In a recent interview with blackenterprise.com, J. Alexander Martin admits his FUBU brand is still thriving and growing. He detailed how FUBU is involved with the Black Lives Matter movement, and how the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped him in his endeavors. Martin said his brand has always been in the marketplace despite the diminishing market share over time. But he admitted it’s just the nature of doing business. He said they restructured their business specifically relating to distribution. FUBU is now primarily a licensing company that has taken advantage of what they stand on and that’s the principles and values of “For Us, By…
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The Billboard just launched the new Global 200. The Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts have described Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s song WAP as you the most popular song in the world. The full charts will be made available every Tuesday going forward View this post on Instagram Cardi B's #WAP with @theestallion the Tops Global 200 for the second week while BTS' #Dynamite hits No. 1 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. Chart 📈 Link in bio for more on this week's global charts. A post shared by Billboard (@billboard) on Sep 21, 2020 at 12:18pm…
Kodak Black is suing the Federal Bureau of Prisons, its director, and the warden of Big Sandy. In his claim he says that he has been tortured and has had his rights violated since he arrived a year ago. He alleges he was beat down as soon as he arrived and the guards held him down and “flicking his testicles” during the attack are mentioned in the lawsuit. Kodak also accuses the guards of routinely punishing him for no law enforcement reason. https://youtu.be/OE_dwXN_YHI In the lawsuit Kodak says the humiliation and punishments include wearing a backless paper gown for six…
The Breonna Taylor’s case just took a turn for the worse. A grand jury failed to charge the the two officers who fatally shot Breonna Taylor but instead indicted the former Louisville police detective, Brett Hankison. He is charged with endangering Breonna Taylor’s neighbors by recklessly firing his gun during a raid on her apartment in March. No officer was charged with killing Ms. Taylor but Grand jurors indicted the former detective, on three counts of “wanton endangerment,” saying he had threatened three people’s lives by firing bullets that traveled through Ms. Taylor’s apartment and into theirs. Mr. Hankison fired…
It looks like the hope of Bobby Shmurda coming home soon is now over. Bobby was denied his parole after his hearing with the board last week. There was no reason that was specified as to why he wouldn’t be getting out, but we can speculate the several violations he earned during his stay could be a reason. Bobby learned that he would most likely serve his full sentence, meaning December 2021 will be his release date. Bobby’s violations include drug possession, possession of a shank, fighting, and more. https://youtu.be/vJwKKKd2ZYE Bobby Shmurda accepted a plea deal back in September 2016 to…
Nike just released a football jersey in honor of Colin Kaepernick called “The Icon Jersey 2.0.” The Jersey that retailed at $150, sold out in under one minute. Nike, who has been a long time supporter of Colin Kaepernick, teamed up with the ex NFL quarterback and released the Triple Black jersey. It was meant to pay homage to the anniversary of Kaepernick seeking what’s true. View this post on Instagram Four years ago, I took a knee to protest against systemic racism and social injustice. It was that day that the number on my jersey would come to represent…
Jwalt, the18 year old Rapper, Poet, and activist from Oakland California just released his new single “Don’t Fight It.” The new song features Derek King and has the hyphy sound the Bay Area is known for. The track is produced by Xclusive and Derek King Provides a soulful sound to the hook. Jwalt is no stranger to Sways Universe, making his first appearance at 15 years old on Sway in the Mornings “Doomsday cypher,” becoming the youngest MC to ever be apart of the Cypher on Sirius XM. https://www.instagram.com/p/CEw7nFepcPl/?igshid=jbjqnaaffw8w Since then Jwalt has shared stages with world renowned artist such…
Downtown Music Publishing announced the signing of a global publishing administration agreement with Wu-Tang Productions. The company will represent the RZA and Mitchell “Divine” Diggs, and also the group’s interest in songs from its back catalog of classic albums. The will also represent select works co-written or produced by individual Wu-Tang Clan members for solo releases, affiliates and other artists. Ghostface Killah, GZA, Inspectah Deck, Method Man, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Raekwon, RZA and U-God will all be represented under this new deal. https://youtu.be/pJk0p-98Xzc Downtown Music Publishing is a division of the Downtown brand that includes AVL Digital Group, Songtrust, Downtown…
20 years after the LOX dropped their debut album on the Ruff Ryders label, the group is back with their fourth album. The LOX got their first big break when they signed with Bad Boy Records. After the “Let The LOX Go” campaign they were let out of their contract with Diddy and Bad Boy Records. Their new album “Living Off Xperience” embodies a mixture of the groups twenty plus years in the game. What makes this group one of the greatest is their ability to have their own distinctive styles while maintaining the chemistry of a group. https://youtu.be/Ohp5Kc2dC0s Even…
Chadwick Boseman has died at age 43 after a 4-year battle with colon cancer. The actor known for his iconic role as “Black Panther” was diagnosed in 2016. View this post on Instagram It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman. Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV. A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much. From Marshall to Da 5…