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Stephen Curry Hosts NYC Mixer, Showcasing Business Ventures and Celebrating Black Journalists

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Golden State Warriors star and USA gold medal champion Stephen Curry, alongside his off-court business collective Thirty Ink, hosted an intimate networking mixer in New York City. The ultra-classy event offered an inside look at Curry’s growing empire, as attendees mingled over decadent hors d’oeuvres and enjoyed cocktails made with his Gentleman’s Cut bourbon, complemented by wines from his wife Ayesha Curry and sister Sydel’s collections.

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The evening provided an opportunity to learn more about the five key entities that make up Thirty Ink. Curry’s genuine passion for both his business ventures and the people he partners with radiated throughout the event. His authentic charm and empathy left a lasting impression on everyone he met—at one point, he even insisting I try on his coveted gold medal, a testament to his down-to-earth demeanor.

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In a powerful presentation, Stephen Curry spoke alongside leaders from his business ventures, each dedicated to uplifting underrepresented voices and creating meaningful impact. The event celebrated Black journalists and their vital contributions to the industry, aligning with Curry’s commitment to elevating marginalized communities.

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A Look Inside Stephen Curry’s Business Collective: Thirty Ink

Eat. Learn. Play.
This organization, co-founded with Ayesha Curry, is dedicated to unleashing the potential of every child by addressing childhood hunger, literacy, and play. The initiative aims to make a lasting impact on future generations.

Gentleman’s Cut Bourbon
A Kentucky Straight bourbon, Gentleman’s Cut is a full-bodied, 90-proof whiskey distilled in 500-gallon copper pot stills. Its complex palate is crafted for celebrating life’s greatest pleasures and finest moments.

Thirty Ink
A purpose-driven collective that encompasses eight business groups and 13 entities, Thirty Ink is focused on ventures spanning athlete management, brand partnerships, fitness, lifestyle, media, philanthropy, and technology. It’s all about creating opportunities to drive social impact and elevate the underrepresented.

Unanimous Media
Curry’s multimedia company, Unanimous Media, is rooted in family, faith, and sports. The company’s mission is to inspire audiences by championing diverse voices and telling authentic stories that need to be heard.

UNDERRATED
This lifestyle brand is committed to providing equity, access, and opportunity to underrepresented communities in basketball and golf. By offering platforms for aspiring athletes, UNDERRATED creates pathways to success where they are needed most.

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Stephen Curry’s determination to win extends far beyond the basketball court. His presence at the mixer exemplified his dedication to creating lasting change through his business ventures, with each entity sharing the common goal of lifting others up. The night was a true celebration of creativity, community, and class, proving once again that Curry is destined to succeed both on and off the court.

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Lil Tjay’s Attorney Slams ‘False Reports’ That The Rapper Was Named In A New Federal Gang Indictment

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Lil Tjay fans are breathing a sigh of relief. Yesterday (September 13), a viral report claimed that the “Calling My Phone” rapper was named in a federal gang indictment. While Lil Tjay has previously found himself in several legal entanglements, his attorney is proudly announced that the claim is “false.”

In a post shared to her Instagram Stories, Attorney Dawn Florio slammed the news are “false.”

“Despite recent reports, we want to clarify that my client, rap artist Tione Jayden Merritt, professionally known as Lil Tjay, has not been indicted,” read the note. “We are aware of several news outlets that have shared false information regarding his legal matter, and we wish to address these inaccuracies.”

To close the statement, Florio turned her attention to the publications that published the initial unsubstantiated rumor, writing: “We urge all media outlets to exercise caution and ensure proper due diligences before publishing speculative or unfounded claims. Reporting inaccurate information not only damages reputations, but misleads the public.”

Although the firm did not call out the platforms by name, No Jumper was one of the first companies to broadcast the claim. In a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), shared footage of Fox 5‘s coverage of an alleged Bronx, New York criminal organization, Slattery Gang, incorrectly tying the hometown musician to the ongoing case.

View Lil Tjay’s attorney Dawn Florio’s full statement below.

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Charlamagne Tha God Makes Bold Claim About Drake Super Bowl Rumors After Kendrick Lamar Announcement

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Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz – via their Brilliant Idiots podcast – recently spoke on the rumors that Drake has been offered the Super Bowl halftime show before, which were sparked after Kendrick Lamar announced his headlining slot in New Orleans next year and its ensuing Lil Wayne controversy. “And by the way, I hope Drake isn’t doing corny s**t like leaking that, ‘Well, you know, I got offered the Super Bowl a bunch of times and I turned it down,’” Charlamagne kicked his remarks off. “Nobody believes that. I hope Drake isn’t going around saying that. Because why wouldn’t you do the Super Bowl? Of course you would.

