Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Steve Stoute
Viewpoints: March Sadness: The curtain call for Cinderella stories
For a few glorious weeks in March and sometimes into April, college basketball owns the sports landscape. Tens of millions tune in to watch their beloved teams chase that one shining moment. Whether watching at home, work, or a crowded bar with wall-to-wall TV screens, the NCAA men’s basketball tournament is captivating. Driving the excitement is the possibility of smaller, lesser-resourced teams, so-called Cinderellas, knocking off a team from the top four “power” conferences.
Raekwon Proves He's Still Built For Cuban Links With 'Special' New Wu-Tang Clan Chain
Raekwon has always been built for Cuban links, and he proved he still had the goods with his latest piece of custom jewelry honoring his Wu-Tang Clan brethren. The Chef stopped by celebrity jeweler Paul Mazza to pick up his custom piece on Wednesday (March 6), and of course, Mazza couldn’t help but share the results with the world.
JAY-Z Is Cousins With Steve Stoute: 'We Became Very Close Friends Over Time'
JAY-Z and Steve Stoute have been very close friends for quite some time — and, as the executive just revealed, it turns out they have more than just a close friendship. During an apperance on Club Shay Shay, which went live on Wednesday (March 6), Stoute revealed that he and Hov are actually cousins, and that they developed their friendship over a period of time. “I don’t talk about it, because there’s no reason to talk about it,” he said.
50 Cent's 'BMF' Has 'Worst Acting On Television,' Says TDE's Reason
50 Cent has enjoyed a great deal of success in the television space, though the acting on one of his biggest shows has yet to convince Reason. On Tuesday (March 5), the Top Dawg Entertainment MC took to Twitter and wrote: “Bmf got the worst acting on television and I’m here for every second of it.” His critique of the series based on the Black Mafia Family organization subsequently began making the rounds on social media, with 2Cool2Bl0g even sharing it on its Instagram page the following day.
Chlöe Bailey Lays Out Her Relationship 'Red Flags'
Chlöe Bailey has revealed some of the traits in romantic partners and prospects that she finds off-putting. During an Instagram Live session on Wednesday (March 6), the 25-year-old singer addressed a viewer who asked what she would consider red flags in dating. “What are the red flags for me?” she said before taking her time with each point.
Eminem Addresses Rumor He Was 'High On Ecstasy' In 'My Name Is' Video
Eminem has finally set the record straight about a longstanding rumor that he was under the influence of drugs while filming the music video for his breakthrough hit. In an episode of Vevo Footnotes published on Thursday (March 7), the Detroit MC added context to the recording of “My Name Is” and shared details about its visual supplement.
Ice Spice 'Challenges' Herself With 'Bold' Alexander Wang Campaign
Ice Spice has teamed up with fashion designer Alexander Wang on a campaign for the latest catalog of his eponymous brand. On Thursday (March 7), the company revealed the Bronx superstar as a brand ambassador for their S24 collection, Nocturna. According to Variety, Ice’s campaign serves as the first public introduction to Alexander Wang’s latest offerings, as he did not show the collection at the latest New York Fashion Week.
Biggie 'Would Be' JAY-Z If He Were Still Alive, Says Stephen A. Smith
The Notorious B.I.G. could be on the same level as JAY-Z if he was still living, according to Stephen A. Smith during a debate about Hip Hop greats. The ESPN personality was a guest on the Connect the Dots podcast, and in a clip published on Wednesday (March 6), he was asked to rank the GOATs in the rap game in a bracket challenge. Choosing between eight MCs, Smith narrowed the battle down to Biggie versus Hov, but first chose the former over Eminem in the semifinals.
Juice WRLD's Ex-Girlfriend Faces More Backlash For Selling His Clothes For Cheap
Juice WRLD‘s ex-girlfriend, Ally Lotti, is starting to gain an unsavory reputation for trading the late rapper’s memories for profit. In a post made on her OnlyFans account on Wednesday (March 6), the amateur adult film star listed a myriad of Juice’s clothes because she claims she “never wears” them. Amongst the clothing up for grabs include a Supreme hoodie for $3,000, a pair of Gucci joggers for $700, and Chanel 1 of 5 pearls for $2,550.
