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Bilal, Questlove, Common And Robert Glasper Announce New Live Album ‘Live at Glasshaus’

By Sha Be Allah / May 2, 2024

Next week (5/10), Grammy-winning and Philly-bred psychedelic-soul legend Bilal will announce his newest project, Live at Glasshaus, a live album featuring an all-star backing band consisting of Common, Questlove, Robert Glasper,...

Issa Rae Partners with Snapchat to Support Creators and More

By Sourcestaff / May 2, 2024

While TikTok has been fighting for its ability to stay live in the U.S. app store, Snap has been busy...

Coi Leray Denounces Father Benzino Yet Again After He Expressed Support for R. Kelly

By Sourcestaff / May 2, 2024

Once again, Coi Leray is fed up with her dad, Benzino, and after publicly distancing herself from this guy after...

Today In Hip Hop History: Jaz-O Dropped His Debut Album ‘Word To The Jaz’ 35 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 2, 2024

On this date in 1989, Brooklyn emcee Jaz-O released his debut LP, Word To The Jaz, on the EMI USA...

Woman Avoids Bullets in Drive-By Shooting by Using Lil Kim’s Dance Moves

By Shawn Grant / May 2, 2024

In a bit of bizarre news, a woman said dancing like Lil Kim does when performing "Quiet Storm" saved her...

Wack 100 Says Drake is Currently Beating Kendrick Lamar in Beef

By Shawn Grant / May 2, 2024

Wack 100 spoke with DJ Akademiks, and while he is all about the West Side, he thinks Drake is involved...

Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. Split, Decide to Remain Platonic Friends

By Shawn Grant / May 2, 2024

Grand opening, grand closing. Just about two months after Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. were considered to be getting...

50 Cent Hit With Defamation Lawsuit By HipHopDX.com

Sha Be Allah

July 30, 2018

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It's his damn Instagram again. 50 Cent is now being sued by Hip Hop media outlet HipHopDX.com for $3 million for claims of defamation that he damaged the authenticity of the site, branding it as "fake news".... Read Article

[WATCH] Newly Released Body Camera Footage Shows Minneapolis Police Gunning Down Fleeing Black Man

Sha Be Allah

July 30, 2018

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Minneapolis police have released body camera footage from two officers involved in the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Thurman Blevins, showing Blevins being shot in the back after fleeing from police. The vid... Read Article

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Prosecutor In Michael Peterson Freda Black Trial Dies At 57

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July 30, 2018

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Freda Black, a former Durham County assistant district attorney, was found dead in her home Sunday, according to police. She was 57 Black, also known for her role as a prosecutor in the Michael Peterson murd... Read Article

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Smokepurpp & Lil Pump Brings Bring XXXTENTACION’s Mom On Stage While Performing ‘SAD!’

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July 30, 2018

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The death of Florida rapper XXXtentacion brought about the awareness that the younger generation needs guidance and support now more than ever. His death also shined a light on his talent as a songwriter, as we... Read Article

Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott: Kneeling During The National Anthem Takes Away The Joy From Football

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July 30, 2018

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is opposed to all forms of protests while playing football, especially when it comes to standing during the National Anthem. Yes, he's definitely feeling the heat for... Read Article

U.S. Cardinal Steps Down Amid Sex Abuse Scandal

Sha Be Allah

July 30, 2018

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Pope Francis on Saturday accepted the resignation of Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, one of the U.S. Catholic Church’s most prominent figures, who has been at the center of a widening sexual abuse scandal. McCa... Read Article

Charlamagne Tha God’s DNA Was Not Found In Accuser’s Rape Kit

Sha Be Allah

July 28, 2018

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Looks like Tha God was telling the truth all along. Jessica Reid, the woman accusing Charlamagne Tha God of raping her at a party had no DNA evidence from the radio personality, according to a rape kit teste... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: EPMD Releases Their ‘Business Never Personal’ LP 26 Years Ago

