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Remembering Phife Dawg Seven Years Later! (R.I.P.) Phife’s Five Hottest Verses

By Sha Be Allah / March 22, 2023

Even though Phife's premature passing was unfortunate, he was able to leave a legacy of his innermost thoughts in the...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Death Row Records’ ‘Above The Rim’ Soundtrack Dropped 29 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / March 22, 2023

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Death Row Records, in conglomeration with Interscope Records, released the soundtrack to the popular...

Afroman Sued by Officers Who Raided His Home For Using Their Likeness in Videos and Merch

By Shawn Grant / March 22, 2023

In August 2022, Afroman revealed his Ohio home was subject to a police raid. Today, officers who conducted the search...

[RECAP] Tragedy Khadafi, Tone Trump And More Show Out For Lish 2X’s ‘The Ramadan Album’ Release Party In NYC

By Sha Be Allah / March 21, 2023

Over the weekend, a cultural phenomenon took place in Midtown Manhattan as Muslims, music lovers and media from NYC came...

Baby Blue Off House Arrest After Being Released From Prison Last Month

By Sha Be Allah / March 21, 2023

Last month, Baby Blue from the millennial R&B group was granted an early prison release for fraud charges, but now...

Foot Locker To Close Nearly 400 Mall Stores by 2026

By Sha Be Allah / March 21, 2023

Today's sneaker culture has taken on a drastic change, with the increasing popularity of sneaker resellers and online stores causing...

Happy Birthday to Production Legend DJ Premier! Top 5 Preemo Bangers

By Sha Be Allah / March 21, 2023

On this day in Hip-Hop history, super producer and generational sound shaper DJ Premier was born in 1966. As a...

Happy 64th Birthday to Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav!

Sha Be Allah

March 16, 2023

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In 1959, William Jonathan Drayton, better known to the world as Flavor Flav, was born in NYC. Flav is the former hypeman of the iconic Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame Hip-Hop group Public Enemy. Growing up in Fre... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Cam’Ron Tells Mase That Ja Morant Has the ‘Gary Coleman Syndrome’ on New Sports Show

Sha Be Allah

March 15, 2023

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23-year-old Ja Morant was experiencing one of the most promising years of any point guard in the NBA, with the possibility of the Memphis Grizzlies making the championship a reality. The Grizzlies recently sus... Read Article

[WATCH] Melle Mel Says Street Culture Ruined Hip Hop Music

Sha Be Allah

March 15, 2023

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Hip Hop pioneer Melle Mel has gone viral after making the statement that Eminem wouldn't be ranked in Billboard's Top 5 of their Top 50 Rappers of All Time if he wasn't white. Mel has doubled down on his stanc... Read Article

UnitedMasters Announce Jadakiss As Special Guest At “Earn Your Masters” Event At SXSW

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March 15, 2023

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UnitedMasters, Ally, and Earn Your Leisure have come together to create the Earn Your Masters (EYM) for SXSW (South By Southwest) in Austin, Texas on March 17th. The event will fuel fi... Read Article

[WATCH] Two Men Almost Fight Outside Courtroom After Troy Ave’s Testimony in Taxstone Trial

Sha Be Allah

March 15, 2023

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The courtroom in 100 Centre Street was extremely tense yesterday(March 14) after Troy Ave testified against Taxstone for the shooting death of Troy Ave's bodyguard Ronald "Banga" McPhatter at Irving Plaza in 2... Read Article

The Source Magazine Remembers Nate Dogg 12 Years Later

Sha Be Allah

March 15, 2023

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Sending a 21-gun soldier salute Rest In Peace one of Hip Hop's favorite crooners. Many tried, but nobody put R&B into Hip Hop the way it was supposed to sound better than the late, great Nate Dogg of th... Read Article

Is MF DOOM’s Eldest Son The True Heir To The Metalface Legacy?

Sha Be Allah

March 14, 2023

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After a recent social media post by the son of the late MF DOOM, the question has been raised as to who inherits the legacy of the infamous Metalface mask? Daniel Dumile Jr., who holds the namesake of his f... Read Article

Happy 80th Birthday to NYC Graffiti Documentarian Martha Cooper!

