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POPLAW Podcast Offers Entertainment and Empowerment to Black Creatives
POPLAW Podcast Offers Entertainment and Empowerment to Black Creatives By Chris Coffey and Naeesa Aziz From Ye losing ownership of his designs to Little Richard, the architect of Rock & Roll, earning pennies for his iconic hits, we’ve all heard the stories of Black artists getting trapped in unfair contracts or having their work stolen for profit. Now there’s POPLAW,…
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DubzOfHash Drops Heartbreaking Record ‘Control’
DubzOfHash Drops Heartbreaking Record ‘Control’ Hailing straight out of Atlanta, DubzOfHash is back for another elite single titled ‘Control’ featuring Cognac.Control has a classic upbeat R&B vibe with transparent lyrics. DubzOfHash takes listeners through the ups and downs of a romantic relationship that ends up taking control over his mind and soul.The record starts off strong with the chorus, giving…
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What is Revolt’s Detavio Samuels building with The Blackprint?
What is Revolt’s Detavio Samuels building with The Blackprint? Revolt’s current CEO Detavio Samuels is leading a cultural revolution as he gives Black leaders a platform to share their story with the world every Monday on Revolt’s new show ‘The Blackprint.’ Samuels sits down with innovators, disruptors, and changemakers to discuss every step of their journey and share the lessons…
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Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, You Might Break the Internet in 2023 with These 5 Verzuz
Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, You Might Break the Internet in 2023 with These 5 Verzuz During the pandemic, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland went track-for-track on Instagram live to see who had the better catalog. What they didn’t realize is that their bright idea would then turn into a million-dollar brand, Verzuz. The Verzuz rap battle series grew from a casual Instagram live to…
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We Need Better Streaming Platform Options, But Who Will Slow Down Long Enough to Innovate?
We Need Better Streaming Platform Options, But Who Will Slow Down Long Enough to Innovate? Digital content streaming is moving fast toward completely revolutionizing how we consume media and who those content creators are. Alongside the explosion of social networking, smartphones, and a global pandemic that forced the entire world to relate to one another through a screen, today over…
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How Personality and Rivalries Play a Pivotal Role in Becoming a Boxing Superstar
How Personality and Rivalries Play a Pivotal Role in Becoming a Boxing Superstar The year is 2022 and we are currently living in the post Floyd Mayweather era. With the exception of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, there are no other big box office attractions within the sport at the moment. Sure, a case can be made for Tyson Fury, the current…
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Does Boxing Have a Marketing Problem or a Star Problem?
Does Boxing Have a Marketing Problem or a Star Problem? With the 2022 boxing calendar about to kick into high gear with a series of captivating matches featuring the likes of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, Tyson Fury and Errol Spence, fans might find themselves in a bind on which upcoming pay-per-view is right for them. Not all pay-per-views are built equally,…
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Black Media Isn’t Waiting Around for TV Networks to Share Our Perspective
Black Media Isn’t Waiting Around for TV Networks to Share Our Perspective Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday, February 24, 2022. As additional details trickled in, many wondered how the attack could affect Americans. And as some reports began pointing to the racial injustice going on for African international students trying to escape Ukraine, it may have propelled many black people…
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Mary J. Blige’s New Album Wants Us (Women) to See the Beauty in our Strength
Mary J. Blige’s New Album Wants Us (Women) to See the Beauty in our Strength We are getting a double dose of Mary this week! Grammy award-winning artist Mary J. Blige is set to release her 15th studio album, Good Morning Gorgeous, this Friday, February 11, 2022. This is just days before Super Bowl LIV, where she gears up to…
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How Media is Reshaping Rap Battle Culture
How Media is Reshaping Rap Battle Culture The year 2022 is just beginning and the battle rap culture already looks set to experience a year to remember. So many new storylines are forming that there hasn’t been a slow news cycle in months. While new platforms are competing for brand visibility with a new wave of talent, some of battle…
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Bet on Black: Revolt TV’s New Competition Series Where Everyone’s a Winner
Bet on Black: Revolt TV’s New Competition Series Where Everyone’s a Winner The new Revolt TV series, Bet on Black, premiered on January 11, 2022, and focuses on empowering black entrepreneurs while giving them an opportunity of a lifetime. Detavio Samuels, CEO of Revolt, said in a statement, “Empowering Black entrepreneurs starts with providing access to the capital, guidance, and…
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Nobody Loses on October 30th Because It’s Drake’s Card
Nobody Loses on October 30th Because It’s Drake’s Card It’s that time again—battle rap’s biggest platform, URL (Ultimate Rap League) is preparing for another legendary night of main events for its ever growing fan base. But this time it’s a little different as global music superstar Drake has been involved by handpicking each battle on the card, as well as…
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Hennyman’s Summer Madness 11 (SM11) Predictions
Hennyman’s Summer Madness 11 (SM11) Predictions In the preeminent words of Detroit’s very own battle rap emcee, Calicoe, “It’s starting to feel like Summer Madness again.” The Ultimate Rap League (URL) is back with another marquee event. Summer Madness 11 (SM11) is going down in Houston, Texas on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 3pm ET. The Summer Madness card is…
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The Secret to Battle Rap Longevity: What battle rappers must do
The Secret to Battle Rap Longevity: What battle rappers must do The upcoming Summer Madness 11 (SM 11) card presented by Ultimate Rap League (URL) has received a mixed reaction across social media. However, it’s not as if these vets haven’t earned their shot. Can you talk about Murda Mook, for example, without mentioning the SMACK DVD era, and vice…
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DNA, Daylyt, JC, B Dot: Which Battle Should Loaded Lux Take Next?
DNA, Daylyt, JC, B Dot: Which Battle Should Loaded Lux Take Next? By HennyMan Sland If you’re familiar with battle rap, Loaded Lux is a name and brand (“You Gon’ Get This Work”, “Everything Healthy”) you are well familiar with. Lux is one of the culture’s most respected emcees to date with the accolades to match. He hit the mainstream…
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Scarface vs. Ice Cube: 5 Fast Reasons This Verzuz Must Happen
Scarface vs. Ice Cube: 5 Fast Reasons This Verzuz Must Happen Unless you’ve been under a social media rock since COVID-19 kicked off, you’ve scrolled down your timeline to see Hip Hop fans of all ages sharing their Verzuz TV wish lists. Many seem rather biased or one-sided or downright implausible. But there is one dream matchup that for most…
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“I’m still the top dog in the division”: How to Watch the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia PPV Fight
“I’m still the top dog in the division”: How to Watch the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Danny Garcia PPV Fight Undefeated and unified world welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr (26-0, 21 KOs) returns to defend his titles against former two-division champion Danny Garcia (36-2, 21 KOs). The hotly anticipated bout will headline a Fox Sports Premier Boxing Champions card held…
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“I’M BACK!”: How to Watch the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. PPV Fight
“I’M BACK!”: How to Watch the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. PPV Fight Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr, two of boxing’s biggest stars, collide for an exhibition match on Saturday, November 28th, at 9 pm EST. The fight will be available to purchase on pay-per-view (PPV) and streamed live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. “I’m back”;…
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