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REVOLT Announces the Return of Highly Impactful Shows This Spring

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Black-owned independent multimedia platform REVOLT, announced today its highly-anticipated lineup of shows returning this spring. After successful seasons and record-breaking viewership, REVOLT will bring back popular shows such as Assets Over Liabilities and Love & Respect with Killer Mike to further carry out its mission in creating impactful content that drives purpose, empowers viewers, and celebrates Hip Hop culture.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Black-owned independent multimedia platform REVOLT , announced today its highly-anticipated lineup of shows returning this spring.
  • After a highly successful first run, Love & Respect with Killer Mike will additionally return to REVOLT on April 18th.
  • The return of these shows further carries out REVOLT's ongoing dedication to empowering its viewers with powerful content that makes a lasting impact.
  • ABOUT REVOLT TVREVOLT is the leading Black-owned and operated multimedia platform servicing content 24/7 across digital, linear and live media channels.

LA Based Non-Profit New Earth to Host Reign Supreme Along with Hip Hop Legend Doug E. Fresh

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New Earth will host its inaugural fundraising gala on May 1st, 2022, sponsored in part by Boeing. Reign Supreme is designed to raise much-needed funds for the organization's programs while celebrating the power and limitless potential of New Earth's youth. The celebrity-graced event will recognize the youth's identities and their stories, filled with strength, individuality, and influence.

Key Points: 
  • Reign Supreme is designed to raise much-needed funds for the organization's programs while celebrating the power and limitless potential of New Earth's youth.
  • The night will feature a performance by hip hop icon Doug E. Fresh , the producing talents of the 'Godmother of Hip Hop' Medusa , and two distinguished honorees, California State Assemblymember Isaac Bryan and California State Senator Sydney Kamlager .
  • "Reign Supreme is a culmination of months of planning to realize a shared vision," says Dr. Harry Grammer, Founder/President of New Earth.
  • Dr. Grammer adds, "Reign Supreme is also about honoring the power of what we witness every day at our Center.

Pampers Takes Action to Help Address Black Maternal Health Disparity by Launching Limited Edition NFT to Support Black Mamas Matter Alliance

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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This Black Maternal Health Week, Pampers will help further BMMAs work centered on providing Black women scholarships, maternity care and advocacy.

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  • This Black Maternal Health Week, Pampers will help further BMMAs work centered on providing Black women scholarships, maternity care and advocacy.
  • We appreciate the support and amplification of our Black Maternal Health Week campaign by Pampers, said Angela D. Aina, executive director at Black Mamas Matter Alliance.
  • The Black Maternal Health Week sponsorship and NFT auction builds on Pampers track record of taking action to address maternal health disparity.
  • For more information, visit the Pampers Black Maternal Health hub to learn more and purchase the limited edition NFT to help drive change and support Black moms.

Brooklyn King of Drill, Fivio Foreign Launches Official Mobile App with "Infamous Fivio’s Woo Walk" Dance, Dropped as a One-of-a-Kind NFT.

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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Fans can bid on the NFT on his newly launched Fivio Foreign Official mobile app.

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  • Fans can bid on the NFT on his newly launched Fivio Foreign Official mobile app.
  • Fans who download the app can expect an on-camera history lesson from Fivio on the Woo Walk, along with a 'Woo' how-to tutorial and the exclusive "Fivio Woo".
  • This and more only available inside the Fivio Foreign Official App.
  • A portion of proceeds from the Fivio Foreign auction will go to the Fivio Foreign Foundation which supports digital literacy and education for kids.

Method Man Launches the Second Phase of MEFaverse

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the people.By the people.MEFaverseby Method Man ("Mef") of WuTang Clan represents the diverse intersection of Hip Hop culture, gaming, art, tech, entertainment, and comic books.

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  • NEW YORK, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the people.By the people.MEFaverseby Method Man ("Mef") of WuTang Clan represents the diverse intersection of Hip Hop culture, gaming, art, tech, entertainment, and comic books.
  • "We wanted to provide a safe place for everyone interested in all things Hip Hop, comic books, skateboarding, gaming, Web 3.0 and, of course, art.
  • The story revolves around Method Man, founding member of the greatest Hip Hop group of all time, Wu-Tang Clan, in a world where he became a literal superhero and not just a lyrical one.
  • Follow MEFaverse on Twitter and Discord on @MEFaverse and discord.gg/MEFaverse respectively.

FENDER LAUNCHES NILE RODGERS "HITMAKER" STRATOCASTER® GUITAR, HONORING ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME, SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME MASTER MUSICIAN AND A GUITAR THAT HAS DEFINED 50 YEARS OF POP MUSIC

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) today announces the launch of the Nile Rodgers "Hitmaker" Stratocaster® guitar, a collaboration with the three-time Grammy® winner, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a living legend of modern music with unfathomable cultural impact. This Fender® Artist Signature Series release honors both Nile and the iconic guitar he used to write, produce and/or perform on countless hits for the likes of: David Bowie, Diana Ross, Madonna, Daft Punk, Duran Duran, The B-52's, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Daddy Yankee, Robert Plant / The Honeydrippers, Jeff Beck, The Vaughan Brothers, Lady Gaga, Sister Sledge, INXS, Sam Smith and many more. Later this spring, fans around the world can also learn to play the culture-defining songs Rodgers produced, wrote or played guitar on via  Fender Play®, Fender's complete online learning app for guitar, bass and ukulele. The Nile Rodgers collection will include words of advice from Rodgers himself, insight into his collaborative, creative process and individual video lessons for hits like "Good Times" and "Le Freak" (Chic); "I'm Coming Out" and "Upside Down" (Diana Ross); "Like A Virgin" and "Material Girl" (Madonna) when selecting the Pop path.

