Arts and CultureIndependent Artist Jimii Hitmaker Signs Distribution Deal With Amada RecordsSelena HillMay 17, 2017September 23, 2017 by Selena HillMay 17, 2017September 23, 2017528 In an exclusive BE interview, Jimii Hitmaker opened up about his new distribution deal and journey in the music industry....
NewsKanye West’s New ‘Yeezy Boost 350’ Sneaker Sells Out ImmediatelyCristie LeondisDecember 29, 2015September 28, 2017 by Cristie LeondisDecember 29, 2015September 28, 2017324 On Saturday, Dec. 26, Kanye West’s new sneaker line, Yeezy Boost 350 launched worldwide and immediately sold out in the U.S....
EducationKean University Cancels Common’s Commencement Speech Over Rap SongCourtney ConnleyApril 2, 2015April 2, 2015 by Courtney ConnleyApril 2, 2015April 2, 2015147 Kean University cancels Common as a commencement speaker over the lyrics in his 2000 song "A Song for Assata."...
Money[BE Exclusive] Snoop Dogg Talks Guns, 401(k)s, and How Blacks Can Raise Their Financial VoiceStacey TisdaleMarch 30, 2015November 14, 2017 by Stacey TisdaleMarch 30, 2015November 14, 2017139 BE Exclusive: Snoop Dogg talks to Black Enterprise on guns, 401 (k)'s, and how blacks can raise their financial voice....
EducationRapper Bun B Teaches Religion and Hip-Hop Course at Rice UniversityCourtney ConnleyFebruary 5, 2015February 5, 2015 by Courtney ConnleyFebruary 5, 2015February 5, 2015935 Rapper Bun B teaches religion and hip-hop course at Rice University...
Arts and Culture2 Chainz to Reportedly Run for Mayor of HometownCourtney ConnleyJanuary 28, 2015January 28, 2015 by Courtney ConnleyJanuary 28, 2015January 28, 2015454 Rapper 2 Chainz to reportedly run for mayor of College Park, Georgia...
Arts and CultureTupac Biopic to Begin Production this SummerCourtney ConnleyJanuary 15, 2015January 15, 2015 by Courtney ConnleyJanuary 15, 2015January 15, 2015204 After much delay, the Tupac Shakur biopic will begin filming this June...
Arts and CulturePhiladelphia Rapper Inspires Change Among Inner City YouthKimberly WilsonDecember 31, 2013September 29, 2017 by Kimberly WilsonDecember 31, 2013September 29, 2017305 Have you listened to him before?...
NewsRapper 2 Chainz Post Pics with Cops After Getting ArrestedSasha KingFebruary 17, 2013February 16, 2013 by Sasha KingFebruary 17, 2013February 16, 2013122 2 Chainz was the only person arrested at that time....
NewsThree 6 Mafia’s DJ Paul Arrested for Having a TaserDemetria IrwinOctober 15, 2012October 15, 2012 by Demetria IrwinOctober 15, 2012October 15, 2012537 What is it with rappers and weapons?...