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Remembering DMX: A Personal Story

By courtneyb / April 13, 2021

Beloved rapper/actor/philanthropist DMX passed away last Friday at the tender age of 50.After a week-long battle in the hospital, family,...

Minnesota Police Shoot 20-Year-Old Unarmed Black Man, Riots Erupt In Minneapolis During Chauvin Trial

By Sha Be Allah / April 12, 2021

In the midst of the live televised murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of...

CDC Director Says Racism Is A “Serious Public Health Threat”

By Sha Be Allah / April 12, 2021

With the televised murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin and the recent killing of unarmed 20-year -old...

Azealia Banks Sends Out a Message to Record Labels who Don’t Respect Artist

By Mira B / April 11, 2021

Azealia Banks is usually in the headlines for her controversial rants and actions. Just recently, the rapper spooked out most...

Army Lieutenant Suing Virginia Police Officers That Pepper Sprayed Him

By courtneyb / April 11, 2021

An army lieutenant in the U.S. Army is suing two Virginia police officers after a shocking video was released last...

Asian Doll and Kash Doll Squash Dry Beef

By Mira B / April 10, 2021

While there may have been a few sneak disses over the years on who started the "doll wave" it seems...

[WATCH] Rapper Black Rob Speaks On DMX From Hospital Bed

By courtneyb / April 10, 2021

A video of rapper Black Rob in the hospital appeared on social media over the weekend and fans are worried...

Exhibit: RAMMELLZEE: THE EQUATION “THE LETTER RACERS” at The Suzanne Geiss Company

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March 7, 2012

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Tomorrow the Suzanne Geiss Company, a new gallery in SoHo, NYC will open its inaugural show RAMMELLZEE: THE EQUATION "THE LETTER RACERS". Rammellzee (1960 - June 27,2010) was a graffiti, hip hop, visu... Read Article

Stencil Works by French Street Artist C215

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March 5, 2012

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Newer work from French street artist C215 from the streets of Berlin and Barcelona via Colossal... Read Article

Jailhouse Shank

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March 2, 2012

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A Sharp edged artist intended to inflict severe eye damage and graffiti insecurities.... Read Article

Nychos Paints 2 New Murals In Vienna

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March 1, 2012

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The streets of Vienna recently received an upgraded with two fantastic new murals by street artist, Nychos. The first wall titled “Splatterface” depicts a sectioned head that looks as if it may be exp... Read Article

Video: Pose, Vizie, and Nekst x Reverse Graffiti

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March 1, 2012

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This unconventional video stars Pose, Vizie, and Nekst, three of the sickest writers in the game right now. Produced by LRG as part of their Artist Driven series, what makes this video so different is... Read Article

Fat Joe Tags Lil Wayneâs Home

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March 1, 2012

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"Joey Crack” aka Fat Joe of the Terror Squad was invited over to his good friend Lil Wayne’s house in Miami to tag up a bare wall in his pad. Fat Joe posted some photos of his work on his instagram fr... Read Article

Video: Vintage Anti-Graffiti Campaign “Donât Do It!”

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February 27, 2012

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Vintage anti-graffiti PSAs from the era when graffiti dominated the NYC subways. The ads feature The Fat Boys, Mr. Magic, The Dynamic Breakers, and other member of the hip hop community. It is ironic ... Read Article

Shepard Fairey pleads guilty in criminal case with Associated Press

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February 27, 2012

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Shepard Fairey aka OBEY pled guilty in his criminal case with Associated Press in New York. He pled guilty to one count of criminal contempt for destroying documents, manufacturing evidence, submitting ... Read Article

Black History Month: The Source Celebrates The Man Called Allah

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February 22, 2012

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A very key figure that is almost always omitted from the pages of Black History is the father of the 5% Nation, a man known simply as Allah. Born on this date in 1928 in Danville, Virginia as Clarence Smith, ... Read Article

NYC MTA to sell wooden benches for $650

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February 21, 2012

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The New York MTA will put the iconic wooden benches that have graced subway stations for years up for sell for about $650. The will be replaced by new stainless steel benches that they feel will be clea... Read Article

Remembering Malcolm X

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February 21, 2012

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Dear Friends: On this day, 47 years ago, a great man of integrity, wisdom and courage was martyred in Harlem at the place formerly known as the Audobon Ballroom and now, The Malcolm X and Dr. B... Read Article

Phone Booth Street Libraries NYC

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February 20, 2012

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New York based architect John Locke who has been turning phone booths into public libraries where people can put books they no longer want and trade books as well. 002... Read Article

Video: Sinless âUrban Folkloreâ in Panama

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February 17, 2012

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It’s rare to find a graffiti video coming out of Panama, making this one pretty unique. This video features the graffiti artist Sinless painting a mural entitled “Urban Folklore,” and half-way through... Read Article

“Crowned” by Street Etiquette

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February 14, 2012

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Today the Bronx duo Street Etiquette released their new editoral portrait series entitled "Crowned". The project shot by Andre Wagner of Abstract Elements, depicts the personal hair styles of 12 uniqu... Read Article

Spotlight: Graffiti Artist Vizie

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February 10, 2012

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Check out dope graffiti artist Vizie's latest work.... Read Article

âOh So Freshâ Graffiti Blockbuster in Homage to âMad Seenâ

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February 8, 2012

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This “Oh So Fresh” graffiti blockbuster is huge.. The style of this piece is a clear homage to the old ''Mad Seen'' from the 80’s.... Read Article

You Can Party with Diddy at the Playboy Mansion for $50,000

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February 6, 2012

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On Sunday February 12, 2012 Diddy is hosting a post- Grammy after party at the Playboy Mansion. There are also lower priced tickets available for a mere $1,500. The proceeds from the party will benefi... Read Article

Exhibit: Question Bridge: Black Males at Brooklyn Museum of Art

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February 2, 2012

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Artists Hank Willis Thomas and Chris Johnson in collaboration with Bayeté Ross Smith and Kamal Sinclair spent several years speaking with 150 Black men living in 12 different American cities and towns. ... Read Article

Exhibit: Doug Wheeler’s “SA MI 75 DZ NY” @ David Zwirner Gallery, NYC

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February 2, 2012

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Artist Doug Wheeler, who helped pioneer the Southern California- based Light and Space movement of the 1960s and 1970s has a new installation at the David Zwimer gallery in NYC called SA MI 75 DZ NY. Th... Read Article

Portfolio Spotlight: Wables Photography

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January 27, 2012

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Hailing from the Bay Area but residing in Bedstuy, young photographer Derrick Oertwig aka @wables has been photographing for a few years. Check out his Portfolio, Photo Blog, and Daily Blog, to view hi... Read Article