Another round of today’s public figures has been hit with a cryptocurrency lawsuit.

The aftermath of Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter is continuing to change the platform as we know it. As previously shared by AfroTech, the Tesla CEO’s revamp has included a mass termination of employees, getting rid of employee resource groups (ERGs), charging for the verification process, and more.

Soulja Boy is nothing if not consistent and persistent. Born DeAndre Cortez Way in Chicago, IL, the rapper has gone from being a teen sensation to a legitimate businessman. And it’s gobsmacking to believe that it all started back in 2007 when he dropped his super-smash hit “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” which hit the top of the charts upon its release. The success of that hit — in a time when the Internet and social media were not as omnipresent as it is today — landed the rapper a contract with Interscope Records. What’s more, according to HotNewHipHop, he provided proof that he was one of the first rappers to ever get paid from YouTube. “I was the first rapper on YouTube,” he said, according to the outlet. “For starters, consider this fact: After a months-long beta period, YouTube officially launched on December 15, 2005, with daily traffic of around eight million views. Soulja Boy uploaded his first video just three months afterward, solidly characterizing him as an early adopter.”...

Hip-Hop icon Lil’ Kim is looking to make a dent in the cannabis industry with the launch of her own brand. Forbes reports Lil’ Kim will be debuting “Aphrodisiac” in conjunction with Superbad Inc. at the beginning of next year. Although the launch will begin in California, the brand plans to expand to multiple states including Lil’ Kim’s home state of New York. The partnership will also include CampNova, an online cannabis distribution platform housed in Northern California. The rapper’s interest in Superbad Inc. stemmed from the brand’s mission statement of being driven by “technology, artistry, and innovation,” the official website says. And according to Carlos Dew, Superbad Inc. founder, the cannabis brand will be tailored to the rapper’s favorite genetics and strains, and over the last two years, Lil’ Kim has adopted a hands-on approach to ensure her spirit carries over to her brand. “ I’m a hustler by nature, right? I’m from Brooklyn, so we hustle. I equate the game all the time...

While some businesses may be suffering from the coronavirus pandemic, others may be cashing out on business investments. As customers flood local grocery stores to buy essentials in preparation for the indefinite quarantine, those companies who provide must-have items might see an increase in sales. Check out this list of Black celeb backed businesses who could possibly see their investments prove to be lucrative. AQUAhydrate Sean “Diddy” Combs and Mark Wahlberg invested more than $20 million in the water company, AQUAhydrate, that specializes in alkaline water. The Los Angeles-based company has its water on shelves across the country and even offers an online shipment option for customers. With water being on the top of most Americans’ list of quarantine must-haves, AQUAhydrate could cash out big time. CORE Juicy J of Three 6 Mafia invested in CORE Hydration , a water brand centered around producing purified and electrolyte infused water. The company was acquired by Keurig Dr...

Soulja Boy is shooting his shot at the gaming industry. The star has released two products, a handheld and a console, that are now available on his website SouljaWatch.com. “I know it’s new to the industry. I know they’re scratching their heads and there’s going to be a lot of talk, but hey man, I’m just a person with a dream,” Soulja Boy told Rolling Stone. “I know that I’ve been introduced to the world as a rapper, dancer, producer, but don’t just limit me to that and think outside the box and really give me a shot with this.” The Souljagame console, priced at $199.99, will not only run games of its own such as SouljaGames, but also offers PlayStation, NeoGeo, PC, Sega, Game Boy Advance, and NES games as well according to Soulja Boy. https://twitter.com/souljaboy/status/1070685738629353472 According to Souljawatch.com states the console already has 800 preinstalled games. The Souljagame handheld runs for $199.99 regular price offering 3,000 games plus Switch, 3DS, Vita, NeoGeo,...