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It’s been 30 years since The Notorious B.I.G.’s debut album Ready to Die was released, and the rapper’s music and legacy is being celebrated in a new collaboration with Timberland.
Biggie was one of the first rappers to start wearing Timberland boots, and is credited as one of the artists who helped to raise the profile of the footwear brand in both hip-hop and popular culture.
It’s been 30 years since The Notorious B.I.G.’s debut album Ready to Die was released, and the rapper’s music and legacy is being celebrated in a new collaboration with Timberland.
Biggie was one of the first rappers to start wearing Timberland boots, and is credited as one of the artists who helped to raise the profile of the footwear brand in both hip-hop and popular culture.
- 9/24/2024
- by Tim Chan
- Rollingstone.com
South by Southwest has unveiled its initial lineup of featured speakers for its 2024 conference, including Rosario Dawson and “Call Her Daddy” podcast host Alex Cooper.
The 38th annual edition of the SXSW conference consists of 24 programming tracks celebrating the convergence of film, television, music and technology. Other notable speakers include “How to Be an Antiracist” author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, head of ChatGPT Peter Deng and CEO of Ace Entertainment Matt Kaplan.
“Whether it’s how AI will change the way we create, or how storytelling can further amplify voices that fully represent our communities, at SXSW we’re constantly discussing how the future will impact our world,” said Hugh Forrest, SXSW chief programming officer and co-president, in a statement. “Ranging from Peter Deng to Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, to Amy Webb, our first group of Featured Speakers includes world-renowned experts who can provide answers to the many questions posed by these fast-developing industries.
The 38th annual edition of the SXSW conference consists of 24 programming tracks celebrating the convergence of film, television, music and technology. Other notable speakers include “How to Be an Antiracist” author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, head of ChatGPT Peter Deng and CEO of Ace Entertainment Matt Kaplan.
“Whether it’s how AI will change the way we create, or how storytelling can further amplify voices that fully represent our communities, at SXSW we’re constantly discussing how the future will impact our world,” said Hugh Forrest, SXSW chief programming officer and co-president, in a statement. “Ranging from Peter Deng to Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, to Amy Webb, our first group of Featured Speakers includes world-renowned experts who can provide answers to the many questions posed by these fast-developing industries.
- 8/29/2023
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
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