This Week in Good Black News: 50 Cent Lands First Vegas Residency, Keke Palmer Joins Revlon, and Uncle Luke Wins 2 Live Crew Music Rights
This week in Good Black News, 50 Cent is bringing his signature energy to Las Vegas with his debut residency, “50 Cent: In Da Club,” set to kick off at the end of 2024 with six electrifying shows, including a special New Year's Eve event.
Meanwhile, Keke Palmer has added a new title to her ever-growing resume, becoming Chief Brand Officer for Revlon’s Creme of Nature. And in a significant legal win, Uncle Luke and 2 Live Crew have officially reclaimed the rights to their music after a long legal battle, marking a historic victory for the group.
It’s been an exciting week—keep reading for more on these stories and others on this week in good Black news.
50 Cent lands his first-ever Vegas residency
50 Cent is officially joining the lineup of Las Vegas residencies. On Tuesday, Oct. 15, he revealed on Instagram that he will headline his first-ever residency, "50 Cent: In Da Club," at PH Live in Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The series will include six shows, kicking off at the end of 2024 and running into early 2025, with a special New Year’s Eve performance.
As Fif put it, “I always bring the energy, and Las Vegas is the perfect spot to create an unforgettable experience for my fans.”
Lonzo Ball made his NBA Return
Lonzo Ball has made his NBA return after missing nearly three seasons due to a severe knee injury. On October 16, he played in the Chicago Bulls' preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Though restricted to 15 minutes of play, Ball contributed 10 points, hitting 4 of 6 shots from the field.
The star point guard initially sustained the injury on January 14, 2022, during a game against the Golden State Warriors. Since then, he's undergone multiple surgeries, including a rare double cartilage transplant in March 2023.
Keke Palmer gets a new gig with Revlon
Keke Palmer has added another title to her resume—Chief Brand Officer of Revlon’s Creme of Nature haircare line. The actress shared the news on Instagram, wearing a cream suit and natural curls. Palmer was excited about the role, noting her long-standing connection to the brand as a loyal customer.
“This Chicago-founded, legacy haircare brand has been a staple in my family for generations, so you know I’m ready to step in as the Big Boss and get to work! Let’s make some magic!” she wrote.
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Uncle Luke scores a massive win in 2 Live Crew legal battle
Uncle Luke is celebrating a major legal victory after 2 Live Crew was granted the rights to their music after a lengthy court battle with their former label. In an Instagram video outside the Dade County Federal Courthouse on October 16, he shared the news of the group's victory over Lil Joe Records.
The dispute dates back to 1995 when Weinberger bought the rights to 2 Live Crew's master recordings for $800,000. Since then, he has been collecting royalties until 2020, when the group sought to regain control under the Copyright Act, which allows creators to reclaim ownership after 35 years. Weinberger argued that 2 Live Crew's work was "for hire," and they had forfeited their rights when they sold him the masters. However, the jury ruled in favor of Uncle Luke and the group.
GloRilla gets a co-sign from Trina
In a recent chat with TMZ, rap icon Trina praised GloRilla for her impact in the music industry. Just before her performance at the BET “Hip-Hop Awards 2024,” the veteran emcee shared her thoughts on the current wave of female rappers.
“It’s so many women now that’s in the industry, they’re really doing their thing,” Trina said. Highlighting the “Yeah! Glo,” emcee Trina added, “I would definitely say GloRilla… she’s just standing on business." GloRilla is currently celebrating the release of her debut studio album, Glorious.
