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Today in Hip-Hop History: Ice Cube Dropped His First Solo LP ‘Amerikkka’s Most Wanted’ 34 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 16, 2024

On this day in Hip Hop history, 34 years ago, Ice Cube released his debut solo album Amerikkka’s Most Wanted....

DJ Akademiks Says He Will Take the Rap Industry ‘Down With Me’ in Response to Rape Lawsuit

By Shawn Grant / May 16, 2024

DJ Akademiks is the subject of a lawsuit alleging he committed rape and defamation against a woman named Fauziya Abashe....

SOURCE SPORTS: Mavericks Secure Game 5 to Take Series 3-2 Lead Over Thunder

By Shawn Grant / May 16, 2024

After a narrow miss in the fourth quarter of Game 4, the Mavericks bounced back decisively in Game 5, taking...

SOURCE SPORTS: Celtics Advance to Eastern Conference Finals After Defeating Cavaliers in Game 5

By Shawn Grant / May 16, 2024

With an opportunity to close out the series on their home floor, Jayson Tatum (25 points, ten rebounds, nine assists)...

WATCH: Saucy Santana Calls Out Akademiks Over Rape Lawsuit

By Shawn Grant / May 16, 2024

Following a lawsuit sent to Akademiks for rape and defamation, Saucy Santana reignited his beef with the popular blogger. Saucy...

Chief Keef on His Influence on Hip-Hop: ‘I Be Tired of Hearing That’

By Shawn Grant / May 16, 2024

Chief Keef wants y'all to stop telling him how influential he is. He knows! Speaking with Grammy.com for the release...

Spotify Hit with Cease and Desist Over Lyrics, Music Videos and More

By Shawn Grant / May 16, 2024

Spotify has been issued a cease and desist order from the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) for hosting lyrics, music...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Sean Price Drops His ‘Jesus Price Supastar’ Album 12 Years Ago

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January 30, 2019

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On today's date in 2007, Sean Price of the legendary Boot Camp Clik released his second solo album entitled Jesus Price Supastar on Duck Down Records. Jesus Price Supastar features production from 9th Wonder...

Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov Suspended Over Post UFC Altercation

Sha Be Allah

January 29, 2019

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The MMA has suspended two of their biggest stars stemming from a violent altercation last year. Conor McGregor And Khabib Nurmagomedov were suspended from the October incident for six months and ordered to p...

[WATCH] FaceTime Glitch Allows Users to Eavesdrop on Others, Audio and Video

Sha Be Allah

January 29, 2019

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A bug that has been recently discovered in Apple’s FaceTime software allows people to access another person’s microphone and camera during an incoming call, all without the other person's consent or knowledge. ...

Nelly Seeks to Get Sexual Assault Case Dismissed

Sha Be Allah

January 29, 2019

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St. Louis Hip-Hop pioneer Nelly is asking the court in the UK to drop the sexual assault case filed by an anonymous woman who claims that the Country Grammar rapper sexually assaulted her in a dressing room aft...

Juelz Santana Scheduled to Turn Himself to Jail by End of Month, Asks Judge for More Time

Sha Be Allah

January 29, 2019

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The Dipset lieutenant is slated to begin his bid behind bars but the "human crack" emcee is asking a judge for more time before he begins his prison stint for gun possession after being found with a handgun in ...

Woman Assaulted by Da Brat Says the Rapper is Refusing to Pay

Sha Be Allah

January 29, 2019

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Shayla Stevens, the woman who was assaulted by Da Brat in an Atlanta nightclub back in 2007, claims that the So So Def femcee still owes her almost $8 million from the settlement. Stevens alleges that Da Bra...

Exclusive: Common Lends His Talent to the Next Generation of Diverse Filmmakers

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January 28, 2019

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Common spent some time at DirectTV’s Hello Lounge describing how he is helping make dreams come true for emerging filmmakers & artists.

