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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,”...

HBO Acquires ‘Tony Hawk: Until The Wheels Fall Off’

Sha Be Allah

November 16, 2021

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HBO has acquired Tony Hawk: Until The Wheels Fall Off, a feature documentary about the skateboarding legend from Mark and Jay Duplass’ Duplass Brothers Productions and director Sam Jones. The film will de... Read Article

Prosecutor Points AR-15 Rifle At Jury During Kyle Rittenhouse Murder Trial

Sha Be Allah

November 16, 2021

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The drama in the Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial in Kenosha, Wisconsin continues even as the trial comes to a close, as one of the prosecutors is under fire for pointing the AR-15 assault rifle at the 18 people ... Read Article

[WATCH] Ashanti Talks About Seeing Nelly For The First Time In Six Years At Verzuz Battle

Sha Be Allah

November 16, 2021

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In an exclusive interview with famed radio host Angie Martinez, Murder Inc. First Lady Ashanti described one of the most memorable moments of the Fat Joe vs. Ja Rule Verzuz battle; seeing her ex-beau Nelly on ... Read Article

Yella Beezy Accused Of Rape On First Date In Texas

Sha Be Allah

November 16, 2021

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According to a recent report from TMZ, Texas rapper Yella Beezy, whose real name is Markies Conway, has been accused and charged with sexual assault stemming from an incident that occurred back in April. Pr... Read Article

Summer Walker Earns First Billboard 200 No.1 Album With ‘Still Over It’

Sha Be Allah

November 16, 2021

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Atlanta native and singer-songwriter Summer Walker (LVRN/Interscope Records),cements her status as R&B’s reigning queen, with her sophomore album, Still Over It, becoming her first No. 1 on the Billboard 2... Read Article

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Today In Hip Hop History: Houston Legend DJ Screw Passed Away 21 Years Ago

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November 16, 2021

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On this date in 2000, Robert Earl Davis Jr., best known to the world as DJ Screw, was found dead inside of his Houston recording studio from a codeine overdose. He was only 29 years old. The codeine came fr... Read Article

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Today In Hip Hop History: Dr. Dre Released His Sophomore Solo Album ‘The Chronic 2001’ 22 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

November 16, 2021

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On this day in 1999, legendary super-producer Dr. Dre put out Chronic 2001, his last album before a 16-year hiatus. Containing some of the most known tracks in rap, Chronic 2001 has been extremely successful o... Read Article

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Today in Hip Hop History: MF DOOM Dropped His Fifth LP ‘MM…FOOD’ 17 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

November 16, 2021

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On this date in 2004, MF DOOM dropped his fifth full-length studio release MM..FOOD. Put out on the underground Rhymesayers Entertainment label, some songs from the project were previously released under the n... Read Article

Dave Chappelle’s HS Postpones Fundraiser After Students Threaten To Walk Out

Kim SoMajor

November 16, 2021

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Comedian Dave Chappelle's high school alma mater is postponing a fundraiser set to feature the comedian after students threatened to walk out. The event originally scheduled for this month was set up to ra... Read Article

Nike Delays Release of Latest Travis Scott Sneaker “Out of Respect” of Astroworld Victims

Shawn Grant

November 16, 2021

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The Cactus Jack line of Nikes is on hold. Sneaker collectors across the country who were hoping to secure Travis Scott's Nike Air Max 1 will have to wait as the brand has decided to postpone the shoe launch. ... Read Article

Fat Joe and Remy Ma To Host “The Wendy Williams Show” Thanksgiving Week

Kim SoMajor

November 16, 2021

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Fat Joe and Remy Ma are next up to host The Wendy Williams Show. The rap duo announced that they have been tapped to temporarily host the show for two days during Thanksgiving week. The pair has planned t... Read Article

N.O.R.E. Shows a Batch of Bottles Sent to Him by JAY-Z

N.O.R.E. Says He Got People To ‘Love Kanye Again’

Dylan Kemp

November 16, 2021

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Kanye's public perception over the last decade has been a rollercoaster ride. After his infamous incident with Taylor Swift at the VMA's, his interviews with Zane Lowe and Sway, and then his public endorsement... Read Article

DaBaby Has Assault Charges Brought On His Child’s Mother, DaniLeigh

Kim SoMajor

November 16, 2021

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DaniLeigh is facing assault charges following her dispute with DaBaby. Late Sunday night the R&B singer, born Danielle Curiel, was seen on DaBaby's Instagram Live following what appeared to be a domest... Read Article

Kanye West Releases “DONDA (Deluxe)” With Verse From André 3000

Kim SoMajor

November 16, 2021

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Ye drops deluxe version of his 10th studio album, DONDA. Sunday Night, Kanye released a deluxe edition to DONDA. The updated version of the album includes five additional tracks totaling 32 tracks at 2hr 11... Read Article

Felony Charges Dropped Against Polo G in Miami Cop Assault

Sha Be Allah

November 15, 2021

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According to a confirmed report from TMZ, three charges against Polo G including two felonies were dropped after he was accused of beating up a police officer in Miami. The two felony charges, the battery o... Read Article

[WATCH] Styles P Says He Sold Crack To Buy Sneakers As A Youth

Sha Be Allah

November 15, 2021

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In an exclusive guest appearance on Sole Collector's weekly sneaker talk and debate show Full Size Run, The L.O.X's Styles P talks about his toxic relationship with sneakers, what grade he fell in love with sn... Read Article

Halle Berry and Cardi B Executive Produced All-Woman Soundtrack to “Bruised” Feat. H.E.R, Saweetie, Rapsody and More

Kim SoMajor

November 15, 2021

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Halle Berry and Cardi B hand picked each artist who appear on Bruised. Released through Warner Records the soundtrack for Halle Berry’s directorial debut film Bruised arrives on November 19. The Netflix fea... Read Article

Questlove’s “Summer Of Soul” Wins Top Prize at Critics Choice Doc Awards

Kim SoMajor

November 15, 2021

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Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson takes home best doc at the Critics Choice Awards. Summer of Soul (…Or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), is Questlove's directorial debut. The winning documentary is a ... Read Article

Lil Nas X And Boyfriend Set To Appear On “The Maury Show”

Kim SoMajor

November 15, 2021

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Rapper Lil Nas X is airing out his relationship drama on the infamous daytime show The Maury Show. The 22-year-old "Industry Baby" artist' will appear on the November 17th episode to confront his now... Read Article

The Source Magazine Remembers ODB On His Born Day! Top Five Memorable Ol’ Dirty Bastard Moments

Sha Be Allah

November 15, 2021

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, we celebrate the birth of one of the culture's brightest stars, the late, great Russell Jones, affectionately known to the Hip-Hop world as Ol' Dirty Bastard. To Hip Hop... Read Article