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Society would want us to believe that it is not “manly” to cry. Whatever that antiquated notion is supposed to mean holds no real value. Human beings, no matter how they identify, are emotional beings. So whether it’s due to anger, sadness, shock, or pure joy — crying is a normal healthy behavior that should be embraced, not shamed. Rapper and podcast host Gillie Da King held back no tears at what seems to be the signing of a new, lucrative contract alongside his cousin and co-host, Wallo, for their show Million Dollaz Worth of Game.
If you spend any time scrolling through social media apps online, you’ve likely become aware of the viral comedian Druski in the last year or so. The up-and-coming jokester has made waves in recent months, with publications such as Forbes listing him among the top creators of 2023. Complex even ranked him the single funniest person on the internet in June of 2024, beating out other hilarious comedians such as Barstool Sports’ Caleb Pressley, Theo Vonn, and rap icon Vince Staples. According to a write-up in Distractify , Druski has an estimated net worth of over $1 million. Druski has generated this net worth through multiple streams of income, including live shows and tours, viral video creation, partnerships with multiple celebrities, and a wide array of sponsorships and brand deals . So, let’s take a brief look into Druski’s financial portfolio and see if we can understand his recipe for success. Without any further preamble, let’s unpack the journey and success of Druski, the...
Not saying yes to the first offer could likely benefit you in the long run. For the “Million Dollaz Worth of Game” podcast hosts, this led to a more favorable business outcome. As previously mentioned by AFROTECH™, Gillie Da King and Wallace Peeples, otherwise known as Wallo267, signed a podcast deal with media company Barstool Sports in 2020. The deal is reportedly worth $3 million for 50% ownership in the show. Two years later, the duo signed a new contract with the company. Wallo267 expressed on an Instagram post, “From the bottom of my heart I want to thank all of y’all for being apart of my journey. 🙏🏾💪🏾cuz @gilliedaking WE DIT IT!” At the time of this writing, the “Million Dollaz Worth of Game” podcast appears to be doing well, garnering 1.53 million subscribers on YouTube. Their guests include some of the biggest names in the business — Alicia Keys, Cardi B, Shaquille O’Neal, and Michael B. Jordan. Unsurprisingly, Barstool Sports was one of many companies interested in securing...
The life of Wallace Peeples, also known as Wallo267, is a testimony of defying the odds. After serving a 20-year prison sentence, the Philadelphia, PA, native has been actively transparent about his journey. Wallo267 has become known for his unshakeable honesty and for being an avid advocate for those affected by the criminal justice system. His passion for amplifying such issues brought him to his new C-suite role. In February 2024, Reform Alliance announced that Wallo267 would lead its marketing department as chief marketing officer (CMO). View this post on Instagram A post shared by REFORM Alliance (@reform) Wallo267 shares with AFROTECH™ that the appointment happened organically after Reform Alliance co-founder and billionaire Michael Rubin recognized his marketing acumen. “Rubin was interested in me, seeing I just always have been a natural, organic guerrilla marketer out here — no budget marketing. I’ve always done it,” Wallo267 told AFROTECH™ in an interview. “And, he went to...
A Black-owned business has gone from securing what was initially a promising deal to facing a “nightmare.”
Gillie Da Kid has become widely known for hosting the “Million Dollaz Worth of Game” podcast alongside Wallo. As previously reported by AfroTech, the cousins/co-hosts signed a new contract for their popular show with Barstool Sports in October 2022. It was an extension of their initial 2020 deal with the sports and culture digital media company. According to Hip Hop Overload, the deal was worth an estimated $3 million in exchange for a 50 percent ownership stake in the show.
Snoop Dogg is once again making history. In a Clubhouse room hosted by Will Weinbach, Snoop Dogg announced that Death Row Records will be the first record label in the metaverse. The “Doggystyle” rapper confirmed that the classic West Coast Hip-Hop label will be an NFT label. “Death Row will be an NFT label,” he said on Clubhouse. “We will be putting out artists through the metaverse. Just like we broke the industry when we was the first independent [label] to be major, I want to be the first major [label] in the metaverse.” Shortly before his Super Bowl Sunday halftime performance, Snoop Dogg revealed that he’d purchased Death Row Records from t he Blackstone-controlled MNRK Music Group, a press release revealed. “I am thrilled and appreciative of the opportunity to acquire the iconic and culturally significant Death Row Records brand, which has immense untapped future value,” the 50-year-old Snoop Dogg said in a statement to NPR. “It feels good to have ownership of the label I was...
Snoop Dogg isn’t just a rapper. Now, he’s a label owner. The Internet is abuzz with the news of The Doggfather’s acquisition of Death Row Records, and it’s nothing if not a full-circle moment for the man who got his start on the influential — but controversial — label. But in 2021, it looked like the tide was turning that way anyway. The New York Post reported that Snoop Dogg was named as the executive creative and strategic consultant for the label. And this prompted the rap legend to tell Barstool Sports that he had his mind, set, ultimately, on owning the label itself. “I think all of Death Row should be in my hands,” he said. “ I should be running that s–t. Just like I’m [in] a position at Def Jam, Death Row means more to me because I helped create that.” Indeed, he did. Snoop — along with Dr. Dre — is now considered one of the forefathers of the West Coast G-Funk style of Hip-Hop. And while, certainly, things were contentious in the scene at its peak — the East Coast-West Coast...
Jay-Z may no longer be in a New York state of mind. As AfroTech previously reported, the billionaire business mogul made a move to open a New York sportsbook in partnership with sports e-retailer Fanatics, making a bid with the New York State Gaming Commission back in August 2021. Now, according to 1010 WINS, the state’s gambling commission has approved nine mobile sports betting operators for the state, but neither Jay-Z-backed Fanatics nor Barstool Sports’ Penn Sports Interactive was recommended for a vote by the state. Thomas DiNapoli, the State’s comptroller, said that he estimates mobile sports gambling could bring in an excess of $500 million by 2025 to the state. But, it should be noted, the nine companies that were approved — including DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM — have agreed to pay a tax rate of 51 percent to the state of New York to operate their companies in the state. So, perhaps this can be considered a “blessing in disguise” of sorts. Casinos and mobile companies...