“If you took the time to write a rap that says ‘Big as the Super Bowl,’ then you understand the magnitude of the Super Bowl and you would absolutely do the Super Bowl,” Charlamagne Tha God theorized. “I don’t believe that. Let’s just say, hypothetically, he did get offered. That right there dispels all of the Internet rumors about Jay-Z hating on Drake, then. Stupid motherf***ers. ‘Cause everybody was saying, ‘Jay-Z hates Drake, Jay-Z hates Drake.’ So if he offered him the Super Bowl four years in a row and he turned it down, is that hate?

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“So clearly, Jay-Z’s not hating on nobody,” Charlamagne Tha God continued. “He’s helped Wayne, he’s ‘offered’ Drake the Super Bowl, which I don’t even believe. I don’t believe that happened. But let’s just say hypothetically that he did. [He either offered you the Super Bowl] or he’s hating. He liked the post about Cam saying, ‘I guess Jay was hating.’ He didn’t say Jay, he just said one person is hating, he never said who it was. I saw [Drake] like the post. So if you liked the post – I forgot what site he was on. But if you liked the post and then you turn around and say you’ve been invited to do the Super Bowl and you turned it down? Like, eh.

“Unless he was invited before [Jay-Z became the curator] of the halftime show, but I don’t know,” Charlamange Tha God concluded. “I don’t believe that. Let’s be clear. There was no rap at the Super Bowl halftime shows before Jay-Z. You had very, very, very safe rap artists who hit that stage as part of ensembles. The only one I can remember is Nelly. That’s literally the only one I can remember.”

Read More: Drake Continues To Show Lil Wayne Support Amidst Halftime Show Debate

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Travis Scott’s Jam-Packed Brazil Concert Causes Earthquake

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Travis Scott and lit shows go together like peanut butter and jelly. If the show isn’t shaking the literal foundations of the earth, then it’s not one of his shows. We say that because once again, Travis Scott has caused an earthquake, according to reports from HipHopDX and Complex. This past Wednesday, La Flame was putting on a concert in São Paulo, Brazil, a city that’s seen plenty of activity lately. Over the last week or so, The Weeknd performed some of his upcoming album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, and then the NFL had its first-ever game in the famous locale.

Clearly, all of that excitement and energy was carried over into Scott’s event. As you can see below (in gorgeous overhead shots), it appears to be sold out. About 46,000 people were in attendance and when you have someone like him performing rager after rager, things are going to get buck wild. To no surprise, they did, as local news stations reported shaking that was actual visible to the naked eye.

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Travis Scott Literally Shakes The Earth Again In Brazil

 
 
 
 
 
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If you remember, a similar thing happened in Rome last summer right around the release of UTOPIA. He stopped at the Circus Maximus stadium and there a 1.3 magnitude earthquake occurred. With all of this excitement still around his fourth studio album, Scott sees that fans are “FE!N[ing]” for more, which is why he’s back in album mode once again. We can only imagine that more ground-shaking shows on the horizon at this point.

What are your thoughts on Travis Scott causing another earthquake with his show in São Paulo, Brazil? Does this prove that he’s the best and biggest performer in music right now, why or why not? Do you think we are going to get another album from him within the next year? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Travis Scott. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Yung Miami Wants To Know About Rick Ross’ Sex Life On “Caresha Please”

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On Yung Miami’s latest episode of her Caresha Please podcast, she got into a whole lot of topics with Rick Ross. They discussed his Drake beef, his Vancouver fight with OVO fans, plastic surgery, career moves, and much more. But one of the more unexpected and salacious topics emerged when the former City Girl asked the Maybach Music Group mogul about his sex life. However, it wasn’t all lewd, as they also talked about what dates he typically likes to go on. But things quickly turned more explicit when Miami asked about Ross’ endurance in the bedroom.

“I’m extremely hyperactive,” Rick Ross stated. “So if it’s one of those nights and she one of those people that really inspire me – she’s extremely sexy, beautiful and not only that, we connect on that level? That’s too easy. We could do that all night. [Rounds?] Why not? [It could be back to back] but we got the joint, we drinking, we vibing. Let’s change the channel, let’s put on another show but right now, we still in the mix of the vibe.”

