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Kimberly Moore is embracing young girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Moore is the founder of KDM Engineering located in Chicago, IL’s West Jackson Boulevard neighborhood. The venture is described as an engineering consulting firm aimed at primary distribution design, telecommunications, natural gas, and project management, according to its website. Moore’s exposure to a field composed of very few Black women was nurtured as a child when she would be encouraged to place curtains on walls or help set up televisions for family members, per the Chicago Sun-Times. While attending Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, she shined as a math and science student and went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at Northern Illinois University (NIU) — and later a master’s in sound engineering. At the start of her career in electrical engineering, Moore soon learned that there was a lack of female representation. In fact, she recalls they did not...
Bookstore owner Jeannine Cook will be able to remain in business after receiving support from her community. Cook is the owner of Ida’s Bookshop, located in Collingswood, NJ. The shop opened in 2021 to amplify women authors, artists, and activists, and it is the sister shop of her first bookstore located in Philadelphia, PA, according to Black In Jersey. On Jan. 3, Cook shared with the New Jersey community that Ida’s was on the brink of closure due to the landlord increasing the price of rent. This would mean the store won’t be able to cater to local customers in-store for Black History Month since its lease is set to expire during February. “Just so folks aren’t alarmed if we potentially have to move/close, our landlord is going up on rent into a rate that we cannot afford-all we sell are books- and if you can imagine the margins ain’t great. Our lease ironically ends in February (Blk History Month) which could mean sadly one of a handful of Blk owned businesses would be closing...
Relationships might be worth more than money, especially for hip-hop billionaire Jay-Z. As AfroTech previously reported, the rapper once revealed that relationships and sometimes talent are the factors that matter for music collaborations. “It’s actually always been mostly relationships. Sometimes it’s talent, and sometimes someone asks me to be on some. Pretty much every song that I am on — I am asked to be. I don’t ask people to be on their songs, and I never charge,” Jay-Z said during an episode of Kevin Hart’s “Hart to Heart” talk show on Peacock in 2022.
The year 2022 has been an interesting one. A wild real estate market, big tech layoffs, and the rising cost of inflation have the world on edge. As life would have it, no one is exempt from these impacts. And Cardi B is telling the world that she, too, is in the number. Born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, the rapper has captivated the hearts and attention of her fans since she first hit the scene. With her witty personality and viral catchphrases, Cardi B shot up to the top and hasn’t looked down since. The New York native gave us hits like “Bodak Yellow” and “Up.” Although many have a lot to say concerning her lyricism, few can argue her natural ability to perform and deliver a song. Regardless of the pundit’s opinions surrounding Cardi’s music career, the rapper has leveraged her success to keep advancing her career beyond music. AfroTech previously reported that Cardi B has brand and endorsement deals with companies like Fashion Nova, Pepsi, Marc Jacobs, and Rap Snacks. The...
Want to have some nostalgia? Remember when your favorite celebrity would release a new project, and prior to the internet, your way of engagement was to join their fan club and write them fan mail? Fast forward to the today of things, and snail mail isn’t the only way fans (see what we did there) can be a part of their favorite influencer’s life. And Safaree Samuels ensures his fans get a 360-view of his life. Safaree Samuels is a Jamaican-American rapper and producer that started his career in the early 2000s by forming the group Hoodstars, which included Nicki Minaj. Samuels would go on to have several major writing credits, release a series of mixtapes, and become a reality television star. Through these avenues, Samuels has been able to make a name for himself in Hip-Hop culture. And while his collabs with Minaj are a thing of the past, Safaree Samuels is still releasing music and appearing on reality shows. While some say Minaj was the one who made his career what it is today,...
Is it really Christmas without hearing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas is You?” Many would agree that it isn’t. The music legend released the classic in 1994, and nearly three decades later, it continues to be blasted on the airwaves, in homes, etc. during the holidays. For this iconic fact along with other reasons, Carey trademarked “Queen of Christmas.” But apparently, the move has ruffled feathers ahead of the cheerful season.
Nicki Minaj has become known for having a ride-or-die fanbase, “the Barbies” — also known as “the Barbz.” To honor her loyal supporters, Rap Snacks partnered with the Harajuku Barbie in June for her own edition of Rap Snacks, The Barbie-Que Honey Truffle Potato Chips, as previously reported by AfroTech. “Nicki Minaj is unquestionably one of the most disruptive forces in the history of rap. You’re talking about a woman who rewrote the rules of hip hop culture and happens to be a phenomenal entrepreneur, as well,” Rap Snacks CEO James Lindsay said in a release at the time of the launch, according to PEOPLE. “It just makes sense that as a brand disrupting the snack industry, we align to push the bar even further. This is the beginning of a legendary partnership.” But it appears that what started as “legendary” has turned into a legal battle.
