Beyoncé has become extremely vocal in her social activism in recent years and we are more than here for it. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In response to the recent tragic deaths of U.S. citizens Alton Sterling and Philando Castile at the hands of police officers within a 48 hour period, Queen Bey has just […]
Watch DJ Drama hilariously join The Source‘s Content Director Simone “Boss Lady” Amelia and Staff Writer Khari Nixon as judges for two rounds of potential on-camera hosts for TheSource.com. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Part One Advertisement Part Two
“Stop sittin’ like a chair and having your baby wonder where you are / Or who you are, fool.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Rapper Ed OG‘s plea for parental responsibility, “Be A Father To Your Child,” was released in 1991 and became a call to action for Hip Hop fathers worldwide. Fast forward 25 […]
It has been recently confirmed that Bremer Trust National Association, the Court approved Special Administrator of the Estate of Prince Rogers Nelson, has retained collectively L. Londell McMillan, Chairman and CEO of The NorthStar Enterprises Worldwide, and Charles A. Koppelman, Chairman and CEO of CAK Entertainment, Inc., to manage the entertainment assets of the Prince […]
The Source’s new video series, “The Source Report,” dishes the day’s headlines in the sphere of what we call the Seven Pillars of Hip Hop: music, arts, fashion, film, business, sports, culture and lifestyle. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Our Mindsquad members Simone Amelia and Khari Nixon give the most recent updates on the tragic […]
Disney attracts both fans and critics alike for its legacy of animated films portraying cultures from around the world with varying degrees of accuracy (and often stereotype). When ambassadors from those cultures are involved in the creative process, the outcome of these popular films naturally feels much more authentic. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Fourteen […]
In 2016 Drake might be Hip Hop’s favorite global artist, but the argument can be made Pitbull clearly had the title years before. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information While “Mr. Worldwide” has strayed much further than his Canadian counterpart from rap in terms of sound and scope, Pitbull as a performer is still rooted in […]
For any self-professed fan of Hip Hop culture, Angie Martinez‘s new memoir is essential reading. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information My Voice is the perfect title, as it’s unmistakably written in Angies’s warm yet straight to the point tone. A true reflection of its author, the book succinctly covers everything from Angie’s childhood to her […]
George Zimmerman, who fatally shot Trayvon Martin in 2012, is at his sickening best again, putting the .9-mm handgun up for auction that killed the young, unarmed teenager. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Zimmerman, 32, is hoping to sell the piece for at least $5,000. “I am honored and humbled to announce the sale of […]
The National Alumni Association Of The Black Panther Party released a statement today [Friday, May 6] on the recent passing of former member, Afeni Shakur. We are deeply saddened by the passing of our sister Afeni Shakur. Afeni was a sister, mentor, comrade and leader within the New York chapter of the Black Panther Party. […]
The beloved mother of Tupac Shakur, Afeni Shakur, has died at the age of 69. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Marin County Sheriff’s Department in California (in North San Francisco Bay Area) confirmed Shakur died late Monday night [May 2, 2016]. Officials have not released a cause of death. Born Alice Faye Williams in […]
Her parents both attended the law school there and now Malia Obama is following in their footsteps by signing up as a Harvard University student from Fall 2017. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle‘s oldest daughter, who turns 18 in July, is reportedly taking a “gap year” before beginning […]
“Better to be happy in a hut than crying in a castle” is the English translation of the Arabic proverb framed on a wall of Mohamed‘s caravan in the bulging Zaatari Refugee Camp in Jordan. Eighty thousand Syrians have been relocated to Zaatari—run by the The UN Refugee Agency and located 60 miles from Amman—since […]
Yesterday [Monday, April 11] President Bill Clinton held a rousing organizing event for Hillary Clinton in Brooklyn. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information President Clinton made a spirited appearance at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church to continue stumping for his wife in New York City. He was introduced by Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, whose mother, the Honorable Una […]
The “Panama Papers” became not only a buzz term this past week, they emerged as a much-needed tool for Bernie Sanders in his campaign run towards the Democratic nomination. But what exactly are they? Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Panama Papers are a leaked set of a staggering 11.5 million confidential documents providing detailed information […]
Saturday Night Live had Kate McKinnon pick up her hilarious impersonation of Hillary Clinton once again last night [April 9] to touch on Mrs. Clinton’s much-talked about subway ride earlier in the week. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Jumping on a No. 4 train in the Bronx on April 7, Mrs. Clinton failed to glide […]
The 31st Class of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame is inducted tonight [Friday, April 8] and Kendrick Lamar will hit the stage at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York to salute N.W.A. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information N.W.A will reunite at the ceremony but they won’t be performing, according to founding member […]
Yesterday [Sunday, April 3] The Source joined forces with Hennessy and Events By Iman Dean (creator of the long-running “1st Sunday Brunch” series) for an extremely lit, raucous day party a.k.a. the first #SourceSundayBrunch. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With DJ C. DeVone warming up the packed crowd from early in the afternoon and DJ […]
Pakistan’s southwestern city of Lahore has been hit with a suicide bombing today [Sunday, March 27] with 50 people counted as dead so far and some 200 injured. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The suicide blast took place in Lahore’s Gulshan Iqbal Park, where families were gathered on a brisk Sunday evening. While no terror […]
Paying homage to the victims of terror attacks in Europe (Belgium, Turkey), Africa (Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, Ivory Coast) and around the world (Iraq, Syria) as well as noting the tragedy of the ensuing (and growing) global refugee crisis, Pope Francis delivered a passionate yet somber traditional noon Easter Sunday message earlier today [Sunday, March 27]. […]