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July 28, 2018

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Coming after what critics would call their worst album, Business Never Personal served as a proper revival and temporary farewell for the hardcore slow flow sensation that was EPMD. This album is considered ... Read Article

SAVE THE DATE And Join The 5th Annual SOURCE360 Conference & Festival Team

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July 27, 2018

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The 5th Annual SOURCE360 Conference & Festival is coming back to the Downtown Cultural District of Brooklyn, USA this September 6-9th. The Source Magazine is excited to have you join us as we get ready, ... Read Article

Police Pull Gun On Actor Ving Rhames At His California Home

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July 27, 2018

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On Friday, Golden Globe-winning actor Ving Rhames was a guest on The Clay Cane Show on SiriusXM Urban View and revealed he had a gun pulled on him at his own home in Santa Monica, California. “I am sure you ... Read Article

Jamie Foxx Shows Up To Support Trayvon Martin’s Parents For Jay-Z Documentary

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July 27, 2018

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Actor/comedian Jamie Foxx made sure he was present for a private screening of the first episode of Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story alongside the slain 17-year-old's parents, Tracy Martin and Sybrina Ful... Read Article

Flashback Friday| DJ Khaled Makes Source Magazine Cover Debut

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July 27, 2018

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Back in 2016, DJ Khaled told y'all that they did not want him to win. But we did! As The Source Magazine looks over the best covers of their 30 years and this one screams "classic!" From the red Versace robe... Read Article

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Exclusive Ghostface Killah Interview W/ TheSource.com

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July 27, 2018

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Whether you call him Ghostface, Ghostdini, Toney Starks, Pretty Toney or even “Ironman”, Dennis Coles, or his stage name Ghostface Killah, he is one of the more recognizable members of the legendary Wu Tang Cla... Read Article

Fat Joe: Jadakiss Is NOT Top 5 DOA, Jay-Z Is The Best Of All Time

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July 27, 2018

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Did the Don Cartagena just play Jadakiss' entire last album title and concept? Well, it appears that Fat Joe isn't that impressed with the L.O.X. front man as the rest of the Hip Hop world, including Jay-Z w... Read Article

Tsu Surf Recovering and In Good Spirits “Needs Rest”

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July 27, 2018

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The battle rap world can collectively breathe a sign of relief as news about URL superstar, Tsu Surf recovery from his recent shooting trickles in. Sources say that he is doing better and recuperating; addin... Read Article

[WATCH] Violent Fight Breaks Out Over Trump’s Hollywood Star

Sha Be Allah

July 27, 2018

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Never discuss politics or religion with strangers and sometimes family or expect a fight to break out sooner or later. Well it happened as soon as the N-Word was mentioned, punches were thrown, someone was s... Read Article

DJ Khaled Drops Smash Single ‘No Brainer’ Featuring Justin Beiber, Chance The Rapper And Quavo

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July 27, 2018

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DJ Khaled releases his brand new single “No Brainer”, featuring Justin Bieber, Chance The Rapper & Quavo at all digital retailers today. Once again, the Grammy-nominated multiplatinum artist, music industry ... Read Article

[WATCH] HER SOURCE Profile: Angela Yee Shares Her Influences, Golden Health Tips, and How to Check Your Man

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July 27, 2018

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Radio personality, entrepreneur, and Lady Boss Angela Yee, sat down with The Source as a part of our Her Source Profile series. Yee, who was inspired by Chris Rock, Wendy Williams, Angela Martinez ... Read Article

Join The Team! The Source Celebrates 30 Year & Wants You To Be Down

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July 27, 2018

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Over the last 30 years, some of the entertainment industry's greatest journalists, editors, authors, cartoonists, comic book creators, screenwriters and filmmakers have come through these pages. By committing o... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Hot Boy$ Drop Their Second LP ‘Guerrilla Warfare’ 19 Years Ago

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July 27, 2018

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On this day in Hip Hop history, New Orleans' own Hot Boy$ released their second group album, Guerrilla Warfare. As the group's only #1 album, this project truly shows Juvenile, B.G., Lil Wayne and Turk toget... Read Article