E-40, the renowned hip-hop artist and entrepreneur, has introduced a new addition to his flourishing wine and spirits empire with “Piñascato,” a Piña Colada-flavored wine.
This innovative blend combines the tropical flavors of pineapple and toasted coconut with the classic character of Moscato. Piñascato joins E-40’s diverse portfolio, which already includes over 15 still and sparkling wine offerings under his “Earl Stevens Selections” line, as well as tequila (E. Cuarenta Tequila), cognac (Tycoon Cognac), bourbon (Kuiper Belt Bourbon), gin (Kuiper Belt Gin), pre-mixed cocktails (Sluricane), and golden lager beer (E. Cuarenta Cerveza). E-40 is known for his unique approach to wine, having unveiled three additional flavors in 2022 – Blueberry, Strawberry, and Orangesicle.
Beyond his success in the wine and spirits industry, E-40 also boasts a well-regarded food brand, “Goon With The Spoon,” featuring burritos, sausages, and ice cream. In December 2023, he expanded this line to include a soul food range and introduced a mouthwatering Chicken & Waffles ice cream flavor as its debut product.
2K has revealed the exciting details of the soundtrack for NBA® 2K24, marking the 25th anniversary of the beloved NBA 2K series and the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. This soundtrack combines legendary songs from the past and present while looking ahead to the genre’s future.
For a quarter-century, NBA 2K has served as a bridge between basketball and hip-hop culture. It has partnered with Grammy-winning artists like Jay-Z, Travis Scott, and J. Cole, setting the industry standard for in-game soundtracks.
The NBA 2K24 soundtrack pays homage to hip-hop with diverse tracks, featuring artists like Lil Uzi Vert, Kodak Black, Lil Wayne, and Baby Keem. This year, the soundtrack will evolve with the addition of classic tracks from Def Jam Recordings, including Warren G’s “This DJ (feat. O.G.L.B.)” and Rick Ross’s “Hustlin”.”
NBA 2K24 will launch on Sept. 8 for various platforms, including PlayStation 5 and 4, Xbox Series X|S and One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Visit the official NBA 2K24 website for more details.
Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K24 is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB. Stay updated on NBA 2K24 news by following them on TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.
Miami billionaire Patrick Carroll gave back again on his “Kicks for Kids” tour, this time in the Windy City, Chicago! Just in time for the new school year, on August 29th, the well-known philanthropist gifted truckloads of trendy sneakers to the kids at Union League Boys & Girls Club- Chicago / Club One. It’s the 5th city in his quest to donate a Million Dollars worth of sneakers to underprivileged kids across the US. All donations made are self funded straight from Patrick Carroll’s heart to serve and pay it forward with zero sponsors involved. The day was filled with video games, Chicagos very own sports team mascots “Staley Da Bear” Chicago Cubs and “Tommy Hawk” Chicago Bears, pizza, a DJ, live art demo, celebrity friends, and brand new high end sneakers! Next wing of the tour soon to be announced upon Patrick Carroll’s quest.
Carroll says, “There’s no better feeling than seeing the kid’s faces filled with excitement when they get a new pair of really cool sneakers. They’re surprised and so happy at the same time. I don’t know of a more genuine and fulfilling experience than I could imagine.
As cliche as it sounds, the message I give the kids is, “If I can do it, anyone can do it.” I am far from your typical success story. I got in some trouble growing up, didn’t go to college, and I’m basically self-taught. I think, especially these days, it’s important for the kids to understand the message, “Work hard for your dreams and you too can live the American dream.”
CEO PATRICK CARROLL is one of Miami’s most prominent real estate investors with over 30,000 properties in his portfolio. So far, the self-made tycoon has given away $500,000 worth of this season’s most sought-after sneakers to underprivileged kids in Tampa and Miami, Florida, Atlanta, GA., New York City and now Chicago!
The real estate mogul and father of three boys, commissioned famed sneaker aficionado, Ben Kickz, aka the “Sneaker Don”, to bring a Brinks truck filled with 600 pairs of high-end sneakers to distribute to members of the Boys & Girls Club to different locations at a time across the U.S.
Carroll continues his nationwide campaign to give away $1 million worth of sneakers throughout ten Boys & Girls clubs across the US. He loves seeing the boy’s and girls’ faces light up upon receiving their sneakers. This leg of the tour was at the
Union League Boys & Girls Club- Chicago / Club One location. Patrick Carroll invited his celebrity friends to help excite the kids and pass out sneakers including but not limited to; Briannagh D (Disney, ABC), George Daniels (Barber Shop 1 & 2, Grammy Board Member), Seraphina Sanan (Metal Rock artist), Toxic, Van Johnson ( Back Ink Crew Chicago), Cortez Smith (“Chi” series regular) and more
Growing up in Tampa, Florida, Carroll relied on The Boys & Girls Club and their facilities to play basketball. Now that he is on the board Carroll says, “Knowing firsthand how aspirational having the right pair of sneakers can be to a kid in need, it’s incredible to see the looks on these kid’s faces when we pull up in that truck,” said the 43-year-old.
