2 Chainz Slams Employee Stealing From His Business ‘No Good Deed Goes Unpunished’
2 Chainz discusses someone stealing TVs and sofas from his business
Atlanta recording artist 2 Chainz recently took to social media to speak about being wronged by someone who worked for him, stating that the former employee stole “all the stuff out of there, the TVs, the sofas.”
The video clip, posted on his Instagram account, shows the rapper walking along the path where the store was originally located. He captioned the video, “No good deed goes unpunished 🤷🏿♂️ I’m not even mad; I know it’s hard out here … it’s the principle.”
He explained that the incident took place some time ago, but he didn’t specify when. He said it was in his heart at the moment he filmed the clip. Seemingly, he is speaking about Pamper Nail Studio, since that’s what’s labeled as the location on the post.
As he is speaking in the video, he started by showing where the place was and stated that the business had mostly women working there.
“My businesses, they help women,” he said in the clip as he was walking through a street in Atlanta where his businesses were located. He mentioned his restaurant, Esco.
“Esco, it’s mostly women that work there, the nail shop is all women. Obviously, Candyland. You know, for a girl that was working in there for me, with me…to go back in there and steal all the stuff out of there, the TVs, the sofas.”
He lamented that he “won’t be able to get” the things back. But, he felt the need to express what was going through his mind as he passed by the same place he was referring to.
He stated that as he was walking by, his friend, Halo, asked him why the place was empty, and he stated, “The girl went back in there and stole everything out of there. And I ain’t gon’ press charges. I ain’t gon’ do nothing. But I just want you to see this and feel this.”
The next slide repeated the caption, but with an explanation stating the meaning of the term, “No good deed goes unpunished.”
Bronzeville Children’s Museum Founder Peggy Montes Continues To Empower Women, Children At 88 Years Old
Montes' Bronzeville Children's Museum takes children through tours of exhibits featuring women pioneers like Madam C.J. Walker.
At 88, Peggy Montes, who helped institutionalize Women’s History Month in Chicago, continues her commitment to empowering women and educating children through her Bronzeville Children’s Museum.
Even though she has already greatly contributed to Chicago’s culture and political history, the Bronzeville native says she’s still very busy these days. According to The Chicago Sun-Times, Montes had no idea her museum would be the country’s only African American children’s museum in 2025. “My goal was never to be the only one but only to be serving as a guide … so that children in other cities could learn about their history and culture at an early age,” the Bronzeville pioneer said.
The museum is an extension of Montes’ advocacy for women and children, but she says her days with the museum will not remain forever. Inspired by the African Americans who settled in Bronzeville during the Great Migration, Montes opened the children’s museum in Evergreen Park in 1998. In 2007, her space to teach children ages four to nine about African American history opened at 9301 S. Stony Island Avenue in Calumet Heights.
These days, Montes holds several positions, including chairwoman emerita at DuSable Museum, a member of the Black Creativity Program at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, and co-founder of the Leadership Advisory Council at the Art Institute of Chicago. The activist draws on her intelligence, wisdom, beauty, and will to do what is right, characteristics that have attracted social and political leaders to seek her help.
In addition to her philanthropy, the widow is a mother of two and grandmother of three. Her love for teaching dates back to her post undergrad days as a student at Chicago State University, formerly Chicago Teachers College: “I loved teaching because it was a way of helping children expand their environment,” she said. Montes served as an educator for years before she launched a career in counseling and eventually transitioned into politics.
The early 1980s was a milestone era for the Bronzeville native who helped Harold Washington make history as Chicago’s first Black mayor. “I was able to galvanize the women of the city of Chicago to come behind us to make certain that we elected Harold Washington,” said Montes. “I said, ‘When I get you elected — when our women get you elected — we want the first Chicago Commission on Women to be established.’” The educator’s request came to fruition in 1984. During her three decades with The Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Women’s Affairs, she dedicated her career to getting more women appointed in government. Montes contributed to increased female representation from 12% to 39% in the commission’s early years and the establishment of Chicago’s Women’s History Month in March 1986.
Montes continues to celebrate the women she knows are behind the people in the highest positions. Her commitment is to amplify women’s work as mothers, wives, and community leaders.
Southern Black Girls Launches $2K Resistance And Resilience Mini-Grants
The "Resistance and Resilience" mini grants support organizations committed to protecting Black girls and fighting against dehumanization.
Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium has launched a new “Resistance and Resilience” grant through its Black Girls Defense Fund.
