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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...

NBA YoungBoy Arrested For Large Scale Prescription Fraud Ring In Utah

By Sha Be Allah / April 18, 2024

According to severl news reports, Baton Rouge native NBA Youngboy was arrested on Tuesday(April 16) over a prescription drug fraud...

Happy 63rd Birthday To Hip Hop Pioneer Grandmaster Caz!

By Sha Be Allah / April 18, 2024

Curtis Fisher a.k.a Grandmaster Caz, one of Hip Hop's very first and most well known ghostwriters, turns 63 today. He currently works as...

GloRilla Arrested for DUI in Georgia

By Shawn Grant / April 18, 2024

GloRilla had a rough night in Georgia. The CMG rap queen was charged with driving under the influence early Tuesday...

Happy 53rd Birthday To Onyx’s Fredro Starr!

By Sha Be Allah / April 18, 2024

On this day in 1971, Fred Scruggs Jr., better known as Fredro Starr of the legendary Hip Hop group Onyx,...

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....

Listen To XXXTentacion Debut Album, JAY-Z Previews His Tour Stage | Source News Flash

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August 25, 2017

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Today in Source News Flash: The day finally arrived that Soundcloud sensation, XXXTentacion released his debut studio album 17. You can buy it on iTunes or listen on Apple Music now. Even though JAY-Z does... Read Article

Check Out The Source’s Mayweather VS. McGregor Fight Preview

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August 25, 2017

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Tomorrow is the big day. Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will duke it out on in Las Vegas in the superfight of the century. What’s cooler is that the winner of Saturday’s fight will receive a “Money Belt” ... Read Article

Kidd Creole Pleads Not Guilty In Murder Case

Sha Be Allah

August 25, 2017

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The rapper accused of stabbing a homeless man to death on a Midtown street after claiming the victim made a pass at him pleaded not guilty to murder charges Wednesday. Nathaniel Glover, 57 — who performed un... Read Article

Premiere: Mike Classic Drops Video For “Woosah”

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August 24, 2017

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Representing Queens, NY, Mike Classic introduces new visual for his hit single "Woosah." If you don't know who Mike Classic is, time to do your homework. Rapper/singer, writer and producer has gained acclaim fr... Read Article

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Nipsey Hussle Announces Connection To Crypto Currency “Follow Coin”

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August 24, 2017

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Nipsey Hussle just added another industry to his multitude of business ventures.After introducing The Marathon Clothing “smart store” in Los Angeles earlier this summer, the LA rapper announced on August 20th t... Read Article

Quavo Wants To Remix The National Anthem, Tyler The Creator Announces Tour | Source News Flash

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August 24, 2017

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Today in Source News Flash: Earlier this month, a petition was created in hopes of convincing Quavo to remake the National Anthem. “There’s a lot going behind the national anthem,” Quavo told TMZ. “I would l... Read Article

Jeff Jarrett Credits Razor Ramon Connection To Fans In Raising WWE Popularity After 90s Steroid Scandal

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August 24, 2017

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Former WWE and WCW wrestler Jeff Jarrett is multi-faceted. A skilled wrestler during his 20-plus year career, Jarrett is respected in his field for being skilled as a wrestler and for his management skills. ... Read Article

‘Straight Outta Compton’ Actor Arrested On Assault Charges

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August 24, 2017

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The actor who played Suge Knight in “Straight Outta Compton” was busted for punching two people during a restaurant melee in New Jersey, authorities said Wednesday. R. Marcos Taylor argued with the manager o... Read Article

Jay-Z Denies Anti-Semitism In “The Story Of O.J.” Lyrics

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August 23, 2017

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With rumors of anti-Semitism abound, Jay-Z made it clear on the RapRadar podcast that his lyrics on "The Story Of O.J.: from his colossal '4:44" release, had no malicious intent toward anyone of Jewish descent ... Read Article

DJ Clue Discusses New Clue Lace Shoe Laces And Forthcoming Documentary

Sha Be Allah

August 23, 2017

DJ Clue has worked with any and everyone from Mariah Carey, to Jay-Z, to the Notorious B.I.G, Fabolous, Puff Daddy and Future. Producing, djing and putting together classic mixtapes like his Professional 1, ... Read Article

DMX’s House Arrest Ends In Order To Enter Rehab

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August 23, 2017

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Rap icon Earl "DMX" Simmons was granted permission to check into a substance abuse rehabilitation facility earlier today after hitting a series of bad breaks following his federal arrest on tax evasion charges.... Read Article

Logic, Gucci Mane & Khalid Added To Performers Lineup For MTV VMAs

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August 23, 2017

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The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards are happening this Sunday, August 27 at 8 p.m. EST and will be broadcasted from Inglewood, CA. On Monday, MTV announced additions to live performers lineup including Gucci Man... Read Article

T-Pain Announces Acoustic Tour Inspired by NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’

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August 23, 2017

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T-Pain is known for his signature auto-tune add-on on various tracks. The tuned vocals are featured on tracks from "Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin)" and "Bartender" to "Can't Believe It." In 2014, T-Pain appeare... Read Article

Chance The Rapper Teases New Music Sampling Soul For Real

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August 23, 2017

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It's been over a year since Chance The Rapper released his Coloring Book, and we've all been waiting for new jams from Chicago's own. Late Tuesday (August 22), Chance took to Instagram to preview some new tunes... Read Article

George And Amal Clooney Donate $1M To Combat Hate Groups

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August 23, 2017

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George and Amal Clooney have joined the battle against the ugly head of racism in the United States. The couple, through The Clooney Foundation for Justice, have made a $1 million gift toward the Southern Po... Read Article

Chance The Rapper Previews New Music, T-Pain Announces Tour | Source News Flash

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August 23, 2017

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Today in Source News Flash: Last night (August 22), Chance The Rapper gave his fans a preview of new music via his Instagram account. We've been waiting for it since his 2016 release of Coloring Book. The sh... Read Article

Boxing Legend George Foreman Praises President Trump, Slams Kaepernick

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August 23, 2017

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Houston native and boxing legend George Foreman is a Donald Trump supporter and doesn't like what he's hearing from professional athletes bashing the president. Foreman was a guest on the Offended America po... Read Article

‘Stranger Things’ Just Got Renewed For Third Season

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August 22, 2017

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For all the fans of Netflix's Stranger Things – we've got some good news. Even though Season 2 is scheduled to hit the streaming platform on October 27th, it has been confirmed that the show will be renewed for... Read Article

HERSource Music: LEDISI RELEASES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR RISING SINGLE “HIGH”

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August 22, 2017

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Verve Records artist Ledisi has a lot to be excited about as she gears up for the release of her new studio album Let Love Rule, which hits September 22. “HIGH,” the lead single off the album, has aggressively... Read Article

Ludacris’ “Move B—-” Tweaked For An Anti-Trump Rally

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August 22, 2017

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During a rally in Atlanta last Saturday (August 19) fueled by disdain for President Donald Trump's seeming embrace of some white nationalists participating in "Unite the Right" march in Charlottesville, VA, pro... Read Article