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Half of American Adults Support Ban on TikTok, 46% Believe China Using it to Spy on United States

By Sourcestaff / May 2, 2024

A recent poll by Reuters/Ipsos reveals a divided sentiment among U.S. adults regarding the potential ban of TikTok. How surprising....

SOURCE SPORTS: Money Makin’ Goals; The Insiders’ Dive Into Small Market Soccer Betting

By Sha Be Allah / April 30, 2024

In the world of sports betting, Insider Analytics is always on the lookout for new opportunities and untapped markets. That's why they're...

New Microsoft AI Animates Faces From Photos, Including a Rapping Mona Lisa

By Sourcestaff / April 23, 2024

Artificial Intelligence is getting smarter, funnier, and in some ways creepier. Arguably a photo of the most famous painting, the...

Recording Academy Launches GRAMMY GO™ Partnership with Coursera

By Shawn Grant / April 18, 2024

The Recording Academy® has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Coursera, a renowned online learning platform, to introduce GRAMMY GO™. This...

How Your Smartphone Can Enhance Your Music Experience

By Shawn Grant / April 16, 2024

In an age where smartphones have become ubiquitous companions in our daily lives, their role in enhancing various experiences has...

Tyla Stars in New Beats by Dr. Dre and Alo Campaign

By Shawn Grant / April 3, 2024

Beats by Dr. Dre (Beats) and Alo Yoga (Alo) have joined forces to introduce the Beats X Alo Special Edition...

DJs Are Making Money Helping Songs Go Viral on New Music Platform DJ Connect App

By Shawn Grant / March 28, 2024

Most upcoming artists understand the grind: mixing tracks into the wee hours, investing your essence into every beat, all while...

DatPiff Eases Rap Fans Minds After Rumors of Shut Down: ‘We Are Still Here’

Shawn Grant

March 14, 2023

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Fans were holding a funeral for legendary mixtape platform Datpiff a little bit too soon. Fans noticed the site was down, leading to rumors that the mixtape hub had run its course. Hitting Twitter, Datpiff ... Read Article

Miguel’s “Sure Thing” Is Popular Again, Skyrocketing Up UK Charts Due to TikTok

Sourcestaff

March 9, 2023

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Words by: Brandon Simmons In 2011, R&B crooner Miguel released his hit song “Sure Thing.” 12 years later, it remains a hit-thanks largely to TikTok. Amid finishing up his new album, Miguel just recent... Read Article

Wyclef Jean Announces the Launch of His Attucks Apex AP0 Electric Supercar

Shawn Grant

March 8, 2023

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Words by: Brandon Simmons Wyclef Jean has always had his hands on many different things. Now, the former Fugees member is taking his talents to the automotive industry. On Monday (March 6), Jean showed of... Read Article

Can You Copyright an AI-Generated Image? The U.S. Copyright Office Says No

Sourcestaff

February 27, 2023

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By revoking copyright registration it had previously granted for a comic book whose artwork was created by an AI-powered image generator, the U.S. Copyright Office has effectively ruled that AI-generated image... Read Article

TikTok’s SoundOn Partners with Snoop Dogg to Bring Death Row Catalog Exclusively to TikTok

Shawn Grant

February 15, 2023

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Snoop Dogg and Death Row Records have teamed up with TikTok's SoundOn to exclusively provide the legendary Death Row library to the TikTok audience for one week before its DSP release. It has been a year si... Read Article

From Escobar to Investo-bar: Investments by Nas Continue to Run Up His Net Worth

Melissa Sanchez

February 7, 2023

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Nas is known for arguably being one of the greater rappers of our time. However, in the past few years, Nas has added a different title to his name, that of a tech investor. Nas has invested in over 40 compani... Read Article

Creators Watch Out: Buzzfeed To Use AI To Create Content

Melissa Sanchez

January 27, 2023

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BuzzFeed says it will use AI tools provided by ChatGPT creator, OpenAI, to "enhance" and "personalize" its content, according to a memo sent by CEO Jonah Perett to his staff. Buzzfeed is a news and entertainme... Read Article

