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January 20, 2021
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JAY-Z Launches $10 Million Fund for Minority-Owned Cannabis Startups

[ad_1] JAY-Z is putting $10 million into a fund for minority-owned cannabis startups. The Roc Nation mogul wants to diversify the marijuana business by investing in cannabis companies owned by minorities, who have been disproportionately affected by the war on drugs and excluded from the multibillion-dollar legalized pot market. “It’s really unbelievable how that can happen,” JAY-Z told The Wall Street Journal. “We were the ones most negatively affected by the war on drugs, and America has turned around and created a business from it that’s worth billions.” JAY-Z is starting his fund with $10 million in seed money received as part of the $575 million acquisition of two California-based cannabis companies–CMG Partners Inc. and...

January 20, 2021
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Kamala Harris Officially Makes History by Taking Role of Vice President

[ad_1] Words by: Miss Wright Today is the day that the United States will transition the presidency from Donald Trump to Joseph Biden, now the 46th president. This inauguration is more significant than usual for one reason and her name is Kamala Harris. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-qYgs_yOXA[/embed] Today, Kamala Harris was sworn into office as the country’s Vice President and it represents a lot of firsts for the United States. Kamala is now the first African-American, first female, and first Asian-American to fulfill this role for the U.S. The Oakland, California native is the child...

January 20, 2021
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Kash Johns of Winners Circle Speaks on What Makes a Hot Producer

[ad_1] Let the Beat BuildKash Johns, Founder and CEO of Winners Circle Worldwide Publishing & Management.Words: Aleia WoodsEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Winter 2020 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Kash Johns hit the music scene fervently in the 2000s, getting production placements with Harlem’s own Dipset. His experience with the New York City-bred collective helped to develop his keen interest in the music business. Johns later dove headfirst into publishing and began developing the next generation of producers, artists and songwriters. In 2015, Winners Circle Publishing, administered by global publisher Warner/Chappell, was born and has since served as a vehicle for individuals who have a hunger for and...

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January 20, 2021
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Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez Pardoned by Trump

[ad_1] Donald Trump issued more than 140 pardons and commutations in the final hours of his presidency. In addition to Lil Wayne and Kodak Black, the 45th President of the United States granted a full pardon to Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez, who was involved in a conspiracy to distribute narcotics, a conviction that is more than 25 years old. “Since her conviction, Ms. Perez has taken full accountability for her actions and has turned her life around,” the White House said in a statement. “She has been gainfully employed and has been an advocate for criminal justice reform in her community.” “I’m grateful to have received a pardon and to have formally closed...

January 20, 2021
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The Source |Keke Palmer to Host Inaugural Youth Inauguration Program for Biden-Harris Administration

[ad_1] One thing about Keke Palmer, sis is always booked and busy. The beloved actress was tapped to host the first-ever inauguration youth event called  Our White House: An Inaugural Celebration for Young Americans.  “I can’t wait to host the first-ever #InaugurationDay program for young Americans, featuring @drbiden,” Palmer wrote in an Instagram post announcing the special. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-qYgs_yOXA[/embed] The livestream takes place immediately following the Inauguration ceremony. “Inaugurations are one of the most important American traditions,” First Lady Dr. Jill Biden said in a video posted to the Biden Inaugural Instagram account, per USA...

January 20, 2021
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Rappers Recording Ad-Libs Will Always Be Entertaining

[ad_1] Good ad-libs make a song that more memorable in hip-hop. Nowadays, the improvisations often steal the attention away from the actual bars and in rap music, fans live for those wild moments where the right delivery of one repeated word can have a more lasting impact than a whole 16. If you’ve ever seen footage of rappers actually recording their ad-libs, you know how fascinating the process can be to witness.Playboi Carti’s ad-libs are clear standouts, especially from the SoundCloud era. As evidenced on songs like Chief Keef’s “Uh Uh,” released in 2018 on Mansion Musick, the infant voice used to utter the word “What?!” has the undeniable ability to elevate the quality...

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January 20, 2021
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Future’s Manager Denies Travis Scott vs. Future Verzuz

[ad_1] Fans will have to keep waiting for a Travis Scott and Future Verzuz battle. Earlier this week, rumors started circulating of a potential matchup between the rap titans after Timbaland’s manager allegedly claimed that something was in the works. While fans were excited over the prospect, Future’s manager, Anthony Saleh, put the rumors to rest. Taking to Twitter, he denied that a Verzuz battle was in the works. “I love verzuz but this isn’t true,” tweeted Saleh. Despite the false alarm, that didn’t stop fans from weighing in over the potential battle, with many giving Future the win. “Future is washing Travis in a verzuz and it ain’t even close,” tweeted one fan, while...

January 20, 2021
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The Biden-Harris Administration Must Deliver For The Culture

[ad_1] Let’s keep this short and simple, the 46th President of the United States must deliver for the “Culture” in the United States of America. What does that mean? Let’s start with the Culture first. In this case, we are referring to both the Black community and those inspired by the original elements of Hip-Hop culture (if you don’t know, do your research). Why? The Black community of voters across the United States were the largest percentage voting block that led to the election of Joe Biden. Very much...

January 20, 2021
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Hip-Hop Played a Major Role in This Presidential Election

[ad_1] The 2020 United States presidential election—the showdown between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden—is one for the history books. On Nov. 3, over 80 million Americans voted for Biden—the most for any candidate—and earned the Democrat 306 electoral votes for the win. For Biden, it was restoration for the soul of the country after division and embitterment. But after ballots were counted—and in some states, recounted—Trump and his true believers refuted the results, citing fake news and tinfoil hat theories about fraud.It’s a cliffhanger; the nation remains on tenterhooks as Trump refuses to take his L.The election also divided hip-hop. As expected, candidates enlisted rappers to reach millennials,...

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January 20, 2021
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Jazmine Sullivan to Sing National Anthem at Super Bowl

[ad_1] Jazmine Sullivan is headed to the Super Bowl. Fresh off the release of her new project Heaux Tales, the R&B singer has been booked to perform the national anthem as part of the Super Bowl LV pre-game festivities on Feb. 7, the NFL announced Tuesday. She will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” alongside country star Eric Church, but it’s unclear if they will be trading verses or harmonizing. “The intended message of teaming up a white country singer with a Black R&B artist to sing the national anthem at a time of social unrest is clear,” writes Variety. Jazmine’s “Girl Like Me” collaborator H.E.R. will also join the festivities, performing “America the Beautiful” during the...