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Here’s What We Know About the Jurors Seated in Trump’s Historic Criminal Trial

By Sourcestaff / April 17, 2024

CNN reports that so far, and in lightening quick fashion seven people have been seated on the jury in the...

Critics Claim Trump’s Chick-Fil-A Visit Was Staged For Photo Op

By Courtneyb / April 17, 2024

In a surprise appearance at a Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Atlanta's Vine City last week, former President Donald Trump found himself...

More Than 50 Potential Jurors Dismissed on First Day of Historic Trump New York Criminal Trial

By Sourcestaff / April 16, 2024

The historic first criminal trial ever against a former President of the United States started with emphatic energy as dozens...

The People of New York v. Donald Trump: First Criminal Trial of U.S. President Begins

By Shawn Grant / April 15, 2024

Donald Trump will once again negatively make history. Today (April 15), Trump will be the first former president to stand...

Pras Denied First Attempt At Overturning Political Conspiracy Conviction

By Sha Be Allah / April 15, 2024

According to several confirmed reports, the first attempt to have the federal conspiracy conviction overturned for Pras of The Fugees...

KRS-One and Kurtis Blow Receive Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards At The National Hip Hop Museum Induction Ceremony

By Sha Be Allah / April 8, 2024

The iconic and pioneering careers of Bronx Hip Hop legends KRS-One and Kurtis Blow were honored last week. Both living...

Trump’s Media Stock Plummets, Dropping His Net Worth by $1 Billion

By Sourcestaff / April 2, 2024

For those who swear by Trump being so great for the American economy, here’s something for your bingo card today....

Beyoncé and Jay Z Ask Americans to Get In Formation and Vote

Kage Taylor

November 5, 2016

Hip Hop Community News, Politics

The Carters were among performers who showed out at the Get Out The Vote rally for Hillary Clinton in Cleveland yesterday . Queen Bey dressed her gargle of dancers in Democrat blue as she donned polka dots, ... Read Article

Pharrell Joins Hillary Clinton And Bernie Sanders At N.C. Rally

Nadirah Simmons

November 4, 2016

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Pharrell joined Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders at a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina yesterday. The three hit the stage to the sounds of Pharrell’s “Happy” in an effort to boost voter turnout in... Read Article

Chance The Rapper Hosting Free Concert To Encourage Youth To Vote

Nadirah Simmons

November 4, 2016

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Chance the Rapper’s nonprofit organization SocialWorks and Virgin Hotels Chicago are hosting a free rooftop concert to encourage Chicago’s youth to vote. The show will take place on Monday, November 7 from 3... Read Article

Lion Babe, Tyler, the Creator, and More Captivate the Masses at Afropunk Atlanta 2016

Milca P.

October 30, 2016

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Pictured above: Lion Babe performs at Afropunk Atlanta 2016 (Photo courtesy of Mike G ). No Racism. No Sexism. No Trumpism. A few words from the weekend's affirmation during Atlanta's AFROPUNK celebration... Read Article

President Obama Has Known A Very Popular Rapper Longer Than You’ve Known This Very Popular Rapper

Kage Taylor

October 29, 2016

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Coming into the White House, presidents have always held long-time friendships with other government professionals—from growing up together to being classmates in college. However with rappers, I can’t saw many... Read Article

Jay Z Will Hold Concert In Support Of Hillary Clinton In Ohio

Nadirah Simmons

October 24, 2016

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According to BuzzFeed News, Jay Z will hold a concert in Cleveland, Ohio in an effort to mobilize young black voters for Hillary Clinton. Hov previously performed at a rally in Columbus, Ohio with Bruce Spri... Read Article

Everyone Can Stream Vic Mensa’s Music Video for “16 Shots” Exclusively on TIDAL

Milca P.

