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Kanye West: Kobe Was the Basketball Version of Me, I Was the Rap Version of Him

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Never one to walk in humility, Kanye West tells the world that the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant is the basketball version of him. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In his recent cover feature interview with GQ Magazine, the Chi-Town Hip Hop mogul elaborated on his exaggerated comparison, saying, “He was the basketball version of […]

[WATCH] Thousands Of Michigan Residents Protest Against Governor’s Stay At Home Order

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While states and local governments are issuing orders to stay home and social distancing guidelines, some Michigan residents have taken to the streets to participate in a strike against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s statewide quarantine. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Dubbed “Operation Gridlock” and organized by the Michigan Freedom Fund, thousands of protesters in the capital […]

Happy 65th Birthday to Hip Hop Pioneer DJ Kool Herc!

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On this day in 1955, DJ Kool Herc was born Clive Campbell in Kingston, Jamaica. He moved to the Bronx when he was 12 years old and took on the name “Kool Herc” when he became a member of the graffiti crew the “Ex-Vandals”. The name is short for ‘Hercules’ because of his 6′ 4″ […]

GQ Beats: BK’s Man Behind The Boards

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Born and bred in Brooklyn, NY – Wesley Brown Jr., professionally known as GQBEATS, is an experienced professional who’s been around the block as many times as any seasoned producer. He’s not only worked in every major studio you can think of, from the legendary Hit Factory to Sony Studios to Quad Recording Studio in Times […]

Indiana Man Receives $8M Stimulus Check

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While everyone is making sure that they’ve received the right amount of money, one Indiana man is sure that he’s received more than enough. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Charles Calvin, a volunteer firefighter in New Chicago, Indiana, received his $1700 stimulus check and went to withdraw $200 out of his account, but after he […]

Florida Man Released from Jail During Pandemic Arrested On Murder Charges

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While many correctional facilities and jails are releasing inmates due to the potential of the rapid spreading of COVID-19, a man from Florida was arrested on second-degree murder charges just one day after his early release for drug possession. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Joseph Williams, 26, was arrested on March 13 for possession of […]

Upstate NY’s Selli Paper Drops His Visual For “Take It” Featuring Gucci Liek

Being on parole makes life a little harder than it is most. Societal stigmas coupled with the inability to get a well paying job can possibly slim down a person’s opportunities for success, but Troy, NY native Selli Paper possesses all of the qualifications to beat the odds.  Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Less than a year after his […]

VA Governor Signs Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana

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Virginia’s Governor Ralph Northam has signed a bill that makes marijuana decriminalized in the state. The state’s attorney General Mark Herring says that the bill makes the Old Dominion “a more fair, just, and equal place.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Possession, which was once a criminal offense in Virginia, now only carries a $25 […]

SOURCE SPORTS: WWE Named ‘Essential Business’ by Florida Governor

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The governor of the Sunshine State has listed the WWE as essential business, allowing the company to remain open while other businesses in the state have been forced to close. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Mayor Jerry Demings of Orange County is being interrogated as to why the WWE Performance Center has been allowed to […]

Happy 46th Birthday to Da Brat!

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Da Brat aka Shawntae Harris was born in Joliet, Illinois on this day 46 years ago. The Grammy-nominated rapper/actress/radio host that is mostly known for her debut album Funkdified, is the first female solo artist to earn a platinum plaque and the second overall only to Hip Hop icons Salt ‘N Pepa. Visit streaming.thesource.com for […]

Waka Flocka: Atlanta Has Been Running Rap Longer Than Anywhere Else

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Well, he’s not the first one to say it, but it will certainly resonate with a lot more critics coming from the prince of the trap. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Waka Flocka took to Instagram yesterday (April 13) to state a valid point of argument for those who have designated any particular city other […]

[WATCH] Young Chop Threatened By Goons to Leave Atlanta in 24 Hours

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As the troubled saga continues for Chicago producer Young Chop, he has now been given an ultimatum by the streets; either leave Atlanta in 24 hours or face the ultimate consequence. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After taking well-publicized shots at some of the game’s most prominent figures including Drake, 21 Savage, Meek Mill, and […]

NYC Graffiti Pioneer NIC 707 OTB Dies From Coronavirus

The entire graffiti world is mourning the loss of one of its great pioneers who lost his life this morning to complications from the novel coronavirus. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information NIC 707 OTB, one of the original writers to bomb the NYC subways in the early 70s, passed away today(April 13) after contracting the […]

Westside Gunn Says He Recovered After Testing Positive For Coronavirus

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After several celebrities and notables have come forward to announce their self-quarantine or contraction of COVID-19, the virus that has caused a global pandemic for the majority of 2020, Buffalo, NY rapper Westside Gunn reveals via IG that he tested for Coronavirus, but gives details about how he survived the deadly virus. Visit streaming.thesource.com for […]

The Source Magazine Remembers Charlie Murphy Three Years Later

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On this date in 2017, famed comedian and older brother of legendary comic Eddie Murphy, Charlie Murphy, lost his battle with leukemia at age 57. Three years after his untimely passing, his energy is still felt while his legacy is being remembered. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Murphy’s influence stretches far and wide. His career, […]