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Ye Investigated for Punching a Man Who Allegedly Sexually Assaulted Bianca Censori

By Shawn Grant / April 18, 2024

Ye is the subject of an investigation by the LAPD. According to TMZ, the Vultures creator allegedly punched a man...

EXCLUSIVE: Lil Skies On Speaker Knockerz: ‘A Lot Of People Don’t Give Them Credit’

By Shirley Ju / April 18, 2024

Lil Skies has been enthralled with music ever since he can remember, and it continues to be his saving grace....

Jeannie Mai Denies Jeezy Visitation, Only Allowed Him To See Their Daughter Eight Times This Year

By Shirley Ju / April 18, 2024

Jeannie Mai and Jeezy broke the internet with news of their separation. The Atlanta rapper filed for divorce last year...

Isaiah Rashad Announces Cilvia Demo 10-Year Anniversary Tour Part Two

By Shawn Grant / April 18, 2024

Isaiah Rashad has revealed the second leg of his highly successful Cilvia Demo 10-Year Anniversary Tour, commemorating his debut extended...

Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Cars Seized by IRS in Florida

By Shawn Grant / April 17, 2024

The IRS visited Tekashi 6ix9ine just two days after Tax Day. While his home likely received a visit due to...

Baby, Baby, Baby: Ashanti Announces She’s Engaged and Pregnant With First Child

By Shirley Ju / April 17, 2024

Congratulations are in order! We've all been overjoyed seeing Ashanti and Nelly rekindle the flame; now, the lovebirds welcome a...

NBA Youngboy Arrested on Drug, Weapons and Identity Fraud Charges

By Shawn Grant / April 17, 2024

NBA Youngboy has once again been arrested. According to reports, Youngboy has been arrested by the Cache Country Sheriff's Office....

Happy 50th Birthday To Graffiti Legend COPE2!

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December 20, 2018

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One of the most infamous graffiti artists of the 20th century is celebrating his 50th born day today and he goes by the name of COPE2, founder of the world famous KINGS DESTROY crew. Born Fernando Carlo on t... Read Article

‘Tis The Season of A 360 Give Back: SOURCE360 Recap Video Series

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December 20, 2018

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While most folk are winding down, wrapping their gifts, hanging their stockings and OD’ing of homemade eggnog, The NorthStar Group and The Source wants you to remember the power of service and giving. Check out... Read Article

Forever 21 Slammed For White Model In Black Panther Sweater Campaign

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December 19, 2018

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Wakanda bulls**t is this? Clothing store chain Forever 21 is under fire for using a white, blonde model to sell a Black Panther-inspired “Wakanda Forever” sweater. Yesterday, in a now-deleted tweet, the c... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Snoop Dogg Dropped ‘The Last Meal’ LP 18 Years Ago

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December 19, 2018

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On this date in 2000, West Coast rap giant Snoop Dogg released his fifth full length studio album entitled 'The Last Meal', which was released on Master P's Dirty South, independent powerhouse, No Limit Records... Read Article

Tekashi 6ix9ine Named in Paternity Suit, Possible 2nd Child to be Revealed While Behind Bars

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December 18, 2018

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The drama continues with rap wunderkind Tekashi 6ix9ine... While Daniel Hernandez remains in federal custody for charges that has him facing life in prison, a paternity suit has been filed against the Brookl... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Nas Released His ‘Stillmatic’ LP 17 Years Ago

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December 18, 2018

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On this day in 2001, the self-crowned "King of New York" released his fifth studio LP, Stillmatic. During Nas' musical absence the power in New York had shifted and JAY-Z had stepped up and eclipsed Nas as the ... Read Article

Drake Steps Up Security Amid Kanye Beef

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December 18, 2018

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After Yeezy's Twitter rant aimed at Drake, the feud between the two rap icons is ironically getting real. The guy known for his pink Polos and "Wheelchair Jimmy" have taken their beef to the street level, wi... Read Article

[WATCH] Offset Crashes Cardi B’s Set at Rolling Loud to Apologize

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December 16, 2018

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When saying sorry goes wrong... Hoping that a large, public apology would win back the heart of his estranged wife Cardi B, Migos' Offset showed up unexpectedly on stage to pour his heart out, but it didn't ... Read Article

Statue of ‘Racist’Ghandi Removed From Ghana University Campus

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December 15, 2018

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A statue of Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi has been removed from Ghana's most prestigious university following complaints that he was racist against Africans. The statue, installed at the Universi... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: EPMD Released Their ‘Business As Usual’ LP 28 Years Ago

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December 15, 2018

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Strong Island rap duo EPMD released their third studio album, Business as Usual on the Def Jam imprint. Although upon its release it wasn't as commercially popular as its two pre... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Dr Dre Dropped ‘The Chronic’ LP 26 Years Ago

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December 15, 2018

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On this date in 1992, Dr. Dre released his debut solo album The Chronic on his own Death Row Records imprint, which was distributed by Priority Records. This album introduced the world to the Death Row experien... Read Article

Vic Mensa Shares His Convo With Jay-Z About World Renowned Artist BANKSY

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December 14, 2018

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Chi-Town slang spitter Vic Mensa has managed to put himself in a no-lose situation, being under the wing of Roc Nation head honcho Jay-Z, but Mensa says that his conversations with his boss are now becoming cro... Read Article

Bomb Threat Emails Sweep Through U.S., Canada

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December 14, 2018

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A rash of bomb threats was emailed on Thursday to hundreds of businesses, public offices and schools across the United States and Canada demanding payment in cryptocurrency, but none of the threats appeared cre... Read Article

Lil Pump and Crew Arrested in Miami Airport for Disorderly Conduct

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December 14, 2018

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Lil Pump and his crew were detained in a Miami airport after TSA agents believed that the group had boarded a flight to Los Angeles while possessing drugs. The 18-year-old Drug Addicts rapper was removed fro... Read Article

[WATCH] Michael Jordan Slaps Charlotte Hornets Player Malik Monk in the Back of the Head

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December 14, 2018

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If Air Jordan gives you a gill, you must've really messed up on the court. Michael Jordan, whose intense competitive spirit along with his otherworldly athletic talent propelled him to six NBA titles with th... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Nas Releases His Sixth Studio Album ‘God’s Son’ 16 Years Ago

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December 13, 2018

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Nas released his sixth studio album, God's Son, in 2002. This may be Nas' most emotional album coming at a rough time in his personal life. With the passing of his mother and his... Read Article

Young Thug, NBA YoungBoy and 21 Savage Threaten Enemies With Gang Rape

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December 12, 2018

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Three millennial rappers are in hot water on social media over their "unorthodox threats to their open enemies. Young Thug, NBA YoungBoy and 21 Savage have taken to their Instagram accounts to send a PSA to ... Read Article

Woman Claims Bow Wow Paid Her to Abort His Baby

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December 11, 2018

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According to TSR, a woman who says she’s recently been involved with Bow Wow alleges that he manipulated and paid her to get an abortion. View this post on Instagram ... Read Article

Nine-Year-Old Alabama Girl Hangs Herself After Racist Taunts at School

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December 11, 2018

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A 9-year-old girl who was a fourth grader at U.S. Jones Elementary School in Alabama reportedly hung herself on Dec. 3 after repeated racist bullying. The Tuscaloosa News reports that McKenzie Adams was bull... Read Article

50 Cent, Omari Hardwick Pay Tribute To ‘Power’ Crew Member Killed On Set

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December 11, 2018

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50 Cent has paid tribute to a member of the Power production team, who died while working on the show’s set yesterday in Brooklyn. 63-year-old Pedro Jimenez was hit by a car that was being driven by a collea... Read Article