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  • After working closely with Fender to ensure a faithful recreation, the Nile Rodgers "Hitmaker" Stratocaster guitar will enable players everywhere to experience one of the most ubiquitous guitars in recorded music.
  • Watch as Nile plays through some of his top hits and dives into the story behind his iconic guitar .
  • "I've heard people say the Hitmaker is a $2 billion dollar guitar," said Nile Rodgers.
  • The Fender Nile Rodgers "Hitmaker" Stratocaster guitar features a moderately thinner alder body with custom contours that match the original.

LL COOL J LAUNCHES A BRAND NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY ICE CUBE, RICK ROSS, LIL' KIM, THE DIPLOMATS FT. CAM'RON, JIM JONES & JUELZ SANTANA, FAT JOE & REMY MA, JADAKISS, TRINA, N.O.R.E. SCARFACE, DIGABLE PLANETS AND SO MUCH MORE

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Don't Call it a Comeback! Rock The Bells, the global lifestyle brand and preeminent voice for classic and timeless Hip-Hop founded by LL COOL J, today announces the ROCK THE BELLS FESTIVAL, a day-long celebration of Hip-Hop culture taking place Saturday, August 6, 2022, in LL's hometown of Queens, New York. The festival will feature live performances, interactive experiences, art exhibits, food, fashion and much more. 

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  • Each performer and artist was hand-picked for their undeniable talents and culture-defining career contributions to the culture.
  • Hip-Hop pioneer Roxanne Shant will host the star-studded event with music by DJ Mister Cee & DJ Scratch.
  • The event marks the first live concert experience from Rock The Bells, the globally celebrated Hip-Hop platform founded by LL COOL J.
  • Today at 9:00 am ET, on LL COOL J's Rock The Bells Radio on SiriusXM (Ch.

Social Impact Leaders Alexis Kashar, Storm Smith and Warren "Wawa" Snipe, and Tech CEO Sherri Turpin Deliver Powerful SXSW Panel Presentation, "Big Bold Brave Ideas" -- Group Calls for Greater Inclusion & Equity for the Deaf Community

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Social impact leaders Alexis Kashar, Storm Smith and Warren "Wawa" Snipe joined Austin-based technology CEO Sherri Turpin at SXSW 2022 to deliver a powerful panel presentation: "Big Bold Brave Ideas for a More Inclusive World." The March 17 panel centered on a thought-provoking "What If You Were Deaf" video and discussion, spotlighting the critical need for greater awareness and understanding, the many every day inequities the Deaf community continues to face today and the deep need for bold change.

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  • "Big Bold Brave Ideas" addressed several relevant and critical issues: no inclusion without Deaf representation, the lack of communication and technology access and the power of human connection for social change.
  • "It's past time," said Turpin, CEO of ZVRS and Purple Communications (ZP) and who moderated the panel.
  • I cannot thank SXSW enough for this opportunity and their commitment to diverse veiwpoints and the power of inclusivity for a better society."
  • ZP plans to make the "Big Bold Brave Ideas" panel content available to the public in the future.

Motivational Speaker Eric "ET" Thomas, Katana Capital Select BIPOC Artists Who Will Design the Genesis Collection of NFTs to Launch the ETVerse

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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CHICAGO, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World-renowned motivational speaker Eric "ET" Thomas announces the first cohort of artists who will design the Genesis Collection of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) for the ETVerse to raise funds for The School Days Foundation, a nonprofit he founded to empower young people to be successful students, so they can grow and develop into transformational leaders, innovators and world changers.

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  • We are combining NFTs, crypto, Web3 and other new mediums to build a community of people who are empowered as creators.
  • The ETVerse NFTs are being created by BIPOC artists from around the world, including Thomas' hometown Chicago.
  • Thomas, or ET as he prefers to be called, is providing the artists an opportunity to focus on their creativity while maintaining control over their future.
  • Katana Capital , which creates early, transformational partnerships that have the potential to expand the metaverse, is leading the development of the ETVerse.

NFT Platform MakersPlace Announces Release of Snoop Dogg and BossLogic's SUPERCUZZ Collection Inspired By Classic Comic Book Covers

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MakersPlace, the premier marketplace for rare and authentic digital artworks, today announced the global hip hop icon, Snoop Dogg, and acclaimed artist BossLogic, have teamed up to debut SUPERCUZZ, a limited edition Genesis NFT collection. SUPERCUZZ will be released exclusively on MakersPlace beginning on March 17, 2022 at 3:30PM PDT.

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  • SUPERCUZZ is curated by creative direction from Snoop Dogg's son Cordell Broadus and Kai Henry, in partnership with iv gallery.
  • The drop will consist of five limited edition collectibles which are animations voiced by Snoop Dogg, followed by five open edition graphic stills.
  • "Snoop Dogg and BossLogic are two iconic forces in their respective crafts and are both pioneers in the NFT space," said Craig Palmer, CEO of MakersPlace.
  • "We're honored to host the release of the SUPERCUZZ collection on MakersPlace and give art enthusiasts accessibility in purchasing NFTs from their favorite creators."