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Earlier this week, it was reported that Blac Chyna, real name Angela White, had successfully enrolled in an online class at Harvard Business School. However, TMZ reports that Harvard has denied that she was ever admitted to the prestigious school, explaining, “Harvard Business School Online has not admitted nor provided an acceptance letter to a person […]
Nipsey Hussle’s business acumen was well-known. In the wake of his death, many lauded the rapper’s hometown revitalization efforts and his savvy mixtape selling right alongside his musical ability. However, the extent of Nipsey’s hustle wasn’t entirely known. A friend and business partner of the late rapper said that Hussle secured a deal as part-owner […]
The Weeknd is diversifying his investment portfolio. On Wednesday, the XO artist announced his new partnership with Toronto-based esSorts company OverActive Media. Along with joining the ownership group, Weeknd will also serve as the first global ambassador for Overwatch League’s Toronto Defiant and Splyce. “As a big eSports fan, I am really excited to be involved in this project,” the […]
In an interview with BuzzFeed News’ Profile, Issa Rae said that she took the news of Nipsey Hussle‘s death “mad hard” since she grew up with the late rapper, who inspired her by being “just so purely about his community.” Donning a shirt with Nipsey’s name and face on the front, Issa remembered seeing his humanitarian work as something should could aspire to do when […]
The Osundairo brothers seem to be doing pretty well after Jussie Smollett’s legal scandal. According to TMZ, Abel and Ola Osundairo’s fitness business is now flourishing. Apparently, hundreds of people have been contacting the brothers for training and diet plans. The pair are now promoting a new “Team Abel” fitness package on social media. The […]
CBD products will now be sold at CVS locations. Curaleaf Holdings Inc. has announced that CVS will sell its CBD products in roughly 800 locations upon launch, per MarketWatch’s report on a Curaleaf earnings conference call held Wednesday. As CVS currently stands as the biggest drugstore chain in the nation, the move marks the latest coup […]
Following 15 months of back-and-forth negotiations, Disney is finally set to acquire Fox at 12:02 a.m. on Tuesday Wednesday morning. The number that made things official was $71.3 billion (up from the original $52.4 billion offer), and the assets that are heading to Disney in the merger include: Fox’s film and TV studios, FX Networks, […]
Papoose celebrated his 41st birthday Tuesday by delivering the full version of “Fortune 500.” The Brooklyn rapper teased the drop via social media Saturday, after he was challenged to deliver a freestyle that included all the names of the country’s biggest corporations. Papoose shared a video of him completing the task while standing in front of a […]
Marc Ecko’s impact is woven throughout pop culture, and now he’s using that influence to spark important conversations about education. Ecko’s clothing line, Eckō Unlimited, founded in 1993 and emblematic of ‘90s/early aughts culture, incorporated hip-hop and skater styles, and soon became universally recognizable by its rhino logo. Ecko soon went on to expand the brand, […]
Payless is shuttering a sizable number of their stores. The company, which was founded in 1956, will be closing down all 2,100 of their stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico beginning in March, a spokesperson said, per CNN Business. Payless has more than 3,600 locations worldwide and over 18,000 employees. The company’s online store will also be shut […]
