No matter what time of year, it’s always snowing when Jeezy is around. The self-proclaimed “snowman” is making it rain, or should we say “snow,” all over Atlanta with his real estate purchases and investments. Still grinding like it pots & o’s!! #SNOFALL out now ‼️ pic.twitter.com/P1lWQSYPq9 — Sno (@Jeezy) October 22, 2022
Over the past three days, reports have continued to fly about the 94th Academy Awards. On March 28, Shadow and Act reported about Will Smith and Chris Rock getting into a physical altercation following the presenter making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair. While the Oscar winner has since apologized for what went down, the aftermath has yet to let up on how it sent the news and social media into a frenzy. Cryptocurrency has been a growing trend over the past year, so its community joining the recent viral Academy Awards moment was quite expected. According to Fortune, a digital coin of Smith slapping Rock was minted less than 24 hours of it airing live on the Oscars stage. At the time of March 29, the Will Smith Inu coin’s value hit a record high of 469% over the span of 24 hours. “The Will Smith Inu coin has seen its value soar 469% in the past 24 hours. And that’s 35% lower than the highs it hit at 7:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday,” the outlet then reported. And of course, there are...
When Kelley Blue Book announced that they’d be releasing their first-ever non-fungible token (NFT), “Black-ish” star Marcus Scribner saw a natural fit. The actor, best known as “Andre” on the show, grew up with a love of cars — and history with the automotive mainstay — and just felt it was all kismet. The new NFT was a way to announce the winner of the coveted Best New Model Award (which went to the 2022 Ford Maverick) and to enter into the competitive market. In a press release announcement, Kelley Blue Book revealed that their first-ever NFT would bring this honor to life. “‘Model NFT by KBB.com’ visually shows the evolution of cars and how far they’ve come, also giving a nod to Kelley Blue Book’s storied heritage,” read the press release. “Funds will be donated to American Rivers, which protects clean water and rivers across the country, reinforcing Kelley Blue Book’s sustainability efforts. Kelley Blue Book commissioned the digital artwork from Bloo Woods, a talented...
If there’s one thing that DaBaby knows how to do, it’s keep himself in the headlines. His recent performance at this year’s Rolling Loud festival caused a world of controversy for a number of reasons. First, according to Variety, he earned the ire of Megan Thee Stallion’s fans when he brought out Tory Lanez (right after Megan’s set, no less). Then, came the homophobic HIV rant. And finally came the trending news around the mispronunciation of “adidas.” But all that controversy generates money for the man born Jonathan Kirk in North Carolina. His collection of cars, cash, and hit songs have given him a high net worth — higher than most of his contemporaries, in fact. What is DaBaby’s net worth in 2021? DaBaby Net Worth 2021: $5 Million According to Celebrity Net Worth, DaBaby has a net worth of $5 million in 2021. Most of his net worth comes from his successful chart-topping singles and albums. His first bout of success came in 2019, when he released his debut studio album, “Baby on...
These celebs aren’t playing any games when it comes to influencing the masses! Last time, it was Nicki Minaj causing a spike in pink Crocs sales — this time it’s Zendaya’s yellow dress. Zendaya has never been one to shy away from stealing the show with fierce red carpet looks. Whether it’s showing up as a warrior woman in fuchsia at the 2020 Critics’ Choice Awards or showing up in Gen-Z Hollywood glamour in a custom Vera Wang gown, the “Malcolm & Marie” star is already a fashion icon in the making. This year marked the 10-year anniversary of Zendaya’s first major Hollywood premiere when she posed for cameras at Justin Beiber’s “Never Say Never” showcase as one of Disney’s biggest stars. In a previous interview with British Vogue , the actor’s stylist Law Roach shared that he has been executing a long-term plan to evolve her image from sweet princess to Gen-Z trailblazer. During the 2021 Oscars, Zendaya’s fluorescent-yellow dress with a cutout across her waist stole the show and now...
