This week in good Black news: A’ja Wilson made WNBA history as the first player to score 1,000 points in a single season, while Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese scored off the court with her limited-edition “Angel Reese’s Puffs” cereal collaboration.
Meanwhile, Megan Thee Stallion dominated the BET “Hip Hop Awards 2024” with 12 nominations. Plus, Lamorne Morris and Angela Bassett shined at the Primetime Emmy Awards!
Keep reading for these stories and more in this week’s good Black news.
A’ja Wilson Makes WNBA History as First Player to Score 1,000 Points in a Single Season
A’ja Wilson has etched her name in the WNBA history books once again, becoming the first player to score 1,000 points in a single season. During a thrilling home game against the Connecticut Sun, the Las Vegas Aces star hit the milestone with a clutch fadeaway jumper in the final minutes, sealing an 84-71 win for her team.
The record-breaking feat came just days after Wilson set a new single-season points record, surpassing Jewell Loyd’s 939-point tally in a showdown against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.
It’s Been 25 Years Since Master P Singed to the Toronto Raptors
September 17 marked the 25th anniversary of Master P signing a non-guaranteed contract with the Toronto Raptors, a significant milestone in his unique basketball journey. While he’s the only rapper to have reached the NBA—playing for the Charlotte Hornets and Raptors—he never stepped onto the court for a regular season game. His legacy as a rapper with a basketball background remains iconic.
Other artists, like J. Cole and 2 Chainz, also highlight the seamless connection between hip-hop and the sport.
