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[WATCH] Scarface Recalls When Tupac “Blew His High” With Police Prank

By Sha Be Allah / April 23, 2024

During a recent performance on his Behind The Desk Experience Tour, Dirty South Hip Hop legend Scarface paid tribute to...

Saweetie Exposes Quavo DM After He Mentions Her On Chris Brown Diss Record

By Sha Be Allah / April 23, 2024

The back and forth on wax between R&B crooner Chris Brown and Migos member Quavo has taken another unexpected turn...

‘Freaknik’ Doc Director P. Frank Williams To Be Honored At San Diego State University

By Sha Be Allah / April 22, 2024

P. Frank Williams has been selected by his alma mater, San Diego State University, as the recipient of the 2024...

50 Cent Urges Quavo To Fire Back After Chris Brown’s “Weakest Link” Diss

By Sha Be Allah / April 22, 2024

In an unexpected fashion that seemed harder than most rappers' recent diss tracks, Chris Brown dropped a scathing diss track...

Today In Hip Hop History: The Source Magazine Remembers Digital Underground’s Shock G Three Years Later

By Sha Be Allah / April 22, 2024

On this date in 2021, Gregory Jacobs aka Shock G of the legendary Digital Underground, passed away in his home...

DJ Akademiks Shares “Taylor Made Freestyle” Without 2Pac and Snoop AI Verses

By Shawn Grant / April 22, 2024

Drake's diss to Kendrick Lamar, "Taylor Made Freestyle," was an AI treatment, evoking the voices of Tupac and Snoop Dogg....

Snoop Dogg Reacts to Drake Using His Voice in AI Diss: ‘Why Everybody Blowin’ Me Up?’

By Shawn Grant / April 22, 2024

Since Kendrick Lamar has yet to respond to "Push Ups," Drake has gone back to back. Hitting Instagram, The 6ix...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Cult Classic Hip-Hop Film ‘Wild Style’ Debuted in Theaters 36 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 18, 2019

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During the time when Hip Hop was being passed off as a fad that wouldn't last beyond "Rapper's Delight", a vivid reenactment of the introduction of this artistic culture to the world was made. Wild Style is arg... Read Article

R. Kelly Spends His Days Looking At McDonald’s And Talking About His Mama

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March 18, 2019

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Singer R. Kelly's publicist speaks out again about his client's mental state following his infamous interview with CBS' Gayle King which he believes helped his client tremendously. Kelly's publicist, Darrell... Read Article

5 Things We Hope the Baby Phat Relaunch Gets Right

Keenan Higgins

March 17, 2019

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This past week, iconic womenswear designer and former model Kimora Lee Simmons took Women's History Month to announce that she had officially bought back Baby Phat — her legendary claim-to-fame label within the... Read Article

The Source Magazine Celebrates Sean Price (R.I.P.) on His 47th Birthday!

Sha Be Allah

March 17, 2019

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On this date in 1972, Sean Price, the honorary Boot Camp general, was born in Brooklyn, New York and went on to become one of NYC's most prolific MCs to date. Tragically, Price, who is known affectionately t... Read Article

Happy 60th Birthday to Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav!

Sha Be Allah

March 16, 2019

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On this date in 1959, William Jonathan Drayton, better known to the world as Flavor Flav, was born in NYC. Flav is the hypeman of the iconic, Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame Hip Hop group Public Enemy. Growing up ... Read Article

adidas x Major League Soccer Host SEAMS Fashion Show To Celebrate 2019 Season Kick-Off

Sha Be Allah

March 15, 2019

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Last night, to celebrate the start of the 2019 season, long-standing partners adidas and Major League Soccer presented their 2019 team jerseys out of the field and on to the runway. The two houses came toge... Read Article

Suspects in YBN Almighty Jay Robbery Arrested in Federal Attempted Murder Investigation of NYPD Officer

Sha Be Allah

March 15, 2019

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According to several reports, the group of attackers who beat and robbed YBN Almighty Jay has been arrested, but not for the robbery of the Texas rapper and representative of the Rich Forever Entertainment impr... Read Article

