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Today In Hip Hop History: DMX Dropped His Debut Album ‘It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot’ 26 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 12, 2024

On this day in Hip Hop history DMX released his debut album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. This is...

Happy 91st Birthday to The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan!

By Sha Be Allah / May 11, 2024

One of Black America's last, real, unapologetic voices who survived the COINTELPRO strategies of the 1960s and 1970s to become...

21 Savage Seemingly Shows Support for Drake at LA Concert

By Sourcestaff / May 11, 2024

In the midst of escalating tensions within the rap world, with Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar and Drizzy vs. many of...

Tems Unveils ‘Born In The World 2024’ Global Tour, Sets Debut Album for June 7

By Shawn Grant / May 11, 2024

Grammy Award-winning artist Tems has announced her highly anticipated Born In The World 2024 global tour, kicking off with a...

Chief Keef Announces ‘A Lil Tour’ Across the U.S.

By Shawn Grant / May 11, 2024

Chicago's own Chief Keef is hitting the road for his nationwide headlining tour, A Lil Tour, produced by Live Nation....

Coi Leray Drops New Single and Video “Lemon Cars”

By Shawn Grant / May 11, 2024

Coi Leray has unveiled her latest single, "Lemon Cars," produced by Melz of Ear Drummers, along with an accompanying music...

Key Glock Declares Himself “The Greatest” in New Single

By Shawn Grant / May 11, 2024

Key Glock, the celebrated rapper from South Memphis, asserts his dominance in his latest single, "The Greatest." Teaming up once...

Mashonda Tifrere Presents ‘I Never Really Knew You’ Exhibit Opening May 15 In Los Angeles

Sha Be Allah

May 7, 2024

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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Art Genesis founder Mashonda Tifrere has curated “I Never Really Knew You …,” a dual exhibit composed of a six-artist group exhibition and a solo exhibit of L.A. base... Read Article

Travis Scott Announces European UTOPIA – Circus Maximus Tour Dates

Sha Be Allah

May 7, 2024

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Following his SOLD-OUT 2023 North American UTOPIA - Circus Maximus Tour and record-breaking No.1 album UTOPIA, Travis Scott's UTOPIA - Circus Maximus Tour is set to... Read Article

French Montana Poses For Pics With Max B During Prison Visit

Sha Be Allah

May 7, 2024

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Coke Boy French Montana recently visited his partner, the Wave God Max B, in prison, and Biggaveli made sure to post the pics from the V.I. on social media. Max posted two pics of him and French, with Max d... Read Article

Megan Thee Stallion Jumps Off New Freestyle Series With Gucci Mane Classic

Sha Be Allah

May 7, 2024

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In preparation for her new album, Megan Thee Stallion dropped a mean freestyle over a classic Gucci Mane beat to introduce her new "Megan May" freestyle series. Thee Stallion dropped a hot sixteen over Gucc... Read Article

Police Investigating Shooting Outside Drake’s Toronto Home That Left a Man Injured

Shawn Grant

May 7, 2024

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Authorities are investigating a shooting outside Drake's home, The Embassy, in Toronto. Authorities confirm Drake is not injured. According to City News, emergency response teams came to the home around 2 a... Read Article

Joe Budden Reacts to Logic’s “It Was a Good Day” Cover

Joe Budden Thinks Drake ‘Sounds Exhausted’ in His Current Beef with Kendrick Lamar

Shawn Grant

May 7, 2024

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Joe Budden has exmained the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef as it currently stands. Speaking with Akademiks, Budden says he is now over it and Drake is tired. "I'm over it. Drake sounds exhausted," Budden sai... Read Article

Wrestling Legend Shawn Michaels Invites Drake and Kendrick Lamar to WWE Ring

Shawn Grant

May 7, 2024

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All you have to do is mention Sweet Chin Music, and WWE icon Shawn Michaels will be right around the corner. Kendrick Lamar mentioned the wrestling finishing move on "Not Like Us," prompting Michaels to offer ... Read Article

Cam’ron and Ma$e Currently Have Kendrick Lamar Up Over Drake in Beef

Shawn Grant

May 7, 2024

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Like the rest of the Hip-Hop community, Cam'ron and Ma$e have been dialed into the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. The Is What It Is duo has Compton up in the battle. “I don’t like what Drake dropped... Read Article

