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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...

Rihanna Admits She Matches Her Sons Fashions To A$AP Rocky’s Style

By Courtneyb / April 19, 2024

Rihanna, the iconic Bajan billionaire, has always had a vision of how she would dress her children. However, when she...

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...

Young Jeezy Claims Ex Restricts Child Visitation Rights

By Courtneyb / April 19, 2024

In the latest episode of the ongoing saga between rapper Young Jeezy and TV talk show host Jeannie Mai, the...

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,”...

Ray J Celebrates Getting His Wife Back

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January 19, 2023

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Last month, Love & Hip Hop Hollywood star Ray J and Princess Love announced they were finally done after four years of marriage and two children together. They also claimed that their on-again off-agai... Read Article

[WATCH] Yung Miami Asks Trina About Allegedly Dating Missy Elliott

Sha Be Allah

January 19, 2023

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On the latest episode of Caresha Please hosted by the City Girls' Yung Miami, Trina was the special guest and there was no question left unasked. Miami inquired about the rumors of her dating Missy Elliot... Read Article

[WATCH] Cardi B Given A Second Chance to Complete Community Service

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January 19, 2023

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Back in September rapper Cardi B pleaded guilty to arranging an attack on two bartending sisters, one of whom she believed was having an affair with her husband rapper Offset. She settled a plea deal that incl... Read Article

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Flo Rida Wins $82M Lawsuit Against Celsius Energy Drink Co.

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January 19, 2023

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According to several confirmed reports, rapper Flo RIda won a $82 million lawsuit yesterday(January 18) against Celsius Energy Drinks over cash payments and stock options that were never paid as a part of his ... Read Article

Actor Darius McCrary Claims Ex Calls Him A Punk And Fears She Might Kill HIm

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January 19, 2023

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Family Matters star Darius McCrary recently filed for a restraining order against an ex-girlfriend that he alleges might kill him.The actors claims his ex physically attacked him with a lead pipe and damaged h... Read Article

FBI Release Documents Alleging King Von Put $100K Hit On FBG Duck

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January 18, 2023

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According to declassified documents released by the FBI, late Chicago rapper King Von put out a hit on his late rival, Chi-Town rapper FBG Duck. An interview with a confidential informant has revealed that Von... Read Article

Happy 53rd Birthday To West Coast Legend DJ Quik!

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January 18, 2023

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, legendary west coast DJ, rapper, and producer DJ Quik was born in 1970. David Marvin Blake, a.k.a. DJ Quik, was born in Pomona, California, and shortly after relocated t... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: The Game Dropped His Debut LP ‘The Documentary’ 18 Years Ago

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January 18, 2023

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On this date in 2005, Compton emcee The Game released his debut album, The Documentary, on Aftermath/G-Unit/Interscope records. The Game was the first G-Unit representative from outside of NYC to be a part ... Read Article

Janet Jackson’s Managers Accuse Pop Star Of Stiffing Them On Nearly A Quarter Million Dollars

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January 18, 2023

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Janet Jackson's managers are accusing the legendary pop star of non-payment on fees for nearly a quarter million dollars.. According to The Blast: According to legal documents, obtained by The Blast, the... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Paramount Pictures Released ‘Juice’ In Theaters 31 Years Ago

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January 17, 2023

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On this date in 1992, Paramount Pictures presented the highly anticipated hood flick Juice, which stars a still rising rap star by the name of Tupac Shakur, who plays a crooked crimie from Uptown by the name o... Read Article

[WATCH] Jim Jones On Max B: ‘I Don’t Talk About The Dead Or People Locked Up’

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January 17, 2023

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On a recent episode of DJUTV, Dipset capo Jim Jones was asked about former friend and affiliate Max B. Jones immediately halted the trajectory of the convo and responded very harshly without mentioning the Wav... Read Article

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Today In Hip Hop History: A Tribe Called Quest Dropped Their Debut Album ‘The People’s Instinctive Travels And The Path To Rhythm’ LP 33 Years Ago

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January 17, 2023

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Ahead of its time to say the least, A Tribe Called Quest's experimental, alternative, jazz rap was originally unappreciated by mainstream audiences. It took six years for the Tribe's first album to hit gold. T... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Nas Released His Iconic ‘Illmatic’ Album 29 Years Ago

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January 17, 2023

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29 years ago today, Nas dropped his debut LP, 'Illmatic.' Released by Columbia Records in 94' Nas recorded the album at Chung King Studios, D&D Recording, Battery Studios, and Unique Recording Studios in N... Read Article

Young Dolph’s “Dolphland” NYC Museum Tour Opening Brings Out Sold Out Crowds

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January 16, 2023

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Dolphland Creative Director Skye Williams explained that each room design came from friends, family, and collaborators close to Dolph. “This is very authentic to him and there was a lot of time and energy and ... Read Article

[WATCH] TikTok Chef And Prosecutor Loses Brand Deals Following Resurfaced Tweets About Black Women

Courtneyb

January 15, 2023

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Chef Way, a popular chef on TikTok and Prosecutor, has been getting dragged for resurfaced tweets trashing black and dark-skinned women. He issued an apology, but that wasn’t enough to save his endorsement dea... Read Article

[WATCH] Tory Lanez’s Father Says Megan Thee Stallion Was Used By The Machine

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January 14, 2023

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Last month Canadian rapper Daystar 'Tory Lanez' Petersons' father, Sonstar Peterson, went viral after he hurled allegations at Roc Nation outside the courthouse. His son was found guilty on all counts an... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Turkey Puts $530K Bounty On Former NBA Player Enes Kanter

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January 14, 2023

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According to several confirmed reports, the country of Turkey has offered up a $530K reward for information leading to the arrest of former NBA player Enes Kanter. Turkey’s Interior Ministry released a “Te... Read Article

Happy 55th Birthday to Hip Hop Pioneer LL Cool J!

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January 14, 2023

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James Todd Smith, a.k.a. LL Cool J, nickname "Ladies Love Cool James"; born on Long Island, New York, January 14, 1968. LL Cool J signed to pioneer Hip Hop label Def Jam Records in 1984. His career took off wi... Read Article

Happy 58th Birthday To Slick Rick! Five Favorite Storytime Rhymes From Rick The Ruler

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January 14, 2023

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Born Ricky Martin Lloyd Walters on this date in 1965 in London, England, Slick Rick is undoubtedly the best storyteller in the history of Hip Hop. From stories about his hectic lifestyle just "six minutes" ... Read Article

Memphis Royalty Moneybagg Yo And GloRilla Team Up For Duet “On Wat U On”

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January 12, 2023

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Tennessee rappers Moneybagg Yo and GloRilla join forces for the ferocious new single “On Wat U On,” out today via CMG/N-Less/Interscope Records. The ready-made crowd-pleaser,... Read Article