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[WATCH] G. Dep Says Technology Is Making It Hard To Adjust After Prison Life

By Sha Be Allah / April 15, 2024

After serving over 13 years behind bars for murder, former Bad Boy artist G. Dep admits that paying for items...

EXCLUSIVE: Javale McGee Explains How To Become A Millionaire Off Bitcoin

By Shirley Ju / April 15, 2024

Javale McGee is so much more than a basketball player. Hailing from Flint, Michigan, the 36-year-old clocks in at 7...

Gunna Announces New Album Titled ‘One of Wun’

By Shirley Ju / April 15, 2024

It's an exciting day for Gunna fans. The 4x Grammy-nominated recording artist announced today that he'll release his highly-anticipated new...

The People of New York v. Donald Trump: First Criminal Trial of U.S. President Begins

By Shawn Grant / April 15, 2024

Donald Trump will once again negatively make history. Today (April 15), Trump will be the first former president to stand...

Beyoncé Holds No. 1 Spot with ‘Cowboy Carter,’ J. Cole Debuts at No. 2

By Shawn Grant / April 15, 2024

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter pushed away J. Cole's Might Delete Later to hold down another week on top of the Billboard...

J. Cole’s “7 Minute Drill” Officially Removed from Streaming

By Shawn Grant / April 15, 2024

And just like that, J. Cole's diss to Kendrick Lamar is gone from streaming. Following up on his statement from...

Rick Ross Responds to Birdman Supporting Drake During Rap Beef

By Shawn Grant / April 15, 2024

Birdman made a public statement about Drake during his array of beefs. Hitting Instagram, Birdman posted a message. "@ChampagnePapi I'm...

46 Georgia DOC Officers Arrested In Drug Trafficking Sting

Sha Be Allah

February 11, 2016

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The FBI has arrested 46 former and current Georgia Department Of Corrections officers in a two year drug trafficking sting that spanned throughout nine facilities in Georgia. Five of those officers arrested ... Read Article

Yo Gotti Says He’s Putting “Smiles On Some Faces” For Valentine’s Day

Sourcestaff

February 11, 2016

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Mr. "Down In The DM" himself, Yo Gotti, recently visited The Source offices and gave us his thoughts on a variety of topics, including Valentine's Day. Watch below as the Memphis rapper (whose new album The ... Read Article

Preparing for YEEZY SEASON 3 Today

Venus Rose

February 11, 2016

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The Yeezy Season 3 show conducted by Kanye West is in demand today with its grand fashion presentation at the famous New York Madison Square Garden. The sold out public event will run for 90-minutes and... Read Article

50 Cent Blasts Boxer Billy Dib As “Ungrateful Fighter”

Sha Be Allah

February 11, 2016

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The boxing promoting rapper 50 Cent goes in on boxer Billy Dib after the Aussie fighter alleged that the Jamaica, Queens Hip Hop mogul owed him over $1 million. The 30 year old boxer signed a three year cont... Read Article

Donald Trump Says Mexico Border Wall Would Cost $8 Billion

Sha Be Allah

February 11, 2016

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Republican Presidential front runner Donald Trump said that a wall protecting the southern border of the United States from illegal immigrants coming in from Mexico would cost a whopping $8 billion. Trump promi... Read Article

#BHM Dept. Of Justice Announces Civil RIghts Lawsuit Filed Against Ferguson, MO

Sha Be Allah

February 11, 2016

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In the most recent development in the police brutality and civil rights issues in Ferguson, Missouri, it was announced by Unites States Attorney General Loretta Lynch that the Department of Justice filed a law... Read Article

FBI Has Remaining Occupiers Of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Surrounded

Sha Be Allah

February 11, 2016

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The members of the armed militia in Oregon occupying a wildlife refuge in Oregon said they would surrender to the FBI in front of the world on Thursday, after several hours of informal, yet firm negotiations th... Read Article

