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Chance The Rapper Unveils Star Line Gallery Art Piece “The Last Stair” In Collaboration With Thelonious Stokes At EXPO CHICAGO

By Sha Be Allah / April 16, 2024

Over the weekend, Chance the Rapper took center stage both in the art world and in philanthropy, showcasing his multifaceted...

Museum of Graffiti Hosts Traveling Exhibition “Sneaker Stories” Presented By Modelo

By Sha Be Allah / April 15, 2024

The Museum of Graffiti proudly announces the launch of "Sneaker Stories," presented by Modelo, a groundbreaking exhibition that delves into the historical ties and...

Ice Cold: Hip-Hop Jewelry Exhibition Shines at New York’s Natural History Museum

By Courtneyb / March 10, 2024

Hip-hop culture has long been synonymous with flashy, extravagant jewelry, and now, some of the most iconic pieces worn by...

T’yanna Wallace Honors The Notorious B.I.G.’s Legacy with “The Biggie Experience” Museum Opening Today

By Courtneyb / March 9, 2024

T'yanna Wallace Honors The Notorious B.I.G.'s Legacy with "The Biggie Experience" Museum Opening Today! In the heart of Brooklyn, NY,...

Atlanta Mayor Strives to Move Art Basel’s Vibe to The Big Peach

By Shawn Grant / December 27, 2023

December is coming to an end. December for folks in Miami or the art world means only one thing: Art Basel...

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan

By Courtneyb / December 27, 2023

As we approach the inspiring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) invites families...

The Art of Hip Hop Takes Center Stage: A Night of Celebration and Culture at Miami Art Week

By Courtneyb / December 13, 2023

In a dazzling celebration during Miami Art Week, The Art of Hip Hop, in collaboration with StockX, marked the grand...

naked lady gaga and taylor kinney cuddling after sex in selfie for v magazine

Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney Appear Together in Nude Selfie on Cover of V Magazine

Sha Be Allah

January 9, 2016

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Appearing on the cover of the Pre-Spring issue(V99) of V Magazine, Convict Muzik songstress Lady Gaga and her fiance Taylor Kinney bared all, showcasing their birthday suits in a naked selfie on the cover of th... Read Article

Hip Hop Hall Of Fame + Museum Set To Open On Historic 125th Street In Harlem

S. Green

January 3, 2016

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The Hip Hop Hall of Fame + Museum will feature a hall of fame, museum, retail gift shop, restaurant, sports bar, concert lounge, TV studios, offices and house the Hip Hop Arts and Media Academy. The proceeds fr... Read Article

San Fran Investigates Use of Graffiti to Promote New Justin Bieber Album

Sha Be Allah

December 29, 2015

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Did Justin Beiber hire a new street team that keeps it gully and is now killing the streets with graff promoting his new album? Well, yes. After weeks of complaints from San Francisco residents, City Atto... Read Article

Happy Birthday Stan Lee! Top 5 Marvel Comics Characters

Sha Be Allah

December 28, 2015

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On this date in 1922 in NYC, comic book pioneer and super hero creator Stanley Martin Lieber, otherwise known to the world as Stan Lee, was born. The famed cartoonist is a comic book writer, editer, publish... Read Article

Spend the Holidays with 2 Classic NYC Films

Notupstate

December 24, 2015

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Instead of trying to Netflix and chill this holidays, invite that someone special over and impress him/her with a couple films on the rich history of New York City. You may even win yourself a second date. The ... Read Article

Watch An Animated Imagining Of a Bill Murray/Wu-Tang Album Heist

KC Orcutt

December 24, 2015

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Garnering attention from the FBI itself on Twitter and overall, setting the Internet ablaze with commentary, the highly-supported and anticipated possible heist of Wu-Tang Clan's most powerful album has now bee... Read Article

Happy Birthday To Modern Art Icon Michael Jean Basquiat!

