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NYC To Add Non-Binary ‘X’ Gender Selection On Birth Certificates

September 13, 2018

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People born in New York City who don't identify as male or female will have the option of changing their birth certificates to "X'' under legislation passed Wednesday by the City Council. The bill adopted by... Read Article

Happy 41st Birthday to the One and Only 2 Chainz!

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September 12, 2018

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On this date in 1977, Mr. 2 Necklaces was born Tauheed Epps in Atlanta, Georgia. Today, the man who once called himself "Tity Boi" has morphed into one of the games most prolific personalities with one of the m... Read Article

Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Johnson Suffers Stroke

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September 10, 2018

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Olympic gold medal sprinter Michael Johnson announced Saturday that he’s recovering after recently suffering a mini-stroke. Johnson had what’s known as a Transient Ischemic Attack, or TIA, last week, he said... Read Article

2018 SOURCE360 Block Party: NEKU Of Secta7 Collective & MOE ZV Splash The Block

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September 10, 2018

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The oldest pillar in Hip Hop culture made a guest appearance at this year's SOURCE360 Block Party as graffiti artists NEKU Secta7 and MOE ZV put on a live art exhibition on Rockwell Place across from the BRIC A... Read Article

Can Hip-Hop Learn Anything From The Fall of CBS Exec Les Moonves?

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September 10, 2018

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Is anyone startled that Les Moonves stepped down from his position at CBS on Sunday? For decades, Les Moonves has blazed the type of career in television that is worthy of textbook inclusion. From his meteor... Read Article

Happy 50th Birthday to Hip-Hop Icon Big Daddy Kane!

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September 10, 2018

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Today marks the 50th birthday of Grammy Award-winning lyricist Big Daddy Kane! Born on this day in 1968, Brooklynite Antonio Hardy aka Big Daddy Kane stepped on the scene with the Juice Crew in the late 80’s... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Cultural Icon Tupac Shakur Was Gunned Down On Las Vegas Strip In Drive-By Attack 22 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

September 7, 2018

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On this date in 1996, Tupac Amaru Shakur was gunned down on the Las Vegas strip while riding in the passenger seat of Suge Knight's BMW, which was the lead car in a ten car entourage. Knight also suffered a bul... Read Article

Nas Writes Seven-Part Series of Instagram Posts to Ex-Wife Kelis

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September 7, 2018

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Nas and Kelis have been in an ongoing battle about child support and the custody of their son together. Today (Sept 7th), Nas took to Instagram and expressed the details of him and Kelis’ irreconcilable differe... Read Article

Got Bars? Audition for The 2018 SOURCE360 #UnsignedHype Competition!

Sha Be Allah

September 5, 2018

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So you think you can rhyme? Do you think you got enough bars to compete with the best of the best? If you're confident in you or your partner's skills on the mic, make sure that you get signed up for the 5th... Read Article

HERSource: Taraji P. Henson Scheduled To Launch The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation In September

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August 31, 2018

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Taraji’s Boutique of Hope is slated celebrate the launch of The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation on September 22, 2018 in Beverly Hills. This special fundraising event will provide an opportunity for a limit... Read Article

Black Hairstylists Face Arrest for Braiding in New Jersey

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August 31, 2018

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Confirmed reports from NBC unveil a strict law that requires hairstylists to have cosmetology licenses for braiding has come under fire in New Jersey. Governor Phil Murphy vetoed a bill on Monday that would hav... Read Article

50 Cent Wants You To Join The #GetTheStrap Workout Challenge

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August 29, 2018

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With his ever-growing #GetTheStrap movement, which originated from a Instagram hashtag, Fif has now decided to use the slogan in a more positive light. Mr. Jackson has offered his fans and followers to follo... Read Article

DJ Norie’s ‘Anything Goes Live’ Concert Series Celebrates 8 Years

Sha Be Allah

August 28, 2018

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The multi-day Anything Goes Live event is set to kick off with a press party. The man of the hour, DJ Norie is hosting the exclusive gathering of influencers and industry elite presented in part by Playbook Med... Read Article

Safaree Lands Million Dollar Sex Toy Deal

Sha Be Allah

August 28, 2018

After a very publicized social media back-and-forth with his ex-GF Nicki Minaj, reality TV star Safaree has reason to put all of the negativity behind him after he has reportedly landed a million dollar deal wi... Read Article

HOT 97’s On The Reggae And Soca Tip 2018 Featuring Elephant Man, Konshens, Kranium And More

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August 28, 2018

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HOT 97’s On Da Reggae & Soca Tip is back on Friday, August 31st at The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island! New York’s biggest reggae, dancehall and soca party of the year for 20 years running! Featuring perf... Read Article

Netflix’s ‘Nappily Ever After’ Special Dinner W/ Sanaa Lathan and Filmmakers [RECAP]

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August 28, 2018

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To celebrate the upcoming release of Nappily Ever After, Netflix and Strong Black Lead held a special dinner in Brooklyn, NY on Thursday, August 23rd at Cecconi’s. In attendance was Sanaa Lathan, the film’s ... Read Article

KRS-1 Announces New Music in the Studio With Dr. Dre

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August 24, 2018

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KRS-1 is undoubtedly one of the best to ever touch the mic. Along with dropping The World Is MIND album last year, Mr. Kris Parker linked up with past cohort Hakim Green on Green's Live From The Streets project... Read Article

Happy Birthday To The Wu Tang Clan’s GZA!

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August 22, 2018

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The "genius" of the iconic WTC is celebrating his 52nd born day today. On this date in 1966, Gary Grice, better known to the rap world as the "GZA", was born in Brooklyn, New York and is now recognized one o... Read Article

Birdman Accuses Lil Wayne Of Swindling Him Out Of Drake Royalties

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August 21, 2018

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Everyone that that the "father and son" beef between Cash Money Records CEO Bryan "Baby" Willams and Dwayne "Lil Wayne" Carter Jr., but it looks like a new legal battle has just begun. Aspire Music Group, th... Read Article

New York Jets Announce Partnership With Def Jam Recordings

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August 21, 2018

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The New York Jets have announced a new partnership with Def Jam Recordings. The deal marks a collaboration between two iconic New York brands, focusing on three main elements: music, content and in-game experie... Read Article