Influence

PLLRS Profile: Wale Speaks On Sneakers, Sound, & Sustaining His Legacy With Hip-Hop & African Influence

Brooklyn’s latest PLLRS speaker series featured Grammy-nominated rapper Wale, who spotlighted his story, touching on his hip-hop heritage, his sneakerhead status, and …

Influence Is Like DNA: How Hip-Hop Titans Nicki Minaj, Gucci Mane & Kendrick Lamar Crafted Culture

Influence in Hip-Hop works like DNA—oftentimes invisible, yet absolutely essential when you trace the roots. Source: Scott Legato, Kevin Mazur, Cooper Neill …

Investing In Influence: Issa Rae, Steve Harvey, Charlamagne Tha God & Magic Johnson Share Success Secrets At InvestFest [Exclusive]

Source: Paras Griffin/ Getty InvestFest 2025 blended pop culture, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy as the likes of Issa Rae, Steve Harvey, Charlamagne …

Not Just An Influencer—An Influence: How ‘Just Add Hot Sauce’ Creator Alex Hill Serves Food & Her Community

The internet, in many ways, can be a miserable place.  But every once in a while, you stumble upon someone who feels …

‘Magic City: An American Fantasy’ Creator On Atlanta’s Global Influence – Blavity

Atlanta’s Magic City is known globally as a strip club — but its influence stretches far beyond the stage. Starz’s new five-part …