Brandon Robinson

Brandon Robinson is a sports and entertainment staff writer at The Source Magazine. He's also a regular TV contributor at Arise TV. His writing has been featured in AM New York, ESPN, EBONY, JET and other various magazines and newspapers. Follow him on Twitter @SCOOPB

Al Jefferson, Dirk Nowitzki Named NBA Players of The Week

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Charlotte Bobcats’ Al Jefferson and the Dallas Mavericks’ Dirk Nowitzki were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, March 31, through Sunday, April 6. Jefferson led the Bobcats to a 4-0 week, which saw them clinch their second playoff berth in […]

#WORDSWITHSCOOP Hidden Gem | Camden, NJ Rapper SneakerBox Chock

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Ever wonder what it’s like when a rapper actually tells an authentic life story of his life? No frills, no bragging with altered stories and just the plain honest truth? Meet SneakerBox Chock, an indie hip hop artist out of Camden, NJ. At the age of 18, SneakerBox Chock was […]

#WORDSWITHSCOOP Hidden Gem | Taylor Gang’s J.R. Donato Drops Can’t Wait Single

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information J.R. Donato carries Waukegan, IL everywhere he goes! A recent performer at SXSW’s FADER FORT in Austin, Texas, J.R. Donato is excited about his future in the rap game. The Taylor Gang artist recently released the Paris Bueller produced, Couldn’t Wait off of his forthcoming North Pole mixtape on SoundCloud. Advertisement […]

Jason Kidd and Greg Popovich Named NBA Coaches of the Month

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Brooklyn Nets’ Jason Kidd and the San Antonio Spurs’ Gregg Popovich were named the NBA’s Eastern and Western Conference Coaches of the Month on Tuesday for games played in March. Kidd guided the Nets to a 12-4 record in March, and the highest winning percentage (.750) in the Eastern […]

Michael Carter-Williams, Gorgui Dieng Named NBA Rookies of the Month

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Philadelphia 76ers’ Michael Carter-Williams and the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Gorgui Dieng were named Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month on Tuesday, for games played in March. Carter-Williams led all rookies in scoring with 14.9 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 6.5 assists and 1.75 steals in March. He posted […]

Al Jefferson and Kevin Durant Named NBA Players of the Month

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Charlotte Bobcats’ Al Jefferson and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant were named Kia’s NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month on Tuesday for games played in March. Jefferson ranked fifth in the NBA in scoring averaging 24.7 ppg and ninth in rebounding chipping in 10.6 rpg. […]

#WORDSWITHSCOOP Hidden Gem | Philadelphia’s Lihtz Kamraz Are Shining

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Like many up-and-comers  featured in The Source’s hidden gems profiles, Andrew Howard has always been enamored by the rap game. Known on the stage as Lihtz Kamraz, he fell in love with hip-hop at 5 years old when he’d put on a show in front of family. Now 22 years […]

Nikola Vucevic, Tim Duncan Named NBA’s Players of the Week

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Orlando Magic’s Nikola Vucevic and the San Antonio Spurs’ Tim Duncan were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played March 24 through Sunday March 30. Vucevic led the Magic to a 2-1 week, which included wins over the Portland Trail Blazers and […]

#WORDSWITHSCOOP – Hidden Gem | Newark, NJ’s Own Barry Bondz

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information It’s often said that when you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. In the current economic climate, the millennial generation has taken the anecdote and applied it to brand building in the digital world. Just ask Newark, New Jersey’s South Ward native, Barry Mcrimmon, […]

Breaking: Pharrell Williams on Season 7 of The Voice

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Pharrell Williams will be on the active roster of talent on this season of NBC’s “The Voice.” The hit show announced it via their official twitter page earlier today: Advertisement “Okay, we can OFFICIALLY say it! WE ARE SO #HAPPY to announce PHARRELL WILLIAMS =#NewVoiceCoach for SEASON 7. No stranger […]

#WORDSWITHSCOOP Mack Wilds Performs at NYC’s Highline Ballroom

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Grammy-nominated R&B singer Mack Wilds has been pretty busy with singing and acting these days. After acclaimed success from his thirteen track debut album, New York: A Love Story, produced by Grammy-nominated producer Salaam Remi (Amy Winehouse and Nas), the actor-turned-singer has appeared on Good Morning America and riding around […]

Christian Laettner Hosts McDonald’s All American ProCamp Today In Chicago

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Although Duke is no longer playing in the NCAA tournament, there’s still one Blue Devil putting up shots during March Madness. Former Duke Blue Devil, Christian Laettner will host the first ever McDonald’s All-American Christian Laettner Basketball Clinic today in Chicago. The one-day clinic will be housed at the Quest […]

Music Spotlight: Kingz & Pharaohz

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information So you wanna be a gangsta? That’s the question DJ Mixx and Terry B want to know. Kingz & Pharaohz, the group the two are part of released their first single, Gangsta, from their album The Kingz & Pharaohz EP that released in December.  It has a 90s feel to […]

#HERSOURCE The Talk of Ohio: Alisha Payne-Hicks & Glam Girls On The Go

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Crusty feet and chipped nail polish has never been a good look for women, period! Wasn’t it Missy Elliot that said that if you’re a fly gal, get your nails done, get a pedicure and get your hair did in her song, Work It? Alisha Payne-Hicks, a native of Ghanna, Ohio, […]

GIVE HIM THE DAMN BALL: Adidas Originals Releases Keyshawn Johnson Retro Kicks

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Stop the presses! The shoe from the 90s with the car key, key chain dangling on the side is coming out! What? Advertisement That’s right: Adidas Originals is retro’ing Keyshawn Johnson’s Key Trainer sneaker. Originally released in 1996, former NFL wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson’s signature training and turf shoe was a […]

Joe Johnson and Kevin Durant Named NBA Players of The Week

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Brooklyn Nets’ Joe Johnson and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively for games played Monday, March 17, through Sunday, March 23. Johnson led the Nets to a 4-0 week, with wins over the Phoenix Suns and Dallas […]

#WORDSWITHSCOOP YO ERA WADDUP? Newark’s Own Knew Era

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Newark, New Jersey is rich in culture, creativity and history. The state of New Jersey’s biggest city, Shaquille O’Neal, Faith Evans and Whitney Houston are Brick City’s notable representatives that were idolized by today’s millennials. Years later, lyricists like Vernell Bryant, better known to his rap audience as Knew Era […]

Boston Red Sox Jonny Gomes To Host Citi Baseball ProCamp

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Major League Baseball’s regular season begins exactly one week from today. With America’s favorite past time beginning and the snow storms in the Northeast appearing to be over, kids in the region can turn their video games off, shed their winter coats and get active outside too. What better way […]

Fresh Off SXSW: Chicago’s Own Castro Explains Drill Music

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Jeremy Allen has been a rap fan all of his life. A walk into his home and you’ll hear Jay-Z and the rich sounds of The Heatmakers produced beats for Dipset blasting at his crib. Yet, he never picked up a microphone a day in his life. That all changed […]