After this year’s Oscars committee messed up, a Chadwick Boseman non-fungible token (NFT) is getting a whole new redesign. Deadline is reporting that the NFT created in honor of the late “Black Panther” actor will no longer feature the actor’s likeness. It’s unclear what the new design will look like, though one of the designers hinted that it will be completely different from what Oscars attendees took home in their swag bags. “I now recognize that Chadwick’s face is a triggering reminder of his death rather than his life,” said Andre Oshea, one of the artists who designed the controversial Chadwick Boseman NFT. Oshea’s full statement can be found below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Black 3D Artist (@andreoshea__) NFTs have been making quite the splash in the art world as of late because of their ability to digitally authenticate a piece of work. While there’s no professional consensus on whether NFTs will retain their value — or importance — through the years,...
Though his time on the top of the charts was nothing if not brief, Master P proved that he was much more than the one hit that thrust him into the mainstream. The legendary rapper and entrepreneur is now making history with the announcement of Trion SuperCars, which is being dubbed “the first Black-owned supercar manufacturer in America,” reports rolling out. As Master P often involves his children in his ventures, this time is no different. Romeo “Lil’ Romeo” Miller, is joining the No Limit capo on the Trion SuperCars venture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Master P (@masterp) However, the true ace in the hole for this venture is with Trion CEO Richard Patterson, who is joining the Millers and their business partner, James Lindsay, on the executive board. Patterson’s name may not ring any bells in the mainstream, but his name carries serious weight in the supercar industry: he’s a former Tesla engineer who designed the Model S car from scratch. Patterson also...
As efforts to stop police brutality and defund the police continue, Ford Motor Company employees are taking direct action. According to The Verge , a group of Ford employees has asked the automaker to stop making the Ford Police Interceptor and other pursuit-rated utility vehicles , which are built specifically for law enforcement. Also, new technologies are tested in Ford’s cop cars that benefit their overall lineup. “We cannot claim to support the fight against systemic racism while supplying and supporting the very systems that perpetrate violence against Black Americans,” the group wrote, according to Jalopnik. “Throughout our history, the vehicles that Ford employees design and build have been used as accessories to police brutality and oppression.” In response to the employee’s concerns, Ford CEO Jim Hackett has told employees that they will continue their commitment to law enforcement as he doesn’t think it’s “controversial that the Ford Police Interceptor helps officers do...
Trailblazing information systems professor, Siobahn Day Grady, Ph.D., is a Black tech unicorn you should know about. Not only is she the first woman to receive a doctorate degree in the field of computer science — according to North Carolina Central University — from North Carolina A&T State University in 2018, but she also recently received a $190,000 grant to conduct research to improve self-driving cars. Grady received the grant from the National Science Foundation’s Historically Black Colleges and Excellence in Research program and plans to use the funds to research and identify issues with self-driving cars. “This research is very timely and relevant; it’s the future,” Grady said, according to North Carolina Central University . “I’m excited to contribute to the field as well as provide research opportunities to students.” North Carolina Central University reports that Grady’s research will center around analyzing fault-detection capabilities of self-driving vehicles including...
Black excellence has no age limit, even the youngest of all are setting out to achieve academic excellence. Physics student Carson Huey-You is history in the making at 17-year-old, as the youngest to receive both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Texas Christian University, Face 2 Face Africa reports . Huey-You has always been a young genius with a passion for STEM, studying algebra at the tender age of 5. “I’ve known since I was young that I wanted to do physics,” he told Fort Worth Star-Telegram . “It started when I was watching ‘Bill Nye the Science Guy’ when I was home-schooled. There was never any question about it, no going back and forth with things like ‘I want to be a doctor’ to ‘I want to be a physicist,’ to ‘I want to be a firefighter.’” Despite being the youngest in his classes, rarely anyone ever gave Huey-You trouble about his age. “Everyone has always treated me as a peer,” he said to the news outlet. “There have, of course, been outliers here and there, but for...
