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Ray J Reportedly in Talks with Trump Administration to Pardon Suge Knight

November 7, 2019

Last month reports surfaced stating Suge Knight was trusting Ray J with his life story. Today, the Daily Mail details Ray J is in "secret talks" with the Trump Administration in efforts to potentially pardon th... Read Article

Drake Set to Announce the Details of New Cannabis Company

Shawn Grant

November 7, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

View this post on Instagram @morelife A post shared by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Nov 5, 2019 at 3:45pm PST The can... Read Article

BJ the Chicago Kid Performs Nine Song Medley for His Tiny Desk Concert

Shawn Grant

November 7, 2019

Hip Hop Music Videos | Official Videos and Performances, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Recently NPR has rolled out an amazing onslaught of Tiny Desk Concerts but BJ the Chicago Kid aimed to smash all of them. The Windy City singer hit the NPR offices and let off an impressive nine songs in the 17... Read Article

Robyn Crawford to Speak on Romantic Relationship with Whitney Houston in New Memoir

Shawn Grant

November 6, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Whitney Houston's best friend Robyn Crawford is speaking out about her romantic history with the late singer for the first time. Crawford is releasing a new memoir, A Song For You: My Life with Whitney Houst... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Roc Nation Sports Announces Signing of Marcus and Markieff Morris

Shawn Grant

November 6, 2019

Source Sports | News, Highlights and Interviews

The Roc Nation Sports family has expanded with the signing of New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris and Detroit Pistons forward Markieff Morris. The Morris twin brothers are entering their ninth NBA seasons.... Read Article

HBO to Air Documentary Celebrating the Legacy of The Apollo Theater

Shawn Grant

November 6, 2019

Film, Hip Hop Entertainment | Hip Hop TV, Film and Video Games, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

The iconic Apollo Theater is the subject of an HBO documentary that will detail the unique history and contemporary legacy of the venue. The documentary, titled The Apollo, is directed by Oscar and Emmy awar... Read Article

T.I. Says He Takes His Daughter to Gynecologist to “Check Her Hymen”

Shawn Grant

November 6, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

In a moment that is getting the King of the South blasted online, T.I. said that he accompanies his 18-year-old daughter to her gynecologist yearly to ensure her hymen is "still intact." Tip was a guest on t... Read Article

Ford and Tom Joyner Foundation Support HBCU’s on ‘F-150 Truck Tour’

Shawn Grant

November 6, 2019

Hip Hop Community News

This homecoming season Ford committed to the empowerment of Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the 2019 Ford HBCU F-150 Truck Tour. Ford celebrated the pride and tradition of HBCU's on a tour ... Read Article

JAY-Z Sent Rolex Watches and Champagne to Meek Mill and Swizz Beatz as Event VIP Invites

Shawn Grant

November 6, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

It's really levels in money and JAY-Z is showing you how a billionaire does it. Tuesday afternoon, a couple of Hov's best friends received an invite to an event, but it wasn't any ordinary invite. Meek Mill ... Read Article

Malcolm Jenkins & Player’s Coalition Release PSA Highlighting Police Brutality

Shawn Grant

November 6, 2019

Hip Hop Community News, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, Politics, Source Sports | News, Highlights and Interviews

Philadelphia Eagles star safety Malcolm Jenkins and the Player's Coalition launched the first PSA of the Responsibility Program, which highlights parents will educate people and raise awareness about the injust... Read Article

Lord Jamar Has More Words for Eminem: “He’s Dreaming About Men”

Shawn Grant

November 6, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Ring the bell on Lord Jamar vs. Eminem round 8? Who can keep count anymore? The Brand Nubian emcee has taken aim at Shady quite often this year, sometimes receiving a response, other times not. Recently a re... Read Article

The Isley Brothers, Outkast and The Neptunes Nominated for Songwriters Hall of Fame

Shawn Grant

November 6, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Hip-Hop and R&B are once again represented in the nominees for the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The Isley Brothers, Outkast, and The Neptunes among the 24 nominees. The Associated Press reports of the 24 no... Read Article

Rockie Fresh to Release Debut Album ‘Destination’ on November 15, Drops “Round Here” Visual

Shawn Grant

November 6, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Chicago emcee Rockie Fresh is getting ready for the release of his debut album, Destination, which will be released through Rostrum Records. With the album set for a November 15 release, Fresh has dropped th... Read Article

