Showing 1254 results for:
video
Popular topics
All results
According to Jamé Jackson, whether you recognize it or not, you are a brand. Jackson, the founder of the entrepreneurship website and podcast “TheBlondeMisfit,” serves as LinkedIn’s community manager of community segments, overseeing over 17,000 individuals. Her tenure with the social networking platform for professionals has centered on scaling its video content and viewership. According to her LinkedIn, coaching, workshops, and initiatives have led to an increase of 0.05% in video creation and attracted VIP and executive clients from tech companies to the platform. “My contributions have positioned LinkedIn as a leader in video-first professional storytelling, further reinforced by my role in ramping the video tab beta to over 10 million members, resulting in a 16% month-over-month expansion within just 12 weeks,” she describes on her LinkedIn profile. Jackson joined the “Black Tech Green Money” podcast, hosted by AFROTECH™ Brand Manager Will Lucas, where she emphasized the...
Many who grew up in the 80s and 90s are quick to associate the nostalgia of heading back to school with the bright and cheery supplies designed by Lisa Frank. The notoriously private artist is best known for crafting lunchboxes, stickers, toys and trapper keepers covered in dolphins, unicorns, pandas and other adorable critters that decorated classrooms for decades. Before she rose to fame, Frank grew up in Michigan’s Bloomfield Hills (one of America’s wealthiest cities ), the daughter of a higher-up in the automotive industry who supported her creative pursuits. “ My dad was an art collector, my mom had a little kiln in our basement and we would make pottery. I think from about age five on, they sent me to art classes, and I was a huge colorer. HUGE. I think to keep me quiet, they would bring the coloring books and crayons, and I would fill up the books,” Frank told Urban Outfitters in a rare interview. She went on to attend Cranbrook Kingswood School with Mitt Romney, then headed...
Mathew Knowles has made a name for himself in the business world without the help of investors. Entrepreneurship In His DNA The businessman was seated center stage during the Building Wealth Today for Tomorrow Financial Empowerment Summit held at the UIC Forum in Chicago, IL, on Oct. 12, 2024. The event is designed to connect the community to tools, resources, and conversations that encourage the desire to create long-term wealth . “Bringing Mathew Knowles to our summit reflects our dedication to teaching real, sustainable wealth-building principles,” said Melissa Conyears-Ervin, the city’s treasurer . “His focus on generational wealth and self-funded success aligns with our goal of helping Chicagoans achieve true economic mobility. At the Treasurer’s Office, we believe everyone deserves access to the knowledge and resources to build wealth on their own terms, creating a legacy that will benefit future generations.” Photo Credit: Antwan Collins Knowles is well regarded as the...
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...
Clarke Peoples had a “formulaic” road map that was disrupted by content creation. Columbia University Student Peoples was a student at Columbia University in New York, NY. It had been the only school she applied to, and she placed all her energy into perfecting her application, she shared with Business Insider. “I put in a lot of work to earn enough scholarships to get into Columbia. I spent months writing my application essay and did whatever I could to make myself a more competitive applicant. It was the only school I applied to, and soon I was in New York living out my dreams,” she said. Putting all her eggs in one basket ultimately paid off as she would be admitted into the school. She proved herself to be ambitious — pursuing an American studies degree — with an overarching goal of becoming a lawyer and launching a startup company. Peoples also had other backup plans including becoming a finance intern for a wealth management asset firm. Early Career Opportunities By her...
T-Pain makes a lot of money in a sector outside of music. Looking at the larger picture has worked out greatly for T-Pain , who has, at times, received the short end in his career. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, his first deal landed him a $40 million advance; however, the label had the benefit of a 15/85 split. At one point, the artist even faced financial troubles that were so bleak he went broke. “Now I know what the high end is and what the low end is,” he said, according to Business Insider. “I’ve been mega-rich, I’ve been super broke, right in the middle of thinking I was mega-rich, and then got rich again, and you know, learned how to really give a sh-t about money.” Over the years, T-Pain has appeared to be in better financial standing, partly due to his foray into the gaming industry. As AFROTECH™ previously mentioned, the “Buy U a Drank” artist developed an interest in streaming. He combined gaming and music , which landed him a partnership with the interactive...