On this date over three decades ago, a blue collar rapper from Queens by the name of Young MC dropped his debut album Stone Cold Rhymin’ on the Delicious Vinyl imprint.
There wasn’t much fanfare to the album besides the rapper/actor’s legendary “Bust A Move” track, which received a platinum plaque about a year after its release, appeared in popular silver screen classics such as Dude, Where’s My Car and the 2017 Stephen King horror flick It. The song continues to stand the test of time.
With musical genius Quincy Jones behind the boards for Mr. Marvin Young’s debut, the 13 track full length studio album was a sure shot hit for its time and has secured Young MC a place in Hip Hop history.
Hip-hop legend and mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to receive the prestigious Global Icon Award and deliver a performance at the 2023 “VMAs.” The event will be broadcast live from New Jersey’s Prudential Center on Tuesday, September 12th at 8 PM ET/PT.
Diddy’s remarkable career and lasting influence, spanning over three decades with two #1 albums on the Billboard 200 and five #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, have earned him the Global Icon Award. This appearance marks his highly anticipated return to the iconic MTV stage since 2005.
In addition to this honor, Diddy is nominated for four other awards this year for his work on “Creepin” (Remix) and “Gotta Move On,” including two for “Best Collaboration,” as well as “Best Rap” and “Best R&B.”
The Global Icon Award, originally from MTV’s Europe Music Awards (EMAs), recognizes artists or bands with unparalleled careers and global influence. Diddy also hosted the MTV Europe Music Award in 2002.
Diddy’s history with the “VMAs” includes memorable moments dating back to his debut performance of “Mo Money Mo Problems” in 1997 and hosting the event in 2005. He has won Moon Person awards for “Best R&B Video” (1997) and “Viewer’s Choice” (1998) during his first year as a nominee.
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The hip-hop legend @Diddy is your 2023 #VMA Global Icon Award Recipient!!!
Salute to Diddy for showing the Bad Boy Records artists love. Cam’ron revealed last week Ma$e was getting his publishing, but he isn’t the only artist. All Bad Boy artists did.
According to TMZ, Diddy turned down a nine-figure deal so he could give the publishing to Ma$e, Faith Evans, The Lox, 112, The Notorious B.I.G.’s estate, and more. Diddy is also giving publishing to the writers.
Diddy was reportedly approached by people who wanted to buy the publishing rights, instead opting to empower artists in the hope the music business would follow him as an example.
On Thursday (Aug. 30), Dipset general and ‘It Is What It Is” host Cam’Ron tipped off the move with his It Is What It Is co-host and longtime friend Ma$e.
Cam wrote, “My n***a murder had to sit this one out. He just got his publishing back from Puff. Just finished the paper work for that yesterday. Congrats @rsvpmase while he getting his music back in order, I’m dumping my hard drive pause. The lost files vol 1. Sept 8.”
After Ma$e claimed that his former boss and Bad Boy founder Diddy gave him a modest $20K for his publishing, the “Harlem World” slang spitter said he offered Diddy $2 million for his publishing back in 2020, but Mr. Combs refused his offer.
We are a bit out from Pink Friday 2, but Nicki Minaj has the Barbz excited. Minaj hit Twitter and dropped off some new snippets, keeping their interest high. Check them out below.
Nicki Minaj continues to get fans ready for Pink Friday 2. In her latest tweet update, Minaj guarantees “eargasms” as she worked on her current Top 2 songs from the body of work.
“Yesterday I worked on my current TOP 2 songs off PF2,” Minaj wrote on Twitter. “The eargasms that YALL are about to have. Ooohhhh chiiiii huntyyyyy don’t make dat serveeee.”
Yesterday I worked on my current TOP 2 songs off PF2. The eargasms that YALL are about to have. Ooohhhh chiiiii huntyyyyy don’t make dat serveeeee
In a previous update, Minaj declared what would happen when Pink Friday 2 dropped.
“Y’all, I’m not even kidding. In 111 days…Pink Friday 2 is coming to save & restore hope in mankind omg barbz I love you I dooooo!” Minajr wrote.
In a separate tweet, she stated, “The barbz will gather around the camp fire and well… you’ll have to wait to see what we do next.”
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I’m not even kidding. In 111 days… Pink Friday 2 is coming to save & restore hope in mankind omg barbz I love you I dooooo! Like when y’all have this masterpiece y’all gon be on 9⃣. Omg I love it so much y’all. I assfcfhnkjhdbyik
And make sure on that night when the clock strikes 12, that you ain’t neva EVAHHHHH played wit MUVA. #PinkFriday2 It’s #Barbie If you still in doubt The barbz shall gather around the camp fire and well… you’ll have to wait to see what we do next
Kanye West is currently a wedding crasher. A couple was getting married in Italy, and a covered Ye attended the celebration. Video online shows the rapper covered in all-black attire fraternizing with the Newlyweds.