The $2,000 mini-grants support Black girls, women, or femme-identifying youth in the South. The funding is an extension of Southern Black Girls’ commitment to support organizations that advocate and build movements to protect the fundamental rights of Black girls and women in the South. Southern Black Girls stated on Instagram that the funding was launched to “strengthen community-led efforts addressing the unique challenges Black girls face that include adultification, dehumanization, and violence.”
The 2025 grants are open to applicants who reside in one of 13 southern states and are working to advocate for Black girls and women through a 501(c)(3) or with a fiscal sponsor.
Southern Black Girls reported that it has already awarded over $10 million to 221 Black women-led organizations and more than 800 girls in the South. In 2022, the organization partnered with rapper Meghan Thee Stallion’s Pete and Thomas Foundation to launch its “Joy is our Journey Dream Tour.” The monthlong bus excursion curated a space for Black girls to connect and create, as previously stated by BLACK ENTERPRISE. The organization launched in 2017 in an effort to change statistics that found Black girls in the South were receiving less than 1% of the $4.8 billion in philanthropic investments. Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown set out with three other Black women philanthropists to fund the dreams of Black girls across 13 southern states: Alabama, Arkansas, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Applications for the Black Girls Defense Fund’s Resistance & Resilience mini-grants open on March 20 on the Southern Black Girls website. Interested applicants have until April 10 to submit for funding. A March 27 informational will be held via Zoom at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The meeting will cover the application process, equip applicants with essential tools, and provide an open floor for any questions. Registration for the meeting can be completed in advance.
DELEÓN Tequila Pledges 500 Hours To Support 1,000 Rising DJs
DELEÓN‘s newest initiative aims to amplify the next generation of DJs.
DELEÓN is leveraging its influence in the spirits industry to support the next generation of talented DJs.
Through DELEÓN‘s “Bold Spirits, Rise” initiative, the tequila giant has introduced the Opening Acts Pledge, designed to empower creatives with mentorship, studio time, and performance opportunities. As the ultimate prize, one lucky winner will receive the chance of a lifetime — to DJ on the red carpet at the BET Awards.
The initiative is a collaboration with Andre Power’s Link Up music collective, which supports emerging DJs, and BET Media Group. The chosen winner will participate in a content shoot on May 12, providing them with a platform to share their journey and connect more deeply with industry leaders and creatives.
”DELEÓN Tequila is about boldness, whether in craftsmanship, creativity or culture,” Ari Anderman, DELEÓN Tequila Brand Director, said in a press release. “With the DELEÓN Tequila Opening Acts Pledge, we’re not just supporting rising DJs; we’re offering them the tools, access, and platforms to take their sound further. Music is a powerful force that brings people together and we’re proud to invest in the next generation of talent.”
The initiative will roll out in major cities across the country, including Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. At each stop, DELEÓN will team up with Link Up for in-person events where rising DJs will perform for live audiences and receive hands-on mentorship from Andre Power, helping them refine their skills and elevate their careers.
”As a DJ, you’re not just playing tracks, you’re creating an experience and bringing people together,” said Link Up Founder Andre Power.
“Link Up is about giving rising DJs that shot and putting them in spaces where they can showcase their talent, connect with new crowds, and grow their careers. I’m excited to partner with DELEÓN to go to new cities and create real opportunities for the next generation of bold creatives to rise.”
DELEÓN has also partnered with UnitedMasters to provide 1,000 rising DJs with subscriptions to UnitedMasters’ SELECT tier, offering exclusive access to music distribution, brand-building tools, and direct industry connections. Additionally, DELEÓN will provide 500 hours of premium studio time in Los Angeles and New York City, along with mentorship from top industry insiders.
DJs looking for a career-defining opportunity can enter HERE for a chance to perform live on the BET Awards red carpet on June 9.
Detroit’s Diasporic Takeover: AfroFuture 2025 Drops Star-Studded Lineup With Tee Grizzley and Davido!
The festival’s mission extends beyond entertainment, striving to dismantle stereotypes and showcase the multifaceted realities of Africa.
The Motor City is gearing up for a cultural explosion as AfroFuture Detroit unveils its initial lineup. The festival, a collaboration between Bedrock and AfroFuture, is poised to be a landmark event and promises a weekend of electrifying performances and immersive experiences. It will be held August 16-17, 2025, at Bedrock’s Douglass Site.
