Somali sisters Iman and Siham Hashi, collectively known as Faarrow, are trying to make a difference. They fully subscribe to Big Sean’s notion that “one (wo)man can change the world” and have been heavily involved in several humanitarian organizations and projects. They also have their own socially conscious jewellery line and their catchy pop tunes […]
Former #HerSourceHeroine Kaiya Milan has been making big moves lately in her mission to bring women in the music industry together through events and a strong support system. Her organization Women In Music UK has been re-imagined into The Sorority House in a bid to emulate the American notion of sisterhood with British female artists […]
Twenty two year old Kaiya Milan is the founder of Women In Music UK, an organization that aims to connect and empower women in the music industry through networking events and mutual support. She saw how women were being overlooked in the business aspect of the industry and wasn’t having any of it, which is […]
In honor of Mother’s Day coming up this Sunday [May 8] we’ve compiled a list of lyrical tributes rappers have shown to the women that brought them into this world. To all the moms out there, in the words of the late, great Tupac, “you are appreciated.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “There are no […]
Toronto-based artist TiKA is back after a six-year hiatus from music with her latest EP, Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid (STABLU). Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The title was inspired by her decision to do more listening and less reacting, after experiencing an emotional two years of depression, heartbreak and self-discovery. The EP experiments […]
The recently deceased Afeni Shakur was born Alice Faye Williams on January 22, 1947 in Lumberton, North Carolina. She moved to the Bronx, NY, when she was just 11 years old and attended the Performing Arts High School in Manhattan as an aspiring actress. In her late teens she was introduced to a man named […]
The first African-American woman to be named the principal dancer at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland, has just introduced the world to her mini me Barbie doll. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The 33-year-old comments: “I always dreamed of becoming an ABT ballerina and through Barbie I was able to play out those […]
When it comes to the business side of the music industry and the people responsible for introducing the world to new acts, genres and events, you will be hard-pressed to find many female faces. However, the following ladies are paving the way for future women in UK urban radio, music PR, marketing, management and events. […]
San Francisco Police Officer Jason Lai resigned from the force a few weeks ago, following a six-year career, when a series of incriminating text messages surfaced from 2014-2015 on his personal phone. The dozen or so messages targeted Black, Mexican, Indian and LGBT people in his derogatory rants to anonymous officers and friends. President Obama, […]
The Roots drummer Ahmir Khalib Thompson, otherwise known as ?uestlove, recently wrote a heartfelt essay for Rolling Stone about what Prince meant to him and made some observations about Prince the man, not just Prince the artist. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The op-ed, titled “In This Life, You’re On Your Own,” started with tales of Questlove’s first […]
Black British model Leomie Anderson recently penned an honest letter to her young female fans on her blog, Cracked China Cup, in response to recent stories of slut shaming, sexual assault and exposed nudes. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The 23-year-old looks back on her high school days, when inappropriate sexual images of her female […]
Ms Banks, a South London native of Nigerian and Ugandan heritage, brings her own unique perspective to the UK Grime scene. Her rhymes are authoritative in nature and speak on her experiences growing up in the ‘hood with a predominantly male circle. Banks smokes weed, finds it uncomfortable presenting herself in an overtly sexual way […]
Ahead of today’s primaries [April 19], the front-running Presidential candidates made some last-ditch attempts to gain support from New York voters. Was it enough to gain your vote? Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Female Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton, rallied in Midtown Manhattan, alongside Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand, Gabrielle Giffords and Cecile Richards (president of Planned […]
The upcoming Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole collaboration album, possibly entitled Out The Sky, may not be making an appearance this year due to Kendrick’s current legal battles. However, Kendrick previously hinted the release will remain a surprise, similar to Beyoncé’s self-titled 2013 album: “We gon’ drop that out the sky. I ain’t gonna give […]
Popular children’s TV show Sesame Street has just introduced a new member of the Muppet family. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Her name is Zari and she’s a six-year-old Afghan girl who wears a hijab with her school uniform and has multi-colored hair. Zari is the second new Sesame Street character in the last few […]
Last Friday [April 15] Mariah Carey threw it all the way back to 1999 for #FlashbackFriday on Instagram with a picture of her dressed up as her infamous arch-nemesis Bianca from the “Heartbreaker” video featuring JAY Z. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Seventeen years ago the visuals for the R&B diva’s hit single “Heartbreaker” included […]
Stephanie Asuai Eyime, better known as Phlow, is the female rapper destroying her male competition in Lagos, Nigeria. The name came from her fascination with the flow of fellow artists who inspire her and her understanding of the integral part a rapper’s flow plays in forming a great song. She is now a part of […]
In this week’s episode of VH1’s Family Therapy, Dame Dash touches on how the loss of his mom and former girlfriend Aaliyah affected him as a person. The reality show is based on famous families receiving group therapy to help them in their personal issues. The music mogul is featured on the show with his […]
Ten-time Grammy Award winner Adele recently released a statement saying she has not given her permission for anyone to use her music as part of their political campaigns. It is unknown whether she will pursue any legal action to prevent the unauthorized use of her music in the future. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This […]
Phylicia Rashad, who played Bill Cosby’s on-screen wife Clair Huxtable in The Cosby Show for eight seasons, was recently asked about her co-star’s current rape allegations in an interview with The New York Times, to which she responded: “This is in litigation now, right? Then I’m not commenting on anything. Let that play itself out.” […]
