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Prosecution’s Star Witness in Trump Criminal Trial Takes Stand

By Sourcestaff / May 14, 2024

The prosecution's star witness in the first criminal trial against a former US President took the stand yesterday. In a...

Cuba Gooding Jr. Breaks Silence on Lil Rod’s Allegations in Diddy Lawsuit

By Sourcestaff / May 14, 2024

Remember when Rodney “Lil Rod” Smith accused Cuba Gooding Jr. of sexual misconduct in his far-reaching lawsuit against Diddy? Whelp,...

SOURCE SPORTS: Kehlani Narrates as WNBA Unveils Name and Logo for Golden State Valkyries Expansion Franchise

By Sourcestaff / May 14, 2024

San Francisco's eagerly anticipated WNBA expansion team unveiled its identity on Tuesday, officially christened the Golden State Valkyries. Dope name! ...

SOURCE SPORTS: Mike Tyson and Jake Paul Go Face to Face and Tease Fight at Apollo Appearance

By Shawn Grant / May 14, 2024

Today at New York's iconic Apollo Theater, Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) and boxing legend Mike...

SOURCE SPORTS: Celtics Edge Cavs, Take 3-1 Series Lead

By Shawn Grant / May 14, 2024

Behind a combined 60 points from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Boston Celtics defeated the shorthanded Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102...

SOURCE SPORTS: OKC Claws Back to Tie Series with Dallas

By Shawn Grant / May 14, 2024

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off a remarkable comeback to even their series with the Dallas Mavericks at 2-2, securing...

Slim Shady Obituary Posted in The Detroit Free Press Newspaper

By Shawn Grant / May 14, 2024

Eminem is continuing to tease his forthcoming album. This week, Eminem took out a space in the obituary section of...

Tyler Perry and Devon Franklin Announce Netflix Partnership for Faith-Based Films

Sourcestaff

May 8, 2024

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Tyler Perry Studios and DeVon Franklin are partnering with the world’s biggest streaming studio on a multi-year/ multi-picture first-look deal for faith-based films. Naturally, Franklin and Perry will prod...

Police Agree Jim Jones Acted in Self-Defense in Airport Brawl, Will Not Face Charges

Shawn Grant

May 8, 2024

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Jim Jones will not face charges in connection to the viral brawl video from Ft. Lauderdale airport. TMZ received the police report, revealing Jones announced the altercation started on the plane. As Jones g...

Universal Music Group Did Not Attempt to Hold a Meeting to Squash Drake-Kendrick Lamar Beef

Shawn Grant

May 8, 2024

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A rumor is running rampant online, stating Universal Music Group is looking to step in and host a group Zoom, with Kendrick Lamar and Drake included. The rumor alleged Lamar is doing damage to Drake's reputati...

SOURCE SPORTS: Angel Reese, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Naomi Osaka Star in New Beats Campaign

Shawn Grant

May 8, 2024

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Beats, a pioneer in audio technology, has expanded its bestselling product family by introducing the all-new Beats Solo Buds true wireless earphones and the next generation of its iconic headphones, Beats Solo...

Ja Rule and Sei Less Restaurant Host Special Mother’s Day Luncheon for Women Affected by Criminal Justice System

Shawn Grant

May 8, 2024

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Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist Ja Rule and Sei Less Restaurant joined forces to host a heartwarming Mother’s Day luncheon for 40 mothers and their children impacted by the criminal justice system. Held at ...

The Gap Sues Kanye West Following Failed Partnership

Kanye West Decides To Call It Quits On Yeezy Porn

Sha Be Allah

May 8, 2024

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Kanye West has seemingly aborted his plan to open a pornography division of his Yeezy brand. As pointed out by Kurrco on Tuesday (May 7), all posts related to the announcement of Yeezy Porn have now been sc...

Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Laps Spotify Record Previously Held by Drake

Shawn Grant

May 8, 2024

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Ladies and gentlemen, we have a banger/ Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" has bounced Drake out of holding a Spotify record. According to ChartData, "Not Like Us" has the biggest single streaming day for a Hip-Ho...

Today In Hip Hop History: T.I. Kicked Alfamega Off Grand Hustle Roster 15 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

May 8, 2024

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On this date in 2009, T. I. was forced to boot a fellow Atlanta rapper off of his Grand Hustle Records roster because it was revealed that the up-and-coming artist was an informant for the DEA. The online t...

The Source Magazine Remembers Chris Lighty Eleven Years Later On His Birthday

Sha Be Allah

May 8, 2024

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Even though Baby Chris didn't recognize his birthday, we do by celebrating his works even after his untimely death. Today would've been Chris Lighty’s 56th birthday, but he was raised in a very structured J...

Drake’s OVO Store In London Vandalized With Kendrick Lamar Lyrics Amid Beef

Sha Be Allah

May 7, 2024

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Earlier today (May 7), Drake's OVO store in London was vandalized in the midst of his beef with Kendrick Lamar. K. Dot's "They Not Like Us" lyrics were tagged on the front of the store. The trendy outlet o...

Today In Hip Hop History: Public Enemy’s DJ Dropped ‘Terminator X and The Valley Of The Jeep Beats’ LP 33 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

May 7, 2024

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On this date in 1991, the DJ that "speaks with his hands" dropped his own full length album shortly after the release of Public Enemy's Fear Of A Black Planet entitled Terminator X And The Valley Of The Jeep B...

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

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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...

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...

French Montana Poses For Pics With Max B During Prison Visit

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...