Global music icons Davido, Kaytranada, Ludmilla, Gims, Flavour, Lojay, and Tee Grizzley will headline the festival, promising a diverse and high-energy musical experience spanning Afrobeats, Amapiano, hip-hop, and techno.
“AfroFuture Detroit transcends a typical music festival; it’s a profound cultural immersion,” stated AfroFuture CEO and Co-founder Abdul Karim Abdullah. “We’ve curated an explosive lineup across two vibrant stages, seamlessly blending the best of African musical genres with art, fashion, beauty, and culinary delights. From a Black designer marketplace to interactive cultural showcases, every element celebrates our rich heritage while embracing innovation.”
The festival will feature a dynamic lineup of DJs, including DBN Gogo, Juls, TxC, and DJ K-DAWG & EZ Pass, who will craft sonic landscapes blending African, Afro-Latin, and American sounds with Detroit’s signature techno and hip-hop. Hosts Young Prince, Lolahstic, DJBJ 3525, and Lana LaDonna will keep the energy soaring, while party sets from Jerk X Jollof, Days Like This (DLT), Obi’s House, and Toasted Life will ignite the dance floor.
Presale tickets are now available, with general admission starting at $99 and VIP tickets at $199. VIP attendees will enjoy premium perks, including expedited entry, prime viewing areas, exclusive restrooms, and a dedicated VIP bar and food vendor area.
“This summer, we’re crafting a truly transformative celebration in Detroit, where every sense is engaged, and every facet of our culture is elevated,” Abdullah emphasized.
AfroFuture Detroit marks the festival’s highly anticipated U.S. debut, bringing its global movement to celebrate the African diaspora to the heart of Detroit. Building on its success in Ghana, the festival aims to foster cultural exchange and economic empowerment.
“This year, we’re thrilled to feature Davido, a natural choice after his phenomenal performances in recent years. We also have Black Sherif, the BET Award-winning International Hip Hop Artist of the Year,” Abdullah shared with BLACK ENTERPRISE, reflecting on the 2023 Accra festival. “And, of course, J Hus, making his Ghana debut. We’re incredibly excited to bring such a diverse and talented lineup.”
The festival’s mission extends beyond entertainment, striving to dismantle stereotypes and showcase the multifaceted realities of Africa.
“This isn’t just for Africans; it’s for the entire Black diaspora,” Abdullah explained. “Our culture often exists outside the mainstream. Through AfroFuture, we aim to demystify misconceptions and present a more nuanced understanding of Africa.”
He added, “We want people to understand that while certain challenges exist, there are also incredible opportunities and diverse realities across the continent.”
AfroFuture Detroit will feature a vibrant Black designer marketplace and interactive cultural exhibits. The festival has partnered with Detroit hotels, such as Roost Detroit at Book Tower and Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown, to offer exclusive event blocks.
Delta Air Lines is the official travel partner, providing exclusive discounts for festival attendees traveling to Detroit.
Building on the success of past festivals, AfroFuture Detroit will feature a range of ancillary events. In Ghana, the Afro Expo 2023 showcased culture, technology, health, film, music, and art. The Black Ambition Pitch Competition and AfroMusic Museum also highlighted entrepreneurship and cultural heritage.
Additional events included the Rising Star Challenge, AfroFuture x Black Film Space Film Competition, New Year’s Eve Celebration, and AfroFuture Foundation Giveback, a day dedicated to community service.
AfroFuture Detroit will take place at Bedrock’s Douglass Site, with the main entrance located at the corner of Beaubien Boulevard and Winder Street.
For tickets and more information, visit Detroit.AfroFuture.com. Stay updated by following @AfroFuture and @BedrockDetroit on Instagram.
Grieving Mother Presses D.C. Mayor About Officers ‘Unconstitutional’ Pardons
Karen Hylton interrupted Mayor Bowser's press conference demanding answers about the recent pardons of officer Terence Sutton and Lt. Andrew Zabavsky.
A press conference with Washington D.C.’s Mayor Muriel Bowser was interrupted when the mother of Karon Hylton-Brown, who died after being pursued by police officers, pressed her about their “unconstitutional” pardons, asking if she told President Donald Trump that her son was illegal, WUSA 9 reports.
Karen Hylton interrupted the budget press conference shortly after Bowser walked up to the podium demanding answers about the recent pardons of Officer Terence Sutton and Lt. Andrew Zabavsky. “Mayor Bowser, did you tell President Trump that Karon is illegal?” Hylton shouted while being approached by Metro Police officers. “Do you know the pardon of those officers is very much unconstitutional?”
