Author Sha Be Allah

March 12, 2012

Talk about a gangsta's paradise gone wrong. Artis Leon Ivey Jr., better known to the Hip Hop world as Coolio,was arrested over the weekend and taken to jail in Las Vegas for failure to appear in court for an i... Read Article

Queen Latifah Produces Singing Show On CW

March 12, 2012

Another American Idol type of show won't be welcomed by many, however, this one is headed by Hip Hop royalty . Queen Latifah will be the executive producer of the CW's music competition show, "The Star Next Do... Read Article

Friend of Mine: How The Hottest In The Game Link To B.I.G.

March 9, 2012

In his short, but monumental career, BIG collaborated with some of Hip Hop's greatest artists and even unconsciously made a few careers along the way. TheSource.com acknowledges those who had the honor of worki... Read Article

Family of 17 Year Old Demands Arrest Of His Confessed Killer

March 9, 2012

Politics

The family of 17 year old Trayvon Martin is pleading for answers and justice after the confessed killer of the unarmed teenager still walks free. 26 year old Neighborhood Watch captain George Zimmerman, who is... Read Article

Diggy Sings On Debut Album

March 7, 2012

Last night at the Unexpected Arrival album listening session, we found out that Diggy intends to become another singing rapper with a track called "Four Letter Word". The good part is that he sounded pretty goo... Read Article

Happy Birthday to BDP’s Scott La Rock(R.I.P.)

March 2, 2012

Along with living legend KRS and and then teenaged D-Nice, DJ Scott La Rock helped pioneer the legendary BDP crew to iconic status within the Hip Hop world. He contributed to one of Hip Hop’s most revered... Read Article

Murder At Rick Ross’ Miami Mansion

February 29, 2012

Rick Ross' Miami mansion is the scene of a murder investigation today after a man was found shot severasl times in front of the MMG general's home. 39 year old Gregory Paul Nesbitt was found shot to death insi... Read Article

Jimmy Henchmen Faces Death Penalty

February 29, 2012

Incarcerated Hip Hop mogul Jimmy Henchmen is the target of federal prosecutors in relation to the murder of an associate of 50 Cent. If found guilty of these charges, Henchmen could be facing the death penalty.... Read Article

Black History: The Source Celebrates Hattie McDaniel

February 29, 2012

Singer, comedian, radio performer, and television star Hattie McDaniel of Wichita, Kansas is an African American show biz pioneer that has greatly impacted the industry's view of Black women. If it weren't for ... Read Article

iPad 3 Sneak Peek/Announcement March 7th

February 29, 2012

When it was rumored last month that the iPad 3 was being released, people started to wonder how Apple could possibly outdo the iPad 2. Well, the wait and the wonder is over. This morning, several technology in... Read Article

Black History: The Source Celebrates Michael Jackson

February 28, 2012

Born Michael Joseph Jackson on August 29, 1958, the King of Pop is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time. His music, dance, and even fashion sense made him an international figure in popular... Read Article

Barclays Center For BK Nets Almost Complete

February 28, 2012

Amidst the negative whispers of the critics, the futurew home of the Brooklyn Nets, the Barclays Centert At Atlantic Yards, is "much more than halfway complete", says Bob Sanna, Exexcutive VP of Forest City Rat... Read Article

Hip Hop’s Golden Era: NYC Trains in the 80s

February 27, 2012

In commemoration of the upcoming anniversary of Charlie Ahearn's "Wild Style" movie release, TheSource.com is going to satisfy the thirst of some diehard graffiti fans and Hip Hop fans in general with a classic... Read Article

FBI: “Sovereign Citizen” Movement Is The Latest Threat To Nat’l Security

February 27, 2012

Politics

In two recent unpublished studies, the Homeland Security Dept. and the National Counterterrorism Center has classified the "sovereign citizen" movement just as much of a threat to national security as Islamic e... Read Article

Barclay Center For BK Nets Almost Complete

February 27, 2012

Amidst the negative whispers of the critics, the future home of the Brooklyn Nets, Barclay Center At Atlantic Yards, is "much more than halfway complete", says Bob Sanna, Executive VP of Forest City Ratner Comp... Read Article

Black History Month: The Source Celebrates Erykah Badu

February 27, 2012

Grammy Award winning singer Erykah Badu was born Erica Abi Wright in Dallas, Texas, on February 26, 1971. Influenced by her mother, Erykah had her first taste of show business at the age of 4, singing and danci... Read Article

Black History Month: The Source Celebrates Lauryn Hill

February 24, 2012

With her harmonic voice and around the way aura, every Black woman has a little bit of Lauryn Hill in them. Her music has touched millions, as proven in her record sales, yet she humbly avoids the publicity tha... Read Article

The Treasury Department Sanctions Japan’s Yakuza

February 24, 2012

Politics

The Department of Treasury sanctioned the Japanese crime syndicate known as the “yakuza”, whose criminal activity has become a growing concern to federal authorities. Yesterday, the Treasury Dept. ... Read Article

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