InterApp has successfully raised over a million dollars in its pre-seed funding round. It has just raised $1.2 million to fulfill its mission to make augmented reality (AR) a necessary tool for consumers. “This funding round will empower InterApp to scale up and 10x its marketing reach, exposure and distribute high fidelity content that communicates InterApp’s proposition value,” InterApp CEO and co-founder Will Brown exclusively told AfroTech. Over the past three years, the company has been on the rise thanks to strategic partnerships with brands like Rap Snacks and SXSW. View this post on Instagram A post shared by InterApp (@interappusa) What’s more, currently, it’s been aiming to lead the charge when it comes to AR brand adoption for consumer engagement.
With the debate on filters being a harmful tool or not, Texas has enacted a change that establishes its stance on the matter. CBS 19 reports that the city’s Attorney General sued Meta — Instagram’s parent company — in February for its “misuse of their facial recognition technology.” On May 11, as a result, Texas fans of Instagram’s filters are no longer able to use a handful of its selection. While many use filters with no foul intent, it appears that they go against the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act — facial recognition laws which were emplaced to keep social media companies like Meta from tagging users without consent. According to the outlet, a similar move was made in Illinois based on its Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act. “The technology we use to power augmented reality effects like avatars and filters is not facial recognition or any technology covered by the Texas and Illinois laws, and is not used to identify anyone,” the Communications team at...
Here’s your lesson on not only knowing your worth but adding tax! Today, Master P’s net worth sits at an estimated $200 million and he tops the list as one of the most successful rappers turned entrepreneurs in the game, but he wasn’t always worth millions of dollars. As a matter of fact, the music mogul, born Percy Miller, came from the exact opposite as a product of Calliope Housing Projects, one of New Orleans’ toughest neighborhoods which gained notoriety as one of the most violent projects in the U.S. back in the 90s. In 1994, the homicides that occurred in the area were said to be the largest factor in the death rates in the city of New Orleans. In 2009, Master P partnered with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to rebuild the projects which are now known as the B.W. Cooper Housing Projects. During his “UNCENSORED” episode on TV One that aired on March 20, Master P opened up about walking away from what seemed like the biggest deal of his life...
Snoop Dogg continues to drop it like it’s hot — and this time, he’s doing it on the blockchain. In a press release announcement, it was revealed that the Doggfather — who recently made headlines when he purchased Death Row Records — has partnered with Gala Games to bring his music to his fans in a whole new way. “If anything is constant, it’s that the music industry will always be changing,” said Snoop Dogg in the press release announcement. “Blockchain tech has the power to change everything again and tip the table in favor of the artists and the fans, and we’re going to be right at the front of the pack with this Gala Music deal.” His new album “BODR (Bacc on Death Row)” was released on the blockchain as a Stash Box of NFTs on Feb. 9 at 4:20 p.m. PST on the new Gala Music store. Three bonus tracks not available anywhere else will also be exclusive to Gala Music. There will only be 25,000 Snoop Stash Boxes, priced at $5,000, available to purchase in GALA. This Stash Box will...
Snoop Dogg and Master P are both the definition of hustlers. So, it’s only right that the two are now officially business partners. The upcoming Super Bowl performer’s wine, 19 Crimes, has been circulating in stores and now, his face is going on chip bags next. Rap Snacks co-founder Master P has brought fellow Hip-Hop legend Snoop Dogg on as a new brand ambassador to create Snoop Dogg Icon Chips, according to BET. “Don’t nobody have more chips than me. Just did a deal with the new brand ambassador, Snoop Dogg. We are family and there’s enough for all of us to eat. We agreed on a 50/50 partnership. And the new Snoop Dogg Icon chips are coming soon in three flavors. I’m committed to continue educating and giving our people the blueprint on building economic empowerment. Trust the process. We’re taking over the grocery stores, they can have the streets,” he wrote via Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Master P (@masterp) Master P is always about empowering the...
Rap Snacks is full of flavor and innovation! In a recent announcement, the company has disclosed a new partnership with InterApp Inc., the provider of the InterApp Augmented Reality (AR) platform, to both empower and entertain Hip-Hop fans and up-and-coming artists with AR experiences for the snack culture. Thanks to InterApp — graphic designers, agencies, artists, authors, printers, and businesses of all sizes, can add interactive AR experiences to packaging, labels, apparel, art and custom print with the help of intuitive web-based software and step by step wizard functionality. Courtesy of Rap Snacks Although the brand is known for its distinctive packaging with some of the hottest faces in the industry, which include Cardi B, Lil Baby, Migos, The Notorious B.I.G. and more, they can now offer exclusive media content, games and rewards to Rap Snacks fans and supporters with the new partnership. “Rap Snacks taps into the entrepreneurial spirit of Hip-Hop on every level, from the...