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Colin Kaepernick's Nike Commercial Snags Creative Emmy Award

Despite Colin Kaepernick‘s controversial time in the press, the former NFL player has come out on top with a triumphant win. TMZ reports Kap’s Nike “Dream Crazy” commercial was awarded Best Commercial beating out visuals from Apple and Netflix at the 2019 Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. “Don’t picture yourself wearing [Odell Beckham’s] jersey. Picture OBJ wearing yours,” the activist said. “And, if you’re a girl from Compton, don’t just become a tennis player, become the greatest athlete ever.

Dancehall Star Kranium Talks to VIBE

Don’t call Kranium a rookie just because he now has first major deal with Atlantic records. Hip-hop fans might not be totally familiar with the dancehall star, but his riddims have turned out clubs from Jamaica, Queens to Kingston, JA for years. While the singer’s “Nobody Has To Know (Remix)” with Ty Dolla $ign is finally starting to catch on with American audiences, the singer only sees his new recording home as a tool to push his movement forward

Diddy Donates $2 Million To 'Earn Your Leisure' And JSU Football Team

Diddy made a huge investment into the future of Black people this weekend. The 53-year-old mogul donated $2 million total to Earn Your Leisure and Jackson State University. The Bad Boy founder was present at Invest Fest in Atlanta on Saturday (Aug. 26) and also served as the keynote speaker. Brother Love praised EYL founders Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings for their work on REVOLT’s Assets Over Liabilities, saying it was “one of the most disruptive platforms in the fight for economic empowerment and equality” and they are “making financial literacy cool for our community.

From The 2010 MTV Movie Awards

As with every year, the 2010 MTV Movie Awards featured a who’s who of all-star presentersChris Rock, Dwayne Johnson and Sean Diddy Combs. The broadcast also honored the best and hottest movie moments and gave out golden popcorn statues to Hollywood’s hottest and hippest Beyonce, Ali Lauter and Sandra Bullock. But this year will also be remembered for its memorable musical performances, hilarious taped segments and this year’s host, Aziz Ansari who brought his mostess to the gig.    5. Katy Perry’s Performance of California Girl featuring Snoop Dogg—The song was good and Katy Perry’s outfit was cute, but Snoop is always the man whether he’s rolling with Larry King, coaching little league football or dueting with pop’s favorite It girl.

G Herbo Splits With Record Label And Manager Over Alleged $8.4M Debt

G Herbo has broken his silence regarding a contract dispute with his former manager and record label over an alleged multi-million dollar debt. The Chicago native recently shared details surrounding his legal battle with Joseph “JB” Bowden, and Bowden’s record label, Machine Entertainment, which the rapper has worked with the entirety of his career. Bowden claims his former client owes him $8.4 million from services rendered throughout their professional relationship.