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Travis Scott Announces More European UTOPIA – Circus Maximus Tour Dates

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

Travis Scott continues to command the global stage with his groundbreaking UTOPIA – CIRCUS MAXIMUS WORLD TOUR, having sold out all European tour...

[WATCH] Uncle Luke Talks Failed Attempts At Trying To Squash Beef Between Biggie And Tupac

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

Speaking on Instagram Live over the weekend, Miami Hip Hop pioneer Uncle Luke delved into his unsuccessful efforts to try...

Happy 55th Birthday To Parrish Smith Of EPMD!

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

Happy 55th Birthday Parrish J. Smith, better known as "PMD", one half of EPMD EPMD, the famous duo from Brentwood, Long Island, New...

Today In Hip Hop History: Remy Ma Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Shooting 16 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

On this date in 2008, the Terror Squad's First Lady Remy Ma was sentenced to eight years behind bars in...

Today In Hip Hop History: Suge Knight Was Knocked Out At L.A. Nightclub 16 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 12, 2024

Just when the entire world thought the former Death Row Records CEO Marios "Suge" Knight was indestructible, the founder of...

Today In Hip Hop History: DMX Dropped His Debut Album ‘It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot’ 26 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 12, 2024

On this day in Hip Hop history DMX released his debut album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. This is...

Happy 91st Birthday to The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan!

By Sha Be Allah / May 11, 2024

One of Black America's last, real, unapologetic voices who survived the COINTELPRO strategies of the 1960s and 1970s to become...

SOURCE SPORTS: NBA Star Lamar Odom Signs Celebrity Boxing Deal

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January 13, 2021

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According to an exclusive report from TMZ Sports, NBA Star Lamar Odom has signed a deal with Celebrity Boxing and is slated for his first fight in Atlantic City, NJ on June 12. The 41-year-old former Laker ...

“Screech” From ‘Saved By The Bell’ Hospitalized Reportedly From Cancer

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January 13, 2021

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According to several confirmed reports, actor Dustin Diamond, who is known as "Screech" from the 90s sitcom Saved By The Bell, was hospitalized in Florida over the weekend and his medical team is afraid that i...

Supreme Court Approves First Federal Execution Of Female Inmate In Almost 70 Years

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January 13, 2021

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According to a confirmed report from The New York Post, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the execution of Lisa Montgomery, the killer who strangled Bobbie Jo Stinnett in Missouri in 2004 and removed her...

Today in Hip-Hop History: The L.O.X. Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Money, Power & Respect’ 23 Years Ago

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January 13, 2021

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On this date in 1998, Sheek Louch, Styles P., and Jadakiss, who are better known as the rap trio The L.O.X. (Living Off Experience), dropped their debut album on then-Puff Daddy's steadily growing Bad Boy labe...

Dr. Dre’s Estranged Wife Alleges He Held a Gun To Her Head

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January 12, 2021

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As Dr. Dre's physical health is in the balance due to a sudden brain aneurysm which has left him in the ICU for a week, his divorce battle with his estranged wife Nicole now has the super-producer fighting mor...

[WATCH] Funkmaster Flex: Drake Is the Number One Rapper of All Time, Better Than Jay-Z

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January 12, 2021

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"Those New York n****s are gonna lose their fuckin' minds!!" -Gillie Da King As Gillie gave his Top 19 rapper list of all time and Flex questioned Gillie and Wallo267 on their Million Dollaz Worth Of Game p...

FBI Warns of “Armed Protests” Being Planned At All 50 State Capitols And D.C. During Inauguration Week

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January 12, 2021

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The Capitol Hill Riots was just the tip of the iceberg, according to the FBI. FBI reports have revealed that they've received several tips that "armed protests" have been planned at the capitols of all 50 s...

Trump Faces “Incitement of Insurrection” Charge in Impeachment Resolution From House Democrats

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January 12, 2021

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Yesterday (January 11), Democrats from the House of Representatives formally introduced their impeachment resolution for Donald rump, charging the outgoing POTUS with incitement of insurrection following last ...

Memphis Cop Charged With Kidnapping, Murder While On Duty

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January 12, 2021

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A New York Post report says that a Memphis police officer was arrested and charged with kidnapping and murdering a 30-year-old man while on duty. 29-year-old Patric Ferguson, who has only been with th...

Twitter Loses $5 Billion in Market Value After Banning Donald Trump

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January 12, 2021

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According to a confirmed report from Business Insider, stock in Twitter fell 12 percent yesterday after Donald Trump was suspended indefinitely from the social media platform. That percentage equals a $5 billi...

Happy 51st Birthday To Wu Tang Clan’s Raekwon The Chef!

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January 12, 2021

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On this date in 1970, Wu Tang Clan swordsman and lyrical legend Raekwon The Chef was born in Staten Island, New York. The Staten Island based emcee is one of the Wu's most celebrated artists, with his Only Bui...

Today in Hip-Hop History: John Singleton’s ‘Higher Learning’ Released in Theaters 26 Years Ago

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January 11, 2021

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On this date in 1995, the John Singleton-directed movie Higher Learning debuted in theaters across America courtesy of Sony/Columba Pictures. Starring Ice Cube, Tyra Banks, Omar Epps and Michael Rapaport, H...

Baby Blue of Pretty Ricky Arraigned in COVID-19 Relief Federal Fraud Case

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January 11, 2021

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As The Source previously reported, Diamond "Baby Blue" Smith was involved in a $24 million COVID-19 relief scheme, which led to his arrest on charges of wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit wire fr...

Tracy Chapman Wins $450K in Copyright Suit Against Nicki Minaj

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January 11, 2021

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After a more than two-year-long battle over the song "Sorry" which was slated to be on her Queen LP, rap icon Nicki Minaj has offered up $450,000 to acoustic singer Tracy Chapman to settle a judgment for the t...

Joe Biden Requests Congress Forgive $10K in Student Debt for All Borrowers

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January 10, 2021

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President-Elect Joe Biden has had a series of tumultuous events to follow his victory as POTUS, however, after the chaos of the Capitol Hill Riots, Biden has revealed some plans that he has on deck after the i...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Smif N Wessun Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Dah Shinin’ 26 Years Ago

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January 10, 2021

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On this date in 1995, Steele and Tek aka Smif N Wessun of the legendary Boot Camp Clik released their debut album Dah Shinin' on the ultra-indie imprint, Wreck Records. This was also the sophomore effort of...

FBI Releases Photos Of Suspected Capitol Hill Rioters

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January 9, 2021

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The FBI has begun a nationwide manhunt for the participants in the Capitol Hill insurrection and has released photos of the suspects in hopes of uncovering their whereabouts. Several pictures have been made...

[WATCH] The Weeknd Super Bowl LV Halftime Show Ad

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January 9, 2021

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Just a week after dropping his "Save Your Tears" video just weeks before his Super Bowl LV halftime performance, singing sensation The Weeknd appears in one of many famous ads that will come across television ...

[WATCH] True Crime Series “American Gangster: Trap Queens” Premieres Jan. 14 On BET

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January 8, 2021

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BET announces the return of its hit unscripted series American Gangster: Trap Queens – a true crime series detailing the criminal chronicles of some of America’s most notorious female gangsters. Narrated by f...

Trump Considering Pardoning Lil Wayne and Kodak Black Before Last Day in Office

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January 8, 2021

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As everyone can tell, Donald Trump is undoubtedly leaving office with a bang. With a list of celebrities that are being considered for presidential pardons before 45 leaves office, two of the most recognizable...