Sha Be Allah

The Source Magazine Staff Writer

Urban Legends/UME Slated to Release Second Episode of James Brown Documentary ‘Get Down, The Influence of James Brown’ in September

| August 12, 2020
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Urban Legends, a division of UMe, Universal Music Group’s global catalog company, is continuing to spotlight one of the greatest artists of all-time, “The Godfather of Soul” James Brown, with the second installment of the animated mini-series Get Down, The Influence of James Brown. On September 1, 2020, James Brown’s official YouTube Channel will unveil Funky President, episode two of the new three-part series, following the […]

Nick Cannon Suing Viacom, Seeking $1.5B For the Value of ‘Wild N’ Out’

| August 12, 2020
ViacomCBS Severs Ties With Nick Cannon Following Alleged Hate Speech

According to a recent report from TheShadeRoom, actor/entertainer Nick Cannon has filed a $1.5 billion lawsuit against ViacomCBS, which is the estimated value of the famed Wild N’ Out program. Viacom announced that they would be taking ownership of the show after Cannon was fired after controversial comments were made in an interview with former […]

[WATCH] Tekashi 6ix9ine Hospitalized For Arm Injury

| August 12, 2020
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Almost immediately after getting off of house arrest, controversial Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine posted a video of him receiving medical treatment due to an injury to his arm. Jokingly captioned, “I got caught lacking in these streets.” 6ix9ine is shown with what looks like a cast on his right arm, but it isn’t clear or […]

Federal Agents Seize Shipment of Fake Yeezys and Jordans Worth $4.3M

| August 11, 2020
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According to a report from TMZ, federal agents seized $4.3 million worth of bootleg Yeezys and Jordans at the Texas/Mexico border on their way into Mexico. U.S Customs and Border Protection reported that the shipment contained 1,800 pairs of fake limited edition Dior X Air Jordan 1, which sell in stores for $2,000 per pair. […]

Amber Guyger Appeals Murder Conviction in Botham Jean Case

| August 11, 2020
Amber Guyger Appeals Murder Conviction in Botham Jean Case

According to several confirmed news reports, former Dallas Police officer and convicted murderer Amber Guyger has appealed her murder conviction, seeking to have the charges changed, thus, her sentence shortened. Guyger, who is serving a ten-year sentence for shooting 26-year-old accountant Botham Jean in his own apartment on September 6, 2018. A little more than […]

Alleged Shooter Forced Trump To Be Evacuated From White House

| August 10, 2020
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During a press conference today in the White House, footage shows President Trump was informed by Secret Service agents that he had to vacate the presser immediately without warning or explanation to the members of press. It was later discovered that President Trump was being evacuated to an undisclosed location due to an alleged shooter […]

[WATCH] VA Woman Charged With Aggravated Assault After Hitting Ex-BF With Car

| August 10, 2020
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According to several confirmed reports, the Portsmouth, Virginia woman who ran over her boyfriend with her car and threw the bumper on him as he lay bleeding on the ground, has been charged with aggravated assault in the vehicular attack last Thursday. 34-year-old Bashira Tripp ran over her significant other two times in the JANAF […]

Rakim Calls Out Big Daddy Kane For Verzuz Battle

| August 10, 2020
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The Verzuz battle platform, created by Ruff Ryders super-producer Swizz Beatz, has become the ultimate, virtual argument ender, answering any questions about who has the better catalog between two artists. It’s been proven with the likes of Jadakiss and Fabolous, Nelly and Ludacris, and even an R&B battle between Jagged Edge and 112. Well, the […]

Anthony Hamilton and Friends Unite For ‘Music Gives Together’ Festival For St. Jude’s Hospital This Week

| August 10, 2020
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Music’s biggest names in pop, R&B, country, Latin, indie, Gospel, and more will unite to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®️ for a virtual festival called Music Gives: Together #forStJude, on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 5 p.m. ET. The live stream will have all the makings of a summertime celebration – great music, delicious food, and special edition souvenirs […]

Today in Hip Hop History: Chris Lighty’s Violator Records Releases ‘Violator: The Album’ 21 Years Ago

| August 10, 2020
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On this day in Hip Hop history, the management company and label imprint Violator released their first compilation album entitled Violator: The Album. Showcasing the management team’s star-studded talent roster, this album is full of rarities making it a must-have for any self-proclaimed “Hip Hop head.” For those out of the loop, Violator was a multi-dimensional […]

Fivio Foreign Involved in Atlanta Club Shooting Over The Weekend

| August 9, 2020
Fivio Foreign Involved in Atlanta Club Shooting Over The Weekend

There are very few details, however, famed Brooklyn rapper Fivio Foreign was allegedly involved in a nightclub shooting in Atlanta this past weekend, but according to reports, the “Demons” star is ok. Foreign was slated to perform at Club Eleven45, but a shooting incident in which the SUV Foreign was riding in had its window […]

Researchers Predict Almost 300K COVID-19 Related Deaths in the U.S. By End of 2020

| August 8, 2020

According to a recent report from CNN, researchers from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IMHE) at the University of Washington’s School of Medicine have predicted that there will be nearly 300,000 coronavirus-related deaths in the United States by December 2020. The director of the IHME, Dr. Christopher Murray, said in a press release […]