Music
From Mixtapes to NFTs: French Montana on Music and Crypto
“Only the strong survive at this point," three-time Grammy-nominated rapper French Montana said about the future of NFTs on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” program.
Exploring Hip-Hop Culture's Influence on Crypto Adoption
NFT Entrepreneur Cordell Broadus aka "Champ Medici," rapper Jim Jones, and Disrupt Art CEO Rob Richardson join "Community Crypto" to discuss the intersection of the NFT and hip-hop communities. How has hip-hop culture impacted the NFT boom and vice versa, and what digital future does the music industry hold?
OurSong Raises $7.5M in Seed Funding to Help Artists Build a Community Through NFTs
The blockchain-based platform is a subsidiary of Our Happy Company, which was co-founded by performer John Legend and KKBOX CEO Chris Lin.
Luno Forges Multimillion-Dollar Partnership With London Entertainment Venue KOKO
Madonna, Prince, Stormzy, H.E.R., Amy Winehouse and Kanye West have performed at the northwest London location.
Universal Music Group Files 4 Trademarks for Its Bored Ape Band Leader
UMG’s NFT band experiment continues with plans for tokens and a physical merch marketplace.
Crypto’s Night at the Grammys
From Binance and OneOf to a side of PFP NFTs, a crypto presence was felt during the music industry’s marquee event.
Binance to Sponsor 64th Annual Grammy Awards
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has announced plans to sponsor the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, the biggest night in the American music industry. “The Hash” group discusses why crypto companies are vying for mainstream audiences, noting advertisements by FTX, Coinbase, and Crypto.com in this year’s Super Bowl. Plus, a conversation about the possibility of a metaverse Grammy Awards.
Diplo Joins Nas With NFT Drop on Tokenized Royalties Platform Royal
The Grammy-winning DJ will be releasing his new single on the Polygon-powered site.
