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Longtime Friends LeBron James And Drake Invest In The PGA Tour

Longtime friends LeBron James and Drake are investing their dollars in the PGA Tour. As AFROTECH previously told you, the PGA announced $1.5 billion “in immediate and future equity” from the Strategic Sports Group (SSG), which will permit 200 PGA Tour members to become “equity holders” in the newly established PGA Tour Enterprises. The grants will be contingent upon “career accomplishments, recent achievements, future participation and services, and PGA TOUR membership status…” Strategic Sports Group, composed of team owners led by Fenway Sports Group, closed on the investment totaling up to $3 billion. “We greatly appreciate the opportunity to join PGA TOUR players in this important next phase of the PGA TOUR’s evolution,” John Henry, principal owner of Fenway Sports Group and manager of the Strategic Sports Group, said in a news release. “Our enthusiasm for this new venture stems from a very deep respect for this remarkable game and a firm belief in the expansive growth potential...

Samantha Dorisca

Mar 4, 2024

Drake, Michael B. Jordan, And Steve Stoute Become Co-Owners Of Thirty Five Ventures' Pickleball Team

Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman’s pickleball team has three new investors. Boardroom reports that Drake, Michael B. Jordan, and Steve Stoute have become co-owners in Thirty Five Ventures’ (35V’s) Brooklyn Aces.

Ngozi Nwanji

Jul 20, 2023

Drake Gives Bun B's Black-Owned Trill Burgers His Nod Of Approval — 'The Best Burger I've Ever Had'

If Drake doesn’t do anything else, he is going to support his friends!

Shanique Yates

Jun 20, 2023

Drake Faces Lawsuit After Allegedly Sampling Verse From Ghanaian Rapper Without Consent

Legal action has been taken against Drake over a song from his album “Honestly, Nevermind.”

Samantha Dorisca

Apr 20, 2023

UMG Has Viral AI Song With Drake And The Weeknd Snatched From Streaming Services

Universal Music Group (UMG) is doubling down on its stance against artificial intelligence (AI) in music. As AfroTech previously told you, earlier this month, the leading music company reportedly asked streaming services to block AI from having access to copyrighted content.

Ngozi Nwanji

Apr 19, 2023

Tay Keith Recalls Finishing College Despite Producing A No. 1 Hit — 'God Wanted Me To Stick With It'

One of Tay Keith’s biggest hits happened towards the end of his time in college. However, he didn’t let the success deter him from his goal.

Ngozi Nwanji

Mar 16, 2023

Drake Wants A 'LeBron Sized' Check For Surpassing A Historic 75 Billion Streams On Spotify

Drake nudged one of the largest music streaming platforms to secure a hefty check.

Samantha Dorisca

Feb 2, 2023

Quentin Miller Reflects On Music Business Struggles: 'I Never Got A Publishing Check Off Of Any Drake Songs'

In a tale that is as old as time, another musician has come forward with claims of the woes he’s experienced within the music industry. This time, it’s Quentin Miller, the songwriter known as Drake’s ghostwriter. In an interview on YouTube, he alleges that he never received a proper publishing check for any of the songs he wrote for the Toronto native.

Shanique Yates

Jan 4, 2023

Handwritten Lyrics Found In A Dumpster From A Teenage Drake Up For Auction With $20K Starting Price

Many came to first learn about Drake’s rap skills during his portrayal as Jimmy Brooks in the seventh season of “Degrassi: The Next Generation.” The following year, in 2008, the rapper left the show to focus on his music career. Since then, he’s consistently been at the top of the rap game. As previously reported by AfroTech, Drake became Shazam’s all-time most-searched artist with 350 million searches in August 2022.

Ngozi Nwanji

Dec 28, 2022

Herbert Jones Has A $5.3M NBA Contract But Still Drives His Car From College — 'I Think Long-Term For My Kids'

When Drake asks 21 Savage to hit a rich flex in the opening song of their joint album “Her Loss,” he’s alluding to the lavish grandstanding among those in a particular tax bracket. From iced-out jewelry to designer apparel, there is no shortage of people flexing on the gram, enjoying the things their hard work has afforded them. However, not everyone chooses to celebrate their wealth the same way. NBA player Herbert Jones keeps it lowkey and saves money in the process.

Josh Rodgers

Dec 5, 2022

Meek Mill Says His 'Going Bad' Record With Drake Made $24M, But He Has No Idea How Much He Earned

Meek Mill continues to use social media to air out his grievances with the music industry.

Shanique Yates

Nov 22, 2022

Drake Behind $100M Bet To Restore Avant-Garde Amusement Park Luna Luna

Drake is taking his talents to the amusement park industry in his latest investment said to be worth millions.

Shanique Yates

Nov 21, 2022

Twitch Streamer Kai Cenat Loses $121K Bet After 21 Savage Defeats Him In NBA 2K

Twitch streamer Kai Cenat teamed up with 21 Savage to compete in NBA 2K. 21 SAVAGE X KAI CENAT TONIGHT ON STREAM AT 8PM EST🗡 pic.twitter.com/jcBOj5GzOG — AMP KAI (@KaiCenat) November 9, 2022

Samantha Dorisca

Nov 10, 2022

Kanye West Allegedly Once Fired A Yeezy Worker For Asking To Listen To Drake, Report Says

Employees have stepped forward with claims of what it’s like to work under Kanye West.

Samantha Dorisca

Nov 10, 2022

Condé Nast Says It Had 'No Choice' But To Sue Drake And 21 Savage For Fake Vogue Cover

What was meant to be a little joke to promote their collaboration album just might cost Drake and 21 Savage. According to The Guardian, the rappers have officially been sued by Vogue publisher Condé Nast for reportedly using the magazine’s name without permission to promote their “Her Loss” album.

Shanique Yates

Nov 8, 2022