Shawn Grant

Shawn Grant is a Chicago native and the Senior Editor of The Source Magazine. He can only be found on Instagram and Twitter at @shawnxgrant.

YoungLA Unveils YG as New Brand Ambassador

YoungLA Unveils YG as New Brand Ambassador

YoungLA, a popular brand known for quality and affordability in lifestyle and fitness clothing, recently announced the signing of renowned rap artist YG as its brand ambassador. This collaboration marks a pivotal moment for YoungLA as they’re starting to make more than just fitness apparel, venturing boldly into lifestyle fashion. Spearheaded by dynamic siblings Dashmeet […]

WATCH: KRS-One Reveals Why He Didn’t Take Part in Grammy’s Salute to Hip-Hop Event

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Following the Grammy’s Salute to Hip-Hop show, KRS-One criticizes The Recording Academy’s approach to Hip-Hop throughout the years. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Speaking with @professordaddyyo, KRS-One reveals he turned down LL COOL J’s personal invite. “With all due respect, LL COOL J himself called me, spoke to my wife and pretty much begged for […]

Ye and Ty Dolla Sign Eyeing a Second ‘Vultures’ Rave in Las Vegas

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Ye and Ty Dolla $ign are preparing to host another “rave” for their album Vultures. The next edition of the raves will happen in Las Vegas. YesJulz confirmed the rave is set for Thursday. Vultures rave #2 12/13/2023Las Vegas 92011pm pic.twitter.com/pG2KENXI1j — Unreleased Ye (@unreleased_ye) December 13, 2023 Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Tomorrow ⏳ […]

Diddy’s Forthcoming Reality Show Scrapped at Hulu

Diddy Says 'ENOUGH IS ENOUGH' After New Lawsuit

Diddy’s reality show that was planned for Hulu has been scrapped. According to Variety, Diddy +7 was produced by James Corden’s production company Fulwell 73 but was scrapped following multiple lawsuits against Combs. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Earlier in the month, another woman sued Diddy, stating she was sex trafficked and gang-raped while she […]

North West Reveals Her Rap Name in Verse from Ye’s Upcoming Album

North West Reveals Her Rap Name in Verse from Ye's Upcoming Album

North West has made headlines over the past few days, revealing her first official verse and her rap name. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information North West was onhand at her dad’s and Ty Dolla $ign’s album listening party in Miami, where she debuted the verse: “I love it here / we gonna take over the […]

SOURCE SPORTS: Draymond Green Suspended Indefinitely Following Tuesday’s Ejection

Draymond Green Ejected After Backhand Swing on Suns' Jusuf Nurkic

Draymond Green has received an indefinite suspension fro the NBA for hitting Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić during Tuesday night’s game. In a press release, the NBA issued the suspension by taking “into account Green’s repeated history of unsportsmanlike acts.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Green faces a deduction of $153,941 for each game if […]

DJ Appreciation and Recognition Holiday Toast Takes Place at the Brooklyn Chophouse

DJ Appreciation and Recognition Holiday Toast Takes Place at the Brooklyn Chophouse

“DJ Appreciation and Recognition Holiday Toast” hosted by American Values 2024 was a unique and exciting event that combined the celebration of DJs, holiday cheer, and political engagement. The gathering at the Brooklyn Chophouse in Times Square featured notable DJs like DJ Self, DJ Will, DJ Riz, and DJ Eclipse along with industry insiders Tramell […]

TikTok Expands “Add to Music App” Feature to 19 New Countries

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TikTok announces the global expansion of its “Add to Music App” feature, enabling users in 19 additional countries to seamlessly save discovered songs to their preferred music streaming services. The feature, introduced successfully in the US and UK a month ago, now extends its reach to Canada, Japan, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, […]

WATCH: Oprah Winfrey and Cast of ‘The Color Purple’ Join ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ for Exclusive Talk Show Appearance

Oprah Winfrey and Cast of 'The Color Purple' Join 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' for Exclusive Talk Show Appearance

In a special episode airing on Friday, December 15, “The Jennifer Hudson Show” welcomes the iconic Oprah Winfrey, director Blitz Bazawule, and the cast of “The Color Purple,” including Fantasia Barrino Taylor, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi, Corey Hawkins, and Colman Domingo. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information During the interview, Oprah and […]

Exclusive: Lil Poppa Dives Deep Into His Latest EP and Future Aspirations

Lil Poppa Dives Deep Into His Latest EP and Future Aspirations

Lil Poppa, the rising hip-hop sensation, has just unleashed his latest EP, It’s Me, I’m The Problem, marking another milestone in a prolific year. Setting an ambitious goal at the beginning of the year to release multiple projects, Lil Poppa pulled from the depths of his soul and vault to create a resonant collection that […]

Bread Gang TV Breaks The Mold: Moneybagg Yo’s Latest Venture Shakes Up The Rap Industry With A Fresh Approach To Entertainment

Bread Gang TV Breaks The Mold: Moneybagg Yo's Latest Venture Shakes Up The Rap Industry With A Fresh Approach To Entertainment

Platinum-selling artist Moneybagg Yo is making waves once again, but this time it’s not just through his chart-topping hits – it’s with the groundbreaking launch of Bread Gang TV. This revolutionary Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming platform is poised to redefine the landscape of the rap industry by providing a dynamic space for emerging artists, influencers, and content creators to […]

Mylie Taylor: Filling a Dark Hole in Today’s Music Scene, Tackling Mental Health

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Navigating the music scene these days is only sometimes the most prolific journey. For every serious, passionate, or modestly inspiring artist, ten thousand more have nothing to say and questionable talent. Despite how harsh that may sound, it’s beautiful as it makes the moment you discover someone genuinely gifted much more meaningful. Finding a musician […]

NBA Unwraps Festive Christmas Day Campaign: ‘The Gift of Game’

NBA Unwraps Festive Christmas Day Campaign: 'The Gift of Game'

The NBA has launched its heartwarming Christmas Day campaign, “The Gift of Game,” capturing the essence of holiday hoops traditions. The campaign showcases an animated cast of NBA stars, including Curry, Jokić, Luka, and KD, engaging in festive activities like a spirited game of Ho-Ho-Horse and comparing their signature kicks. The toys in this animated […]

Stüssy and Beats Unveil Nostalgic Collaboration with New Studio Pro Headphones

Stüssy and Beats Unveil Nostalgic Collaboration with New Studio Pro Headphones

Iconic streetwear brand Stüssy has joined forces with Beats to launch a special edition of the Beats Studio Pro headphones. Inspired by 1990s personal electronics, the design pays homage to the era with colors reminiscent of urethane skateboard wheels and materials like resin and fiberglass commonly found in surfboard manufacturing. The Beats Studio Pro headphones […]