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The bedroom and dating conversation begins at around the 28:40-minute mark.

“Nah, I’m not going to say it’s business,” Rick Ross replied when Yung Miami asked if the possibly reconcilable Drake beef was about money or if it was personal. “He mentioned my name and that’s a no-no. Don’t do that. Especially when it ain’t about no real s**t. […] I enjoy that I can wake up every day and say BBL Drizzy or some more s**t while I’m smoking a joint, listening to the waterfalls and all that s**t, looking at the birds fly off. That s**t easy for me, but is everybody built for this? It most definitely could be a real thing.”

“We got our paper, we got to the jet and, as a matter of fact, we went and had some Wingstop, so that was light work,” Rick Ross said of the aftermath of the Vancouver fight. “I ain’t even tripping ’cause like, I told them, ‘Y’all n***as did that like a G. Everybody got to the crib. That’s what it’s about.’ […] We had a conversation. ‘Let’s get back to the money.’ All my homies that usually travel with me, them the n***as that was upset. They was more upset than us.”

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2 Chainz And Brandon Blackwood Team Up For Electrifying NYFW Event 

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Grammy-award-winning rapper and hip-hop icon 2 Chainz stole the spotlight at New York Fashion Week with a special performance at The Rouge Showroom. As part of a collaboration between luxury designer Brandon Blackwood and spirits brand Grand Marnier, 2 Chainz had the crowd hyped, delivering hit after hit including fan favorites like “I’m Different” and “It’s a Vibe.” The energy was electric as fashion insiders, tastemakers, and NYC’s trendsetters soaked in the unforgettable show.

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The event, held at LaVan Midtown, was a celebration of the intersection between music, fashion, and style, curated with a sense of bold creativity. Guests mingled under the red-lit ambiance, enjoying Grand Marnier signature cocktails like the Grand Margarita while passing hors d’oeuvres kept the party going. DJ BeenBlackin provided the perfect soundtrack for the evening, complementing the explosive vibe 2 Chainz brought to the stage.

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Brandon Blackwood’s latest collection was the centerpiece of the event, with his most iconic accessories showcased on the walls like pieces of fine art. The innovative designs perfectly reflected the night’s theme, merging fashion with creative flair. The collaboration between Blackwood and Grand Marnier marked a new era of style, where heritage and innovation collide.

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Luxury spirits brand Grand Marnier, known for its exceptional blend of cognac and orange liqueur, honored New York Fashion Week with The Rouge Showroom. This event celebrated the brand’s commitment to unexpected encounters, blending its legacy of timeless sophistication with the cutting-edge world of fashion. Grand Marnier’s partnership with Brandon Blackwood mirrored the brand’s mission of bringing together seemingly opposite worlds to create something extraordinary.

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For Blackwood, the collaboration represented more than just a fashion statement—it was a celebration of individuality, creativity, and pushing boundaries. His designs, much like Grand Marnier’s signature flavors, embody the art of blending bold elements in a way that feels seamless and sophisticated.

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New York Fashion Week is the ultimate platform where luxury and heritage brands expand their presence in the world of style, and this partnership showed that when music, fashion, and fine spirits collide, the result is truly exceptional. Together, Grand Marnier and Brandon Blackwood proved that the art of the unexpected can redefine luxury, one accessory and one sip at a time.

Photo credit: Cavier Coleman, Courtesy of Grand Marnier

Check out my recap below.

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Sophomore ‘N***a Please’ LP Turns 25 Years Old!

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On this day in 1999, the late great Ol’ Dirty Bastard of the Wu-Tang Clan released his second LP Ni**a Please on the Elektra label. Before it’s release, ODB was quoted saying that the then-untitled album had two contenders for its name; God Made and Dirt Don’t Hurt and The Black Man Is God, White Man Is The Devil. Ni**a Please was decided on after the original two were considered too outrageous.

Known for his controversial nature, ODB’s idea of promoting this project was to get his name in the headlines as much as possible, whether it be positive or negative. In the time in between his debut and sophomore release ODB was all over entertainment news and tabloids. His antics included a bail money fundraiser, surviving a shootout with police, interrupting the 1998 Grammy Awards, and even popping up at the welfare office in Brooklyn in a limousine to pick up his food stamps.

Obviously, all press is good press because the album debut on the Billboard 200 at #10 and sold 93,000 copies in the first week. The album went on to be certified gold by the RIAA in the year of its release.

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