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Chicago Rapper Lil Reese Shot, Listed in Critical Condition

November 12, 2019

Drill rapper Lil Reese was shot at an intersection of Chicago south suburb Country Club Hill Monday afternoon. Police officers responded at 2:30 p.m. to 167th Street and Pulaski Road after reports of a shooting... Read Article

Cuba Gooding Jr. and His Girlfriend Argue at a Bar, Leading to Her Exit

Shawn Grant

November 12, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

It’s not really looking good in life for Cuba Gooding Jr. at the moment. With sexual misconduct accusations piling up against him, his girlfriend has seemingly turned on him. The actor was in a club in South... Read Article

Contestant on ‘Jeopardy!’ Dedicates Final Answer to Alex Trebek, Sparks #WeLoveYouAlex Online

Shawn Grant

November 12, 2019

Hip Hop Entertainment | Hip Hop TV, Film and Video Games, TV

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek fought back tears from a contestant on Monday’s episode of the long-running game show. A third-place contestant gave up his answer on Final Jeopardy in order to give a tribute messag... Read Article

Old Eminem Verse Co-Signing Chris Brown’s Assault on Rihanna Leaks Online

Shawn Grant

November 12, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Back in 2009 during the GRAMMY weekend, Chris Brown received a permanent stain to his career after his assault on girlfriend Rihanna. A decade later, Rihanna seems forgiving of Brown and both have gone on with ... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: NBA Celebrates Veterans Nationwide with #HoopsForTroops Celebrations

Shawn Grant

November 11, 2019

Source Sports | News, Highlights and Interviews

The county is celebrating Veteran's Day today (Nov. 11) but the NBA teams and players will extend the honors of the Armed Roces as a part of NBA Cares Hoops for Troops week, which runs Nov. 7-15. Donovan Mit... Read Article

Tyler, the Creator Addresses Drake Booing Fiasco, Says Fans Were “Entitled”

Shawn Grant

November 11, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

The Internet buzzed when the unthinkable happened, Drake was boo'd off a stage over the weekend. The aftermath from Camp Flog Knaw was filled with both confusion as to why was the 6ix God boo'd and also why Tyl... Read Article

Nelly Takes a Tumble After Being Yanked by Fan During Cali Concert

Shawn Grant

November 11, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Nelly was just trying to show a fan some love during a concert at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in Rancho Mirage, California on Saturday (Nov 9), and ended up taking a fall. TMZ shared a video of Nelly rea... Read Article

Atatiana Jefferson’s Father Passes Away After Suffering Heart Attack

Shawn Grant

November 11, 2019

News

Marquis Jefferson, the father to Atatiana Jefferson, has died from a heart attack, according to the Associated Press. A spokesman for Marquis, Bruce Carter, spoke to the Dallas Morning News confirming the he... Read Article

Post Malone’s ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’ Hits Top of Billboard 200 for the Fifth Time

Shawn Grant

November 11, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Post Malone is back in the driver's seat of the Billboard 200 album chart with his latest release Hollywood's Bleeding. This is the fifth nonconsecutive week the rapper has landed at the top of the charts, an a... Read Article

Kanye West Surprised Fans at ASTROWORLD Festival with “Follow God” and “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” Performance

Shawn Grant

November 11, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Kanye West took a little break from the brisk environment of Wyoming to link with Travis Scott for the ASTROWORLD festival in the warmth of Houston. Ye hit NRG Stadium in Houston to perform "Follow God" from... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Knicks Front Office “Not Happy” About Start to the Season

Shawn Grant

November 11, 2019

Source Sports | News, Highlights and Interviews

The New York Knicks got blasted by the lowly Cleveland Cavaliers and once again look to be one of the worst teams in the league. Upper management for the Knicks appear to be over their losing ways and president... Read Article

Roommate and Boyfriend Charged with Murder of Clark Atlanta Student Alexis Crawford

Shawn Grant

November 10, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Alexis Crawford, a missing student from Clark Atlanta University, was found dead Friday in an Atlanta area park on Friday. According to CNN, the 21-year-old woman was missing from her off-campus apartment o... Read Article

Jack Daniel’s and The Shoe Surgeon Unite for Jack-Inspired Jordan Retro 4

Shawn Grant

November 9, 2019

Footwear, Footwear, Hip Hop Footwear | Trending Sneakers

Jack Daniel's is turning the sneaker game upside down by connecting with Dominic "The Shoe Surgeon" Chambrone for a new Jack-inspired sneaker. Seven shoe concepts were put up for a fan vote online bringing t... Read Article

Travis Scott Announces Migos, Marilyn Manson, Pharrell and More for ASTROWORLD Line-Up

