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Lil Durk’s Entry Into the Tech Space Through the World of Phygital Fashion: NXTG3NZ

By Sha Be Allah / March 27, 2023

Lil Durk, the Platinum recording artist, has recently made a major move into the tech space through the world of...

Havoc of Mobb Deep, Saigon, and Jahlil Beats Launch ’50 Years of Hip-Hop’ NFT Collection

By Zoe Zorka / March 25, 2023

In the past two years, the hip-hop community has embraced technology like never before. In addition to dropping new hits,...

Twitch Employees Among 9,000 To Be Laid off by Amazon

By Shawn Grant / March 21, 2023

The tech industry is getting another hit. Amazon has announced the intention to lay off 9.000 additional employees. According to...

Mark Zuckerburg and Meta Announce 10,000 Layoffs to come to Facebook Parent Company

By Shawn Grant / March 18, 2023

The Meta company is making headlines after the Facebook-parent company announced a layoff of an additional 10,000 workers. This is...

Wyclef Jean Updates Fans After Hospitalization for Exhaustion: ‘We Forget Our Body is our Temple’

By Shawn Grant / March 18, 2023

Wyclef Jean had his first-ever stay in the hospital, but he is delivering a message to fans that he is...

The Technology Behind ChatGPT Gets More Powerful and Scarier

By Melissa Sanchez / March 17, 2023

OpenAI unveiled GPT-4, which according to them, is capable of performing well on standardized tests. OpenAI further reveals that the...

Biden Administration to TikTok: Remove Chinese Ownership or Face U.S. Ban

By Shawn Grant / March 16, 2023

TikTok is on the clock. The Biden administration has warned the tech giant that it is facing a ban in...

TikTok Celebrates Black History Month with First-Ever Visionary Voices List

Shawn Grant

February 4, 2023

Tech, Tech News, Technology

TikTok unveiled their first-ever Visionary Voices list, which honors Black creatives, small business owners, and culture changemakers on TikTok, as well as #BlackTikTok programming and initiatives to commemora... Read Article

Creators Watch Out: Buzzfeed To Use AI To Create Content

Melissa Sanchez

January 27, 2023

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BuzzFeed says it will use AI tools provided by ChatGPT creator, OpenAI, to "enhance" and "personalize" its content, according to a memo sent by CEO Jonah Perett to his staff. Buzzfeed is a news and entertainme... Read Article

Put Your Followers on Pause: Instagram Set to Debut New ‘Quiet Mode’ Feature

Melissa Sanchez

January 20, 2023

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

On Thursday, Instagram announced its latest feature, "quiet mode," geared to help users focus and set boundaries with their followers. The feature will send automatic replies to followers who try to messag... Read Article

wallyPDF Explores the Intersection of AI and Music in His New Project, “Beach Dreams”

Shawn Grant

January 20, 2023

Tech, Tech News, Technology

In the last few years, the intersection of AI and music has been explored more deeply than ever before. From AI-created music to AI-based songwriting tools, musicians globally are finding ways to use AI to cre... Read Article

Microsoft Rumored to Cut 11,000 Jobs in Forthcoming Days

Shawn Grant

January 18, 2023

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Microsoft will begin 2023 with massive layoffs. According to CBS News, the tech giant will shed talent due to the impact of the economy. The news, originally reported by Sky News, states the software compan... Read Article

LuckyDesigns: Unleashing Creativity and Authenticity in Graphic Design and Video Editing

Shawn Grant

January 16, 2023

Tech News, Technology, Technology News | Digital Culture

In today's world, where visual content is at the forefront of communication, graphic design, and video editing have become crucial skills. A great design can help a business stand out, while a well-edited vide... Read Article

Kid Faze Is Bringing the Metaverse & the Music World Together

Shawn Grant

January 14, 2023

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, Tech, Tech News, Technology, Technology News | Digital Culture

Following your creative passion can be challenging in any field, but the music competition can be particularly brutal. Kid Faze is one example of a dedicated rapper who has been producing music since 2013.&nbs... Read Article

Spotify Gives Megan Thee Stallion, Flo Milli Their Own Anime Characters

Sha Be Allah

December 20, 2022

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Spotify and leading Livestream shopping platform NTWRK are collaborating to celebrate the streaming service's "Feelin' Myself" playlist with an exclusive trading card pack featuring anime caricatures of iconic... Read Article

