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Lil Baby is one of the latest celebrities to snag a high-end non-fungible token (NFT). Currently, the Atlanta rapper’s Twitter avatar is an NFT from the Bored Ape Yacht Club — one of the most highly sought-after collections. His NFT is named Bored Ape #129, and its unique traits include pink fur, a blue bonnet and a white tank top. It also appears that Lil Baby’s Bored Ape has gotten a makeover. A Bored Ape affiliate account named New Mutant Apes tweeted, “Bored Ape #129 just dabbed an M2 serum and altered into Mutant Ape #10259.” I mutated my ape ! Shoutout @MoonPayHQ @BoredApeYC pic.twitter.com/Gf8a1wEFrw — Lil Baby (@lilbaby4PF) November 4, 2021 Bored Ape #129 was purchased on the NFT marketplace OpenSea for 37.99 Ethereum (ETH), which equates to over $170,000, according to a TikTok posted by Mona_Vinci. According to the TikToker, the NFT was purchased for Lil Baby by an account owned by MoonPay, a platform for buying and selling cryptocurrencies and digital assets. The user also...
This famous Haiti native is working to give back to his country after a devastating loss. Rapper Jackboy, born Pierre Delince, continues to give back to his home of Haiti following a deadly earthquake that hit the country last month. Despite the fact that the emcee moved to the U.S. at the age of six, he’s been known for using his success to reach back and help his birth country. On Aug. 14 approximately 2,200 people were killed during the 7.2 magnitude earthquake and over 12,000 people were injured, the U.S. Embassy revealed. While aid is slowly but surely reaching those who need it, there are still several parts of the country that aren’t able to get the assistance that they need due to their remote nature. With this in mind, Jackboy wants to help as many people as possible get the help that they need. According to Complex, during a recent visit back home, he donated $100,000 to Haiti but knew he had to do more when he witnessed firsthand the extent of the conditions. View this...
On March 31, 2019, Nipsey Hussle tragically passed away. He was only 33-years-old. At the time, the mainstream press reported that Nipsey Hussle was just another rapper who passed away before his time. The Associated Press barely made mention of Hussle’s other businesses — such as The Marathon Clothing Store — in their report about his passing. Fortunately, thanks to the tireless efforts of his friends and family, the legacy of Nipsey Hussle is, today, far and above the reach of merely his music. He had his hand in everything from clothing to affordable housing, and his efforts will be remembered for generations to come. “He was so much of a blessing as a father, entrepreneur, an incredible artist and young mogul,” DJ Khaled said in a follow-up Associated Press report. “We learned a lot from him, and we’re still learning. His music spoke volumes. It touched people in different ways. I was blessed to work with him.” Today, we take a look at the life of Nipsey Hussle, his enduring...
Entrepreneur Jayda Cheaves is more than your average social media influencer or the woman who is famous for dating and having a baby with rapper Lil Baby. From launching her own hair business to being an ambassador for brands like Savage x Fenty and Fashion Nova, the mother of one is just one of a few influencers that flipped her social capital into a lucrative cash flow that made her a successful entrepreneur. Who Is Jayda Cheaves? According to an interview with ESSENCE, Jayda Cheaves — better known as “Jayda Wayda” online — detailed all the ways content creation and building her name as a brand has helped her in her upwards journey of entrepreneurship. “Everything you post is marketable,” she says revealing the key to growing a large following online. “You have have to watch what you post and certain things you have to post because it helps your engagement.” This formula for her social media etiquette is what helped garner over 288,000 followers on an Instagram page for her...
It’s no secret that Shaquille O’Neal is one of basketball’s richest stars. A recent Audacy poll placed him at No. 5 on the richest basketball stars list (where he’s tied with Vinnie Johnson), and there’s been much speculation about the true nature of his bank account. While his famous ex-wife , Shaunie, confirmed that Shaquille O’Neal certainly isn’t poor, it wasn’t until he dropped his financial portfolio that people realized how wealthy the NBA legend truly is. So what is Shaquille O’Neal’s net worth? Shaquille O’Neal’s Whopping $400 Million Net Worth As of 2021, Shaquille O’Neal is worth $400 million. Celebrity Net Worth confirms that the superstar athlete-turned-sportscaster brings in a $60 million salary each year between his residuals, his various endorsement deals, and his NBA commentator gigs. During his basketball career, he earned $292 million just in salary. But that’s far from the only thing that Shaq has his hands in. He’s also the joint owner of several Auntie Anne’s...
When he’s not in the studio making music, Drake is off making green choices with companies like Aspiration, who are working to make the planet a more sustainable place. According to a press release, the “Certified Lover Boy” rapper recently teamed up with the climate-conscious startup — self-described as the global leader in “sustainability as a service” products — for a partnership to track his carbon footprint on his travels and other events as part of its reforestation program. Through the startup’s sustainability services, Drake will be able to calculate, reduce and offset his carbon footprint to measure its estimated climate impact. “It’s exciting to partner with a company that’s found an easy way to offer everyone the ability to reduce their carbon footprint,” Drake said in a press statement. “Aspiration’s innovative approach to combating climate change is really inspiring and I hope together we can help to motivate and create awareness.” As an eco-conscious company,...
Hip-Hop activist Trae Tha Truth is joining forces with NBA star James Harden to provide financial assistance to ten lucky college students this year. According to REVOLT, the charitable Houston rapper is making high school and college students the focus of his latest philanthropic act to help them pursue their higher education. In an Instagram post, Trae shared that he would be giving out his “Trae Day” scholarships to graduating high school students or current college students who are experiencing financial hardships. “Proud To Announce, This TraeDay Weekend I will Be Teaming Up With @jharden13 And We Decided To Give Out 10 TraeDay Scholarships To Graduates Accepted Into College or Already in College To Assist With Academics,” he wrote in his post’s caption. In order to qualify for the Trae Day scholarships, students must submit a 250-word essay explaining what it would mean to be a scholarship recipient. Additionally, students must be attending college this fall and able to attend...
Drake climbs to new heights! The Canadian superstar will partner with Live Nation to open History, a new live entertainment venue in his hometown of Toronto. According to Variety, the 2,500 capacity venue will “offer artists a versatile and intimate destination to perform and connect with fans in Toronto.” “Some of my most memorable shows were playing smaller rooms like History,” said the “Hold On We’re Going Home” rapper in a statement. “I wanted to take those memories and what I learned to create an incredible experience for both the artists and the fans.” This new venue will add to Drake’s Rolodex of businesses which include October’s Very Own, the umbrella company for his clothing line, record label, and radio station. He is also the ambassador for the NBA’s Toronto Raptors and is currently No. 3 on Forbes’s highest-paid acts in Hip-Hop per Business Insider. History plans to host 200 concerts and events annually and has been in development for more than three years....
Rapper Lil Baby takes his turn to give back. The 25-year-old Atlanta native recently secured his first no. 1 album with his sophomore album, “My Turn.” Amid his chart-topping success, he launched a $150,000 scholarship fund of the same name during a surprise visit to Booker T. Washington High School. Earlier this month, Lil Baby returned to his former high school to gift the education institution with a check to help high-achieving students attend college. One recipient, Vachon Raye, Jr., hopes to attend an ivy league school, reports WSB-TV Atlanta . “Him coming back here. Why would he want to come here? To give back. For him to give back, really impact for me,” Raye told WSB-TV. The program is in partnership with Amazon Music’s Rap Rotation, Quality Control Music, Wolfpack Global, and Motown Records. “A majority of the students in these neighborhoods, when they have good grades most of them don’t have support,” he told Billboard. “They don’t have a family who can afford to [send...