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Exclusive: Quality Control Music, Migos, Lil’ Yachty, Lil’ Baby & City Girls Crown The Source POWER30 Cover

January 24, 2019

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Each year, The Source is charged with the controvertible tasks planning and reporting on the most powerful moguls and generals in Hip-Hop culture. This list expands beyond the artists and creative side of the... Read Article

Halle, Kendrick, Chris & Sam… How Crack Addiction Launched Their Acting Careers

NDSmith

July 29, 2018

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When Halle Berry popped up in Spike Lee's Jungle Fever, she was a virtually unknown actress trying to make her way in Hollywood. Who knew that playing a crackhead would launch her career. By her side in the ... Read Article

Flashback Friday| DJ Khaled Makes Source Magazine Cover Debut

NDSmith

July 27, 2018

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Back in 2016, DJ Khaled told y'all that they did not want him to win. But we did! As The Source Magazine looks over the best covers of their 30 years and this one screams "classic!" From the red Versace robe... Read Article

On This Day: Prince Receives 2000 Artist of The Decade For Work In New Media From Soul Train

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March 5, 2018

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUQyvLbv884 18 years ago, on this very day, Prince (one of the most influential personalities of all time) was named Male Artist of The Decade at The 2000 Soul Train Awards. P... Read Article

Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine Graces 2017 Power 30 Cover

Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine Grace Cover 1-of-2 of The Source’s 2017 Power 30 Issue (#273)

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January 15, 2018

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The most POWERFUL issue in Hip-Hop is here and to close out 2017, The Source Magazine reveals one of our covers with Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, the dynamic duo who have achieved greatness over the past year and ... Read Article

The Breakfast Club Graces Cover 2 of The Source’s POWER 30 Issue

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January 10, 2018

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To many, The Breakfast Club was the coming-of-age film that premiered over 30 years ago, profiling misfit teenagers from different Los Angeles high school cliques who spent Saturday morning in detenti... Read Article

Who Had the Power in 2017?

Miss2Bees

December 22, 2017

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“Any form of art is a form of power; it has impact, it can affect change – it can not only move us, it makes us move.” - Ossie Davis Davis could have been talking about us. The Source has for 3 decades explo... Read Article

Holla If Ya Hear Me: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson Talks Tupac’s Prophetic, Self-Destructive Work

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December 21, 2017

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Words by Dr. Michael Eric Dyson More than 20 years after his death, Tupac Amaru Shakur remains an irresistible icon. His legendary work ethic, his remarkable fearlessness, and magnetic personality make h... Read Article

Hip Hop Pioneers, Scholars Link With Smithsonian Institute To Create Hip-Hop Anthology

Sha Be Allah

November 15, 2017

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Legendary Hip Hop artists are joining forces with the Smithsonian Institute to create an extensive anthology that will serve as a retrospective of the genre, according to media reports. Chuck D, MC Lyte, Que... Read Article

Larger Than Life (Big Pun Cover Story 1998)

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November 10, 2017

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As The Source looks back on the life of Christopher Rios, check out his 2000 cover story as we discuss whether or not The Crusher's last days could've been prevented. March, 1998: An industry slumber party “... Read Article

Powerhouse Was Lit AF, Performances by The Weeknd, Migos, Cardi B, Lil Uzi Vert, French Montana & More

Miss2Bees

October 27, 2017

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Power 105.1 brought Powerhouse back to the Barclays Center for the fourth consecutive year on Thursday, October 26th. This year's star-studded line up included The Weeknd, Migos, Cardi B, Lil Uzi Vert, French M... Read Article

Chris Brown Brings Out Dave East, Fabolous, Yo Gotti at NYC Pop Up Show

Miss2Bees

October 26, 2017

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Fresh off performing at the Tidal X benefit concert last week, Chris Brown partnered up with Tidal for an intimate pop up show on Wednesday October 25th. The R&B superstar was introduced by TRL's DC Youn... Read Article

The White House Wants ESPN To Fire Jemele Hill Based Off Of Her Tweets

Omari White

September 14, 2017

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Article 19 of the Declaration Of Human Rights states that "everyone shall have the right to hold opinions without interference" and "everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall incl... Read Article

Kristi Toliver Sets New WNBA Record En Route To A Playoff Win For The Mystics

Omari White

September 11, 2017

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The Washington Mystics pulled off an impressive upset to advance to the next round of the WNBA playoffs thanks to the outstanding shooting of Kristi Toliver. Last night, the Mystics was able to pull off the ... Read Article

Wild N’ Out Live! Tour Brings Performances by A-Boogie, 21 Savage, Tommy Davidson

Miss2Bees

September 9, 2017

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MTV's Wild 'N Out debuted in 2005, and returned in 2013 after a six year hiatus. The season 9 premiere starring Chance The Rapper was the highest rated unscripted episode as of June 29th, 2017. The celebrity Hi... Read Article

A-Traks Goldie Awards Is Two Days Away

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September 5, 2017

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A-Trak is arguably one of the best DJs to do it and with his newest venture of the Goldie Awards he continues to stack his resume. He started his career by winning the DMC world championship at the age of 15, w... Read Article

Serena Williams Welcomes a Baby Girl!

Debashis Mazumder

September 1, 2017

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Serena Williams welcomes a baby girl with fiancé Alexis Ohanian on Friday (September 1st). The baby was born at Saint Mary Medical Center in West Palm Beach weighing 6 pounds, 13 ounces. The 35 year old, ten... Read Article

Purple was Prince’s Color Says Eldest Sister, Sharon Nelson

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August 31, 2017

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The favorite color of the late and great Prince recently has been in the news lately, as one of his siblings, Tyka Nelson, was published exclaiming despite being associated with the color purple, his favorite c... Read Article

LaMelo Ball Becomes The First High School Player With His Own Sneaker

Omari White

August 31, 2017

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The Big Baller Brand is ready to have a dominating force in hoops in the pro settings and now in high school sports. After Jay-Z decided to support the upstart brand by purchasing 3 pairs of sneakers, the fr... Read Article

Joey Badass Took the Stage at the ‘Love Yourself’ Brooklyn Peace Concert

Miss2Bees

August 28, 2017

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Assemblyman Walter T. Mosley, Senator Hamilton, Council Member Cumbo, and District Leader Geoffrey Davis, did a wonderful job curating a fun event aimed to promote a safe Summer and safe J'ouvert 2017. The... Read Article