Sha Be Allah

December 22, 2015

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TheSource.com would like to send a posthumous born day shout out to modern art icon Michael Jean-Basquiat. The Brooklyn-born artist from Haitian and Puerto Rican parents used social commentary in his paintings ... Read Article

Banksys Painting of Joseph and Mary on the Road to Bethlehem Resurfaces

Banksy’s “Joseph And Mary” Christmas Card Resurfaces On Social Media

Kiah Fields

December 22, 2015

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Any true fan of modern art should have no problem recognizing the name Banksy. For all those who aren't as knowledgeable, Banksy is one of the most renowned street artist of this generation. His pieces have pus... Read Article

10 “Graffiti Girls” Who Bomb Like The Guys

Sha Be Allah

December 16, 2015

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Those who are in the know of the secret society-like, third world of graffiti, understand that one of the main tenets of graff is, as King SKUF YKK puts it, "is a full contact sport". Whether it be breaking a l... Read Article

Off The Wall: TRAP “The King From Queens”

Sha Be Allah

December 15, 2015

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This edition of Off The Wall features one of Queens' most consistent writers, killing the streets of the five boroughs since 1979. Whether it's a no permission spot or a commissioned piece, TRAP's precision and... Read Article

Why Dallas Should Be On Your Texas Travel List

Clintonjackson

December 15, 2015

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Step off the jet in this city and amidst cowboy hats and leather boots, the sea of silver and blue that emblazons “Dallas Cowboys Football” is immediate. Stars begin to surface everywhere to represent “America'... Read Article

Banksy Paints “Son Of A Migrant From Syria” Piece Of Steve Jobs In French Refugee Camp

Sha Be Allah

December 13, 2015

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Unidentified, yet world renowned street artist BANKSY has tackled a current technology vs. terrorism issue by using his art to point out that the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs was the child of a Syrian refugee by p... Read Article

Happy Birthday To Late Graff Legend KASE 2 “The King Of Style”

Sha Be Allah

December 12, 2015

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On this date in 1958, internationally renowned graffiti legend Jeff Brown, better known as KASE 2(or CASE 2) was born in Harlem, New York. KASE 2 is one of the pioneers of the art form known as graffiti that wa... Read Article

Ava DuVernay Barbie Doll Sells Out In One Day, All Proceeds To Charity

KC Orcutt

December 8, 2015

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As announced by the legendary Barbie company itself, the Ava DuVernay Barbie doll sold out Monday after being available for one day, even after making more quantities available in response to high demand. T... Read Article

Art Basel Miami Beach 2015

Sha Be Allah

December 4, 2015

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Undoubtedly the largest art and film event in the United States, Art Basel Miami Beach brings out the most talented artists, directors, critics and fans of the art and motion picture world. Showcasing all class... Read Article

Concrete Canvas: Distortedd

Khari Clarke

December 4, 2015

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The world is not always a beautiful place. Artists from every generation have used art to encapsulate the twisted and the not-so-beautiful — from Salvador Dali’s mind-warping surrealist portraits to Jean-Mi... Read Article

Customize Your Kicks Straight From Your Phone

Kelly Hite

December 2, 2015

With an app and a pair of Shiftwear Sneakers, you could have the ability to customize the design of your kicks straight from your smart phone. Using e-ink panels, which mimic the appearance of ink on paper, ... Read Article

Off The Wall: ATL’s OBVS 100 UTL

Sha Be Allah

December 2, 2015

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For the past decade, not much outside of Hip Hop music and the strip club is popping in the ever evolving metropolis of Atlanta. Fast forward to 2015 and OBVS100 has become one of the most recognized graffiti a... Read Article

The Official Bruce Lee 75th Anniversary Limited Edition by BUA

Kiah Fields

November 27, 2015

Art/Design, Hip Hop Art and Design | Urban Arts, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle

New York street artist BUA has been privileged with the honor to paint the official commemorative painting for the 75th birthday of Bruce Lee. Set to release on November 27th, Lee's actual birthday, the paintin... Read Article

Contemporary Artist Fahamu Pecou Brings The Blackness To Art Basel

Sha Be Allah

November 25, 2015

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Without question, Art Basel Miami has become the most influential art explosion in America. With 267 galleries from 31 countries exhibiting an estimated three billion dollars worth of contemporary art, the ... Read Article