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A Delaware court ruling involving the late rapper’s intellectual property raises new questions about family wealth, music ownership and who controls the financial legacy of one of hip-hop’s greatest artists. By Maria Williamson | M•I•A MEDIA GROUP NEW YORK — Nearly three decades after the murder of Christopher Wallace, better known as the Notorious B.I.G.,

The foundation’s fourth annual Hip-Hop Grandmaster Awards celebrated hip-hop legends. by Selena Hill Hip-hop has gained global influence, major recording careers, and lucrative business opportunities, but many of the artists who helped build the culture have not been recognized for their contributions. The Paid in Full Foundation is working to change that by combining recognition with meaningful financial

The former Biden administration press secretary is making an unexpected career pivot, joining the production team of an independent thriller exploring class and power in the wine industry. By Janeé Bolden After spending years answering tough questions from reporters and navigating political crises from behind the White House podium, Karine Jean-Pierre is ready for a different

The spiritual adviser questioned why people who profited from the singer’s career failed to offer him support, even as allegations of sexual abuse followed him for decades. By Janeé Bolden Iyanla Vanzant is asking R. Kelly for forgiveness. During an appearance on “The Jason Lee Show,” the spiritual adviser and former “Iyanla: Fix My Life” host offered a

Williams told the outlet that Serena Ventures backed Trace because of its market potential, business model, and founding team. by Sidnee Michelle Serena Williams’ venture capital firm, Serena Ventures, led a $3 million seed funding round for Trace, a fashion technology startup that lets consumers arrange clothing rentals and resales before purchasing items, WWD reports. The funding round, which included

By James Grant For nearly a decade, Jay-Z has helped decide who gets to perform on one of the world’s biggest entertainment stages. Now, the hip-hop billionaire, cultural icon and business mogul is preparing to take that stage himself. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation officially announced Monday that Jay-Z will headline the Super

Tunji Balogun’s planned departure comes amid job cuts and executive changes at UMG. by Selena Hill Universal Music Group (UMG) is cutting jobs across its U.S. and U.K. businesses and preparing for a leadership shake-up amid shifting economics in the global music industry. According to Variety, the layoffs are part of a restructuring process announced in January 2024