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China Makes Significant Censorship Decision on Hip-Hop Culture

September 13, 2018

While Justin Bieber might be a worldwide sensation, there’s at least one country where he is no longer welcome: the People’s Republic of China, whose government recently released a shocking set of standards reg... Read Article

10 Performances You Don't Want to Miss at 2018 SOURCE360

Is Phresher the Next Artist to Run New York? The Brooklyn Native Prepares to Perform at SOURCE360 this Weekend

Zoe Zorka

September 6, 2018

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With the majority of New York’s media hype focused on the collaboration between outspoken Hip-Hop artists 50 Cent and 6ix9ine, it might be easy to overlook the more low-key (but equally talented) artistry of Ph... Read Article

Janet Jackson Honored by Missy Elliot at 2018 BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards

Janet Jackson Honored by Missy Elliott at 2018 BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards

Miss2Bees

August 31, 2018

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The 2018 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, held at Atlanta's Woodruff Arts Center's Symphony Hall on Aug. 30, respected Janet Jackson with the BMI Icon Award and featured an unexpected appearance by Missy Elliott. Th... Read Article

QOTD: The Streets Speaks On Nicki Minaj’s Album

Bola Ogungbuyi

August 27, 2018

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Question Of The Day is always based on the streets. So we had to take Nicki Minaj out there and hear directly from the people of Harlem about her album. Some think it's awesome and connect with the 'Queen' w... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Kool Herc’s Party At 1520 Sedgwick Avenue 45 Years Ago Marks The Foundation Of The Culture Known As Hip Hop

Sha Be Allah

August 11, 2018

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The events of this day in 1973 can be considered the beginning of the Hip Hop history timeline. What was intended to be an end of Summer party at 1520 Sedgwick Ave in New York City ending up being ground zero f... Read Article

Mrs. Garrett and ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Lives On in Hip-Hop Lyrics

Corey Copeland

August 7, 2018

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Without a doubt traces of popular culture can be found in popular rap songs of today. Intricately woven into rap lyrics, these references make the song more memorable. Many shows have impacted Hip-Hop just l... Read Article

Celebrating Four Decades of Hip-Hop: Universal Hip-Hop Museum (UHHM) Receives Tentative Opening Date

Zoe Zorka

July 20, 2018

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It’s said that New York City is the city that never sleeps. By this logic, the Bronx has been having a serious case of insomnia as the last year has seen the rise of numerous new developments, projects, and cul... Read Article

Five Hip-Hop References Featuring The Iconic Nelson Mandela

Jason Cordner

July 18, 2018

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Nelson Mandela’s life story is a testament to the power of the human spirit and one man’s ability to change the world by standing up for what he believed in. July 18th is an international holiday intended to r... Read Article

From C-Notes to Crypto: Why Cryptocurrency Could Be the Future of Hip-Hop

Zoe Zorka

July 18, 2018

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One of the hottest tech trends of the last few years has been the rise of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Once relegated to techies and conspiracy theorists, cryptocurrency has entered the mainstream in a b... Read Article

Source TV: The Source Report

China Panion

July 17, 2018

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Source TV presents The Source Report. Tune in every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and catch Dantee and Zae Diggs for the latest in Hip Hop and Entertainment. If it’s hot off the press, the Source ... Read Article

A Look at How Anthony Bourdain Used ‘Parts Unknown’ to Showcase His Love and Appreciation for Hip-Hop Culture

Jason Cordner

June 13, 2018

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The late Anthony Bourdain was a great man that mapped out an impeccable legacy before his unfortunate suicide last Friday (June 8). The celebrity chef had several successful food and travel TV shows and books, ... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Cult Classic Flick ‘Beat Street’ Turns 35 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

June 6, 2018

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On this day in Hip Hop history, one of the most important films for Hip Hop culture was released in theaters around the globe. The Stan Lathan-directed Beat Street was a film that was able to help Hip Hop cultu... Read Article

2nd Annual New York Music Month Set to Return in June

Miss2Bees

May 17, 2018

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Mayor Bill DeBlasio's officially announced that New York Music Month is making a comeback next month in June. It is the city's official celebration of its diverse music ecosystem across the five boroughs. It wa... Read Article

Post Malone: ‘Beerbongs & Bentleys’… and Breaking (Records) Out of a Mold?

Zoe Zorka

May 7, 2018

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As the hip hop world recovers from Coachella and all the hyped-up album releases coming our way, Post Malone’s sophomore LP, beerbongs & bentleys, has just broke a Billboard streaming record, mainly due to... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: The B-Boy Flick ‘Breakin” Hit Theaters On This Date 34 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

May 4, 2018

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The film that spawned a sequel and cemented itself in pop culture, turns 34 Breakin' became an instant hit in the Hip Hop world for putting the dance culture on the map. The film features not only a storylin... Read Article

The Resurgence: The Last Poets ‘Understand What Black Is’

M.Musa

April 12, 2018

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Even while on a 20-year hiatus, their influence could still be felt. The likes of Notorious B.I.G., NWA, A Tribe Called Quest, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and countless others have sampled their timeless sound. A sound... Read Article

One Coachella Weekend, Three Major New Artists to Catch

Zoe Zorka

April 12, 2018

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As Coachella gears up for its opening weekend, there’s a great deal of hype around the major headliners: Eminem, Beyoncé, Cardi B, Post Malone, and other big names. In their superstar shadows, the music festiva... Read Article

Zombie Apocalypse: Flatbush Zombies Slay on Their Sophomore Album

Zoe Zorka

April 5, 2018

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As interest in The Walking Dead hits an all-time low, a new horde of zombies is prepared to captivate America later this week as Flatbush Zombies release their highly-anticipated second album, Vacation in Hell,... Read Article

Cardi B….for president? How the Hip-Hop artist became a Libertarian Icon

Zoe Zorka

April 3, 2018

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As the hype for Cardi B's upcoming album, Invasion of Privacy, builds up, the mega-hit rapper has gained a large following with the nation's fastest-growing political group, the Libertarian Party, as members ch... Read Article

We Like to Party: Why La Di Da Di Continues to Rock The Mic Right

Zoe Zorka

March 31, 2018

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We ALL Like to Party: La Di Da Di's Jazzy Ways Continues to Hypnotize Artists (and Audiences) Almost 35 Years After its ReleaseIn 1985, as rap was just getting its sea legs, two new artists, Doug E. Fresh and S... Read Article

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