Elon Musk has shared a fake AI video that labels Vice President Kamala Harris as the “ultimate diversity hire.” Harris is actively campaigning to receive the official Democratic nomination as she looks to become the 47th U.S. president, facing off against former President Donald Trump. She has already received the blessing of President Joe Biden, who will no longer be running for re-election. “On behalf of the American people, I thank Joe Biden for his extraordinary leadership as President of the United States and for his decades of service to our country,” Harris wrote on Instagram. “I am honored to have the President’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination. I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party—and unite our nation—to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kamala Harris (@kamalaharris) Harris’s announcement has been met with skepticism. As AFROTECH™ previously...
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...
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” is now a video game. The song, which some may call a diss track, others a West Coast anthem, was released on May 4, 2024 and debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. In the U.S., it logged 70.9 million official streams, made 5 million radio airplay impressions, and sold 15,000 copies by May 9. Exactly two months later, Lamar dropped the highly anticipated music video, which has gained 69.9 million views (at the time of this writing). Now, the hit song has made its way to the gaming world. According to Rolling Stone, “Not Like Us: The Game” gives players the ability to play the web-based game as Kendrick Lamar, and with a baseball bat they must hit an owl piñata until candy pours out. Each time users hit the owl piñata, they will hear the word “wop” played. The concept was developed by Richie Branson, whose real name is Marcus Brown II. “I did this for the people,” Branson told Rolling Stone. “I did it as a love letter to hip-hop and music, and...
Victoria Monét is the latest star to bring her talents to the video game industry. The “Jaguar II” crooner took to X, formerly Twitter, to share the news that her dance moves have made it to “Fortnite.” The popular online video game and platform, developed by Epic Games, was first released in 2017. For one of its games, “Fortnite Battle Royale,” the main objective is to be the last one standing on Battle Royale Island. Playable characters can “loot, build, explore, and fight” against 99 other players in the match to be declared the winner. Now, Monét is bringing the moves and choreography for her hit single “On My Mama” to the video game. “Fornite said lemme show ya’ll why they’re called V bucks,” she said in a post shared via X. “The ‘Lookin Good’ emote inspired by ‘On My Mama’ by Victoria Monét is now available.” The “On My Mama” music video, which now has amassed 62 million views on YouTube, is directed by Los Angeles, CA-based Grammy-nominated creator, child, per BET. It was...
Morgan Freeman has debunked a viral video that is using his likeness. A TikToke r with the username “Justine’s Camera Roll” shared a 44-second video while on vacation in Spain that appeared to be narrated by the actor. Welcome to my niece’s day in the life, narrated by me, Morgan Freeman. Justine begged for money for what she said would be a cultural experience in Spain,” the video narration began in the TikTok video. Freeman’s artificial intelligence-generated voice continues throughout the video. The TikTok video was later reshared on X, formerly known as Twitter, by user “JahelisWasHere” on June 24, 2024. It gained traction, garnering 16.5 million views (at the time of this writing). Her uncle is Morgan Freeman and she gets him to narrate her day in the life vlogs. She wins at life and content creating. This is such a flex. pic.twitter.com/muIh62Vvg2 — Jahelis. (@JahelisWasHere) June 25, 2024 The video also caught Morgan Freeman’s attention. On X, he shared that he was not behind...
In 2015, Bryson Tiller released his debut studio album, “Trapsoul.” In a Complex interview, the singer and rapper described the album as “a super slow burn.” “Trapsoul” introduced the music industry to a new genre, a combination of Trap and Soul, a nd it is still appreciated by fans today. Its trajectory ultimately took Tiller from first releasing his music on SoundCloud to his debut album reaching triple-platinum status with over 5.8 billion streams in the United States, per RCA Records. What’s more, the singer-songwriter earned a Grammy nomination for “Best R&B Song” for “Exchange,” one of his hit singles, along with “Don’t” and “Sorry Not Sorry.” Tiller shared that his success in the music industry reminds creatives that it’s important not to listen to outsiders for validation. “People are going to love your sh-t, and they’re going to hate it,” Tiller told Complex during the promo run for his eponymous album released in April 2024. “Now, when I create music, I don’t really care...