Idris Elba Splits With Longtime Girlfriend After Night With Naomi Campbell

Sha Be Allah

February 10, 2016

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Accordinbg to the industry rumor mill, Idris Elba has left his long-term girlfriend Naiyana Garth. The Wire star has also reportedly moved out of the home he shares with the mother of his 2-year-old son, Win... Read Article

[Exclusive Video] Loaded Lux Puts His Spin On Rihanna’s “Work”

Sourcestaff

February 10, 2016

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We dare to watch this video and not have "You gon' get this work work work work work" stuck in your head for the rest of the day. Loaded Lux, famed battle rapper turned aspiring solo artist, hit pay dirt wit... Read Article

#BHM Parents Demand School Let Their Children Wear African Headwraps

Sha Be Allah

February 10, 2016

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Parents of female students in a North Carolina high school became overnight protesters when their daughters were threatened with disciplinary action if they did not remove their geles, or African-style headwrap... Read Article

Kevin Gates Discusses Why He Will Not Vaccinate His Children

Sha Be Allah

February 10, 2016

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In a video interview with Rolling Stone, New Orleans rapper Kevin Gates says that the reason that his children are scholastically advanced is because they have never been vaccinated. He stands as a staunch advo... Read Article

#BHM TONIGHT! ImageNation & 103.9FM Present “Cocktails, Cinema & Revolution!” In NYC

Sha Be Allah

February 10, 2016

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ImageNation Cinema Foundation has announced the return of its #RevolutionAwards to celebrate innovative trailblazers for their groundbreaking efforts in media, arts and social change. WHO: Honorees include... Read Article

Watch The New Trailer For ‘The Purge: Election Year’

Sha Be Allah

February 10, 2016

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Expanding the universe introduced in the hit franchise that electrified the culture and earned $200 million at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ The Purge: Election Year reveals the next terrifying ... Read Article

Beyonce Fans Using GoFundMe Accounts To Buy Concert Tickets

Sha Be Allah

February 10, 2016

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The "BeyHive" movement are making use of the digital world to the fullest ot get their daily doses of the Queen Bey. Fans of Beyonce have been using the GoFundMe crowdfunding website to request donations for... Read Article

Judge Throws Out Janice Dickinson’s Defamation Suit Against Bill Cosby

Sha Be Allah

February 10, 2016

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Acoording to news reports, a Los Angeles judge has thrown out model Janice Dickinson's defamation lawsuit against entertainment mogul Bill Cosby. LA County Superior Court Judge Debra Weintraub dismissed the ... Read Article

[Exclusive Video] Yo Gotti’s Superbowl Weekend Was More Lit Than Yours

Simone Amelia

February 10, 2016

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With the current success of "Down In The DM" as the culmination of numerous years on the grind, now's definitely Yo Gotti's time to shine. In the lead up to the February 19 drop date for The Art of Hustle, G... Read Article

Santigold Talks About Her Forthcoming Album ’99¢’ and The Oversexualization of the Female Pop Star

Kyle Eustice

February 10, 2016

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One of Santigold’s most admirable qualities is she’s managed to avoid an overtly sexualized image throughout the span of her career. The Brooklyn-based artist exploded onto the scene with her self-titled debut ... Read Article

World Wide Woman: Jess Glynne Is More Than Just A Powerful Voice

KC Orcutt

February 10, 2016

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Musicians and producers travel literally and figuratively their whole lives to track down and discover the voices that inspire them. For many, the magic of the UK's Jess Glynne has been hiding right across the ... Read Article

1 Year Old Is Fatally Shot In The Face In Compton

Sha Be Allah

February 10, 2016

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A 1-year-old child has died after being shot in the face in Compton, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Two male suspects were seen fleeing in an unknown vehicle after the fatal shooti... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Remembering J Dilla 10 Years Later

Sha Be Allah

February 10, 2016

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On this date in 2006, James Dewitt Yancey better known as J Dilla lost his battle with Lupus and died from cardiac arrest in his home in Los Angeles. The Detroit beatmaker extraordinaire was only 32 years old. ... Read Article