Remember When They Wanted to Ban TikTok? It’s Already Starting To Happen

Sourcestaff

December 19, 2022

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U.S. lawmakers and politicians have been increasingly waging war on TikTok, the hugely popular social media app owned by Chinese company Bytedance. TikTok’s critics have accused the app of being... Read Article

Nancy Pelosi Pushes TikTok Ban on Government Devices for New Funding Bill

Shawn Grant

December 19, 2022

News, Politics, Tech, Tech News

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is supporting legislation calls to ban TikTok on government devices. Pelosi is backing funding that received unanimous support and is close to being in place next week. The bill w... Read Article

Apple Announces New Apple Music Sing Feature

Shawn Grant

December 7, 2022

Tech, Tech News, Technology News | Digital Culture

The exciting new feature Apple Music Sing, which enables users to sing along to their favorite songs with customizable vocals and real-time lyrics, was unveiled by Apple today. Apple Music Sing provides multip... Read Article

Mozverse Is Dedicated To Bringing The World Closer To Live Entertainment

Shawn Grant

December 5, 2022

Tech, Tech News, Technology

Many people may not be able to attend a concert to see their favorite artist. Among the possible reasons for this may be a lack of funds, poor transportation, fear of contracting Covid-19, introversion, and so... Read Article

Fetty Wap's 4-Year-Old Daughter's Cause of Death Reportedly Revealed

Fetty Wap’s “Yamz” Cover Inspires 31K+ Creations on TikTok Through Thanksgiving Weekend

Shawn Grant

December 3, 2022

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, Tech, Tech News, Technology, Technology News | Digital Culture

An enduring Thanksgiving anthem was unveiled by Fetty Wap on TikTok. A cover of "Yamz" by Masego & Devin Morrison titled "Sweet Yamz" was unveiled by the Paterson, New Jersey, star. https://youtu.be/S... Read Article

Fetty Wap’s “Yamz” Cover Inspires 31K+ Creations on TikTok Through Thanksgiving Weekend

Shawn Grant

December 1, 2022

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Akon Announces New ‘TT Freak’ Project in Collaboration with TikTok and Konvict Kulture

Shawn Grant

November 30, 2022

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Akon's Konvict Kulture will drop TT FREAK in association with social media juggernaut TikTok. Amirror, an Atlanta-born rapper, and Nektunez, an African superstar, are among the musicians featured on the new al... Read Article

3 Top Tips For Promoting Your Music On TikTok From Music Marketing And PR Expert Adam Gonzalez

Sourcestaff

November 25, 2022

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With over one billion monthly users, TikTok is one of the best social media platforms around when it comes to promoting your latest hit song. Musicians like Lil Nas X, Sam Ryder, and Baby Ariel all hit the ... Read Article

Meta to Host The Notorious B.I.G. VR Concert on Dec. 16

Shawn Grant

November 17, 2022

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On Dec. 16, The Notorious B.I.G. Sky's The Limit: A VR Concert Experience, produced by Meta in collaboration with The Notorious B.I.G. estate, will honor the life and legacy of the late music legend Biggie dur... Read Article

Drake’s OVO and CASETiFY Team for New Collaboration

Shawn Grant

November 15, 2022

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October's Very Own (OVO) and CASETiFY have teamed together to debut their first collaboration. OVO is a Canadian lifestyle company founded in 2008 by Aubrey "Drake" Graham, Oliver El-Khatib, and Noah "40" S... Read Article

Former KKK Leader David Duke's Twitter Account Permanently Suspended

Twitter Laid off All but One Member of Ghana Staff Just Three Days After Office Opened

Shawn Grant

November 11, 2022

News, Tech, Tech News

Twitter's massive layoffs also impacted their new African office just three days after it opened. After Elon Musk took over Twitter following his $44 billion acquisition, layoffs began, cutting thousands of... Read Article

After Several Children Die, Judge Lets TikTok Let off the Hook for Strangulation Encouragement Videos

Sourcestaff

October 29, 2022

Tech, Tech News, Technology

A federal judge has dismissed a Pennsylvania mother’s lawsuit against TikTok, in which she claimed the social media giant was responsible for her daughter’s death after she attempted the so-called “Blackout Ch... Read Article