Brooklyn-born rapper Papoose made an impactful appearance at the New York State Capitol, advocating for Assembly Bill A127, which aims to prevent the use of creative or artistic expression, specifically in hip-hop, against defendants in criminal cases. Papoose shared videos of his address to politicians, emphasizing that hip-hop has offered many artists an escape from […]
Issa Rae has taken a significant step forward in her mission to empower creators with her latest entrepreneurial venture, Ensemble. The new management company is designed to help creators forge lasting and impactful relationships with major corporations and secure lucrative brand deals, according to a report from Business Insider. Ensemble, which is part of Rae’s […]
The U.S. Department of Education is set to negotiate with the Carroll Independent School District (CISD) after four students filed discrimination case complaints against the district. In response to the complaints, the department’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has reached out to the Southlake, Texas, district to begin negotiating a resolution agreement within a 90-day […]
In her debut Sprite commercial, Sha’Carri Richardson stayed true to her defiant persona as part of the beverage company’s reimagined “Obey Your Thirst” campaign. The world’s fastest woman made history as Sprite’s first female partner, and her 30-second spot highlighted her refusal to conform to outside pressures. The commercial features Richardson standing firm against various […]
Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-girlfriend and the mother of his child, Daphne Joy, after she accused him of sexual assault during their relationship. The suit follows a recent public dispute stemming from Joy’s mention in one of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ controversial lawsuits, as reported by Radar Online. Joy […]