Tank Sparks Debate After Claiming Nobody Raps Better On R&B Beats Than Fabolous
Tank has no doubts about which MC is best suited to handle the Rap/R&B crossover that has become a staple in Hip Hop, but fans online have now challenged his opinion. In a clip from an unreleased episode of the R&B Money podcast shared on Wednesday (March 6), the 48-year-old and J. Valentine talked about Fabolous‘ ability to seamlessly spit over the kinds of beats they usually sing over. “Fab may be the best R&B–rap [collaborator] of all time,” J.
Mary J. Blige Reveals She's 'In Love': 'I Deserve A Good Relationship'
Mary J. Blige has finally manifested the love she believes she deserves and couldn’t wait to share the happy news with her fans. The Queen of Hip Hop Soul quietly made the announcement while speaking to CBS Mornings on Tuesday (March 6). While promoting her upcoming Strength of a Woman Summit, Blige revealed that she’s now relishing in the good relationship she has after going through it with her ex-husband, Martin “Kendu” Isaacs. “I am in love. I believe I deserve a good relationship,” she said.
50 Cent & Ja Rule: Root Of Long-Running Beef Revealed By Steve Stoute
50 Cent and Ja Rule have been beefing for what seems like forever, and the origins of their spat has been revealed by Steve Stoute. In an episode of Club Shay Shay that aired on Wednesday (March 6), host Shannon Sharpe asked the CEO of UnitedMasters how the two New York MCs fell out. “That’s a good question,” Stoute said. “I think 50 knew that Ja was not who he was portraying as an image.
Colleges can thrive if they focus less on business models and more on students (opinion)
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a national conversation has focused on the need for transformation in higher education. Both S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service issued negative outlooks for the American higher education sector in 2021, citing threats to key revenue streams posed by the public health crisis. Moody’s recently changed its outlook to stable, thanks in large part to improved revenue potential for institutions as students return to campuses.
Trusteeship: March/April
Trusteeship: March/April Volume 29, Number 2 // March/April 2021 Table of Contents Features AGB Celebrates 100 Years The year 2021 marks an exceptional milestone in the history of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB)—the association was officially founded 100 years ago. A Short Early History of AGB AGB Today and Tomorrow Governing Higher Education Systems in Perilous Times Assessing Your Board’s Readiness and Capacity for Strategic Change By James H.
A Novel Risk Paradigm
By Steve K. Stoute // Volume 29, Number 2 // March/April 2021 You need to login with AGB member credentials to view this content. Access your account Login Email Address AGB Members: This is the email address associated with the institution/foundation that maintains your AGB membership Remember New to AGB? Become a member Gain access to exclusive content, programs, news, and expert guidance. Join AGB Need assistance?
A3C Music, Tech & Culture Conference
More music is listened to today than ever before, and hip-hop is the most streamed, watched and influential genre. Technology continues to change the way music is created, shared, discovered, monetized, marketed and consumed. Innovations in VR, AR, streaming, music apps, data analysis software disrupt the music industry regularly. Artists, producers and music industry must be informed and inventive to succeed in the creative economy.
Bringing Attorneys Together to Strengthen Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
Although more attention has been paid to increasing diversity in the legal profession, the industry as a whole still struggles to make meaningful progress on the hiring, retention and promotion of diverse attorneys. A recent industry survey on diversity found that between 2015 and 2016 there was only a one-point increase in the number of minority attorneys at any level (partner, nonpartner or headcount).
A Letter to Biggie: "You Made Us Believe There Was More . . ."
Sometimes I find myself thinking about what the world must look like through your eyes. So much has changed since 1994, when you first blessed us with Ready to Die. Back then, hip hop was on the fringe, and all of us coming up were on the outskirts agitating to push our way in. We wanted to be heard, to be seen, to be understood. Did you know then where your example would lead? Did you dare to imagine how important your music would become?
The Tanning of America
Publisher Description The business marketing genius at the forefront of today's entertainment marketing revolution helps corporate America get hip to today's new consumer-the tan generation - by learning from hip-hop and youth culture. "He is the conduit between corporate America and rap and the streets-he speaks both languages." -Jay-Z "It's amazing to see the direct impact that black music, videos and the internet have had on culture.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Steve
Contact Steve, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack