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Shetellia Riley Irving, Kyrie Irving's Agent, Recalls Advising Him Against Creating An Independent Shoe Brand After Departing From Nike

Shetellia Riley Irving, Kyrie Irving’s stepmom, is representing for Black women in sports management. After transitioning from being the vice president of ad sales at BET, Irving became Kyrie’s agent in 2022. As previously shared by AFROTECH, the news, at the time, reportedly made her the only Black female agent representing an active NBA player.

Ngozi Nwanji

Dec 1, 2023

Detroit's Cadillac Dale Secures His First No. 1 Nearly 3 Decades After Getting His Start In The Music Business Thanks To Jack Harlow's Sample

On Nov. 27, Jack Harlow’s “Lovin on Me” secured the top spot on Billboard’s Hot 100, according to Billboard. While the record is the Kentucky rapper’s third No.1, the announcement also marked a win for another musician.

Ngozi Nwanji

Nov 30, 2023

Private-Equity Firm Leader Kneeland Youngblood Seeks $900M And The Return Of Family Land To The Descendants Of Freed Slaves

Kneeland Youngblood, co-founder of Pharos Capital Group and based in Dallas, TX, is fighting to preserve his family legacy.

Samantha Dorisca

Nov 28, 2023

Already In 62 Locations, Desmond Wiggan And Aubrey Yeboah Receive Grant Money To Bring Their NC Mobile Charging Startup To More States

An inconvenience with a dead cell phone led Desmond Wiggan and Aubrey Yeboah to create a solution that is now benefiting the masses.

Samantha Dorisca

Nov 28, 2023

After Turning Down $2M For Singing In 'The Lion King,' Jason Weaver Celebrates Double-Platinum Track 30 Years Later

Jason Weaver is still earning big bucks after turning down a hefty offer from Disney for his role in “The Lion King.”

Samantha Dorisca

Nov 28, 2023

Joe Smith Reveals He Ended Up With $3K After Earning $61M In The NBA In Hopes That His Story Will Help The Next Generation Of Athletes

Joe Smith knows firsthand what it’s like to go from making over eight figures to losing it all. In 2018, the former NBA star and No. 1 draft pick appeared on MLB star Alex Rodriguez’s show “Back in the Game” due to financial trouble, according to CNBC. The goal was to teach Smith how to bring in more revenue and decrease his spending. The show would support Smith’s coaching business, which he started in 2015, so he could be in a better financial standing.

Ngozi Nwanji

Nov 27, 2023

K. Michelle Secures Ownership Of Her Masters — 'I Officially Own Myself And All My Upcoming Music Rights'

It wasn’t just the holiday season that had K. Michelle in good spirits. The R&B and country singer revealed she now has ownership of her masters.

Samantha Dorisca

Nov 27, 2023

Sati Smith Appointed As The First Black Woman CEO In Diversified Members Credit Union's 94-Year History

Sati Smith is breaking barriers in banking. She has been named the first Black woman CEO to lead Diversified Members Credit Union (DMCU), based in Detroit, MI.

Samantha Dorisca

Nov 22, 2023

Cardi B Responds To AI-Generated Video Exploiting Her Likeness — 'Another Lawsuit That Fell Right On My Lap…I Love Easy Money'

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has caught the attention of Cardi B, and not for the right reasons.

Samantha Dorisca

Nov 22, 2023

How Spotify Plans To Drive An Additional $1B In Revenue For Emerging And Professional Musicians Over The Next 5 Years

It appears as though Spotify would like to improve how it supports musicians.

Ngozi Nwanji

Nov 22, 2023