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Shannon Abloh, the widow of the late Virgil Abloh, will be taking on the dual role of CEO and managing director of Virgil Abloh Securities. The creative corporation, founded by Virgil, will see Shannon leading a range of endeavors all aimed at ensuring the late artist’s legacy continues on a worldwide scale. Women’s Wear Daily […]
Megan Thee Stallion’s philanthropic endeavors were commemorated in her hometown of Houston this weekend with a key to the city, as well as a proclamation from Mayor Sylvester Turner designating May 2 as a special day in the Good News artist’s honor. Speaking on the presenting of the key and the Megan Thee Stallion Day […]
Sir Mix-A-Lot is getting into the NFT space. For National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, which is in March, and ahead of the 30th anniversary of his May 1992 hit “Baby Got Back,” the rapper partnered with developer META-X Studios. His first NFT collection, Bit Butts, is a way to raise money to fight colorectal cancer. “When the team at […]
The artist formerly known as Kanye West may soon take the witness stand. According to the Chicago Tribune, the 44-year-old artist has been subpoenaed to testify in the upcoming trial of Arjun Dhillon, a former employee of West who is facing federal fraud charges. West—who legally changed his name to Ye in 2021—was initially identified as “Musician A” in […]
Megan Thee Stallion is launching a new nonprofit organization named after her late parents, with the Something for Thee Hotties artist saying the foundation marks one of the “most significant endeavors” of her career. The Pete and Thomas Foundation, per a press release, is aimed at uplifting and helping women, children, senior citizens, and underserved […]
Fat Joe has opened a relief fund for those affected by the deadly Bronx fire, which left at least 17 dead. The Bronx native is working with the New York City Mayor’s Fund to launch the fundraiser. He’s also garnered contributions from Jay-Z and DJ Khaled, and is tapping other celebrities in his music, sports, entertainment, […]
Kanye West’s latest calling is to help Los Angeles’ homeless population. TMZ reports that the rapper has been connecting with philanthropic organizations to figure out how to support the city’s homeless people, while also working to alleviate the issue. Kanye apparently recently took a meeting with Reverend Troy Vaughn, CEO of L.A. Mission, where Ye outlined […]
Real hot girl fits incoming. Megan Thee Stallion announced Tuesday that she’s teamed up with Cash App for the launch of their limited edition “Hot Girl Enterprise” Cash by Cash App apparel collection, and it’s available today. The set features pieces co-designed by Meg and the company, including a flame-plastered reversible “Hot Girl” bucket hat, a yellow “Hot Girl […]
During an appearance on Good Morning America in July, Morgan Wallen addressed his usage of the N-word in a leaked video and went on to pledge $500,000 to Black-led groups. Just a few months later, much of that money has yet to surface, with one of the only groups he mentioned by name accusing him of being “misleading.” In the original […]
Continuing his streak of philanthropy right on time for students who are heading back to school, Lil Baby donated several bikes to kids in Atlanta. Several videos have been circulating today of kids in the Atlanta area gathered in a park as Lil Baby has left multiple bikes lined up for them. In the back of one […]
