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Eric B. And Rakim Congratulate Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Despite Being Snubbed

By Sha Be Allah / April 24, 2024

One of the most recognized duos in Hip Hop, Eric B. & Rakim, were nominated for the 2024 Rock N'...

Tupac’s Estate Issues Cease-and-Desist Letter to Drake Over AI-Voice in “Taylor Made Freestyle”

By Shawn Grant / April 24, 2024

The Tupac Shakur estate has warned Drake for using an AI-generated voice of the late rap icon in his diss...

Suge Knight Says 2Pac’s Voice Next to Snoop’s on Drake’s Diss Track Isn’t a ‘Good Look’

By Shawn Grant / April 24, 2024

Suge Knight doesn't like Drake's "Taylor Made Freestyle" diss to Kendrick Lamar. Not because it attacked Lamar, but because it...

Ye Confirms He Punched a Man for Assaulting Bianca Censori: ‘He Had to Go to Bed Early’

By Shawn Grant / April 24, 2024

Ye has confirmed that he punched someone for assaulting Bianca Censori. During his visit to Justin LaBoy's The Download, Ye...

WATCH: Rick Ross Delivers Video for His “Champagne Moments” Drake Diss

By Shawn Grant / April 24, 2024

Rick Ross is keeping the shots toward Drake going. Reigniting the "Champagne Moments" single, Rozay has delivered a video. Representing...

Halle Bailey Reveals She Has ‘Severe’ Postpartum Depression

By Shawn Grant / April 24, 2024

Halle Bailey is experiencing postpartum depression. In an exclusive to People, Halle revealed that she the experience, citing it as...

Today In Hip Hop History: X-Clan Dropped Their Debut Album ‘To The East, Blackwards’ 34 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / April 24, 2024

On this day in 1990, "The Verbalizer" Brother J, Professor X "The Overseer", Paradise "The Architect" and DJ Sugar Shaft...

[WATCH] Rap Legend Canibus Inducted Into the Hip-Hop Museum in Washington D.C.

Sha Be Allah

March 22, 2019

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This week, Jamaican-born lyrical legend Canibus was recognized by and inducted into the Hip Hop Museum in D.C. Jeremy Beaver, the owner of Listen Vision Recording Studio and founder of the Hip Hop Museum pre... Read Article

Country Singer Justin Carter Shot and Killed Himself While Filming Music Video

Sha Be Allah

March 22, 2019

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Rising country music star Justin Carter tragically shot and killed himself during the shooting of a music video this week in his apartment in Houston, Texas. Carter was 35 years old. The up and coming mus... Read Article

The Source Magazine Remembers Phife Dawg Three Years Later

Sha Be Allah

March 22, 2019

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Phife Dawg, born Malik Taylor, was a founding member of Hip Hop pioneers A Tribe Called Quest, along with group members Q-Tip, Jarobi White, and Ali Shaheed Muhammad. On March 22, 2016, Phife’s relatives reveal... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: The ‘Above The Rim’ Soundtrack is 25 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

March 22, 2019

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Death Row Records in conglomeration with Interscope Records released the soundtrack to the popular film, Above the Rim. Winning the 1995 Source Award for Soundtrack of the Year, ... Read Article

[WATCH] Texas Man Recorded Viciously Assaulting Woman Over Blocking an Exit

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March 22, 2019

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Authorities have identified 30-year-old bartender Austin Shuffield as the suspect seen on camera viciously assaulting a woman in Deep Ellum, Texas---because she was blocking the parking lot exit. According t... Read Article

Happy Birthday DJ Premier!

