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Beyoncé’s influence is undeniable. Spotify has finally released Spotify Wrapped 2024, revealing that the music icon inspired over 36 million people to listen to country music for the first time this year. Beyoncé released “Cowboy Carter” on March 29, 2024, in collaboration with Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records, according to AFROTECH™ . The album’s 27-song track list includes “ Blackbiird ,” “16 Carriages,” “Jolene,” and “Levii’s Jeans.” While creating the album, Beyoncé noted that in the rising age of artificial intelligence (AI), she wanted to focus on authentic sounds, as reported by AFROTECH™ . She made good use of various instruments, such as the accordion, harmonica, washboard, acoustic guitar, pedal steel guitar, mandolin, fiddle, tack piano, banjo, and her fingernails as percussion. On its release day, Spotify announced on X that the album was the most streamed on the platform in a single day in 2024, marking the first time a country album held this distinction...
Karrine Steffans, also known as “Superhead,” is a former video vixen, author, and public speaker who gained fame in the early 2000s for her appearances in hip-hop music videos and her tell-all books. Steffans’ controversial memoirs, which detailed her relationships with high-profile figures in the entertainment industry, made her a prominent yet polarizing figure. As of 2024, Karrine Steffans’ net worth is estimated to be around $1.5 million, largely accrued from her book sales, speaking engagements, and previous work in entertainment. Here, we’ll dive into those financial moves and see how she built that impressive amount. Rise To Fame Karrine Steffans was born on August 24, 1978, in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. She moved to Florida as a teenager and eventually relocated to Los Angeles in pursuit of a career in entertainment. Steffans initially gained attention as a video vixen, appearing in popular music videos alongside some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including Jay-Z...
Drake fans are responding after a Kendrick Lamar video game attracted more than a million players. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, the rapper’s song “Not Like Us” inspired a web-based game developed by Richie Branson, whose real name is Marcus Brown II. “Not Like Us: The Game” allows users to play as Lamar. The objective is to hit an owl piñata using a baseball bat until candy pours out. With each hit, the speed of the owls progressively increases and players hear the word “wop.” Someone tell @aubreysattorney and @certifiedjared we’re live with a “Family Matters” game. https://t.co/liLzQffnM7 — Family Matters: The Game ⁶𓅓 (@fammattersgame) July 22, 2024 The game has been a success, garnering 1.2 million players in its first 36-hour period, Branson revealed on X, formerly Twitter. “I did this for the people,” Branson told Rolling Stone. “I did it as a love letter to hip-hop and music, and because of that I wanted to make sure people would enjoy it. This particular game and the way...
Simultaneously running a business and going to school is no easy feat, but it worked for Deven Hurt, co-founder and CEO of PredictionStrike. While attending Harvard Law School, he focused on growing his startup. Today, it has paid off as PredictionStrike — “the stock market for sports fans” — is valued at $32 million after receiving additional funding.
Frank Ocean is one of today’s artists who mainly stays off of the grid, which leaves fans constantly feening for new music. However, it shouldn’t come as a surprise, considering the R&B artist dropped his last studio album, “Blonde,” back in 2016. Now, with the wave of AI, online users are taking advantage of him being MIA in the industry.
Ludacris is no stranger to making boss moves. From Disturbing Tha Peace Records to Karma’s World Entertainment and The Ludacris Foundation, the hip-hop mogul has solidified his place as arguably one of the best emcees to come out of the South, while handling business every step of the way. Ludacris, whose given name is Christopher Bridges, is among the class of musicians who have been able to show versatility across several industries. His work as a businessman, actor, lyricist, and the list could go on, made him the perfect match for Google’s latest initiative to support Black-owned businesses ahead of the holiday season.
People will go to great lengths to spur hate, and it’s hard to grasp. While the culture celebrated a first look at Halle Bailey as she becomes “Ariel” in the Disney live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid,” racist trolls on the Internet went as far as using artificial intelligence to spew hate in what otherwise should be a memorable moment for the entertainer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Halle Bailey (@hallebailey)
Madea may be the star, but Tyler Perry is the actual person who signs the checks. During a Juneteenth celebration for his staff, Perry revealed why he should be considered one of the top bosses in Hollywood. With a payroll of $154 million for his team, Perry made it clear that he values those that help make Tyler Perry Studios a success.
Creators can now reward their most loyal fans thanks to the newest social platform on the block. Founders Denis Asamoah and Jay Cheng are the masterminds behind Buzzup, a platform that provides an alternative medium for creatives to connect with their most loyal followers. The gateway is timely as many creatives rely on monetized content for revenue. However, engagement and visibility can oftentimes be disrupted due to algorithms. The reality can become challenging and discouraging for some, but the platform hopes to change this fate as it strays away from the widely used advertisement model. “There needs to be a better world for creators that traditional legacy and social media platforms won’t build for creators because they cater to advertisers,” Asamoah told AfroTech. “They don’t treat creators as partners. You can see the revenues, the billions made, and how much they proportion up to creators. Ultimately, we’re saying to creators, ‘You’re adding so much value to these social...
Cardi B is helping to lead the way for Playboy’s comeback as its first-ever creative director in residence. Under her title, the rapper will play a role in the adult entertainment firm’s Centerfold — a creator-led platform that aims to compete with OnlyFans, Entrepreneur reports. “It is a dream come true to officially join the Playboy family. I can’t believe this is real,” she shared in a statement. “For as long as I can remember, I have felt connected to Playboy. It is truly an original platform for uncensored creativity and I am inspired by its incredible legacy of fighting for personal freedoms. I already have so many ideas, I can’t wait!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Playboy (@playboy) The project’s launch will be developed in the Metaverse, according to the outlet.