On December 15th Hip Hop artist Jeezy releases his brand new studio album, "Pressure." The artist and entrepreneur kicks off his nationwide tour at the end of the month. He stops by Cheddar to discuss his projects on the stage, and in business.
Jeezy says his music has always been motivating and inspirational, and with his latest album, he drew from real-life circumstances. Jeezy wants to inspire his listeners to believe that anything is possible.
The artist has partnerships with brands including Tequila Avion, American Cut Steakhouse, and Defiance Fuel water. Jeezy shares he is also investing in Bitcoin. The artist says the secret to his success is having a great team by his side.
Meta wants creators to make money from the metaverse, but it's going to take a large chunk of the cut. The tech giant is planning to keep nearly 50% of all digital asset sales within Horizon Worlds, the virtual reality platform that's considered an integral part of the company's unfolding metaverse. Rolf Illenberger, Co-founder and Managing Director of VRdirect, joined Cheddar to discuss why Meta is taking heat for this move, and what it could be doing as an alternative to help support creators, small businesses, and consumers.
Catching you up on what you need to know on April 18, 2022, with Russian missile attacks on the Ukrainian city of Lviv killing seven, mass shootings in South Carolina and Pittsburgh, Lucky Charms cereal under official investigation by the FDA, and more.
Lisa Whalen, Automotive and Mobility Analyst at Morning Consult, joined Cheddar News' Closing Bell to break down the famed auto show's emphasis on electric vehicles this year, reflecting a shift toward electrification in the automotive industry.