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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...

Vans Warped Tour To End Festival After Its 2018 Run

Sha Be Allah

November 15, 2017

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In some sad news for summer music festivals, The Vans Warped Tour has announced that 2018 will be the final year of its cross country incarnation. It will mark the tour's 24th incarnation since beginning in 199... Read Article

Remy Ma’s Next Single Will Feature Chris Brown

Jiggy Jones

November 15, 2017

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Remy Ma, who recently released a new song, Wake me up, with Lil Kim, stopped by The Breakfast Club morning show last week to speak about her upcoming album and what her primary focus is going forward. The Gramm... Read Article

Hip Hop Pioneers, Scholars Link With Smithsonian Institute To Create Hip-Hop Anthology

Sha Be Allah

November 15, 2017

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Legendary Hip Hop artists are joining forces with the Smithsonian Institute to create an extensive anthology that will serve as a retrospective of the genre, according to media reports. Chuck D, MC Lyte, Que... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: The Beastie Boys’ ‘Licensed To Ill’ Album Released 31 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

November 15, 2017

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On this date in 1986, Adam Horowitz(Ad Rock), Adam Yauch(MCA) and Michael Diamond(Mike D) aka The Beastie Boys, dropped their sophomore LP 'Licensed To Ill' on the Def Jam Imprint under Columbia Records. On ... Read Article

TLC’s Classic Album CrazySexyCool Turns 23

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November 15, 2017

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Words by Jasmine Johnson TLC has released their second album, CrazySexyCool, 23 years ago today. The 1994 diamond-selling album afforded the trio the creative space to act out the images that the industry... Read Article

North Korea “Sentences Trump To Death” For Insulting Kim Jong-Un

Sha Be Allah

November 15, 2017

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North Korea lashed out at President Donald Trump Wednesday, declaring that he has been “sentenced to death.” During the president’s address in South Korea, he “painted a black picture of the , spouting all s... Read Article

Eve Takes Over for Aisha Tyler as Co-Host of CBS’ ‘The Talk’

Sha Be Allah

November 15, 2017

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CBS' The Talk has found the fifth full-time member of its hosting panel. Grammy winner Eve (full name Eve Jeffers Cooper) has replaced Aisha Tyler on the Emmy-nominated daytime talk show. Eve made her debut ... Read Article

VH1 New Hot Couple: Teyana and Iman Reps Black Love

Shanice Stephanie

November 14, 2017

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T.I. and Tiny, Remy and Papoose, and now Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert will be blessing our TV screens with that good ole Black love. That’s right VH1 announced on Tuesday November 14th that a new series call... Read Article

Tracey Ellis Ross To Host American Music Awards

Sha Be Allah

November 14, 2017

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Tracee Ellis Ross will be close by when her mom, Diana Ross, is honoured at Sunday’s American Music Awards because she’ll be hosting the show. The “Black-ish” actress says she’s excited to be named the host ... Read Article

“Fresh Prince Of Bel Air” Producer Benny Medina Accused Of Attempted Rape By Actor

Sha Be Allah

November 14, 2017

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Benny Medina, the "Fresh Prince Of Bel Air" producer and music manager who has worked with Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith and Mariah Carey, has been accused of attempted rape by actor Jason Dottley. Medina “cate... Read Article

The FDA Approves Pill That Contains Digital Tracking Device

Sha Be Allah

November 14, 2017

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The era of digital pills is here. This week, for the first time ever, the Food and Drug Administration approved a pill with sensors inside to inform doctors how often the drug was taken. In a press release, ... Read Article

Gucci Mane Collabs With Reebok on New Workout Kicks

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November 14, 2017

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Words by Jasmine Johnson Reebok Classic hosted a private event in where they picked Gucci Mane, as a brand ambassador, for his Workout Plus sneaker. They hosted an event to celebrate the partnership of the t... Read Article

UCLA Basketball Players Freed On Shoplifting Charges In China After Trump Intervention

Sha Be Allah

November 14, 2017

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Well, no one can say he messed this up. Three UCLA basketball players, including LiAngelo Ball, the brother of NBA star Lonzo Ball, "are set to leave China" after being detained on shoplifting charges, accor... Read Article

Beyonce Celebrates 20 Years of Slaying The Game

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November 14, 2017

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Words by Jasmine Johnson This past weekend marked 20 years for Beyoncé has been in the game! “No, No, No” by Destiny’s Child was released 20 years ago. The Destiny’s Child original members were Kelly Rowland... Read Article

Beyonce Brings Holiday In With Themed Pop-Up Bar in Brooklyn

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November 14, 2017

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Words by Jasmine Johnson Starting next month, Bey will be having her own themed pop-up bar in Brooklyn! The New Yorkers will be able to toast to the legacy at Carroll Gardens bar, Leyenda Brooklyn Cocteleria... Read Article

The John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center Celebrates Hip Hop Pioneers With “The Bridge Concert Series”

Sha Be Allah

November 14, 2017

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After awarding LL Cool J as the first ever Hip-Hop representative on its coveted Kennedy Honors list last year, the John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center continues to make space for Hip Hop culture has announc... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Prodigy Releases His Debut Solo Album ‘H.N.I.C.’ 17 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

November 14, 2017

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On this day at the turn of the century, Prodigy, the lyrical half of the legendary QB duo Mobb Deep, dropped his debut LP, 'H.N.I.C.', released under the Loud/Violator/Steve Rifkind Co./Infamous Records imprint... Read Article

Doomsday Warning To Humanity Is Signed By 15K Scientists

Sha Be Allah

November 14, 2017

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A prophetic 'warning to humanity' giving notice of perils facing the Earth has been issued by more than 15,000 scientists from around the world. Climate change, deforestation, loss of access to fresh water, ... Read Article

Supreme Court Allow Trump Travel Ban to Take Partial Effect

Ime Ekpo

November 14, 2017

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On Monday (Nov. 13th), the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump's third attempted travel ban will go into partial effect. This grants the government the ability to keep travelers from the six-central... Read Article

Barbie Debuts Mattel’s First Hijab Wearing Doll

Fatima Barrie

November 14, 2017

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The latest edition to Barbie’s ‘Sheroes’ collection, which honors women who “inspire girls by breaking boundaries and expanding possibilities for women everywhere,” Barbie celebrates gold medal olympic fencer I... Read Article