BANKSY’s Bataclan Memorial Mural Stolen From Paris Theater

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January 28, 2019

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In the same location where 90 people were killed by Islamic militants three years ago, world-renowned street artist BANKSY painted a mural on a door commemorating the victims, but his artwork was stolen over th...

Happy Birthday Rakim! 5 Rappers That Made Careers Sounding Like The God MC

Sha Be Allah

January 28, 2019

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Born on this date in 1968, William Griffith Jr. aka Rakim Allah is considered the greatest emcee to ever touch the mic. His debut album along with DJ Eric B., Paid In Full, is a necessary piece of Hip-Hop's cre...

[WATCH] Official Trailer for the Wu-Tang Clan’s ‘Of Mics And Men’ Documentary

Sha Be Allah

January 27, 2019

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In a Showtime exclusive in conjunction with Mass Appeal, filmmaker and Mass Appeal exec Sacha Jenkins creates a four-part docuseries, complete with intimate family flicks along with cultural commentary from the...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Dr. Dre Assaults Dee Barnes in Hollywood Club 28 Years Ago

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January 27, 2019

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Before Dr. Dre was a billionaire music legend, he was the producer and founder of "America's Most Dangerous Group", committing one of the most malicious acts in Hip Hop during its Golden Era. On this date in 1...

Kanye West Sues Roc-A-Fella, EMI Over Masters and Publishing

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January 27, 2019

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Following through on a rant he made last year regarding the ownership of the masters from early in his career, Kanye West has filed a lawsuit against his pal Jay-Z's former label Roc-A-Fella Records, Island Def...

Nas: Kelis May Try to Flee the Country With My Son

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January 25, 2019

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The custody war between the Joneses continues... Queensbridge rap king Nas is requesting that a judge hold his ex-wife Kelis in contempt of court after leaving the country without his permission. The coup...

Exclusive: Amanda Seales Talks ‘I Be Knowin’ HBO Stand Up Special and How She’s Killing the Comedy Game

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January 25, 2019

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In the realm of comedy, Amanda Seales has solidified herself as one of the new shining stars of the art form. Her brand of comedy is a dope combination of Black femininity and Hip-Hop influenced observational h...

Today in Hip-Hop History: DMX Released From Prison TODAY

Sha Be Allah

January 25, 2019

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After years of being caged up, the dog is free to roam the streets once again. Troubled Ruff Ryders frontman DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons Jr., was sentenced to one year behind bars in March of last y...

T.I. Calls Travis Scott ‘Selfish’ for Accepting Super Bowl LIII Halftime Stage

Sha Be Allah

January 24, 2019

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The self-proclaimed "King Of The South" has some words for Travis Scott and his controversial decision to perform at this year's Super Bowl. In an exclusive interview with TMZ's Raq Rants, T.I. suggests that...

[LISTEN] Dancer Lexy Panterra Says White Girls Didn’t Get a Fair Shake in City Girls and Cardi B’s ‘Twerk’ Video

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January 24, 2019

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If this white privilege gets any more out of hand... Video girl Lexy Panterra believes that there was a little reverse racism going on behind the scenes of City Girls' "Twerk" music video featuring Cardi B. ...

Exclusive: Quality Control Music, Migos, Lil’ Yachty, Lil’ Baby & City Girls Crown The Source POWER30 Cover

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January 24, 2019

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Each year, The Source is charged with the controvertible tasks planning and reporting on the most powerful moguls and generals in Hip-Hop culture. This list expands beyond the artists and creative side of the...

First Trailer Revealed of Michael B. Jordan’s Anime Series ‘gen: LOCK’

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January 24, 2019

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Michael B. Jordan revealed he's an anime freak and now, he's starring in a new anime series. He's lending his voice as the lead character in the upcoming series from Rooster Teeth titled, gen:LOCK. Jordan st...

Nas/Queensbridge Venture Partners’ PlutoTV Bought by Viacom for $340M

Sha Be Allah

January 24, 2019

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Almost five years ago, Nas and his successful investment company dumped millions into an internet-based television streaming service and now that investment has paid off. Nas' Queensbridge Venture Partners p...