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Cardi B Celebrates Son’s Birthday in Style, Rolls Through Mall in Wheelchair

By Zoe Zorka / September 5, 2024

Cardi B has been known to be a high roller, but recent pictures have shown her doing a different type...

KRS-One Wants More Love Shown to Hip-Hop Legends While Alive

By Shawn Grant / September 4, 2024

KRS-One wants more love shown to our Hip-Hop legends while they are still alive. Speaking on Fatman Scoop, KRS feels...

YSL RICO Trial: Lil’ Woody’s Testimony Makes Young Thug Laugh Out Loud in Court

By Shawn Grant / September 4, 2024

Due to Lil Woody's testimony, the YSL RICO trial has had more funny moments. This time, even Young Thug couldn't...

Ice Spice Highlights Workout Routine: ‘We Beatin Them Allegations’

By Shawn Grant / September 3, 2024

Ice Spice is noticeably slimmer than when we were first introduced to the star. Social media users wondered was it...

Private Investigator Looking for The Game For Unpaid Debt

By Sourcestaff / September 2, 2024

A motivated private investigator is actively pursuing The Game. Basically, the P.I. is looking to ensure the Compton rapper pays...

Get Ready to Relive Hip-Hop’s Golden Era at “The Classics” Party

By Courtneyb / September 1, 2024

Mark your calendars for an event that’s set to be the ultimate celebration of classic hip-hop and R&B. On September...

RIP Fatman Scoop, Reportedly Passes Away at 53, After Collapsing on Stage

By Sourcestaff / August 31, 2024

Saturday August 31, 9:44 ET In an update to an earlier story, TMZ was first to break the news that...

Gordo Speaks on Mustard: ‘He’s Just a Strange Guy’

Shawn Grant

August 28, 2024

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Mustard and Drake will probably never have a relationship due to his work on "Not Like Us." In fact, Mustard claims he doesn't want one. He just dropped a full project, and it sold 18,000 units in a week. ...

Diddy Attorneys File For Dismissal of Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Sourcestaff

August 28, 2024

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Diddy's legal team requested a federal judge dismiss a lawsuit filed by music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones. Jones accused Combs of a myriad of sexual misconduct and abuse, among other claims. Combs'...

'Drink Champs' Episode Featuring Kanye West Pulled From YouTube as N.O.R.E. Offers Apologies

Kanye West Finally Sells Malibu Mansion for $21 Million After Gutting It

Sourcestaff

August 28, 2024

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In super rich people news, Kanye West has finally sold his Malibu mansion. The gutted beachfront property had become an infamous so-called project after he stripped it down. The house has reportedly sold f...

Nipsey Hussle Honored with Wax Figure at Invest Fest 2024

Sourcestaff

August 28, 2024

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When it comes to Nipsey Hussle's legacy, the marathon continues. The late Crenshaw icon was recently honored with a wax figure at Invest Fest 2024. This marked the debut of the first-ever wax figure of Hus...

J. Prince Responds to NBA YoungBoy: 'You're a Dumb Boy with Limited Thinking Ability and Disrespectful

J. Prince Calls Out YSL Trial Testimony: ‘Black-on-Black Racism Feels the Worst’

Shawn Grant

August 28, 2024

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J. Prince is not a fan of everything in the YSL Trial. After another hectic Lil Woody testimony, where he mentioned Thug was "trying to be the J. Prince of Atlanta," Prince sounded off on the court process: ...

Tyrese Gibson Not Feeling Fellow ‘Baby Boy’ Cast Member Ving Rhames

Sourcestaff

August 27, 2024

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"Jody, Jody," IYKYK from "Baby Boy" star Tyrese Gibson recently revealed his intense hatred towards his co-star Ving Rhames. Wait, so they had beef? Get this: In an appearance on the "Million Dollaz Worth o...

DJ Vlad Issues Public Apology to Marlon Wayans After Spat Over Interview ‘Fee’

Sourcestaff

August 27, 2024

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Sometimes, beef isn't meant to last. In a surprising turn of events, DJ Vlad, the host of the popular VladTV platform, has issued a public apology to actor and comedian Marlon Wayans after a heated exchange on...