October 22, 2016

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Chicago-bred artist Vic Mensa has never been the one to shy away from the issues and tonight , the emcee delivers his latest statement in the form of a video for his compelling "16 Shots". First heard on his... Read Article

nbc fires donald trump after he calls mexicans rapists and drug runners

[Watch] Donald Trump Got Booed At A Charity Event With Hillary Clinton In Attendance

Patrick Smith

October 21, 2016

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Last night , both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump attended the Alfred E. Smith charity dinner, and the two candidates sat just one seat apart. It is tradition that the two presidential candidates from the majo... Read Article

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani Says Hillary Clinton Was Not In NYC During 9/11…

Sha Be Allah

October 13, 2016

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Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani has gotten on the campaign trail for presidential hopeful Donald Trump and has obviously forgotten about the most pivotal moment in his political career. And who was next to him w... Read Article

Jessie Jackson’s Weekly Commentary

Yvelette Stines

October 11, 2016

Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, Politics

by Jesse Jackson Sexual boasting, emails, tax returns, deplorables — the second presidential debate Sunday featured insults wrapped up in put-downs. This debate was held within miles of Ferguson, Mo., but it... Read Article

Producer Mike Dean Dedicates His Latest Track to Donald Trump’s Audio Scandal

Kage Taylor

October 9, 2016

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Imagine a song with the hardcore beats of Yeezus, the commercial cheeriness of a political campaign ad, and the lyrics an even more unfiltered Donald Trump. Producer Mike Dean reacted to the leak of Trump’s ... Read Article

Azealia Banks Is No Longer Voting For Donald Trump, Cites Women’s Rights

Kage Taylor

October 9, 2016

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Supporters have been withdrawing their endorsements for Donald Trump after a 2005 audio tape reveals derogatory comments made towards a woman by the presidential candidate. Among politicians and Republicans, on... Read Article

Lin-Manuel Miranda Deals With Different President Candidates on Remix of a ‘Hamilton’ Hit

Kage Taylor

October 9, 2016

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Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda hosted Saturday Night Live last night , and the gig came up with plenty of punchlines, skits, and oh yeah, a remix of his musical’s hit. All you had to do was turn to NBC—no lot... Read Article

Watch The Full Interview Between Mary J. Blige and Hillary Clinton

Patrick Smith

September 30, 2016

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The full interview between Mary J. Blige and Secretary Hillary Clinton is finally here. Earlier in the week, Apple Music tweeted a preview of the interview, with a short clip of Blige singing to Clinton, and Tw... Read Article

The Source360 Speaker Series Takes Place 9/29-10/1 in Brooklyn, NY

Yvelette Stines

September 28, 2016

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Written by Tracey Y. Smith The Third Annual SOURCE360 Festival returns to downtown Brooklyn’s cultural district from September 29th through October 2nd, courtesy of The NorthStar Group and The Source Magazin... Read Article

T.I. Releases New EP Called “Us or Else” Exclusively On Tidal

Patrick Smith

September 23, 2016

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T.I. released a new EP called Us or Else today . T.I. is joined by a few featured artists, including Killer Mike, Big K.R.I.T. and Meek Mill. The EP was released on Tidal, but it is also available to those who ... Read Article

Diddy Gives $1 Million To His Alma Mater Howard University

Patrick Smith

September 23, 2016

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Sean Combs donated $1 million to Howard University last night , while he was in Washington D.C. for the Bad Boy Family reunion tour. Diddy's pledge went towards creating the Sean Combs Scholarship Fund. http... Read Article

Colin Kaepernick Takes One Knee On Time Magazine Cover

Sha Be Allah

September 22, 2016

With the heated National Anthem debate at its apex, Time Magazine chose San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick to cover their October 2016 issue. Even though the 49ers QB was only sitting on the bench... Read Article

Jimmy Fallon Messes Up Donald Trump’s Hair On The Tonight Show

Patrick Smith

September 16, 2016

Entertainment/TV, Politics, Politics, TV

Last night , Donald Trump went on "The Tonight Show" and spoke with Jimmy Fallon. Trump went on "The Tonight Show" earlier this year and did a mock interview for the job of President. On this visit, Fallon d... Read Article

NFL Players to Protest National Anthem This Opening Weekend

Kiah Fields

September 9, 2016

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With the NFL season finally underway, the American people are gearing up to celebrate opening weekend. Grills are prepped, jerseys are on, and fantasy rosters are set all across the country in preparation for S... Read Article