Sha Be Allah

The Source Magazine Staff Writer

The Weeknd Releases New Video for “Save Your Tears” Ahead of Super Bowl Halftime Performance

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The Weeknd has released an intriguing new video for “Save Your Tears” from his album After Hours. The video, maybe the darkest from the album thus far, continues the platinum-selling artist’s continued physical transformation (previously being decapitated in the “Too Late” video). While his physical rehabilitation makes progress it’s clear in the video that he’s […]

Raz-B Claims B2K Blocked Him On Instagram to “Protect Pedophiles”

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After years of very public discourse within B2K, one of the new millennium’s most popular “boy bands,” the beef seems to be reignited after Raz-B now claims that his group mates blocked him on IG to protect their sexual abusers; specifically their former manager Chris Stokes. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Raz wrote in a […]

Whole Foods CEO Says Americans Need Better Diets Instead of Healthcare

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The owner of Whole Foods has made a declaration that many already know, but few will actually take heed to; Americans need to eat better. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Whole Foods CEO John Mackey has received a lot of backlash for his statement in his interview on the Freakonomics Radio show, where Mackey declared, […]

First Case Of New COVID-19 Strain Confirmed in New York

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NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo has confirmed that a man in upstate New York has tested positive for the new strain of COVID-19 that was first discovered in the UK. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The man, who’s in his 60s, works for Saratoga’s N. Fox Jewelers, but the man has not traveled abroad recently, so […]

Proud Boys Leader Arrested For Burning #BlackLivesMatter Banner

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A report from BBC News says that the leader of the right-wing group The Proud Boys has been charged with trespassing on the grounds of a Black church in Washington, D.C. before stealing its Black Lives Matter banner and burning it. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Enrique Tarrio has been sued by the Metropolitan African […]

Today in Hip-Hop History: “Rapper’s Delight” Becomes First Hip Hop Song to Reach Billboard 41 Years Ago

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On this date in 1980, the monumental rap record known eternally as “Rapper’s Delight”, which was performed by the Sugarhill Gang, reached Billboard’s Top 40, an unprecedented accomplishment for Hip Hop. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Big Bank Hank, Wonder Mike, and Master Gee, along with Sugarhill Records’ head honcho Sylvia Robinson, created a song […]

Bobby Shmurda Could Be Granted Conditional Release February 23

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After the excitement behind Rowdy Rebel’s release from prison on December 15, many were left wondering when his co-defendant and GS9 crew member Bobby Shmurda would be released as well. According to a new report from NoJumper, the wait could be over. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Bobby Shmurda, whose real name is Ackquille Pollard, […]

HBO’s ‘Charm City Kings’ Star Charged With New Year’s Murder Of Her Partner

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According to a confirmed report, a star on HBO’s Charm City Kings was arrested and charged with murder for killing her partner on New Year’s Day in West Baltimore. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Police in Baltimore detail Lakeyria Doughty allegedly stabbed her lover, 33-year-old Tiffany Wilson on New Year’s Day. 26-year-old Doughty was arrested […]

D.C. Prepares for Protests and Civil Unrest Ahead of Congress’ Electoral Vote Count

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After at least two prior confirmations that Joe Biden will be the United States’ 46th President, the last formality is the electoral college vote and officials in Washington, D.C. are stepping up efforts to ensure safety ahead of anticipated protests. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With Congress set to count the electoral votes on January […]

[WATCH] Cardi B Stops Daughter Kulture From Hearing Her “W.A.P.” Song

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After much communal controversy within Hip Hop over Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s smash hit “W.A.P.”, Cardi now seems to be on the parental advisory squad as she is seen on social media turning off the salacious song as she and Offset’s daughter walked in the room. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Rap icon […]

Benzino Tells Joyner Lucas “I’ll Have You Touched”

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Former owner of The Source Ray Benzino and rapper Joyner Lucas ended 2020 with beef on social media after Lucas clowned Benzino for allegedly proposing a VERZUZ battle via Instagram between the two. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information A heated exchange on Twitter escalated very quickly after Lucas poked fun at the Boston rap vet’s […]

Internet Money Records Signs Rio Leyva

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Rio Leyva is an 18 year old producer from Portland, Oregon who has signed to Internet Money Records. Rio has produced for Lil Mosiey, Lil Baby, Young Boy, Future, Gucci Mane, Lil Tecca and The Kid Laroi. Recently on Instagram Rio has posted a photo of his first gold. Rio produced an album titled “FCK […]

Today in Hip Hop History: Murder Inc. Offices Raided By The Feds 18 Years Ago

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On this date in 2003, the federal government raided the offices of Hip Hop powerhouse Murder Inc., beginning a two-year-long case against Chris and Irv Gotti, who was forced to prove that their successful, multi-million dollar record label was not a money-laundering operation for Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff of Queens’ legendary Supreme Team. Visit streaming.thesource.com for […]

Feds Investigate 2019 Shooting Involving NBA Youngboy

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In 2019, a shooting involving millennial star NBA Youngboy shortly before the Rolling Loud Festival claimed a man’s life and now federal authorities have decided to pick up the case. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to a recent report, federal agents from Louisiana and Florida have started to investigate the case together, going to […]

Brooklyn’s Where’s Wvldo Is Well Known On The “Net By Name

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Brooklyn’s own Walid Tarek Hamed or more professionally known as “Wvldo” is blowing up on the internet from having millions of views on YouTube, SoundCloud, has been crowned “King Of Instagram Live”, Moderating some of the biggest parties on the new private invite only app Clubhouse with Tokyo Vanity,  21 Savage. Wvldo started out making […]

Miami’s Dread Zoe Drops “My Section”

Dread Zoe(Fabian Forbes) is a Music Artist originally born in St. Catherine, Jamaica but raised in North Miami, Florida. His name pays homage to his carribean roots with the Dread symbolizing his Jamaican heritage and the Zoe symbolizing the culture he was raised in. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Dread Zoe released his first single […]

Happy 69th Birthday to ‘Wild Style’ Director Charlie Ahearn!

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On this day in 1951, film director and creative cultural artist Charlie Ahearn was born in Binghamton, New York. Ahearn is best known for his Hip Hop cult classic flick Wild Style, which has become a cultural standard to represent Hip Hop’s origins in the South Bronx. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With the help of Fred […]