Tom Brady Jersey Retired at Patriots Home Opener

SOURCE SPORTS: Tom Brady Teams Up with BetterHelp for Mental Health Awareness Month

Shawn Grant

May 7, 2024

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BetterHelp, the premier online therapy platform, has partnered with NFL legend and mental wellness advocate Tom Brady in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Throughout May, BetterHelp will provide consumer... Read Article

The Game Fires Off a Subliminal at Rick Ross for Commenting on Drake’s Latest Diss

Shawn Grant

May 7, 2024

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Drake currently has his hands full dealing with Kendrick Lamar so The Game is inheriting his beef with Rick Ross. Hitting his Instagram Story, The Game fired off a message: "It be the fat n---as wit the skinny... Read Article

4batz Releases Delivers His Debut Mixtape 'U made me a st4r'

4Batz Shuts Down Rumors of Beef with Drake: ‘I Got No Problem’

Shawn Grant

May 7, 2024

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4batz just dropped his u made me a st4r debut mixtape. But a lot of the conversation of the indsutry fell on Kendrick Lamar and Drake feuding. Drake had previously stamped 4batz and even brought him into the O... Read Article

Ty Dolla Sign Says His New Single "Motion" is Created to 'Make You Move'

Ty Dolla $ign Says ‘Vultures 2’ Can Drop ‘Any Day,’ Will Only Be on YZY App

Shawn Grant

May 7, 2024

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Ty Dolla $ign is dropping off a Vultures 2 update now that the promised release May 3 release date has come and gone without new music. Speaking with a Russian YouTube, Ty didn't deliver a concrete date but... Read Article

Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl To Be Presented By Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop

Sha Be Allah

May 6, 2024

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The Arizona Bowl, which brings together teams from the Mountain West Conference and Mid-American Conference each year, announced a multi-year sponsorship deal today, titling the event the “Snoop Dogg Arizona B... Read Article

Jhené Aiko, Jordin Sparks, Alex Isley, And More Celebrated At The Inaugural Mom Honors

Sha Be Allah

May 6, 2024

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In anticipation of Mother's Day, The Purple Agency hosted its inaugural Mom Honors event, on May 1, 2024, in partnership with Sleep Soul and Culture Creators. Mom Honors... Read Article

[WATCH] Finesse2Tymes Admits That He Is Struggling With Weight Loss

Sha Be Allah

May 6, 2024

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Memphis rapper Finesse2Tymes has recently embarked on a weight loss journey at the beginning of this month and he admits that it's not as easy. as he might've expected. On the first of the month Finesse too... Read Article

Happy 56th Birthday To MC Serch!

Sha Be Allah

May 6, 2024

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MC Serch was one of the first Jewish emcees to be established in Hip Hop and today he turns 56! Born May 6, 1967, in Far Rockaway Queens, New York as Michael Berrin, MC Serch is a one of a kind act solidifi... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Rich Kleiman and David Grutman Host the Boardroom x Coinbase Miami Brunch

Shawn Grant

May 6, 2024

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Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman and Groot Hospitality Founder David Grutman joined forces to host the exclusive Boardroom x Coinbase Miami Brunch during F1 weekend. The high-profile event, held at Casadonna, the co... Read Article

Rick Ross Delivers Video for His "Champagne Moments" Drake Diss

Rick Ross Reacts to Drake’s “The Heart Pt. 6”: ‘You Looking Bad’

Shawn Grant

May 6, 2024

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Rick Ross is giving his reaction to "The Heart Pt. 6." Hitting Instagram, Rozay spoke about the song, which features yet another jab at him. On the song, Drake raps, “I’ll slit your throat with the razor an... Read Article

WATCH: Tom Brady Checks Comedian Jeff Ross for Cracking Massage Joke on Robert Kraft

Shawn Grant

May 6, 2024

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Tom Brady was the subject of a roast on a Netflix live special. Jokes flew about him, his failed marriage, and more. But one topic was off the table: Robert Kraft's massage parlor scandal. Jeff Ross found o... Read Article

J. Cole's "7 Minute Drill" Officially Removed from Streaming

J. Cole Reportedly Advised by ScHoolboy Q to Exit Kendrick Lamar Beef

Shawn Grant

May 6, 2024

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J. Cole infamously bowed out of beefing with Kendrick Lamar. The forfeit came after dropping the "7 Minute Drill" diss record, and many fans asked why. We may now have a reason. According to AllHipHop, ScHo... Read Article