Gary Payton II, Sheldon Lewis & Royce Campbell launch SBA co-ed league (pics)

THE SKATE BOARD ASSOCIATION (SBA) ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF FIRST-EVER PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE LOS ANGELES — Sept. 1, 2025 — The Skate Board Association (SBA) is launching the world’s first co-ed, equal-pay professional skateboarding league. Co-founded by Sheldon Lewis, Royce Campbell, and NBA champion Gary Payton II, the league blends performance, immersive tech, and culture with a … Read more

Ownership Over Everything: Joe Budden’s Journey to $20M Podcast Success

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Early Career and Industry Challenges Joe Budden made his initial mark with the charting single “Pump It Up” in 2003 and a critically praised Def Jam album, but his music earnings and control were limited by standard major label contracts. He released several independent albums and joined the supergroup Slaughterhouse, navigating ongoing fights for creative … Read more

Steetz Founder Steve Hegwood in the News

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CORE RADIO GROUP/STREETZ 94 5 CELEBRATES SOUTHSIDE DAY SUCCESS AND CEO STEVE HEGWOOD’S HALL OF FAME HONOR ATLANTA September 2, 2025: It’s been a season of celebration for Core Radio Group/Streetz 94 5. From the high-energy community turnout at the 2nd Annual Southside Day to CEO Steve Hegwood’s induction into the Friends of Georgia Radio Hall of Fame, … Read more

Netflix’s Journey: Lessons for Black Entrepreneurs in 2025

Updated for 2025: Practical AI & Business Moves This is a compelling look at being a trendsetter and Black entrepreneur in the rapidly evolving media landscape. The journey is never easy—mistakes happen, pivots are necessary—but the payoff, especially when harnessing AI and automation in 2025,

Brett Johnson: Innovating Menswear with AI and Culture

Brett Johnson with dad Bob Johnson . Brett Johnson, Son of BET Founder Bob Johnson, Evolves Menswear with AI and Creator Economy Savvy in 2025 Following in the footsteps of his parents, BET founders Bob and Sheila Johnson, Brett Johnson has transformed his menswear brand

Detroit’s Fashion Renaissance: John Varvatos’ Boutique Impact

Updated for 2025: Practical AI & Business Moves JOHN VARVATOS, DETROIT NATIVE AND FASHION ICON, IGNITES A NEW ERA WITH A HIGH-END MEN’S STORE IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT John Varvatos, the celebrated American menswear designer and Detroit native, made waves in 2015 by opening a boutique

How Ride-Sharing Transformed Urban Mobility for Entrepreneurs

Updated for 2025: Practical AI & Business Moves At Blog Wallet , we’ve watched the ride-sharing revolution rewrite the rules of urban transportation—and minority entrepreneurs, especially Black drivers, have been some of its biggest beneficiaries, often by seizing opportunities that legacy cab companies ignored for

Connect with Successful Entrepreneurs: A Guide for 2025

Updated for 2025: Practical AI & Business Moves As Black entrepreneurs in 2025, it’s clear that surrounding yourself with people who truly get the hustle is non-negotiable. Well-meaning friends and family love you, but they often don’t understand the grind of running your own business,