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SOURCE SPORTS: “It Is What It Is” Nominated For Best Sports Podcast In the 28th Annual Webby Awards

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Mase's Reflection on Cam'ron's Unwavering Support: A Baseball Bat and Brotherhood

The sports show “It Is What It Is” with Cam’ron Giles, Mason “Ma$e” Betha, and Treasure “Stat Baby” Wilson announced yesterday that it has been nominated for Best Sports Podcast in the 28th Annual Webby Awards. 

Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet. IADAS, which nominates and selects The Webby Award Winners, is comprised of Internet industry experts including Marian Croak, VP of Engineering – Responsible AI & Human-Centered Technology, Google; Sarah Harden, CEO, Hello Sunshine; Tobe Nwigwe, Artist & Actor; Shigetaka Kurita, Artist & Father of Emojis; Severin Hacker, Cofounder & CTO, Duolingo; Law Roach, Image Architect; Yann LeCun, VP & Chief AI Scientist, Meta; Roxane Gay, Host, The Roxane Gay Agenda; Quinta Brunson, Writer, Director and Actor; Questlove, DJ and Producer; Todd Kaplan, Chief Marketing Officer, Pepsi Co; Ashley Murphy, VP Global Consumer Marketing, Rare Beauty; Nelly Mensah, VP of Digital Innovation, Global Head of Web3 and Metaverse, LVMH; Jim Habig, Vice President Marketing, LinkedIn; and Tonya Custis, Director of AI Research, Autodesk.

“It Is What It Is” with Cam’ron and Ma$e launched in February 2023 under Cam’s COME AND TALK 2 ME NETWORK. Alongside Stat Baby, the Harlem rappers redefined what it means to be new media in this era. Cam’ron and Ma$e were 6th on COMPLEX’s “Top 25 Most Entertaining Sports Media Personalities Right Now” list in December 2023. Since its inception, its YouTube channel has garnered over 551k subscribers on YouTube, 489k followers on Instagram, and 12.9k followers on X, fka Twitter.

“Nominees like Cam’ron, Ma$e, and Stat Baby on “It Is What It Is” are setting the standard for innovation and creativity on the Internet,” said Nick Borenstein, General Manager of The Webby Awards. “It is an incredible achievement to be selected among the best from the nearly 13,000 entries we received this year.”
“Excited to be nominated,” exclaims Stat Baby, “I’m sure our fans will bring us home the win.

As a nominee, “It Is What It Is” is also eligible to win a Webby People’s Voice Award, which is voted online by fans across the globe. From now until April 18th, “It is what it is” fans can cast their votes at vote.webbyawards.com

Winners will be announced on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, and honored in a star-studded show at Cipriani Wall Street. Winners will have an opportunity to deliver one of The Webby Awards’ famous 5-Word Speeches. Past 5-Word Speeches include: Steve Wilhite’s “It’s Pronounced “Jif” not ‘Gif’; NASA’s “Houston We Have A Webby”; and SZA’s “The Internet Scares Me. Thanks.”

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SZA, Rihanna, and Doja Cat Win Big At The 2023 Webbys

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The 27th annual Webby Awards recently announced its winners. Only a handful of musicians and performers were selected for awards, including Rihanna, Doja Cat, and SZA. Rihanna won the People’s Voice award for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, branded entertainment for her Savage x Fenty Show Vol. 4. Doja Cat was recognized for Best Influencer or Creator Endorsement for her collaboration with Taco Bell, while SZA, Tobe Nwigwe, and Tracee Ellis Ross all received special achievement awards. SZA was also chosen as the 2023 Webby Artist of the Year, acknowledged for her album SOS, her dedication and creativity in her work, and her ingenious use of the internet to share her unique, honest art.

Claire Graves, president of The Webby Awards, gave a statement alongside the winner announcements. “This year’s Webby Winners speak to the incredible potential of the Internet and the people who shape it,” she said. “They have set the benchmark for excellence in their respective category and are an inspiration for us all to continue striving towards a more connected and creative digital world.” The awards are another achievement in a long line of accolades for SZA, Doja Cat, and Rihanna. All three singers have had quite a year. Rihanna performed at the Super Bowl Half Time Show. SZA just hit number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with her song “Kill Bill.” Doja Cat is gearing up to release her new album, and just featured on SZA’s song.

“Kill Bill”: SZA’s First Number 1

In addition to her Webby Award, SZA is being honored with her very first number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The singer’s track “Kill Bill” has been blowing up for months on end. It has been receiving a lot of attention lately, particularly on social media. Many TikTok accounts have used parts of the song to soundtrack their videos. In addition, SZA recently released an extremely well-received remix of the song, featuring none other than Doja Cat. The track was up against some pretty stiff competition to hit the top spot. It surpassed other hit songs from notable artists like Ice Spice, Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus, and Drake.

After the news hit, the songstress took to Twitter in order to thank everyone that has been supporting her. “I just wanted to say THANK YOU to every single person rooting for me. Thank you doja cat for your talent and time,” she said. “This music sh*t is weird and fickle, but y’all always come together for me at the end of the day. It’s why I always try my hardest to give you my best. That won’t ever stop. I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!!’ STREAM KILL BILL REMIX (feat doja cat) AND ORIGINAL.” What do you think of the singer’s latest achievements? Sound off in the comments!

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