This makes for a more wholesome moment, as Kanye West was recently caught with his pants down. Paparazzi in Italy caught Ye with his pants down during a boat ride. Page Six Notes Ye’s butt was exposed to those close, with both quickly escaping once they reached the dock.
Kanye West’s wife, Bianca Censori, turned heads in Italy as her beige bodysuit was quite revealing. The outfit has area residents asking for authorities to punish the model.
According to The Daily Mail, the bodysuit was so revealing that Censori would have to cover her nipples with a crossbody bag. The Italian Constitutional Court could fine Censori from $5,000 to $10,000 USD for her exposure in a place that minors could occupy. Censori was braless in the bodysuit.
A previous report states Kanye West reportedly smells a bit different these days. Reports state his “wife,” Bianca Censori, is turned off by his hygiene.
According to Radar Online, Ye’s fashion choice is to highlight his brilliant mind and hide a bit of weight, but when it all comes off “a serious stench” is released.
“He wears these outfits partly because he genuinely believes they showcase his fashion genius and forward-thinking,” the insider told Radar. “But it’s also to cover him having gained a little weight.”
Another added, “It’s a serious stench when the layers come off and he’s dripping in sweat head to toe — especially as he’s not big on showering — and poor Bianca’s nostrils are on the receiving end.”
Another insider noted that Kanye rarely uses deodorant, making matters worse.
You know Beyoncé’s birthday show was going to be special. On Sept. 4, Queen Bey took the stage at SoFi Stadium to celebrate 42 years of stunning us with her life. A special moment occurred during the show as Diana Ross led the capacity crowd of 60,000 people in singing Happy Birthday to Mrs. Carter. You can see the special moment below.
It was Beyoncé running on stage to give Diana Ross a hug & her love for me! What a legendary, iconic moment! You can tell just how special this was for Beyoncé! #RENAISSACEWorldTour 🩶 pic.twitter.com/gxtfrPiJS0
Offset hit the Renaissance tour in Los Angeles. While on hand to see Beyonce, Offset evoked the energy of another icon for his fashion, Michael Jackson. HIpHopDX noticed a small detail, 1013 on his right arm, possibly signaling a release date for his forthcoming album.
“Renaissance” was the caption Offset used, not noting anything tward the rumored release date.
Previously, Offset pulled up on Ebro Darden for Apple Music 1 and dropped off the release month for his forthcoming album. During the conversation, Offset revealed the project will highlight more of his personality, and another single will follow up “Jealousy” in three weeks. But what about the album? Offset delivered an update.
“We coming in October but right now we just applying pressure,” Offset said. “Creatively, content-wise, I’m going to just keep my rollout going. The rollout started from “Jealousy”, so I’m going to just keep the rollout starting from right then. So with this album I’m definitely going to be showing way more personality, way more who Offset is, creatively. Taking to the next level. You know how we come in, Ebro.”
In July, Offset took it to a new level, dropping off the single for “Jealousy” featuring Cardi B. The video opens with Jamie Lee Curtis narrating the drama. The two directly address the issues between the two in the bars. In the visual, Offset evokes Jodi from Baby Boy, leaving the crib and hopping on his bike to ride through the streets of LA.
Keeping it to the Baby Boy theme, Cardi B calls her homegirl to complain, who happened to be the original Yvette, Taraji P. Henson.
After an impressive opening run from Offset, including a beat transition that forces a head nod, Cardi B tags in for a float of her own, adding on to her impressive run of features through 2023.
“Jealousy” is the first single from Offset’s forthcoming album. You can see the Offset directed video below.
Salute to Diddy for showing the Bad Boy Records artists love. Cam’ron revealed last week Ma$e was getting his publishing, but he isn’t the only artist. All Bad Boy artists did.
According to TMZ, Diddy turned down a nine-figure deal so he could give the publishing to Ma$e, Faith Evans, The Lox, 112, The Notorious B.I.G.’s estate, and more. Diddy is also giving publishing to the writers.
Diddy was reportedly approached by people who wanted to buy the publishing rights, instead opting to empower artists in the hope the music business would follow him as an example.
On Thursday (Aug. 30), Dipset general and ‘It Is What It Is” host Cam’Ron tipped off the move with his It Is What It Is co-host and longtime friend Ma$e.
Cam wrote, “My n***a murder had to sit this one out. He just got his publishing back from Puff. Just finished the paper work for that yesterday. Congrats @rsvpmase while he getting his music back in order, I’m dumping my hard drive pause. The lost files vol 1. Sept 8.”
After Ma$e claimed that his former boss and Bad Boy founder Diddy gave him a modest $20K for his publishing, the “Harlem World” slang spitter said he offered Diddy $2 million for his publishing back in 2020, but Mr. Combs refused his offer.
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9⃣. Omg I love it so much y’all. I assfcfhnkjhdbyik
strikes 12, that you ain’t neva EVAHHHHH played wit MUVA. 
What a legendary, iconic moment! You can tell just how special this was for Beyoncé! 
(@Creat1ve) 
