This Week in Good Black News: Kendrick Lamar Announces ‘Grand Nation Tour,’ GloRilla Celebrates Billboard Triumph, and WNBA Star Angel Reese is Named ‘Style Influencer of the Year’
The week in good Black news, Kendrick Lamar announced he is hitting the road for his sixth tour and bringing a special guest.
Billboard dubbed Memphis-based employee GloRilla one of the best at it this year. Meanwhile, WNBA star Angel Reese earned the title of Style Influencer of the Year at the Footwear News Achievement Awards after launching her legendary Reebok collection.
Plus, TDE label founder Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith and his charity, Top Dawg Love the Kids, are giving back to their community through their annual holiday event. For these feel-good stories and more, keep reading.
Kendrick Lamar announces new tour with SZA
It’s an exciting time for Kendrick Lamar fans! The Grammy Award-winning artist has announced his North American Grand National Tour following the surprise release of his latest album, GNX.
The “Squabble Up” hitmaker is teaming up with former TDE labelmate SZA to deliver electrifying performances across 19 stadiums in North America. Tour stops include Atlanta, GA, and Philadelphia, PA, with an epic finale in Washington, DC, at Northwest Stadium.
Check out the complete list of dates here!
GloRilla tops Billboard’s ‘Hottest Female Rapper’ list
Billboard has named GloRilla the hottest female rapper of 2024, surpassing stars like Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Latto, and more. The Memphis rapper's resilience and swagger shone through hits like "Wanna Be" featuring Megan and the summer anthem "TGIF."
Her debut album GLORIOUS debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, with 69,000 album-equivalent units sold, solidifying her dominance in the rap scene.
Snoop Dogg Gifts Daughter Cori seven-figure wedding gift
Snoop Dogg is raising the bar for Dad of the Year. During a recent appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” the West Cost legend revelead that he gave his daughter Cori Broadus, who joined him on Monday’s episode (Dec. 2) an incredible $1 million wedding gift.
Reportedly, the money hasn’t been used yet since her wedding plans were postponed after she suffered a severe stroke earlier this year. Cori, who’s been open about her battle with Lupus, got engaged to Wayne Deuce in November 2022. Snoop joked that if it were his wedding, he’d spend $100 and keep the rest—classic dad wisdom!
Fans can follow their journey in the new E! docuseries, “Snoop’s Fatherhood: Cori and Wayne’s Story,” premiering December 5.
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‘BEL-AIR’ Renewed For Fourth And Final Season At Peacock
In bittersweet news, Peacock’s “Bel-Air,” is returning for a fourth and final season.
The cast, including Jabari Banks and Coco Jones, shared the news in a heartfelt video, confirming the Banks family isn’t done just yet. This season will kick off with eight episodes, a change from the usual 10.
Inspired by “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” the show first aired in 2022 after creator Morgan Cooper’s viral 2019 trailer reimagined the ’90s classic.
A premiere date for the grand finale has yet to be set.
Angel Reese received massive honors at the Footwear News Achievement Awards 2024
WNBA Chicago Sky star Angel Reese was named Style Influencer of the Year at the 38th Footwear News Achievement Awards.
Speaking at Cipriani South Street, the 22-year-old expressed gratitude for her family and partnership with Reebok, which began in 2023.
Reese launched her debut Reebok collection in July, featuring revamped classics and the Engine A, the brand's first basketball shoe in over a decade. Recognized by presenter Tobe Nwigwe, Reese said, “This is just the beginning,” reflecting her growing influence in sports and fashion.
TDE Holiday Charity Concert and Community Celebration makes its return
In more TDE-related news, Top Dawg Entertainment founder Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith and his charity, Top Dawg Love the Kids, are gearing up for the highly anticipated TDE Holiday Charity Concert and Community Celebration.
Now in its 11th year, this two-day tradition will take place at Nickerson Gardens Public Housing Projects in Watts, where Tiffith and Grammy-winning artist Jay Rock were raised.
Held December 12-13, the event features a star-studded holiday concert headlined by SZA, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, and more, plus special guest performances. Admission is granted through donations of unwrapped toys or clothing. Day two offers a community giveback with toy giveaways, youth sports, barbering services, a job fair, and family-friendly festivities.
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