Microsoft Working Toward Deal to Purchase Tik Tok

Roman White

August 3, 2020

Tech News, Technology

Microsoft is serious about buying Tik Tok and some outlets are reporting that the deal is expected to be done in Mid-September. President Trump on Friday announced plans to ban the app from the United States. ... Read Article

Former KKK Leader David Duke’s Twitter Account Permanently Suspended

Shawn Grant

August 1, 2020

News, Tech News, Technology

It is a wrap on Twitter for one of the most racist men to live, the former grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, David Duke.The social media Gian has revealed the permanent ban of Duke for violation of the hateful... Read Article

Trump Details Plan to Ban the Use of TikTok in America

Dylan Kemp

August 1, 2020

News, Politics, Tech, Tech News, Technology

On Friday night, Trump said that he plans to ban TikTok from the United States. This comes after he rejected a potential deal for Microsoft to buy the app from its Chinese owned parent company. "As far as ... Read Article

Top 10 Must-Haves During COVID-19 (Part 1)

courtneyb

June 16, 2020

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Between the senseless murdering of unarmed men and women, the country being set ablaze, and the governments almost 3 month 'stay at home' order--- we are all fighting to stay upbeat and optimistic. Despite the... Read Article