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ recent election may yield impactful change . For the first time, its Board of Governors now has 26 women and 11 people of color on its 54-person board, including Ava DuVernay. According to The Hollywood Reporter , DuVernay, who defeated incumbent Kimberly Peirce, will serve a three-year term to represent the directors’ branch. She is one of six who will take new seats on the board, including Debra Zane, Stephen Rivkin, Linda Flowers, Lynette Howell Taylor, and Rob Bredow. Also, Whoopi Goldberg was among the ten members re-elected to their seats. “ Thank you to the members of the Directors Branch of @TheAcademy,” the “Selma” director tweeted . “ Life is a funny, fascinating thing. You never know what’s around the corner.” Thank you to the members of the Directors Branch of @TheAcademy . Life is a funny, fascinating thing. You never know what’s around the corner. pic.twitter.com/y1CWtguSO2 — Ava DuVernay (@ava) June 10, 2020 The...
Peer-to-peer car sharing company, Turo, has announced that they’ve just earned $30 million thanks to a number of high profile investors, one of which happens to be none other than rapper 2 Chainz. Founded in 2010, Turo is an app that allows private car owners to list and “rent” out their vehicles, a concept similar to what Airbnb does with homeowners. Users of the app can book or rent a vehicle without the use of traditional rental car facilities. Turo has over 14 million members, however, the company itself does not own any cars. 2 Chainz is just one of the many entertainers and athletes that make up Manhattan Venture Partners’ Rashaun Williams-led All Star Fund which contributed to the $30 million investment. Other investors and shareholders include NFL stars Larry Fitzgerald, Dee Ford, Tyrod Taylor, Malcolm Jenkins, and Clint McDonald; NBA stars Victor Oladipo, Langston Galloway, and Thad Young. “This funding and these investors will help us continue to gain momentum and market...
Self-driving cars are quickly becoming a reality. Since 2016, Uber has launched self-driving programs across the United States. They’re a big technological advancement, but they may not be well received by the general public, or at least people don’t always react kindly when they come upon them. According to Eric Meyhofer, the head of Uber’s Advanced Technologies Group , cameras mounted on the cars have caught people “bullying” them. “We’ve seen people bully these cars — they feel like they can be more aggressive because we won’t take a position on it, or we’ll allow it,” Meyhofer said, according to The Telegraph . “You’re on video but still people do bully them, and that’s a fascinating thing to see where people are testing the boundaries of what they can do to self-driving.” The bullying that Meyhofer refers to includes people making rude gestures, driving really close behind the cars and challenging the cars to brake. There have been other cases where people have extreme...
This year, Netflix made its mark at the Oscars with multiple nominations and wins. The Netflix Original “Roma” took home three wins alone, including best director, best cinematography, and best foreign language film. However, Netflix’s success irked some members of the film industry, like director Steven Spielberg , who proposed changing the Academy’s rules to make it difficult for streaming services to qualify. But now, it seems Netflix can relax. The Academy is leaving its rules unchanged , so Netflix and other streaming services — including Hulu, Amazon, and more — can compete in the Oscars without additional hurdles. Before the Academy’s vote, the Department of Justice warned that excluding streaming services like Netflix and Hulu could raise antirust concerns. “In the event that the Academy — an association that includes multiple competitors in its membership — establishes certain eligibility requirements for the Oscars that eliminate competition without procompetitive...
There’s a lot to love about Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, but some of his teammates now have another reason. Wilson just gifted each of the 13 Seahawks offensive linemen with $12,000 worth of Amazon stock for a total of $156,000, according to TMZ Sports. Last week, Wilson became the highest-paid player in the National Football League by signing a four-year deal totaling $140 million. “One important lesson I have learned thus far in my career: The memories on the field will last forever, but we have to constantly prepare for life after football,” Wilson said in a letter sent to each player. Wilson said that he often invests in companies that he believes “will grow and change the world,” naming Amazon in his letter. Wilson’s gift could be a big win for the players in the future. Amazon’s stock has increased by about 2,200 percent in the last 10 years, according to CNBC. “You sacrifice your physical and mental well-being to protect me, which in turn allows me to provide...