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...
Mar 4, 2024
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.
Jul 20, 2023
If Drake doesn’t do anything else, he is going to support his friends!
Jun 20, 2023
Legal action has been taken against Drake over a song from his album “Honestly, Nevermind.”
Apr 20, 2023
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.
Apr 19, 2023
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.
Mar 16, 2023
Drake nudged one of the largest music streaming platforms to secure a hefty check.
Feb 2, 2023
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.
Jan 4, 2023
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.
Dec 28, 2022
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.
Dec 5, 2022
Meek Mill continues to use social media to air out his grievances with the music industry.
Nov 22, 2022
Drake is taking his talents to the amusement park industry in his latest investment said to be worth millions.
Nov 21, 2022
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
Nov 10, 2022
Employees have stepped forward with claims of what it’s like to work under Kanye West.
Nov 10, 2022
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.
Nov 8, 2022