Microsoft Rumored to Cut 11,000 Jobs in Forthcoming Days

Shawn Grant

January 18, 2023

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Microsoft will begin 2023 with massive layoffs. According to CBS News, the tech giant will shed talent due to the impact of the economy. The news, originally reported by Sky News, states the software compan... Read Article

LuckyDesigns: Unleashing Creativity and Authenticity in Graphic Design and Video Editing

Shawn Grant

January 16, 2023

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In today's world, where visual content is at the forefront of communication, graphic design, and video editing have become crucial skills. A great design can help a business stand out, while a well-edited vide... Read Article

Kid Faze Is Bringing the Metaverse & the Music World Together

Shawn Grant

January 14, 2023

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Following your creative passion can be challenging in any field, but the music competition can be particularly brutal. Kid Faze is one example of a dedicated rapper who has been producing music since 2013.&nbs... Read Article

19 Keys Says Lyric Reform Will Inspire a Paradigm Shift in the Current State of Hip-Hop

Jiggy Jones

January 4, 2023

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19 Keys is a global thought leader who values high-level conversation, which often leads to the elevation of mind, body, and spirit for the Black community. With every step in progression, there is a foundatio... Read Article

Spotify Gives Megan Thee Stallion, Flo Milli Their Own Anime Characters

Sha Be Allah

December 20, 2022

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Spotify and leading Livestream shopping platform NTWRK are collaborating to celebrate the streaming service's "Feelin' Myself" playlist with an exclusive trading card pack featuring anime caricatures of iconic... Read Article

Remember When They Wanted to Ban TikTok? It’s Already Starting To Happen

Sourcestaff

December 19, 2022

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U.S. lawmakers and politicians have been increasingly waging war on TikTok, the hugely popular social media app owned by Chinese company Bytedance. TikTok’s critics have accused the app of being... Read Article

Boy Meets Girl x Blueberry Explores the Metaverse

Meadow Milana

December 12, 2022

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Boy Meets Girl and House of Blueberry are releasing a four-piece digital fashion collection. The digital wearables are a representation of bestsellers for Boy Meets Girl in the physical world. Items such as le... Read Article

Apple Announces New Apple Music Sing Feature

Shawn Grant

December 7, 2022

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The exciting new feature Apple Music Sing, which enables users to sing along to their favorite songs with customizable vocals and real-time lyrics, was unveiled by Apple today. Apple Music Sing provides multip... Read Article

Fetty Wap's 4-Year-Old Daughter's Cause of Death Reportedly Revealed

Fetty Wap’s “Yamz” Cover Inspires 31K+ Creations on TikTok Through Thanksgiving Weekend

Shawn Grant

December 3, 2022

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An enduring Thanksgiving anthem was unveiled by Fetty Wap on TikTok. A cover of "Yamz" by Masego & Devin Morrison titled "Sweet Yamz" was unveiled by the Paterson, New Jersey, star. https://youtu.be/S... Read Article

Fetty Wap’s “Yamz” Cover Inspires 31K+ Creations on TikTok Through Thanksgiving Weekend

Shawn Grant

December 1, 2022

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Tinder’s “Year In Swipe” Reveals “Pushin P” Is One Of The Year’s Biggest Dating Anthems

Sha Be Allah

November 28, 2022

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It’s no surprise that Tinder knows a thing or two about dating trends, but what might be a surprise, is the way hip-hop has influenced these trends in 2022. With the year coming to a close, the leading dati... Read Article

3 Top Tips For Promoting Your Music On TikTok From Music Marketing And PR Expert Adam Gonzalez

Sourcestaff

November 25, 2022

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With over one billion monthly users, TikTok is one of the best social media platforms around when it comes to promoting your latest hit song. Musicians like Lil Nas X, Sam Ryder, and Baby Ariel all hit the ... Read Article

Guapdad 4000 Taps Hpnotiq for the ‘HPNOVERSE’

Jiggy Jones

November 22, 2022

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Guapdad 4000 has partnered with Hpnotiq to create the Web3 based HPNOVERSE. The HPNOVERSE is an exclusive augmented reality destination that welcomes you into the world of Hpnotiq complete with an AR camera... Read Article