Ryan Shepard, Author at Def Pen

Jrue Holiday Donates His Salary To Black-Owned Businesses

Milwaukee Bucks Guard Jrue Holiday has donated the remainder of his 2020-2021 NBA salary to small Black-owned businesses, nonprofits and initiatives. “With the COVID-19 pandemic and heightened racial injustices in…

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Detroit Pistons Adds Big Sean As A Creative Director

Big Sean has taken another step forward by partnering with the Detroit Pistons. Yesterday, the Detroit native announced that he is now the creative director of innovation for the Detroit…

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Music

Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Donates $500,000 To Families Facing Eviction

It’s the holiday season and everyone is in the season of giving, including Beyoncé. Through her BeyGood Foundation, Beyoncé donated $500,000 to families facing eviction. “The housing moratorium is set…

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Tech

REPORT: Square Has Discussed Acquiring Jay-Z’s Tidal

Bloomberg has reported that Square, Inc. has reportedly discussed acquiring Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter’s streaming service, TIDAL. Sources close to the discussion suggest that the acquisition would reflect the company’s efforts…

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Album Stream: J Stone – The Definition of Pain

It may be hard to believe, but nearly two years have passed since the world lost Nipsey Hussle. In the days and weeks since his passing, Marathon Clothing sales have…

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Steph Curry Partners with CarMax Foundation and KaBoom! to Build a Playground in Oakland

Three-time NBA Champion Stephen Curry and entrepreneur Ayesha Curry have partnered with the CarMax Foundation and KaBoom! to build a playground in the Oakland area. Also, the couple is helping…

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Music

Kid Cudi’s ‘Man On The Moon III’ Debuts At Number Two On The Billboard 200 Chart

Kid Cudi has debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 Chart with Man on the Moon III. Released on December 11, the 18-track project featured Phoebe Bridgers, Trippie Redd…

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