Shawn Grant

November 8, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

The second annual ASTROWORLD Festival will go down this weekend in Houston and the line-up has officially been announced featuring Rosalia, Migos, Marilyn Manson and more. The line up was curated by Scott an... Read Article

Akon Says You “Can’t Blame” Tekashi 6ix9ine for Cooperating with Feds

Shawn Grant

November 8, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, Uncategorized

Tekashi 6ix9ine remains a hot name in Hip-Hop due to his federal case, which saw him take the stand and snitch. Some of everyone has spoken on his case and now Akon adds himself to the list. Akon was doing a... Read Article

ASAP Rocky to Return to Sweden for Headlining Concert

Shawn Grant

November 8, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Earlier this year ASAP Rocky was detained in Stockholm, Sweden after being arrested for assault, receiving a two-year suspended sentence. Many suspected that he would not head back to the country but he has ann... Read Article

Kanye West Checks Crowd Who Laughed at His 2024 President Bid

Shawn Grant

November 8, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Kanye West is standing firm on his attempt to run for president in 2024. The JESUS IS KING rapper spoke at the 2019 Fast Company Innovation Festival and discussed bringing jobs to the US, expansion of the Yeezy... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Carmelo Anthony is “Shocked” to Still Be Out the League, “2,000 Percent” Wants to Play

Shawn Grant

November 8, 2019

Source Sports | News, Highlights and Interviews

We are well into week 2 of the NBA season and Carmelo Anthony is still without a job. Melo last played with the Houston Rockets and has yet to see another shot in the league, despite appearing to be better than... Read Article

Lil Mosey Drops Debut Album and Announces Free Fan Appreciation Shows

Shawn Grant

November 8, 2019

Hip Hop Music | Listen To and Download Hip Hop Tracks, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Lil Mosey is hosting three free shows in celebration of the release of his new album Certified Hitmaker. The new album arrives today (Nov. 8) via Interscope Records and marks the arrival of the Seattle rappe... Read Article

Recap: Denzel Curry & Joey Bada$$ Had a WWE-Style Rap Battle For the Zeltron World Wide Kickoff at RBMF ATL

Shawn Grant

November 7, 2019

Events, feature, featured, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

You'd be surprised to know how much rap and wrestling have in common. Every round in a freestyle battle can feel like a pay-per-view matchup for the heavyweight title, not to mention the braggadocio amongst top... Read Article

Record Report - Nas, 'Illmatic' (From The Source Magazine, 1994- Issue #55)

FROM THE ISSUE: NIPSEY HUSSLE, The Marathon Man

[FROM THE ISSUE] SOURCE SPORTS Presents What’s Next in The World of Sports

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie ‘Rappers Are Never Going To Stop Talking About Drugs’

FROM THE ISSUE: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is The Future of Hip-Hop

[PROFILE FROM THE MAGAZINE] Unsigned Hype B. Lou

Female Camaraderie: Does It Still Exist?

Chicago Rapper Lil Reese Shot, Listed in Critical Condition

Cuba Gooding Jr. and His Girlfriend Argue at a Bar, Leading to Her Exit

Contestant on ‘Jeopardy!’ Dedicates Final Answer to Alex Trebek, Sparks #WeLoveYouAlex Online

Old Eminem Verse Co-Signing Chris Brown’s Assault on Rihanna Leaks Online

SOURCE SPORTS: NBA Celebrates Veterans Nationwide with #HoopsForTroops Celebrations

Tyler, the Creator Addresses Drake Booing Fiasco, Says Fans Were “Entitled”

Nelly Takes a Tumble After Being Yanked by Fan During Cali Concert

Atatiana Jefferson’s Father Passes Away After Suffering Heart Attack

Post Malone’s ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’ Hits Top of Billboard 200 for the Fifth Time

Kanye West Surprised Fans at ASTROWORLD Festival with “Follow God” and “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” Performance

SOURCE SPORTS: Knicks Front Office “Not Happy” About Start to the Season

Roommate and Boyfriend Charged with Murder of Clark Atlanta Student Alexis Crawford

Jack Daniel’s and The Shoe Surgeon Unite for Jack-Inspired Jordan Retro 4

Travis Scott Announces Migos, Marilyn Manson, Pharrell and More for ASTROWORLD Line-Up

Akon Says You “Can’t Blame” Tekashi 6ix9ine for Cooperating with Feds

ASAP Rocky to Return to Sweden for Headlining Concert

Kanye West Checks Crowd Who Laughed at His 2024 President Bid

SOURCE SPORTS: Carmelo Anthony is “Shocked” to Still Be Out the League, “2,000 Percent” Wants to Play

Lil Mosey Drops Debut Album and Announces Free Fan Appreciation Shows

Recap: Denzel Curry & Joey Bada$$ Had a WWE-Style Rap Battle For the Zeltron World Wide Kickoff at RBMF ATL

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