Sha Be Allah

March 21, 2019

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On this day in Hip Hop history, super producer and generational sound shaper DJ Premier was born in 1966. As a producer, DJ Premier has worked with Big L, Big Daddy Kane, Bun B, Common, D'Angelo, Dr. Dre, Game,... Read Article

‘Love And Hip Hop’ Star Tommie Lee Goes to Court Drunk, Gets Sent to Jail

Sha Be Allah

March 21, 2019

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Going to court for child abuse is bad, but going to court drunk for child abuse can only make things worse. Love And Hip Hop's Tommie Lee decided to show up in court for her pending child abuse case while in... Read Article

10 Freshest Windbreakers Worth Copping For Spring 2019

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March 21, 2019

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Happy Spring 2019! Yesterday (March 20) officially commemorated the start of the spring solstice, ringing in a new season of blooming nature, greener pastures and a highly-anticipated increase in climate cha... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Baseball Legend Ichiro Suzuki Retires From MLB at Age 45

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March 21, 2019

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One of baseball's major league baseball's most illustrious players said goodbye to the diamond yesterday. Ichiro Suzuki, one of the most prolific hitters in the history of baseball, retired on Thursday as hi... Read Article

U.S. Figure Skater Accused of Slashing Korean Opponent

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March 21, 2019

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22-year-old Mariah Bell is being accused of deliberately slashing her Korean rival with her skate during warm-ups at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Japan yesterday. Lim Eun-soo is calling for ... Read Article

Snoop Dogg Announces ‘Salute The Troops’ Festival With Redman, Method Man, Rob Stone and More

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March 20, 2019

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Snoop Dogg goes to IG to show his excitement about showing the military some love in the Salute The Troops Music and Comedy Festival. The Doggfather boasted to his 30 million followers his excitement about s... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Jay-Z’s ‘The Blueprint’ LP Added to the National Recording Registry Today

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March 20, 2019

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Another accolade for Hovito. In recognition of his sixth studio album, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter's The Blueprint has been added to the National Recording Registry. To school you to the importance of the commem... Read Article

Travis Scott Shares Pics of Himself and Nas From New Issue of Playboy

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March 20, 2019

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Hip Hop fans will be picking up the new issue of Playboy Magazine after seeing that Nad and Travis Scott will be featured in the Spring 2019 issue of Playboy. The Houston rapper and Kylie Jenner's baby poste... Read Article

Jay Z Jay Electronica Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival

Jay Electronica Hints at Joint Project With Jay-Z

Sha Be Allah

March 20, 2019

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The ever-evasive New Orleans rap phenom Jay Electronica says it's "possible" that he and Hov may have a collaborative project coming out in the near future. Yesterday on his IG, Jay-E decided to field some q... Read Article

Sprayground NYC Launches Record Label, DBD “Money On The Plane” Listening Event [RECAP]

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March 20, 2019

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Last night, Sprayground HQ in NYC's Times Square was packed with fans and critics who wanted to get the first listen to Sprayground Records' premiere artist Money On The Plane. Artists like Roc Nation artist... Read Article

adidas + Kanye West Announce The Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Clay

Sha Be Allah

March 20, 2019

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adidas + Kanye West announce the Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Clay. It will be exclusively available on March 30, 2019 in North America and Latin America. Kids and Infant sizes will be available only in the US. Recommend... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Jay-Z and R. Kelly Release Their Collaborative Album ‘Best Of Both Worlds’ 17 Years Ago

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March 19, 2019

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On this date in 2002, Hip-Hop billionaire and troubled R&B legend R. Kelly released their highly anticipated joint album Best Of Both Worlds on the Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam imprint. One of the most controvers... Read Article

J. Cole Announces Dreamville Festival Lineup Feat. SZA, Big Sean, 21 Savage, Nelly, Teyana Taylor & More

Sha Be Allah

March 19, 2019

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North Carolina-raised and Grammy Award-nominated artist J. Cole is excited to announce the new full music lineup for his inaugural Dreamville Festival, a new one-day music festival experience making its debut o... Read Article

Nelly's Rape Case is Still Under Investigation Although Accuser Refuses to Testify

[SOURCE EXCLUSIVE] Nelly Speaks Out About His Sexual Assault Case

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March 19, 2019

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Rapper Nelly recently released a statement to The Source about his ongoing sexual assault case in the United Kingdom and how he believes the lawyers for the accuser is doing a severe disservice to women.

Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara Steps Down Amid Alleged Sexual Misconduct Scandal

Sha Be Allah

March 19, 2019

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The #MeToo movement brings down another music exec as Warner Bros. CEO steps down after sexual misconduct allegations surfaced. According to Page Six, Warner Bros. made the announcement following an allegati... Read Article