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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...

21 Savage Seemingly Shows Support for Drake at LA Concert

By Sourcestaff / May 11, 2024

In the midst of escalating tensions within the rap world, with Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar and Drizzy vs. many of...

Tems Unveils ‘Born In The World 2024’ Global Tour, Sets Debut Album for June 7

By Shawn Grant / May 11, 2024

Grammy Award-winning artist Tems has announced her highly anticipated Born In The World 2024 global tour, kicking off with a...

WATCH: Shenseea Unveils Captivating Music Video for “Neva Neva”

Shawn Grant

May 10, 2024

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Jamaican pop sensation Shenseea has dropped the highly anticipated music video for her latest hit single, "Neva Neva," marking the beginning of a new creative chapter for the artist. The visually stunning m... Read Article

Chief Keef Delivers Highly-Anticipated ‘Almighty So 2’

Shawn Grant

May 10, 2024

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Chicago rap icon Chief Keef has released his highly anticipated album Almighty So 2 via his label, 43B, in partnership with BMG and RBC Records. The sequel to his acclaimed 2013 project "Almighty So," the new ... Read Article

Megan Thee Stallion Drops “BOA” Single and Video

Shawn Grant

May 10, 2024

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Grammy award-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion has set the music scene ablaze once again with her latest single, "BOA," released under her own Hot Girl Productions. "BOA" features Megan's signature fiery b... Read Article

Glen “Big Baby” Davis Sentenced to 40 Months for Fraud Against NBA’s Health Benefits Plan

Shawn Grant

May 10, 2024

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Glen "Big Baby" Davis is headed to prison. The former Boston Celtics forward was sentenced to 40 months and three years of supervised release for a scheme that committed fraud against the NBA's health care ben... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Patrick Beverley Suspended Four Games for Game 6 Actions

Shawn Grant

May 10, 2024

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Patrick Beverley's season is over, but he has already been suspended for the 2024-25 campaign. According to ESPN, Beverley has been suspended four games for throwing a basketball at fans multiple times during ... Read Article

Another Trespessar Detained at Drake’s Toronto Home

Shawn Grant

May 10, 2024

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Another person has been arrested after trespassing on Drake's home. This is the third incident at the Toronto mansion in three days. The incident occurred at 3:30 p.m. local time, where a trespasser got int... Read Article

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Tory Lanez Says Drake Won the Beef in Phone Call From Jail

Shawn Grant

May 10, 2024

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Tory Lanez is speaking from jail to reveal his winner in the Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef. Unsurprisingly, Lanez is riding with Toronto and naming Drake the winner. Lanez called Joe Budden and broke down why D... Read Article

Charges Dropped Against Kai Cenat for 2023 Union Square Riot

Shawn Grant

May 10, 2024

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Kai Cenat will be able to dodge charges for last summer's riot as his fans and followers attempted to find him in New York City in hopes of winning a PlayStation 5. According to the AP, Cenat and two codefe... Read Article

Naomi Osaka Praises Kendrick Lamar for “Not Like Us,” Makes it Her Walk On Music

Shawn Grant

May 10, 2024

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Naomi Osaka has slid over to the Kendrick side in the beef with Drake. Speaking ahead of the Italian Open, Osaka states, "Not Like Us" put Dot over the top. “Kendrick dropped some heat. That last song,” Osa... Read Article

4batz Releases Delivers His Debut Mixtape 'U made me a st4r'

4batz Says Marvin Gaye Dated His Grandma but Cheated on Her

Shawn Grant

May 10, 2024

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4batz has revealed his grandmother used to be Marvin Gaye's bae. Speaking with Complex, 4batz states his granny dated the "What's Going On?" legend, but left him because he cheated on her. “My mama could si... Read Article

Cash Sinatra Unveils Stellar New Album in ‘Hate How You Did Me, But I’m Still a Fan’

Sourcestaff

May 10, 2024

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https://open.spotify.com/album/4predntXyxfCwRHrmB7JZF?si=xpcovP7nR6WmOksJZbF-PA Hailing from Brooklyn with roots in Queens, Cash Sinatra's rise is propelled by his razor-sharp wit, lyrical prowess, and ad... Read Article

[WATCH] Memphis Bleek Recalls How Differently Jay-Z Moved When They Were Teenagers

Sha Be Allah

May 9, 2024

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Memphis Bleek and JAY-Z go way back, and the “Round Here” MC has now shared details about their friendship from back when they were teenagers. During an episode of Fresh Pair that w... Read Article

NBA YoungBoy Arrested on Drug and Firearm Charges

NBA YoungBoy Is Granted Bond In Federal Weapons Trial

Sha Be Allah

May 9, 2024

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Even though last month things were looking kind of rough for Baton Rouge rapper NBA Youngboy after getting arrested in a prescription drug fraud scheme, but now it seems karma is working in his favor as Youngb... Read Article

Kim Kardashian Proclaims Her Daughter North West, 10, Stylist of the Year

North West Set To Join Cast Of Disney’s ‘The Lion King At The Hollywood Bowl’

Sha Be Allah

May 9, 2024

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Several reports have confirmed that North West, the elder daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, has joined the cast of Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary—A Live-to-Film Concert Event. The two-day liv... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Young Thug, Gunna, and 26 Other YSL Members Arrested On RICO Charges Two Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

May 9, 2024

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On this date in 2022, Young Thug, his former partner Gunna, and 26 of their YSL associates were arrested in Fulton County, Georgia, and charged with a 56-count Georgia RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Or... Read Article

41st Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards Winners Include Songwriters Of The Year Olivia Rodrigo and Daniel Nigro, Song Of The Year “Calm Down”

Sha Be Allah

May 9, 2024

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ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, the only US PRO to operate on a not-for-profit basis, announces the winners of the 2024 ASCAP Pop Music Awards. Olivia Rodrigo&nb... Read Article

Happy 54th Birthday To Wu Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killaaaaaahhh!!!

Sha Be Allah

May 9, 2024

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On this day in 1970, rapper/actor Dennis Coles aka Ghostface Killah was born. The chamber of eccentricity comes almost exclusively from Tony Starks, who has been compared to the likes of Slick Rick with his si... Read Article

DJ Vlad Issues Apology After Attacking a Princeton Professor’s Employment During a Social Media Debate

Shawn Grant

May 9, 2024

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DJ Vlad has issued a public apology to Professor Morgan Jerkins for attacking her employment in a Twitter dispute over the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle. Hitting X, Vlad wrote, "After considerable reflect... Read Article

Al Green and Teddy Pendergrass Receive Streaming Boosts After Being Sampled in Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Tracks to Drake

Shawn Grant

May 9, 2024

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Artists sampled in Kendrick Lamar's diss to Drake receive a streaming boost. According to Billboard, Teddy Pendergrass’ “You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration” saw a significant surge of 76% in streams,... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Gatorade Adds WNBA Champion A’ja Wilson to Elite Athlete Roster

Shawn Grant

May 9, 2024

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Gatorade has signed back-to-back WNBA champion A’ja Wilson to its esteemed athlete roster, solidifying its commitment to supporting top talent across global sports. Wilson joins a prestigious lineup of bask... Read Article