As officers approached her, Hylton warned officers, saying, “Don’t touch me, don’t touch me. Do not put your hands on me,” Bowser attempted to de-escalate the situation, asking the grieving mother to “step outside.” But Hylton fought back, saying she had tried to talk to the mayor before. “I tried to talk to you. I tried to ask you. I’m asking you again—did you let him know that the pardon of those officers is unconstitutional?”
While Hylton was escorted out, Bowser finally responded, stating, “No, Ms. Hylton, I have not talked to the president about your son.”
Hylton-Brown was killed in 2020 after being chased by officers for allegedly riding his motorbike on the sidewalk without a helmet. Police followed the victim into an alley before he zoomed out of the alley and was hit by a passing car. He died in the hospital days later. Sutton was convicted of second-degree murder, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice in connection with the deadly pursuit, while Zabavsky was convicted of conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
The case was labeled historic as it was the first time a D.C. officer was convicted of murder in the line of duty. Both officers received lengthy prison sentences — Sutton was sentenced to five years, and Zabavsky received four years — but both remained free on bond, filing conviction appeals. According to the Washington Times, prosecutors claimed the officers worked together to cover up their involvement by turning their body cameras off to discuss the incident in private and lying to higher-ranking officers about how the pursuit went down and the severity of Hylton-Brown’s injuries.
Hylton is known for passionate outbursts related to her son’s case as an outspoken advocate calling for accountability from city leaders. During Sutton and Zabavsky’s trial in 2022, the mother was arrested for yelling and physically struggling with the U.S. Marshals once the jury announced the verdict. After being tried on assault charges in 2023 as a result of the altercation, Hylton was later acquitted.
When given the option of having a vasectomy, he says he's 'leaving it up to the Lord.'
Multi-entertainer Nick Cannon recently admitted that he may not be done with fathering more children, on a recent podcast episode.
On an episode of We Playin’ Spades featuring “Pivot” podcast hosts, Ryan Clark and Channing Crowder that was released March 17, Cannon revealed that he may not be ready to stop populating the world with more children. The Daily Cannon Show host already has 12 children with six different women: Moroccan, Monroe, Golden, Powerful Queen, Zion Mixolydian, Zillion Heir, Zen, Legendary Love, Onyx Ice, Rise Messiah, Beautiful Zeppelin, and Halo.
When questioned about having another child, and he quickly stated that he was “leaving it up to the Lord.”
The guests on the podcast know a thing or two about not having children, as both Clark and Crowder confessed to having vasectomies to stop the chance of impregnating any more women. It was suggested to Cannon that the entertainer “needs to go think about” getting one after stating that he’s not done with his baby-making ways.
Cannon laughed and stated that the conversation felt like an “intervention.” But, he did admit that getting one “may be the responsible thing to do” but didn’t seem to be committed to getting one done. But he’s “not done.”
“I’m feeling judged,” the former Wild ‘N Out host said, laughing.
Last summer, Cannon revealed that due to the value of his, let’s say, private parts, he got them insured for $10 million.
“Haters say it’s time for me to stop having kids and put this super sperm to rest,” Cannon said in a written statement. “But I’m doubling down on these valuable balls and my future kids. Shoutout to Dr. Squatch for giving my balls the credit they deserve and hooking me up with the protection I need to keep this family tree rolling!”
Now, he proudly claims to have the most valuable balls.
Virginia Union University Offers New Doula Certification Program
Virginia Union University is the first HBCU to offer two doula courses.
Virginia Union University announced the launch of a new doula certification program, making it the first historically Black college or university in Virginia to offer such a program.
The private institution is partnering with the Virginia Board of Health and Birth in Color, a reproductive health advocacy and education organization. The announcement was made during a press conference on March 18.
Birth in Color was founded by Kenda Sutton-El, who attended the event and praised VUU’s commitment to advancing Black maternal health.
“Any place could create their own doula program, but why not give back to the organization that actually created the awareness around doulas, that actually created the awareness around Black maternal health, and actually use us as a partnership?” Sutton-El said. “That speaks volumes about the character of Virginia Union.”
“People feel a lot more comfortable talking to people who look like them when it comes to anything health-related,” she said. “And what we do see is a lot of doctors actually thank us because we’re giving them information that they may not have been able to get from the patient.”
According to the Virginia Department of Health, Black women in Virginia are more than twice as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes compared to white women. The disparity is part of a broader national trend in which Black women experience significantly higher maternal mortality rates. Efforts like VUU’s doula program aim to expand culturally competent care and reduce these alarming statistics.
