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Today In Hip Hop History: The Source Magazine Remembers The Passing Of Gangstarr’s Guru 14 Years Later

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

On July 17, 1961, Keith Edward Elam was born into this world in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Sadly, 14 years ago today...

[WATCH] Dame Dash Says Biggie And Diddy Copied Him And Jay-Z

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

On the otherwise politically centered PBD Podcast with Patrick Bet-David, former Roc-A-Fella Records CEO Dame Dash claimed that the late Notorious...

Problem And DJ Quik Announce Joint Album ‘Chupacabra’

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

Legacy West Coast acts JasonMartin FKA Problem and DJ Quik have announced an upcoming highly anticipated joint album out later...

Today in Hip Hop History: Nas’ Iconic ‘Illmatic’ Album Turns 30 Years Old!

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

30 years ago today, Nas dropped his debut LP, 'Illmatic.' Released by Columbia Records in 94' Nas recorded the album...

Nas & DJ Premier Release New Single “Define My Name” As Intro To Collaboration LP

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

Grammy-award-winning icon Nas, celebrates the 30th Anniversary of his 1994 debut album, Illmatic, with the release of new single “Define My Name,”...

Exclusive: Ryan Trey Reflects on New Deluxe Album Release and Creative Journey

By Shawn Grant / April 19, 2024

Emerging R&B artist Ryan Trey doubled down in March with the release of the deluxe version of his stellar November...

Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Florida Home Raided By IRS

By Sha Be Allah / April 18, 2024

After several run-ins with the law, troubled rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine's home in Florida was raided by federal agents, and they...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Scarface Dropped His Fourth LP ‘The Untouchable’ 22 Years Ago

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March 11, 2019

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Geto Boys frontman and Texas legend Scarface released his fourth solo LP, The Untouchable. Released on Rap-A-Lot Records, this album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. It ... Read Article

Gunmen Open Fire at Florida Rapper Yungeen Ace, Friend Shot and Killed

Sha Be Allah

March 11, 2019

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Jacksonville, Florida rapper Yungeen Ace was the target in a shooting in Georgia over the weekend, which left one of his friends dead. Ace, whose real name is Kenyanta Bullard, along with three of his associ... Read Article

‘Watch The Throne 3’ Delivers Night of Femcee Greatness

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March 10, 2019

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Watch The Throne 3 was announced, battle rap fans took note and got ready for the queens to take the stage. The card promised the return of some of the league's veteran voices and welcomed some up and coming talent. Did it deliver? ABSOLUTELY.

[WATCH] Blac Chyna’s Ex-BF YBN Almighty Jay Beaten and Robbed in NYC

Sha Be Allah

March 9, 2019

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Blac Chyna's ex Jay Bradley aka YBN Almighty Jay was beaten and robbed yesterday in NYC. The cause of the assault is unclear, but the entire ordeal was caught on video, with the 18-year old being punched, ki... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Notorious B.I.G Shot and Killed in Los Angeles 22 Years Ago

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March 9, 2019

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On this day in 1997 Brooklyn native and Hip Hop legend Christopher Wallace, a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in LA. 20 years ago Wallace left Puff Daddy's ... Read Article

21 Savage, Meek Mill, Chance The Rapper Looking to Appeal Sentence of 6th Grade Rapper Who Made ‘F**k The Police’ Song

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March 8, 2019

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After Hov decided to help the young Pittsburgh emcee with his recent legal troubles, other rappers stepped up to the plate to assist the young slang spitter. Fat Joe, Meek Mill, 21 Savage, Yo Gotti and Chanc... Read Article

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Kicks. Game. Proper: The Source Magazine’s #Power30 Sneaker Guide

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March 8, 2019

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This article is an extended version of a feature originally published in The Source Magazine "Power 30" Issue #274 KICKS. GAME. PROPER. The Hottest Releases From the Holiday 2018 Season That ... Read Article

Former ‘Today’ Show Host Tamron Hall Reveals She’s Pregnant! At 48!

Sha Be Allah

March 8, 2019

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As the old adage goes, it's never too late. Former Today host Tamron Hall, announced via social media this week that she is pregnant and expecting her first child with her husband Steven alongside a series o... Read Article

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Women’s History Month On Pandora: 10 Women Behind The Hits

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March 8, 2019

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This Women’s History Month we’re celebrating the females that are sometimes behind the scenes making big things happen in the music industry. Masters like Carole King, Dolly Parton and Missy Elliott helped pave... Read Article

[WATCH] Former Cowboys Player David Irving Says He’s Quitting NFL Over Marijuana Policy

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March 8, 2019

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"I quit. I don't want to talk about suspension...I'm not doing this sh*t no more" - David Irving In the midst of the national debate over marijuana legalization, Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle David Irving ... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Gangstarr’s Fourth LP ‘Hard To Earn’ Turns 25!

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March 8, 2019

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On this day a quarter century ago, Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal aka Guru and DJ Premier dropped their fourth album aptly entitled Hard To Earn. As one of Gangstarr's most circulated, but underrated proj... Read Article

Former Trump Aide Paul Manafort Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison

Sha Be Allah

March 7, 2019

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The first from Trump's original administration was sentenced today to federal prison. Former Trump aide Paul Manafort will serve four years in federal prison for five counts of tax fraud, one count of failur... Read Article

Judge Issues Warrant for Tyga’s Arrest for Failure to Appear in Court

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March 7, 2019

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In a six-year-old case of an injured fan at a concert, Tyga once again has a warrant issued for his arrest. Shyanne Riekena sued Tyga and his music company after being left with a 4-inch gash in her head aft... Read Article

[WATCH] The First Episode Of Def Jam’s ‘Undisputed’ Series

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March 7, 2019

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Undisputed is an eight-part docu-series from Def Jam that will be airing exclusively on WorldStar today and the series follows the creation of the album and explores unbelievable stories of the artists involved... Read Article

R. Kelly Accused of Giving 13-Year Old Girl Herpes

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March 7, 2019

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The disgraced R&B singer is facing more legal trouble for his sexual deviancy. This time in Detroit. After his arrest yesterday for child support and being taken into custody last month on 10 counts of a... Read Article

[WATCH] R. Kelly’s ‘Girlfriend’ Says Her Father Encouraged Her to Make Sexual Videos With Singer

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March 7, 2019

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The two women who have defended R. Kelly from the very beginning had their chance to be heard in an interview on CBS This Morning. Jocelyn Savage And Ariel Clary told host Gayle King, the same poised who int... Read Article

adidas x Kanye West Announce The Yeezy Boost V2 Trfrm

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March 6, 2019

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adidas + Kanye West announce the Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Trfrm. The shoe is launching exclusively in Europe, Russia and Ukraine through adidas.com/YEEZY, Yeezy Supply and select retailers on March 16, 2019, with a r... Read Article

Rick Ross Pens Tell-All Literary Debut ‘Hurricanes’

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March 6, 2019

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In his very first literary offering, Rick Ross tells his story from his beginnings in Carol City to his current life as an international recording star. Slated for a fall release, Rick Ross is debuting his n... Read Article

[WATCH] R.Kelly Says Parents Handed Girls Over To Him

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March 6, 2019

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In a shocking twist, Part 1 of Gayle King's CBS In The Morning interview with singer R. Kelly. He states that the two girls he's accused of brainwashing and holding in his alleged sex cult... were handed over ... Read Article

[WATCH] R.Kelly Cries In New Interview With Gayle King

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March 5, 2019

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R. Kelly sat down for an interview with Gayle King for 'CBS This Morning' and became emotional during a sit down while denying all allegations of 10 counts of sexual abuse and denies holding any woman against t... Read Article