BLACK ENTERPRISE Honors Exceptional Achievements at 40 Under 40 Class of 2023 Celebration

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In a night celebrating Black excellence, BLACK ENTERPRISE, the premier Black-owned digital media brand, hosted a private reception in New York City to honor the exceptional achievements of its 40 Under 40 Class of 2023. Sponsored by Nationwide, the invite-only event brought together outstanding young visionaries and changemakers across diverse fields. Recognizing excellence in technology, business, arts, finance, media, fashion, politics, and sports, the honorees were commended for their remarkable leadership and innovation before turning 40.

“Black excellence knows no bounds, and collectively, we are charting an extraordinary course toward a brighter, more inclusive future,” said Earl “Butch” Graves Jr., CEO of BLACK ENTERPRISE. “The stories of the 40 Under 40 honorees continue to inspire, illustrating the immense potential that exists when passion meets purpose.”

The star-studded event featured celebrity guests, including Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins, Ty Hunter, and DJ Self, creating an atmosphere of celebration and acknowledgment. Attendees enjoyed an exclusive fireside chat with Jeezy, moderated by Selena Hill, BLACK ENTERPRISE’s Deputy Digital Editor, where the multiplatinum artist shared insights from his transformative music career and personal journey.

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Yung Miami Says Her Romance With Diddy Isn’t “One-Sided”

It has been an explosive last few weeks after Sean “Diddy” Combs announced he welcomed a newborn daughter. Quickly, the public began snooping around to find the mother’s identity. However, Yung Miami was a trending topic for days as people again scrutinized her romance with the Bad Boy mogul.

After playing coy about their relationship, Diddy and Yung Miami finally confirmed they were dating. Then, on Caresha Please, they flirted for the cameras and joked about their pairing. The two seem happy together, whatever the relationship may be, but still, critics have attempted to drag Miami for supporting Combs. In a new interview with Black Enterprise‘s Hip Hop & Enterprise, she sets the record straight and says their feelings are mutual.

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“There are people who think that I’m like a side chick, and he can just do whatever he want,” she said with a smile. “And I’m just over here head over heels. No, it goes both ways. Ain’t nothing one-sided over here.”

Recently, Yung Miami engaged in a war of words with DJ Akademiks who called her Diddy’s side chick. After an ignitable response on Twitter, Akademiks doubled down on his insults. It made for a viral moment before Combs stepped in to lay rumors to rest.

“[Yung Miami] is not my side chick. Never has been, never will be,” the 53-year-old wrote on Tuesday (Dec. 13). “She’s very important and special to me, and I don’t play about my Shawty Wop. I don’t discuss things on the internet and I will not start today.”

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Later, Akademiks stated Diddy had messaged him about the controversy. It’s unclear what was said, but the blogger returned to admit that Miami wasn’t a side chick.