Sha Be Allah

The Source Magazine Staff Writer

[WATCH] Young Buck Says BTNH and Eazy-E Influenced Gangsta Rap in Nashville

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In an interview on internationally recognized WhyTV, former G-Unit member and Nashville Hip Hop mainstay Young Buck discussed how influential artists like 2Pac, The Hot Boys, Bone Thugs N Harmony, and Eazy-E were on the landscape of Hip Hop in Nashville aka Cashville. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In the interview, Buck states, “There are […]

Today in Hip-Hop History: The ‘How High’ Soundtrack Dropped 19 Years Ago

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On this date in 2001, the soundtrack to the then highly anticipated film How High was released on the Def Jam/UMG imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With the anticipation of the silver screen debut of Meth and Red on ten, the twenty track soundtrack featuring some of the genre’s top artists including Cypress Hill, DMX, Ludacris, Mary […]

Griselda Records Announce Debut Feature Film ‘Conflicted’ Starring Westside Gunn, Benny The Butcher, Michael Rapaport and More

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The highly touted, astonishingly prolific Buffalo New York label Griselda Records has announced their debut feature film Conflicted for January 15th, available as a Pay Per View. Directed by AK Reed, the film is an urban tale depicting Benny the Butcher as a Buffalo gangster who struggles to do right after being released from prison. […]

Today in Hip-Hop History: Mobb Deep Dropped Their Fifth LP ‘Infamy’ 19 Years Ago

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On this date in 2001, NYC kings of crime rhyme Mobb Deep released their fifth full-length studio album entitled Infamy on the Loud/Columbia imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information As the QB duo’s first album following their publicized beef on wax with Jay-Z, the controversy helped to bolster the album’s sales, recognized by the RIAA […]

A$AP Rocky Says He Wished He Was Light-Skinned When He Was Younger

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To much anticipation to the gamer world, A$AP Rocky dropped a new single on the Cyberpunk 2077 video game soundtrack, which can be found on the game’s radio station called The Dirge. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The track, which has no title, contains “regular” subject matter for Rocky such as “money, h**s and clothes”, […]

Who Is Ty Thagod And What Is ‘Multiple Personas’?

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“Multiple personas” is a collective of songs that show many different styles and structures a unique sounding project from beginning to end. Multiple personas is an ep showing the diversity of an artist with 4 songs that sound nothing like the previous.Ty Thagod comes in and starts the project off with all I see is me. […]

Today in Hip-Hop History: The Fat Boys’ Human Beat Box Died 25 Years Ago

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On this date in 1995 the world-famous Fat Boys’ “Human Beat Box” passed away from a heart attack after falling out of a chair in the studio. He was 28 years old. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Born Darren Robinson, but known affectionately as “Buffy” in his native East New York neighborhood, the Human Beat […]

Ari Fletcher is Named as Witness in G Herbo’s Federal Fraud Case

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As details in G Herbo’s federal fraud case come to light, G Herbo’s colorful life is now becoming public and the tea just keeps on pouring. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to several confirmed reports, G Herbo’s child’s mother, Ari Fletcher, will also now be a witness in his case. Herbo, whose real name […]

Spike Lee Presents Teen With Courage Award for Recording George Floyd’s Death

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The bravery of Darnella Frazier is what is needed in the community to catch these crimes by the police red-handed. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Spike Lee publicly praised Frazier, the teenager who caught George Floyd’s death in the hands of the police on camera, with the 2020 PEN/Benenson Freedom of Expression Courage Award during […]

Jeremih Posts On IG for the First Time Since Testing Positive for Covid-19

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R&B singer Jeremih shared his first Instagram post since his tumultuous battle with Covid-19 began last month. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The singer ended up in ICU for weeks throughout November after he contracted the virus. The news was revealed by his family and 50 Cent and others, who asked for fans and supporters […]

CEO Of Bronx-Based Charter Jet Company Arrested for Sex Trafficking Underage Girls

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According to a report from The New York Post, a Bronx man has been arrested in a sting dubbed “Operation Mile High” for allegedly trafficking underage girls as young as 12 years old through his private charter jet company. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information 57-year-old Paul Alexander, the CEO of Central Jet Charter Company based […]

Biz Markie Suffered Stroke While in Diabetic Coma

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Earlier this year, it was reported that Hip Hop’s “Human Orchestra” Biz Markie was hospitalized due to Type 2 diabetes, which has also kept him off of his Rock The Bells slot on Sirius for most of the year. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Now, according to a report from HipHopDX, Biz, whose real name […]

Louisiana Rapper Blue Benji Kobe Shot and Killed in Broad Daylight

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According to several confirmed reports, Shreveport rapper Blue Benji Kobe was killed this week (December 6) in broad daylight in his hometown. He was 24 years old. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Kobe, whose real name is Jacoby Kentae Ware, was shot several times around 2 p.m. He was transported to Ochsner Health Hospital, where […]

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Arrested on Gun Charges After NJ Nightclub Shooting

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According to several news reports, BX rap wunderkind A Boogie With The Hoodie, his manager, and security were all arrested and charged by the Bergen County detectives reportedly uncovered four guns following an investigation into a nightclub shooting in Teaneck, NJ on Sunday. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information A Boogie was out with his crew […]

Cardi B Going to Trial for Putting Man’s Tattoo on Mixtape Cover

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According to a confirmed report, Cardi B is being sued over her Gangsta B***h Music Vol. 1 mixtape cover, in which a man is claiming his tattoo was used in a “misleading, offensive, humiliating and provocatively sexual way” for the cover art. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis […]

SOURCE SPORTS: Breakdancing Confirmed as Official Sport in Paris’ 2024 Olympics

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According to several news sources, breakdancing will be an official sport in the 2024 Olympics, which is set to be held in Paris. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The International Olympic Committee says the Olympic competition will feature 16 b-boy and 16 b-girls from around the world competing in 1-on-1 battles. The top three finalists […]

Lil Loaded Released From Jail After Being Arrested For Savage Boosie’s Murder

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After being in jail for his alleged connection to the murder of his friend Khalia Walker aka Savage Boosie since early last month, Dallas-based rapper Lil Loaded took to Instagram on Monday to announce his release from jail. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Lil Loaded, whose real name is Deshawn Robertson, did not give any […]

[WATCH] Evander Holyfield: A Fight With Mike Tyson Looks Like It’s Gonna Happen

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A little more than a week after the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. exhibition fight, former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield went on TMZ and announced the “imminent” rematch between him and Tyson in 2021. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information When asked if he had any words for Tyson, The Real Deal responded,  “Let’s do […]