Allen Iverson grew up loving Jordan shoes, and he almost could have signed with the brand. During an interview with Complex, the basketball legend expresses feeling enamored with Michael Jordan and always desiring to sport his shoes. Little did the Hampton, VA, native realize, he would not only grow up to land his own shoe deal before his rookie season in the NBA but he would be in talks for a signature sneaker with the Jordan Brand. Sports Illustrated mentions that when Iverson was drafted to the NBA in 1996, he caught the attention of every major sneaker company. The Jordan Brand even created a prototype named after Iverson’s nickname “Bubba Chuck” to entice him. Had he signed to the Jordan Brand, he would have became its first signature athlete, Sports Illustrated reports. However, Iverson found Reebok to be the most convincing in its pitch. “Remember that like it was yesterday because that was a big decision for me,” Iverson told Complex. “Just looking back on it, I feel good...

For six seasons between 2014 and 2020, Shonda Rhymes had television audiences on lock every Thursday, partially due to the thrilling drama series “How To Get Away With Murder.” Starring the iconic Viola Davis, the hour-long show chronicled the complicated daily life, career, and antics of its main character, Annalise Keating. Although Viola Davis gave viewers a captivating weekly performance, her time on the ABC series was not the first nor last time she would have audiences in a proverbial chokehold, enamored by her acting chops. According to an interview with the Harvard Business Review, Viola Davis was born on a former plantation in Saint Matthews, SC, and raised in poverty. She faced continued racism after moving to Rhode Island. However, her humble beginnings didn’t stop her from discovering her love of acting and using that as a tool for her success. “I had a passion for acting because it was therapeutic. Art heals the mind. Art is supposed to move you, shake you, make you...

“God Is Dope.” The phrase might convey varying meanings; however, for Steve King, who trademarked it in 2014, it represents leaning on God when his world was turned upside down. Birth Of Phrase, According To King During an exclusive interview with AFROTECH, King, a North Chicago, IL, native serving in a local ministry, takes us back to 2012, when he created the well-known phrase. His wife suffered through a series of miscarriages, and King found it very difficult to deal with the emotions of grief. Escapism became his coping mechanism until he experienced an intervention from God, he says. “We had just experienced this loss, and we were devastated. I didn’t know how to necessarily cope at the time,” King, 37, explained . “I found myself getting high off weed in my car, hot boxing, just trying to escape the pain and the trauma.” He continued, “There was this voice that spoke to me, and I heard it clear as day. I believe that it was the voice of God, and he said, ‘Hey, this isn’t...

Christmas 2006 brought the world the award-winning musical film, “Dreamgirls.” Although fans raved about the stellar performances from the cast, the story of that film didn’t begin there. It started in 1981 as a Broadway musical featuring the iconic Sheryl Lee Ralph. Ralph brought original life to the character Deena Jones in the play and has been leaving marks on the industry ever since. Modern audiences may remember her as the educator and step-mom from the 1990s’ sitcom “Moesha.” As often displayed in memes and gifs, the culture also remembers her as the strict mother to Lauryn Hill’s character in “Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit.” Ralph’s multi-decade career is expansive regardless of what entry point fans and audience members find her. Currently, she portrays Barbara Howard in ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” having earned a 2022 Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Throughout the years, Ralph has proven to be a powerhouse on and off the screen. She is the...

Jason Mayden has made his return to the Jordan Brand. In 2000, the Chicago designer started at the Jordan Brand as its first design intern, according to Hypebeast. Over two decades later, he has announced that he is the new chief design officer.

Ray J says he is bridging the gap between music and technology.

It appears Paramount Global has had a change of heart regarding the sale of BET.

The business model of finance platform SoLo Funds is being investigated by the state of Maryland.

Terrence Howard claims he should have received a higher salary from Fox’s series “Empire.”

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is running to the bag with her new partnership. The Jamaican track and field champion has become a brand ambassador for Richard Mille, according to a news release.

Kneeland Youngblood, co-founder of Pharos Capital Group and based in Dallas, TX, is fighting to preserve his family legacy.

Joe Smith knows firsthand what it’s like to go from making over eight figures to losing it all. In 2018, the former NBA star and No. 1 draft pick appeared on MLB star Alex Rodriguez’s show “Back in the Game” due to financial trouble, according to CNBC. The goal was to teach Smith how to bring in more revenue and decrease his spending. The show would support Smith’s coaching business, which he started in 2015, so he could be in a better financial standing.

A young basketball star has made history over at Adidas.

Despite being a billionaire, Jay-Z isn’t generously sharing his wealth with everyone.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball and his family are at the center of a lawsuit.