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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...

Erykah Badu Live Album Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary

Sourcestaff

November 21, 2017

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Words by Jasmine Johnson Erykah Badu released her album, Live, over the weekend 20 years ago (does that make you feel old?). Live quickly went double platinum with the radio hit “Tyrone.” It includes cove... Read Article

Trump Administration To End “Temporary Protected Status” For Haitians In 2019

Sha Be Allah

November 21, 2017

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The United States in July 2019 will end a special status given to about 59,000 Haitian immigrants that protects them from deportation after a devastating 2010 earthquake, according to media reports. The dec... Read Article

Fox News Host, Judge Jeanine Pirro Busted Driving At 119 MPH

Sha Be Allah

November 21, 2017

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Fox News host and former TV judge Jeanine Pirro was busted driving 119 miles per hour in upstate New York Sunday, the media reports. State police said Pirro was caught driving 119 miles per hour in a 65 mph ... Read Article

Rock The Bells! LL Cool J Launches His Own Classic Hip-Hop Show

Ime Ekpo

November 21, 2017

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Thanks to Ladies Love, Classic Hip-Hop fans have something worth looking forward too. With the energy of restoring the legacy of hip-hop culture, LL Cool J is launching his own classic hip-hop channel on Sir... Read Article

QOTD: Which Harlem Rap Group Are You Rocking With, The Diplomat or A$AP Mob?

Miss2Bees

November 20, 2017

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The Diplomats and A$AP Mob are gearing up to put together an epic show tomorrow. Both rap groups are from Harlem and been holding it down for their cities. The Diplomats paved the way and passed the torch do... Read Article

Former NFL Wide Receiver Terry Glenn Dies In Car Accident

Sha Be Allah

November 20, 2017

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Former NFL wide receiver Terry Glenn died early Monday after a car crash in Irving, Texas, a spokeswoman for the Dallas County medical examiner’s office confirmed to The Washington Post. Glenn was pronounced de... Read Article

Safaree Drops the Visuals for “Sheesh” off his Mixtape, Fur Coat Vol. 1

Miss2Bees

November 20, 2017

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Fresh off the release of his full length project, Fur Coat Vol. 1, Safaree releases the visuals for the single "Sheesh". The song is produced by Philly Swain who is also featured on the mixtape. The upbeat i... Read Article

Eagles Bury the Cowboys; Sits Atop The NFL with Best Record

Jiggy Jones

November 20, 2017

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The Wentz wagon keeps on rolling. The Philadelphia Eagles improve to 9-1 after destroying the Dallas Cowboys Sunday night, in Jerry's world. The City of Brotherly Love ballers dominated two phases of the gam... Read Article

Anti-Gay Politician Resigns After Being Caught Having Sex With A Man In Office

Sha Be Allah

November 20, 2017

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An Ohio lawmaker who routinely touted his Christian faith and anti-LGBT views has resigned after being caught having sex with a man in his office. Wes Goodman, who is the Republican state legislator for Ohio... Read Article

LACKReleasesNewBonusTracksfortheYearAnniversaryof'FREELACK'

6LACK Releases 3 New Bonus Tracks for the 1 Year Anniversary of ‘FREE 6LACK’

MoClassified

November 20, 2017

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Its been a year since the release of 6LACK's debut album FREE 6LACK, and in honor of the album’s one year anniversary the singer gifted his fans with a sweet surprise a few days prior. On November 14th, he took... Read Article

Border Patrol Agent Killed While On Duty In Texas

Sha Be Allah

November 20, 2017

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A U.S. Border Patrol agent died Sunday from injuries sustained while patrolling in Texas’ Big Bend sector near the U.S.-Mexico border. Agent Rogelio Martinez and his partner were responding to “activity” whi... Read Article

‘The Cosby Show’ Grandpa Earle Hyman Passes Away At Age 91

Sha Be Allah

November 20, 2017

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Earle Hyman, an actor best known for his role on “The Cosby Show” as Russell Huxtable, died at 91. According to media reports, Hyman died Friday at the Lillian Booth Actors Home in Englewood, N.J. He play... Read Article

Famed Serial Killer Cult Leader Charles Manson Dead At 83

Sha Be Allah

November 20, 2017

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Notorious killer Charles Manson has died aged 83 of natural causes. The cult leader, who had been behind bars for more than 45 years, died at 8.13pm on Sunday at a hospital in Kern County, California. He was... Read Article

Demi Lavato Brings First Transgender Legislator To American Music Awards

Sha Be Allah

November 20, 2017

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Demi Lovato used the American Music Awards red carpet to make a political statement with her unexpected date. The superstar, who stunned in a black gown, brought Danica Roem with her to the award show as part o... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Larry Davis Shoots 6 Corrupt NYPD Officers And Escapes 31 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

November 19, 2017

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On this date in 1986, a 19-year-old Bronx man by the name of Larry Davis was engaged in a shootout with over 25 NYPD officers who came after him in what appeared to be a murderous hit. For those that don't know what makes this such a unique story is that Davis not only survived, but escaped unharmed long enough to tell his story to the FBI. Larry Davis was acquitted of the police shootings(six officers were critically injured), which was the only time anyone was acquitted for shooting an officer of the law in U.S. history.

Chance The Rapper Performs “Come Back Barack” On ‘Saturday Night Live’

Sha Be Allah

November 19, 2017

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One year ago, as Saturday Night Live’s musical guest, Chi-Town emcee Chance the Rapper sang the Run-DMC parody “Jingle Barack” about President Obama’s last Christmas in the White House. This week, in his SNL ho... Read Article

Lavar Ball Denies President Trump’s Help In UCLA Basketball Players’ Shoplifting Case In China

Sha Be Allah

November 18, 2017

UCLA basketball star LiAngelo Ball and two other players were arrested in China for shoplifting, a crime that carries a ten-year sentence there, but President Donald Trump intervened, asking Chinese President X... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: LL Cool J Releases Debut Album ‘Radio’ 32 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

November 18, 2017

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On this date in 1985, James Todd Smith better known as LL Cool J, dropped his first full length LP on Def Jam Records. Primarily produced by Rick Rubin besides “I Need A Beat”, which was produced by DJ Jazzy Ja... Read Article

Three Ohio Pastors Indicted For Trafficking Young Girls For Sex

Sha Be Allah

November 18, 2017

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A third Ohio pastor has been indicted on sex trafficking charges, and prosecutors say all three men worked together to entice underage girls with money in exchange for sex. A federal grand jury in Toledo has... Read Article

Spotify Acquires SoundTrap, Online Production Studio For Users

Sha Be Allah

November 18, 2017

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Spotify has acquired the free recording studio program SoundTrap in order to allow users to make their own music. The Stockholm-founded SoundTrap is a free browser-based production studio designed to be easy... Read Article