Credits & Debits

  When I decided to start an entertainment company in 2006, I made sure I was already prepared. Prepared mentally for the emotional and personal strain running a business would take on my mind and...

If you are all fired up and ready to file your taxes when the tax season officially kicks off on Wednesday, but you just so happen to be one of those that are claiming certain education credits then...

According to police and news reports Maybach Music Group boss Rick Ross has been dodging bullets.   It’s being reported that shortly after leaving a restaurant, Ross crashed his Rolls Royce into...

  The country of San Paulo, Brazil suffered a huge loss this weekend.  CNN reports that approximately 245 people were killed during a huge fire incident at KISS nightclub.  After an explosion...

  There's one thing, as an artist, to create a buzz. But, for record labels to hand out large deals based on the popularity of one or two songs, is ridiculous.   As Chicago rapper Chief...

  Looks who's back in the news...   After having a short-lived rap career, with a voice freakishly reminiscent of the late Notorious B.I.G, Guerilla Black has made national headlines and...

  President Barack Obama was officially sworned in, for a second term, as the 44th president of the United States.  His inaugural speech was heartfelt and timely as he spoke on climate change, the...

The King of the South, T.I., is always making power moves and this time he is really trying to as he says in his song…“Go Get It”.   It’s being reported that T.I.’s ten-year deal with...

Seems like fitness dvds are the new hustle with African- Americans. Everyday we hear of someone developing their own fitness video. But, with obesity being a major health risk in the black community, it's...

If you’re like most people then you’re still reeling from your paycheck shrinking due this year’s increase in payroll tax. While yes you’ve gotten a break for the past two years, every little bit...

While some entertainers come and go, some come in with a bang and are able to maintain lasting power in the entertainment industry. Seeming to have never faded from the spotlight, rapper Nas is definitely...

  Who needs music when Mariah Carey is counting stacks from other endeavours besides American Idol?!   Word on the curb is that Mariah will now lend her love of all things shiny and...

It's tax season and everyone is in need of a huge refund check. But some of the biggest mistakes found by the IRS on tax forms are where individuals try to write off things that you simply can't write off. It...

Without a doubt, saving money is a significant part of your financial well-being. So if you’re already in the habit of saving money then you’re on the right track, if not let’s see if we can help you...

  Super-producer Timbaland has sealed his stake in audio products.  SMS Audio, the "brand" child of 50 Cent, will soon tap into the design and audio engineering expertise of Timbaland for several...

  In case you haven't been keeping up with the fiscal cliff fiasco, many tax filers will be pissed to learn that it's too early now to file.  The reason is because the Internal Revenue Service...

It seems as if comedian Katt Williams is going every other way but up. After recently being arrested for child endangerment, Katt’s script has once again been flipped due to him being hit with a tax lien...

  Garfield Hylton is a fellow blogger and twitter character that I have grown to admire. Maybe it was the raw style that he comes with on a consistent basis. Or, maybe it was the...

Concert promoter Patrick Allocco is going for the gusto when it comes to tapping into rapper Nas’ pockets. In a recently filed lawsuit by Allocco he is demanding that Nas pay up for being a no-show at a...

  Photo Credit: Greg Blankenship|The Telegraph   It's holiday season and families are exchanging gifts and enjoying the moment. But for many people the holidays are not so joyous. Therefore...

  Some rap critics have debated his lyrical content (or lack thereof) and are baffled by his mass appeal. But, whether you like him or not, Wiz Khalifa has proven to be one of the most financially...

Many artists are becoming smarter and taking their careers in their own hands. Artists are realizing that giving full ownership and creative control to major labels is not necessarily the way to go.So instead,...

  On November 28, STACKS Magazine had the pleasure to host its first talent showcase. The Respect The Grind Talent Showcase featured great performances by several underground artists. The showcase,...

Another day, another day a celebrity has fallen on the short end of the stick when it comes to lawsuits and has been ordered to pay up.   Following an incident at a car audio shop in Charlotte, North...

Like acting, like clothing lines, like reality television, like premium liquors…there’s no limit to what these celebrities may dip their hands in be it an athlete, musical artist, actor or actress....

  Georgia rapper Pastor Troy is making a huge wave back into the music scene. However, his latest venture is via radio waves with his very own 2-hour underground rap show. D.S.G.B. Radio shines the...

In the new Investing 101 series, STACKS Magazine will provide readers with easy-to-understand steps and information on how to invest. We realize that in this day and time, finances are a major issue....

The King of the South seems to be on a consistent grind when it comes to moving past his legal troubles and showing his family and fans that he’s a changed man and this time truly on the road to...

As usual some of the biggest and best in the business when it comes to movies, television, music and writing/directing have made the list when it comes to nominees for the upcoming 44th Annual NAACP Image...

If you're saving for college, or if you have kids that are saving for college, you should consider a Roth IRA. No kidding - even if the kid is only 8 or 10 years old - if he has earnings of any sort, be it...