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September 5, 2019

Manhattan federal court judge Paul Engelmeyer said he’d allow jurors to see snippets of Tekashi 6ix9ine’s “Billy,” “GUMMO” and “KOODA” music videos to prove their case against reputed Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods A... Read Article

DMX Spontaneously Pays for Family’s Back-to-School Sneakers

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September 4, 2019

DMX might be a little rough around the edges, but he has a big heart. The rapper isn't ashamed to let it be known that he's a God-loving man, and wants to give back to those in need. The veteran rapper was scheduled to perform at Rock Row in Maine earlie... Read Article

Roc Nation and NFL Donate $400,000 to Chicago Organizations That Empower Youth

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September 4, 2019

Ahead of their Inspire Change performance at Chicago's Grant Park on Thursday, Meek Mill, Rapsody, Vic Mensa and Megan Trainor will visit local organizations in Chicago. The NFL and Roc Nation will donate $400,... Read Article

Akon Owns the First Black Solar Energy Company

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September 4, 2019

Akon is not only a musician, but he's a businessman. He has a record label, clothing brand, numerous charities, and a number of philanthropic endeavors in Africa. He also has a hand in cryptocurrency and launch... Read Article

Jaden Smith’s JUST Water Debuts an Amazon-Salvaging Sneaker Collab with Allbirds

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September 3, 2019

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Following a successful initiative to donate water to Flint last year, JUST Water is now tackling another environmental crisis alongside footwear company Allbirds with a special sneaker collab aimed at raising money to help combat the Brazilian Amazon rainfores... Read Article

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

September 3, 2019

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The Popeyes Chicken sandwich craze has reached its peak. KTRK-TV reports that a group consisting of three men, two women, and a baby were upset because the fast-food restaurant ran out of its popular chicken... Read Article

Recap: ‘Angela Yee Day’ at Restoration Plaza Brought Out the Best of Brooklyn

Keenan Higgins

August 30, 2019

Similar to our 6th annual SOURCE360 Festival Block Party this year, Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club host Angela Yee put on for Brooklyn this past Wednesday (August 28) with her first-ever "Angela Yee Day" cele... Read Article

SOURCE360 Recap: Gems Were Dropped at the ‘Thriving In Today’s Music Industry’ Speaker Series Panel

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August 27, 2019

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Even though it's been two weeks since the events of our 6th annual SOURCE360 Festival, we still can't get over all the amazing talks and information shared during each and every panel. One in particular that stood out was the 'Thriving In Today's Music Industr... Read Article

83 Futures Aims to Raise Organ Donor Awareness Through Clothing Collaborations

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August 26, 2019

There are many topics in society that comes with a stigma that needs to be altered, one of those is being an organ donor. 83 Futures, a rising brand, offers exclusive streetwear collaborations made with leadi... Read Article

LAPD Reportedly Launches Internal Affairs Investigation for Nipsey Hussle Case

Atlantic Records Gives Six-Figure Donation to Neighborhood Nip Foundation

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August 24, 2019

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In an effort to keep his mission of impacting the community alive, Nipsey Hussle’s family has launched the Neighborhood Nip Foundation which will keep programs and include programs and initiatives geared toward... Read Article

Dave Chappelle to Host Block Party for Dayton Shooting Victims

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August 23, 2019

Dave Chappelle is putting together a block party in support of the victims of the Dayton shooting. The free benefit concert, called Gem City Shine, will be held at the Oregon District at 4 p.m. this Sunday (August 25). “This event will honor the lives lost ... Read Article

President Trump’s Allies Reportedly Call A$AP Rocky’s Camp Ungrateful for Not Thanking Them for Swedish Involvement

August 23, 2019

A$AP Rocky's Sweden nightmare is finally over but President Donald Trump's allies would've like the Harlem rapper to show more gratitude for his intervention. Yahoo News reports that Darrell Scott, an Ohio p... Read Article

Lil Uzi Vert Agrees to Pay Temple Student’s College Tuition

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August 23, 2019

Paying for college is a struggle if you don't have the means. Well, Lil Uzi Vert doing his part by is assisting one college student dream come true by paying his this college tuition. While walking through t... Read Article

Missy Elliott Returns with New ‘Iconology’ EP and “Throw It Back” Video

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August 23, 2019

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2019 has been a great year for the living legend Missy Elliott. In addition to becoming the first female Hip-Hop artist inducted into the Songwriters Hall of fame in June, the icon also received an Honorary Doctorate from Berklee College of Music. So, in ... Read Article

21 Savage, Future Shut Down ATL Six Flags for ‘Hood Day’

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August 22, 2019

Future, 21 Savage, and Atlanta rapper Big Bank Black joined forces to put together a "hood day" in their hometown. The artists rented out the entire Six Flags amusement park in ATL for $300K and literally in... Read Article

Jermaine Dupri Shuts Down Rumors that JAY-Z Convinced him Not to Take NFL Deal, Funk Flex Isn't Buying It

Jermaine Dupri Shuts Down Rumors JAY-Z Convinced Him Not to Take NFL Deal, Funk Flex Isn’t Buying It

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August 22, 2019

Jermaine Dupri stopped by Big Tigger's show on Atlanta’s V-103 to address the claims that JAY-Z told him he shouldn't work for the NFL. "He and I never had a conversation where he told me, 'don't do what you... Read Article

Kawhi Leonard, L.A. Clippers and Baby2Baby Provide One Million SoCal Students with Backpacks

August 21, 2019

NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard is back in his hometown as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers and is making his presence felt as he joined the Clippers Foundation and non-profit Baby2Baby to give one million backpacks to students returning to school. The Cli... Read Article

Russell Westbrook Enters Partnership to Promote Computer Skills to Los Angeles Youth

August 21, 2019

New Houston Rocket Russell Westbrook returned to his hometown of Los Angeles, California to launch the Westbrook/Brownstein Green Tech Program, designed to assist at-risk, inner-city youth to find the classroom... Read Article

Cardi B Blasts NYPD for Shutting Down Star Brim’s Back to School Giveaway