(BPRW) Hip-Hop Icon RAKIM Enters Fintech Space as a Founder of Notes Technology | Black PR Wire, Inc. 

(BPRW) Hip-Hop Icon RAKIM Enters Fintech Space as a Founder of Notes TechnologyLegendary emcee launches Notes, a fintech and AI-powered platform redefining financial empowerment for independent urban music artists and creators.(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK, NY – RAKIM, widely regarded as one of the greatest emcees of all time, is breaking new ground with Notes. This innovative financial technology and AI-powered platform merges ‘music, money, and knowledge’ to address the unique challenges faced by independent urban music artists and creators, redefining access to capital to fund their creative projects, while providing financial literacy, and entrepreneurial and music business education to build sustainable careers. Notes is designed to empower these creatives with financial independence while retaining control over their careers in an industry often marked by exploitation.Hip-Hop Legacy Meets Fintech InnovationBlending RAKIM’s cultural legacy with cutting-edge technology, Notes combines cultural relevance with practical solutions to reimagine financial and career empowerment for today’s urban music creatives.Notes provides:Membership-focused access.
Connections to loan and credit providers for access to capital.
AI-powered financial literacy and entrepreneurial education content.
Exclusive “Ask RA” feature, an AI voice assistant and agent in the iconic voice of RAKIM purpose-built for independent urban music artists and creators.
“Independent urban music artists and creators often struggle to gain financial stability despite their market impact,” RAKIM says. “With Notes, we’re building a community- and lifestyle-driven platform that combines cultural connection, technology, and empowerment to give them the tools they need to thrive.”A New Chapter In Financial EmpowermentNotes sits at the intersection of fintech, urban music and culture, and the creator economy—a space worth billions annually. Led by RAKIM and longtime associate DIVINE, the platform unites decades of expertise in urban music and culture, entrepreneurship, and technology to empower the next generation of urban music creatives.DIVINE says, “The opportunity to partner with RAKIM and build a platform like Notes, to empower and support artists and creators in the urban community who have been underserved and exploited for so long, is unprecedented.”Future VisionThe platform is poised to expand its offerings, introducing business banking and debit cards, P2P payment services, cryptocurrency solutions, and other features to drive deeper engagement and long-term value for its users.Independent urban music artists and creators can join the waitlist to be notified when Notes is available for early access at www.notestechnology.com. About RAKIMFrom revolutionizing Hip-Hop lyricism to influencing Hip-Hop’s global ascent, RAKIM is synonymous with creativity, innovation, and empowerment. As a Co-Founder of Notes, RAKIM transitions from a cultural pioneer to a fintech visionary,