Quavo Salutes Drake: ‘Never Forget What We Did’

Shawn Grant

August 27, 2024

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Quavo is standing ten toes down in Drake being his friend. Drake's career has flooded the Internet with an opening of his archives via 100 Gigs. Quavo shared an old clip of The Boy with Migos and wrote, "@cham...

Uncle Luke Reveals He Tested Positive for COVID 19 After Being Peer Pressured to Attend a Party

Uncle Luke’s Wants a Bag From All Female Rappers “Still waiting for these girls to send me a f***ing check”

Sourcestaff

August 26, 2024

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Uncle Luke has a hot take as he tends to have. The pioneering Miami rapper known for his work with 2 Live Crew recently shared his thoughts on the current state of rap, particularly the dominance of female rap...

Drake Drops Three New Records From Finsta IG @Plottttwistttttt

Sourcestaff

August 26, 2024

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Drake has just dropped. He does that. Often it seems. Three new tracks—"Circadian Rhythm," "SOD," and "No Face" featuring Playboi Carti all “leaked” through @plottttwistttttt, his finsta IG account. Let’s g...

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Nicki Minaj Sued For $5 Million By Devoted ‘Fan’

Sourcestaff

August 26, 2024

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Another day, another lawsuit in the world of Hip Hop. Tameer Peak, a former devoted fan of Nicki Minaj, is suing the rapper for $5 million, alleging that she caused significant damage to his reputation, inflic...

Sterlen Roberts Drops Highly-Anticipated Self Titled Debut Album

Shawn Grant

August 25, 2024

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Sterlen Roberts, which drops August 30th, showcases the artist’s versatile production and range from gospel, on the soulful opening track “Way Up”, to an uptempo dance R&B smash “Dip. Sterlen gives us a 2...

Pras Backtracks on ‘Bar Mitzfa’ Track Claims Not a Jab at Lauryn Hill

Sourcestaff

August 23, 2024

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Let’s clear some things up between Pras and Lauryn Hill. We know it’s not the Drake, K Dot beef you were all hoping for but we have to set the record straight. Pras just made sure we're all on the sam...

YG and More Added to Cast of Horror Film ‘Goons’ Starring Chloe Bailey and Michael Rainey Jr.

Sourcestaff

August 23, 2024

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The horror film "Goons", is ratcheting up their cast. Starring Chloe Bailey and Michael Rainey Jr., added J. Alphonse Nicholson, YG, and Tyler Lepley. Also coming on board are SteVonté Hart and Seraya...

Cardi B Was No Fan of Atlanta and Hated Her Time There With No Friends or Family

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August 23, 2024

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Who would thunk it? Cardi B wasn’t a fan of ATL, the hometown of her estranged husband, Offset. The Bronx rapper recently opened up about her search for a New York apartment and reflected on her time living...

Federal Judge Rules The No-Knock Warrant Did Not Cause Breonna Taylor’s Death, Charges Against Officers Dismissed

Sha Be Allah

August 23, 2024

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A federal judge decided that two Louisville Police officers who were charged with submitting a false affidavit to search Breonna Taylor's home were not responsible for her death. U.S. District Judge Ch...

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Speaks to The Source on the Power of the Youth in 2024 Election

Sourcestaff

August 22, 2024

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The DNC continues to raise the roof at the United Center in Chicago. It turned up even higher after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) went in on the podium. He representative from New York City, d...

Attorneys For Travis Scott File Motion to Dismiss Trespassing Case

Sourcestaff

August 22, 2024

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In an expected move, Travis Scott seeks to dismiss his ongoing trespassing case. Travis has been in the news lately, so let’s refresh your memory. The arrest stems from a June arrest in Miami, arguing that...

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Thomas Lane Released From Prison After Serving Time For His Connection To The Death Of George Floyd

Sha Be Allah

August 21, 2024

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Several reports have confirmed that one of the Minneapolis Police officers that was convicted in the 2020 death of George Floyd was released from federal prison. Thomas Lane served only two and a half years...

Cardi B Hints at Status of Long Gestating Second Album

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August 21, 2024

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Cardi B just gave fans a hint at the status of her long-gestating second album, revealing that the project's cover art has been shot. It looks like the "Bodak Yellow" rapper from the BX is in album mode, a...