Editor-In-Chief of Thrasher Magazine Jake Phelps Dead at Age 56

Sha Be Allah

March 15, 2019

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Skate icon and longtime editor of Thrasher Magazine Jake Phelps passed away yesterday at age 56. It's unclear and it hasn't been confirmed what caused his death. Recognition from the skate game's top figu... Read Article

Soulja Boy Taken Into Custody in LA Over Gun Ammo in His Home

Sha Be Allah

March 15, 2019

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After setting the internet on fire at the top of the year, Soulja Boy Tell 'Em could be facing some jail time over gun ammunition, a violation of his probation. Today, Soulja Boy, whose real name is Deandre ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Dogg Pound Crooner Nate Dogg Passed Away 8 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 15, 2019

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On this date in 2011 in Long Beach, California, Nathaniel Hale, better known as rap/R&B crooner Nate Dogg, died from complications after suffering several strokes. He was 41 years old. Introduced to the rap ... Read Article

Reebok x Victoria Beckham Team Up For The Victoria Beckham Bolton Sock Lo Sneaker Release

Sha Be Allah

March 14, 2019

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A first-of-its-kind silhouette, the Bolton Sock Lo is an inspired remake of Reebok’s ‘90s Bolton running design, featuring a supportive knit upper, textured overlays, and reflective details—all in the iconic co... Read Article

Trump Aide Paul Manafort to Serve a Total of 7 1/2 Years in Federal Prison

Sha Be Allah

March 14, 2019

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Former President Trump aide Paul Manafort faced a federal judge yesterday, the second time within a month. More time was tacked onto his sentence, with Manafort having to serve a total of seven and a half years... Read Article

Marvel Adds Danai Gurira’s Name to ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Poster After Fan Backlash

Sha Be Allah

March 14, 2019

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Marvel has bent to fan pressure and added Danai Gurira’s name to the official poster for Avengers: Endgame following a backlash over the initial absence of her name from the artwork’s main credits. The lates... Read Article

Grand Opening Of T’Yanna Wallace’s Notoriouss Clothing Store In Brooklyn [RECAP]

Sha Be Allah

March 14, 2019

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On March 8th 2019 Tyanna Wallace, daughter of the Notorious B.I.G. opened the doors of her Notoriouss Clothing store at 503 Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn, NY. The new boutique immersed in exclusive pieces from th... Read Article

Women’s History Month: Annie Lee Named Chief Financial Officer of Interscope/Geffen A&M

Sha Be Allah

March 14, 2019

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Interscope/Geffen A&M is pleased to announce that Annie Lee has been appointed to Chief Financial Officer. Lee will oversee all of the company’s finance functions as well as other key operational teams and ... Read Article

Designer Chuks Collins Honors International Women’s Day 2019

Sha Be Allah

March 14, 2019

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In celebration of all things women, Nigerian designer Chuks Collins partnered with Wonder Women Tech to bring in International Women’s Day. The coveted designer known for his vibrancy, over the top designs a... Read Article

50 Cent Confirms ‘The Wire’ Star Hassan Johnson for New ABC Television Show

Sha Be Allah

March 14, 2019

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Weebay is back! Hassan Johnson, who played alongside Idris Elba(Stringer Bell) as "Weebay" in the classic HBO series The Wire, has now been recruited by the one and only Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. Joy Brya... Read Article

Nelly, Flo Rida And TLC Announce 2019 Summer Tour

Sha Be Allah

March 14, 2019

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It has been confirmed that Flo Rida has now joined the lineup this summer with TLC and Nelly for their 21-city tour set to launch this July in Alabama. Chilli and Nelly announced the Live Nation-powered tour... Read Article

[WATCH] Three Men Stabbed at Roddy Ricch Concert In The U.K.

Sha Be Allah

March 14, 2019

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Violence breaks out overseas at Cali-based rapper's concert in England. Compton emcee Roddy Ricch was headlining the Electric Brixton concert when several fights brook out in the crowd. Three men were sta... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: 2Pac Dropped His Third LP ‘Me Against The World’ 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 14, 2019

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On this day in Hip-Hop History, the late Tupac Shakur released his third studio LP, Me Against the World. This album came at one of the most pivotal times in 'Pac's life and career. Recorded shortly after his n... Read Article