Sha Be Allah

March 14, 2023

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Born on this date in 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland, famed photojournalist Martha Cooper took her photography skills as a staff photog for The New York Post. She became one of the most celebrated documentarians o... Read Article

Troy Ave Testifies in Taxstone’s Murder Trial

Sha Be Allah

March 14, 2023

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Several news reports have confirmed that Brooklyn rapper Troy Ave testified in incarcerated podcaster Taxstone's murder trial, giving his testimony of what happened between the two Hip Hop personalities on tha... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Kool G. Rap and DJ Polo Dropped Their Debut LP ‘Road to the Riches’ 34 Years Ago

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March 14, 2023

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On this day in 1989, Corona, Queens rap and street legend Kool G. Rap and DJ Polo released their first album on the quintessential yet now-defunct Hip-Hop label Cold Chillin' Records. As esteemed members of... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: 2Pac Dropped His Third LP ‘Me Against The World’ 28 Years Ago

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March 14, 2023

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On this day in Hip-Hop History, the late Tupac Shakur released his third studio LP, Me Against the World. This album came at one of the most pivotal times in 'Pac's life and career. Recorded shortly after his ... Read Article

Jim Jones Says He and Cam’Ron Aren’t Seeing ‘Eye-to-Eye’ On New Track “Status Update”

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March 13, 2023

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Jim Jones and superproducer Hitmaka recently ushered out a new LP, Back In My Prime, which ironically boasts no features from his Diplomats crew. Still, Jim openly spoke on his strained friendship with Cam'Ron... Read Article

Rich the Kid, Moneybagg Yo, Jadakiss and More Headline 420 Gumbo Festival

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March 13, 2023

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Gumbo Brands, has become the largest black-owned international cannabis company in the world, has announced their "420 Gumbo Festival", with Rich the Kid, Moneybagg Yo and D-Block's Jadakiss as the festival's ... Read Article

South African Rapper Costa Titch Dies After Collapsing On Stage

Sha Be Allah

March 13, 2023

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According to several reports and video footage that surfaced, South African rapper and amapiano star Costa Titch died on stage after collapsing during a performance this past weekend. He was 28 years old. C... Read Article

[WATCH] Lil Baby Stars In All-New AXE Commercial

Sha Be Allah

March 13, 2023

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Today, AXE® and award-winning rap artist Lil Baby, premiere their new campaign, “The Fine Fragrance G.O.A.T.” The campaign celebrates the launch of the AXE Fine Fragrance Collection, a set of five fresh new sc... Read Article

Happy Birthday To Chicago Hip-Hop Pioneer Common!

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March 13, 2023

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On this date in 1972, Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr., the rapper, actor, and poet also known as Common was born in Chicago, Illinois. The Grammy and Academy Award-winning artist is not only an icon of Windy City's Hi... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Cult Classic Flick ‘CB4’ Opened In Theaters 30 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 12, 2023

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On this date 29 years ago, Gusto and the gang shows us what gangsta Hip-Hop is all about. In 1993, Chris Rock, Allen Payne and Charlie Murphy gave their own take of how things go down behind the scenes with... Read Article

Exploring Culture: Dreadlocks And Hip Hop

Sha Be Allah

March 11, 2023

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The world of hip hop has influenced everything from clothing, hair styles and even vocabulary. Varying clothing styles including euro fitted to retro, vintage apparel and logo mania pieces are often featured b... Read Article

[WATCH] SOURCE SPORTS: Jake Paul Runs Away From Floyd Mayweather During Confrontation In Miami

Sha Be Allah

March 10, 2023

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Wednesday night(March 8), boxers Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Jake Paul had an in-person confrontation outside of the Miami-Dade Arena following the Heat's loss to the Cavaliers and it was caught on video. The... Read Article

Bishop Lamar Whitehead Faces New Federal Charges, Allegedly Fixed Bank Records

Sha Be Allah

March 10, 2023

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According to a report from The New York Post, federal prosecutors allege in an indictment that controversial Brooklyn Bishop Lamar Whitehead illegally fixed his bank records in order to finance his million dol... Read Article