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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...

[WATCH] Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Booed At Yankee Stadium On His Birthday

Sha Be Allah

May 29, 2018

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President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani attended a New York Yankees game on Memorial Day where he was wished a Happy Birthday and then resoundingly booed by most of the stadium. The 74-year-old former Mayor o... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: The Fat Boys Dropped Their Self Titled Debut Album 34 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

May 29, 2018

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The Fat Boys released their self-titled debut album May 29, 1984, exactly 34 years ago today (May 29). The Brooklyn trio, comprised of Prince Markie Dee, Kool Rock-Ski, and The Human Beat Box or "Buffy," helped... Read Article

19 Year Old Rising Basketball Star James Hampton Dies During Game At Nike Event In Virginia

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May 27, 2018

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According to several confirmed reports, a high school basketball player died Saturday night after collapsing while playing in an AAU event in Virginia. James Hampton, 19, was playing for Team United, a Charlott... Read Article

Happy 43rd Birthday To Andre 3 Stacks!

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May 27, 2018

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Rapper/actor and member of the legendary Hip Hop duo Outkast, Mr. Andre 3000, has a Birthday today! Andre Benjamin is known for his eclectic style and flow, from his start with the Dungeon Family to his... Read Article

ACLU: Border Agents Have Physically Abused Migrant Children

Sha Be Allah

May 25, 2018

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A scathing report released this week alleges that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents neglected and abused more than 100 migrant children who were in their custody. The report, from the American ... Read Article

NYPD Blames 50 Cent And #GetTheStrap Hashtag For Harassment, Threats Of Violence

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May 25, 2018

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Everybody knows that 50 Cent has one of the hottest IG accounts on the Gram, but his antics are attracting the wrong kind of heat. Mainly the NYPD. 50 Cent gave his two cents on the current events by posting... Read Article

Eight Women Accuse Morgan Freeman Of Sexual Misconduct

Sha Be Allah

May 25, 2018

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Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman is the latest Hollywood figure to face allegations of sexual misconduct. News giant CNN says they spoke with eight women who claimed to be victims of harassment by Freeman. ... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Slick Rick Drops ‘The Art of Storytelling’ 19 Years Ago

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May 25, 2018

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Slick Rick released his final studio LP, The Art of Story Telling. Mostly produced by DJ Clark Kent and Kid Capri, this album featured guest verses from the likes of Redman, R... Read Article

Gwyneth Paltrow: Brad Pitt Threatened To Kill Harvey Weinstein For Making Pass At Me

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May 24, 2018

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Gwyneth Paltrow is opening up about the night Brad Pitt physically confronted Harvey Weinstein after he “made a pass” at the actress, threatening to kill the troubled former filmmaking mogul. During a conver... Read Article

President Trump Praises NFL’s Policy On Kneeling During National Anthem

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May 24, 2018

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President Donald Trump says the NFL is "doing the right thing" with a policy banning kneeling during the national anthem. Trump spoke to Fox & Friends in an interview airing Thursday. The policy forbids play... Read Article

Happy Birthday To “The Overweight Lover” Heavy D (R.I.P.)

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May 24, 2018

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On this day in Hip Hop history, "The Overweight Lover" Heavy D was born in Mandeville, Jamaica in 1967. If he were alive today, he'd be 51 years old. Heavy D, born Dwight Errington Myers, moved to Mount Vern... Read Article

California’s West Hollywood Declares “Stormy Daniels Day”, Gives Her Key To The City

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May 24, 2018

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Porn actress Stormy Daniels, who is suing President Donald Trump, was praised Wednesday as a heroine in West Hollywood, California. About 100 people cheered and chanted "Stormy! Stormy!" as Daniels appeared ... Read Article

Super Bowl Champion Phila Eagles To Visit President Donald Trump At White House June 5

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May 23, 2018

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Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson confirmed that the team has accepted the invitation to visit the White House on June 5. As for who will attend, that's an individual decision, Pederson said. "Excit... Read Article

NYC Club Sues NYPD For $125M Alleging Extortion

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May 23, 2018

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The owner of Brooklyn Hip Hop club Love/Lust is suing the New York Police Department and the New York State Liquor Authority, claiming that an officer has been extorting him dating back to 2014. Imran Jairam... Read Article

ESPN Adds Fights to UFC TV Rights Deal, Reaching $1.5 Billion Value

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May 23, 2018

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The UFC on Fox Sports era is coming to an end. News reports said on Tuesday night that ESPN, which already snagged rights to up to 15 live UFC events per year on its new streaming service ESPN+, has also won... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Eminem Releases His Third Album ‘The Marshall Mathers LP’ 18 Years Ago

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May 23, 2018

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Eminem released his third, and most successful, studio album, The Marshall Mathers LP. Executive produced by Dr. Dre and released under Aftermath/Interscope Records, this albu... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Eric B. And Rakim Drop ‘Let The Rhythm Hit Em’ LP 28 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

May 22, 2018

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The G.O.A.T. and his accomplice Eric B. dropped their third album 28 years ago today On this date in 1990, DJ Eric B. and Hip Hop's number one microphone fiend Rakim dropped LP number three entitled Let The ... Read Article

R. Kelly Accuser Flies New Lawsuit, Claims Singer Deliberately Gave Her STD

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May 22, 2018

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A Dallas attorney filed a lawsuit Monday claiming Grammy Award-winning artist R. Kelly knowingly gave his client a sexually transmitted disease. Faith Rodgers, who was 19 at the time, accuses Kelly of “willfull... Read Article

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Source Exclusive: Universal Music VP of Urban Catalog Andre Torres Talks Kicks, Culture and the ‘Urban Legends’ of Vinyl

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May 21, 2018

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Any self-respecting music fan understands the significance, importance and just straight up awe that comes with the words Universal Music Enterprises — a company with decades worth of classic records at their d... Read Article

Doctor Who Spiked Girlfriend’s Drink With Abortion Pills Gets 3 Years In Prison

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May 21, 2018

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A physician who spiked his girlfriend's drink with medication to induce an abortion has been sentenced to three years in prison. Sikander Imran was arrested last year and pleaded guilty earlier this year to ... Read Article