21 Savage Restricted From Traveling Outside the US, Immigration Case May Not Be Heard for Years

Shawn Grant

November 5, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Back in February, 21 Savage was detained by ICE and now while facing deportation he can't leave the country, hindering his ability to tour and he does not have a court date. The "Bank Account" rapper arrived... Read Article

Macklemore Lets Fans Choose the Title of First-Ever Magic Rap Album

Shawn Grant

November 5, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

By: Amira Lawson Chile, these artists get more and more creative. Seattle rapper, Macklemore has a trick up his sleeve after announcing to fans that he will be creating a “Magic Rap Album.” The rapper told H... Read Article

Armed Group Threaten Employees in Houston Popeyes Because of Sold Out Chicken Sandwiches

Man Stabbed to Death in Maryland Popeyes Over Chicken Sandwich

Shawn Grant

November 5, 2019

News

The Popeyes chicken sandwich craze has officially gone too far. Reports out of the D.C. area detail the death of one person after a stabbing inside a Prince George’s County Popeyes. Fox 5 DC reports the fatal ... Read Article

Judge Rules Stevie J to Keep Full Custody of Bonnie Bella Going into 2020

Shawn Grant

November 5, 2019

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The custody battle over the daughter Stevie J and Joseline Hernandez has reached a resolution, for the moment. Stevie will have full custody of his daughter to at least early 2020. Bossip details the hearing... Read Article

Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Chrissy Lampkin Tapped for Season 10 of ‘Love & Hip Hop New York’

Shawn Grant

November 5, 2019

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

The 10th season of Love & Hip Hop New York is upon us and the show will be starring a returning Joe Budden and Chrissy Lampkin. Page Six confirms the returning stars and for Budden, this season will be i... Read Article

FROM THE ISSUE: NIPSEY HUSSLE, The Marathon Man

Shawn Grant

November 4, 2019

featured, From the Issue

Nipsey Hussle knew exactly what he was doing when he coined the phrase “The Marathon Continues.” Evidenced by his untimely death, the statement signifies a message, a rallying cry if you will, beyond the Crenshaw rapper’s own career.

SOURCE SPORTS: Jimmy Butler Reveals An Issue Stopped Him From Resigning with Sixers, Blasts Critics

Shawn Grant

November 4, 2019

Source Sports | News, Highlights and Interviews

When NBA Free Agency started this past summer many hoped All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler would resign with the Philadelphia 76ers, instead, he moved on to the Miami HEAT. Butler is talking about the movie for... Read Article

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

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’

[PROFILE FROM THE MAGAZINE] Unsigned Hype B. Lou

Female Camaraderie: Does It Still Exist?

[PROFILE FROM THE MAGAZINE] Unsigned Hype Tsu Surf

Ray J Reportedly in Talks with Trump Administration to Pardon Suge Knight

Drake Set to Announce the Details of New Cannabis Company

BJ the Chicago Kid Performs Nine Song Medley for His Tiny Desk Concert

Robyn Crawford to Speak on Romantic Relationship with Whitney Houston in New Memoir

SOURCE SPORTS: Roc Nation Sports Announces Signing of Marcus and Markieff Morris

HBO to Air Documentary Celebrating the Legacy of The Apollo Theater

T.I. Says He Takes His Daughter to Gynecologist to “Check Her Hymen”

Ford and Tom Joyner Foundation Support HBCU’s on ‘F-150 Truck Tour’

JAY-Z Sent Rolex Watches and Champagne to Meek Mill and Swizz Beatz as Event VIP Invites

Malcolm Jenkins & Player’s Coalition Release PSA Highlighting Police Brutality

Lord Jamar Has More Words for Eminem: “He’s Dreaming About Men”

The Isley Brothers, Outkast and The Neptunes Nominated for Songwriters Hall of Fame

Rockie Fresh to Release Debut Album ‘Destination’ on November 15, Drops “Round Here” Visual

21 Savage Restricted From Traveling Outside the US, Immigration Case May Not Be Heard for Years

Macklemore Lets Fans Choose the Title of First-Ever Magic Rap Album

Man Stabbed to Death in Maryland Popeyes Over Chicken Sandwich

Judge Rules Stevie J to Keep Full Custody of Bonnie Bella Going into 2020

Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Chrissy Lampkin Tapped for Season 10 of ‘Love & Hip Hop New York’

FROM THE ISSUE: NIPSEY HUSSLE, The Marathon Man

SOURCE SPORTS: Jimmy Butler Reveals An Issue Stopped Him From Resigning with Sixers, Blasts Critics

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