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Today In Hip Hop History: KMD Released Their Debut ‘Mr. Hood’ 33 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 14, 2024

On this day in Hip Hop history, duo KMD released their debut LP, Mr. Hood. Although it may not have...

Today in Hip-Hop History: De La Soul Dropped Their Second LP ‘De La Soul Is Dead’ 33 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 14, 2024

On this day in Hip Hop history, De La Soul released their second album De La Soul is Dead. Being...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Cam’Ron Released Third Solo Album ‘Come Home With Me’ 22 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 14, 2024

On this date in 2002, Dipset General Cam'Ron kept the Harlem legacy rolling when he dropped his third solo album...

[WATCH] Big Daddy Kane Blames Drake Fans For Ruining The Essence Of Hip Hop Battles

By Sha Be Allah / May 14, 2024

There is no doubt that Big Daddy Kane is one of the most prolific and respected emcees within the culture...

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...

Def Jam’s CEO Confirms Kanye West is Working on New Music

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June 8, 2017

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After last weekend's leak of two Kanye West's songs, the rumors about him working on new music became a bit more closer to reality. Moreover, some reported that 'Ye was staying at a retreat somewhere in Wyoming...

Bill Cosby’s Sexual Assault Trials Continue

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June 7, 2017

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Today , marks the third day of trial for Bill Cosby whose accused of sexual assault by various women over the decades. According to The Associate Press, Andrea Constand will return to the witness stand and give...

Today In Hip Hop History: Warren G Drops Debut LP ‘Regulate…G Funk Era’ 23 Years Ago

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June 7, 2017

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On this date in 1994, Death Row Eecords producer and Dr. Dre's brother Warren G dropped his debut album 'Regulate...G Funk Era'. Executive produced by the late Chris Lighty, The Def Jam/Violator signee took ...

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David Beckham Plans To Build Major League Soccer Stadium In Miami

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June 7, 2017

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David Beckham is a big step closer to bringing Major League Soccer back to Miami. In a 9-4 vote Tuesday, Miami-Dade County commissioners decided to allow Miami Beckham United to buy three acres of county lan...

DJ Khaled Unveils ‘Grateful’ Cover + Release Date | Source News Flash

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June 5, 2017

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https://youtu.be/ZIVjJ3_65FI Today in Source News Flash: Today early morning, DJ Khaled dropped a new collab with Drake, "To the Max." In addition to the music, the producer unveiled him upcoming Grateful al...

Damian Marley Becomes Co-Owner Of High Times Magazine

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June 5, 2017

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Reggae legend Bob Marley’s son Damian has become a part-owner of the world’s leading marijuana magazine High Times. Damian Marley is one of 20 new investors in the ownership group that bought a controlling i...

Forever 21 And Urban Outfitters Hit With Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Tupac Merchandise

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June 5, 2017

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In the wake of the new All Eyez On Me flick, so many people are trying to get paid from Pac's likeness and image, even big time retailers that are already paid. According to reports, entertainment photograph...

Ariana Grande One Love Manchester Benefit Concert Brings Unity After Tragedy

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June 5, 2017

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Ariana Grande had just left the stage at Manchester Arena on 22 May when a suicide bomber detonated a nail bomb in the foyer, killing 22 people and injuring 116 others. She left the UK “broken, from the bottom ...

Vladamir Putin Tells Filmmaker Oliver Stone How He Survived Five Assassination Attempts

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June 2, 2017

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Russian president Vladimir Putin told filmmaker Oliver Stone how he has escaped numerous assassination attempts, and admits that while Edward Snowden leaking confidential information was 'wrong', it does not ma...

Kevin Durant Denies Staring Down Rihanna In Warriors’ Game 1 Win

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June 2, 2017

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Kevin Durant put on a show in Golden State's 113-91 Game 1 rout of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night, but his most memorable moment may not have been one of his six first-half dunks or any of his game-h...

Jim Carrey On CNN Firing Kathy Griffin: It’s A Comedian’s Job To Cross The Line

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June 2, 2017

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Jim Carrey defended Kathy Griffin against those who criticized her for posing in a photo shoot with a facsimile of President Donald Trump’s decapitated head. The comedian, 55, explained why he wasn’t offende...

James Harden Stars In Travis Scott’s New Video | Source News Flash

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June 1, 2017

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https://youtu.be/d5IrEbsvwqw Today in Source News Flash: Travis Scott recruits the star of his hometown team Houston Rockets to his new video for "Way Back." James Harden hits the court on one-on-one with hi...

Police Investigating Noose Found In Smithsonian’s African-American Museum

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June 1, 2017

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A noose, a symbol of racial lynching, was found on Wednesday on the floor of an exhibit about segregation at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., Smithsonian Institut...

Lebron James Responds To Racist Vandalism Of His Home: Being Black In America Is Tough

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June 1, 2017

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On the eve of game one of the NBA Finals, when his Cleveland Cavaliers will face off against the Golden State Warriors to complete a historic sports trilogy, LeBron James was forced to confront race in America....

Kathy Griffin Loses Co-Hosting Job With CNN Over Trump Photo

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June 1, 2017

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Kathy Griffin has lost her job co-hosting New Year’s Eve on CNN after she posted online a bloody image that resembled President Donald Trump. The network tweeted Wednesday afternoon that it has terminated it...

Worker At Daycare Center Charged With Murder Of 8-Month-Old

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May 31, 2017

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Surveillance footage from a Baltimore daycare revealed that a worker tortured and murdered an 8-month-old according to police. Last Tuesday, the baby named Reese Bowman was found unresponsive in supervision ...

Kevin Hart And T.I. To Executive Produce Scripted Comedy Series For Showtime

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May 31, 2017

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Tip has graduated to scripted television after becoming a veteran in the reality TV space. Kevin Hart and T.I. are reportedly set to executive produce a new scripted series for Showtime. The Studio will be a...

Bryson Tiller Announces Set It Off Tour With Metro Boomin

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May 31, 2017

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Just days after the release of his sophomore album, True To Self, Bryson Tiller has announced he will be going on tour. Set It Off tour is set to kick off in August and includes almost thirty shows across North...

Nas, Lauryn Hill, Bryson Tiller & Metro Boomin Announce Tours | Source News Flash

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May 31, 2017

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https://youtu.be/w9hcFptpcRQ Today in Source News Flash: Shortly after the release of his sophomore album, Bryson Tiller announces Set It Off tour. The tour is set to feature opening acts from Metro Boomin a...

New Details Reveal Tiger Woods was Found Asleep in Car Before Arrested on DUI Charges

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May 31, 2017

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New reports surrounding Tiger Woods' recent DUI arrest in Jupiter, Florida suggests the 14-time major champion was in-fact under the influence - just not by what most assumed. It appears Woods may have taken...