According to the Virginia Maternal Mortality Review Team’s 2024 Annual Report, the number of pregnancy-associated deaths in Virginia rose from 64 in 2021 to 67 in 2022, with the rate increasing from 66.9 to 70.1 per 100,000 live births.
These statistics underscore the critical need for culturally competent care to address maternal health disparities in the state. Initiatives like Virginia Union University’s doula certification program aim to expand care and improve outcomes for Black mothers.
Courtney B. Vance Narrates W.E.B. Du Bois Biography Audiobook
In Volume One of "W.E.B. Du Bois: Biography of a Race" audiobook, the actor will narrate the first five decades of the activist's life.
Tony Award-winning actor Courtney B. Vance will reintroduce the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois as narrator of a two-volume biography about the civil rights activist.
The opportunity to narrate the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, W.E.B. Du Bois, 1868-1919: Biography of a Race, is a true passion project for Vance as the work makes its debut as an audiobook for the first time. The Lovecraft Country actor said in a press release obtained by BLACK ENTERPRISE that his love for history drew him to Du Bois’ biography, authored by David Levering Lewis.
According to the March 19 announcement, Volume One will cover the first five decades of Du Bois’ legacy, followed by Volume Two, a continuation of his life through 1963. “Listen to Courtney B. Vance, and you shall hear the spoken wisdom of an American colossus, a prophetic man of color in whose ninety-five years all intellectual, political, economic, and racial choices were profoundly explored,” said Lewis.
The biography explores an intense fifty-year period of the African American scholar’s life and career, according to the book’s description on Simon & Schuster. Born William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, the renowned civil rights pioneer, editor, and writer changed the way Americans think. The NAACP says the leading thinker was “one of the foremost Black intellectuals of his era.” Du Bois, an NAACP founding member who became the organization’s director of publicity and research, published several essays and works speaking on race and the plight of Black Americans. Du Bois made history as the first African American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University.
Simon & Schuster Audio President Chris Lynch said, “To have a narrator as talented and passionate as Courtney B. Vance bring W.E.B. Du Bois’ legacy to life is a true publishing event.” Vance has portrayed significant figures over the course of his acting career, from Johnny Cochran in FX’s The People vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story to Rev. C.L. Franklin in National Geographic’s Genius: Aretha series.
Simon & Schuster Audio’s announcement additionally revealed the actor’s plans to produce a documentary film based on the W.E.B. Du Bois biography through the Bassett Vance Productions company, founded in partnership with his wife, Golden Globe Award-winning actress Angela Bassett.
Volume One of W.E.B. Du Bois, 1868-1919: Biography of a Race will be released as an audiobook on June 17.
California-Based Company To Bring Hundreds of Jobs To Metro Atlanta
Good news for Atlanta job-seekers.
Trinet, a human resources consulting firm, plans to move into a multimillion-dollar corporate center in Dunwoody, Georgia, about 16 miles from downtown Atlanta. The California-based consulting firm will open a $15.4 million facility in 150,000 square feet of office space.
Trinet says its new national hub will employ 750 people by 2030. Their roles will include tech, HR consulting, client management, and sales.
“Most of these positions don’t exist currently. So they won’t be bringing people with them as they move operations here. They will have to hire people locally,” Mayor Lynn Deutsch said at her State of the Cityaddress on Tuesday, March 18.
“With 750 new jobs in Dunwoody, there will certainly be an even more increased demand for housing,” Deutsch said.
These new jobs could bring new renters, homebuyers, and consumers to the Dunwoody area, boosting the local economy.
“This creates the multiplier effect because they’ll consume in that area. By consuming there, you’re creating new revenue that was not there before,” Sergio Garate, assistant professor of finance and director of the real-estate program at Emory’s Goizueta Business School, told Fox 5 News.
Garate estimates that, with an average salary of $75,000, these jobs could generate about $56 million in additional income for Dunwoody.
Dunwoody is located in Atlanta’s Central Perimeter submarket, hometo some of thecity’s most prominent corporate headquarters.Thesubmarket is close to most of MetroAtlanta’smajorinterstates andpublic transit system, making it convenient for employees to commuteto work. However, the area has faced challenges rebounding from the disruption to office space rentals caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trinet lists 18 open jobs in the Atlanta metro area, including several payroll tax analysts and sales consultant positions. The corporation has not specified the exact location of the new office complex.
