Last month, Jay Z finalized the acquisition of Aspiro for $56 million. Now, the an online streaming company is valued at $250 million. The subscription music service has generated over 100,000 new users within 3 days, and aggressively competing with Spotify and Apple. Although Sprint and parent SoftBank have bought a minority stake in the […]
M.s Hill thanks her supporters, and shares a bit about her experience thus far. “I have known since very young to look for the purpose and lesson in everything, including the trials. Although it has taken some adjustment, I cannot deny the favor I have encountered while in here, and general warm reception from a […]
Multi-platinum rapper Nas, known for his unique lyrical delivery and socially conscious message, is being honored in the world of academia. Harvard University, in partnership with The Hip-Hop Archive and the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute, establish the Nasir Jones Hip-Hop Fellowship, in the artist’s full name. Members of the Harvard University faculty will make up the selection committee. In a press release announcing […]
Lil Twist continues to wreak havoc while behind the wheels of cars belonging to his friend Justin Bieber. According to TMZ, Twist was busted for DUI in Calabasas, California while driving Bieber’s Fisker Karma. The 20-year old YMCMB rapper was pulled over around 3 a.m. this morning for speeding. Cops say he appeared to be […]