Oakland’s sports landscape has been hollowed out in recent years. But one of the Town’s most loyal hype men is stepping in to help.
Multiplatinum rapper and entrepreneur Earl “E-40” Stevens has joined the ownership group of the Oakland Roots and Oakland Soul, the East Bay’s men’s and women’s professional soccer clubs, the teams announced Friday, Feb. 13.
“Bringing my business acumen and sports fandom together as part of the Oakland Roots & Soul ownership group is truly special,” E-40 said in a statement. “This move is about investing in a sport that connects the world. I look forward to working closely with the ownership team to continue to amplify the fan experience while delivering successful results on the field.”…