feature Archives - The Source

Happy Birthday Royce Da 5’9”

By courtneyb / July 5, 2020

Born July 5th, Detroit rapper/songwriter Royce Da 5'9'' has kicked down doors in the music industry and demanded a spot...

SOURCE SPORTS: UFC’s Gilbert Burns is Out, Usman vs. Masvidal Targeted

By Rhett Butler / July 5, 2020

Gilbert Burns was forced out of the UFC 251 main event title afyer testing positive for COVID-19. He was supposed...

A Protester In Seattle was Killed When Car Sped Into Freeway Protests

By Rhett Butler / July 5, 2020

The protest movement has another casualty, this time in Seattle. A vehicle sped past a police barrier and into protesters...

[WATCH] Can’t Believe It’s Vegan: Pressed BBQ Oyster Mushrooms

By courtneyb / July 4, 2020

Are you interested in veering into the vegan lifestyle but don't know how to make a healthy and tasty meal...

Pop Smoke Disses Tekashi 6ix9ine On ‘Gangstas’ From Posthumous Album

By Sha Be Allah / July 4, 2020

Ever since the passing of Biggie, millennial rappers from Brooklyn have been vying for the "King of New York" crown,...

Today in Hip-Hop History: Run-DMC Drops ‘Walk This Way’ Featuring Aerosmith 34 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / July 4, 2020

On Independence Day in 1986, Daryl McDaniels, his partner in rhyme Joseph Simmons and their DJ Jason Mizell, who are...

SOURCE SPORTS: Pacers’ Victor Oladipo Sits Out Restart of NBA Season

By Rhett Butler / July 4, 2020

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo will not play for the team for the NBA restart in Orlando, Florida, according to...

Happy Birthday Royce Da 5’9”

courtneyb

July 5, 2020

feature, featured, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, Hip Hop Entertainment | Hip Hop TV, Film and Video Games, Hip Hop Lifestyle News | Culture Trends, Hip hop news

Born July 5th, Detroit rapper/songwriter Royce Da 5'9'' has kicked down doors in the music industry and demanded a spot in the most talked about 'Top Emcees List'. Known for his strategic lyrical layout and cl... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: UFC’s Gilbert Burns is Out, Usman vs. Masvidal Targeted

Rhett Butler

July 5, 2020

feature, Source Sports | News, Highlights and Interviews, Uncategorized

Gilbert Burns was forced out of the UFC 251 main event title afyer testing positive for COVID-19. He was supposed to fight against welterweight champ, Kamaru Usman. However, it looks like Jorge Masvidal mi... Read Article

A Protester In Seattle was Killed When Car Sped Into Freeway Protests

Rhett Butler

July 5, 2020

Black Lives Matter, feature, Uncategorized

The protest movement has another casualty, this time in Seattle. A vehicle sped past a police barrier and into protesters on a freeway overnight in Seattle. One person has been killed and one hospitalized i... Read Article

[WATCH] Can’t Believe It’s Vegan: Pressed BBQ Oyster Mushrooms

courtneyb

July 4, 2020

feature, featured, Health, Her Source, Her Source | Women's Hip Hop Lifestyle, Hip Hop Community News, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, Hood Health, Lifestyle

Are you interested in veering into the vegan lifestyle but don't know how to make a healthy and tasty meal that will satisfy your tastebuds? Transitioning into a healthier lifestyle is definitely a challeng... Read Article

Pop Smoke Disses Tekashi 6ix9ine On ‘Gangstas’ From Posthumous Album

Sha Be Allah

July 4, 2020

feature, featured, Hip hop news, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, News Exclusives

Ever since the passing of Biggie, millennial rappers from Brooklyn have been vying for the "King of New York" crown, but between the controversial Tekashi 6ix9ine and the late Pop Smoke, the court of popular o... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Run-DMC Drops ‘Walk This Way’ Featuring Aerosmith 34 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

July 4, 2020

exclusive, Exclusives, feature, featured, Hip hop news, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, News Exclusives

On Independence Day in 1986, Daryl McDaniels, his partner in rhyme Joseph Simmons and their DJ Jason Mizell, who are best known as the legendary Hip Hop group Run-D.M.C., released one of the most successful si... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Pacers’ Victor Oladipo Sits Out Restart of NBA Season

Rhett Butler

July 4, 2020

feature, Source Sports | News, Highlights and Interviews, Uncategorized

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo will not play for the team for the NBA restart in Orlando, Florida, according to reports. However, he will travel to Orlando with the team to do his rehab there. In addit... Read Article

indians wahoo protest baseball cleveland usa shutterstock editorial 9569197e

SOURCE SPORTS: Cleveland Indians Reviewing Name Change

Rhett Butler

July 4, 2020

Black Lives Matter, feature, Source Sports | News, Highlights and Interviews, Uncategorized

The name change revolution in sports has now touched baseball. The Cleveland Indians days might be over soon. The organization said Friday night that they will review their long-debated nickname. https... Read Article

protest in aurora colorado for elijah mcclain aurora usa shutterstock editorial 10701474aw

Cops Fired Over Photos of Chokehold Used on Elijah McClain

Rhett Butler

July 4, 2020

Black Lives Matter, feature, Uncategorized

Three officers were fired Friday over photos showing police reenacting the chokehold used on Elijah McClain. McCain was the 23-year-old Black man who died last year after police stopped him on the street in... Read Article

[WATCH]White Couple Faces Felony Assault For Pulling Gun On Black Family In Michigan

Sha Be Allah

July 3, 2020

feature, featured, Hip Hop Community News, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, News Exclusives

A viral video that shows a white woman holding a Black family at gunpoint was enough evidence to have the woman and her male companion arrested on one count of felony assault each in Orange County Sheriff's De... Read Article

emancipation memorial washington district of columbia usa shutterstock editorial 10695022n

[WATCH] SOURCE: In The News From Black Lives Matter Plaza in D.C. to “The Emancipator” Statue

Rhett Butler

July 3, 2020

Black Lives Matter, feature, Politics, Uncategorized

The Source has been all over the country documenting the protest movement in the wake of the death of George Floyd. Correspondent Rhett Butler went to Washington, D.C. for a ground zero perspective of activ... Read Article

2020 hoophall classic springfield usa shutterstock editorial 10531030ae

SOURCE SPORTS: Top College Basketball Recruit Makur Maker Commits to Howard over UCLA

Rhett Butler

July 3, 2020

Black Lives Matter, feature, Source Sports | News, Highlights and Interviews, Uncategorized

In a positive trend that might catch steam, players of color are deciding to take their talents to HBCU's over predominantly white institutions (PWI) Division I programs. Five-star senior Makur Maker announ... Read Article

Trump Calls Black Lives Matter Painting On Fifth Avenue “Symbol Of Hate”

Sha Be Allah

July 3, 2020

Black Lives Matter, feature, featured, Hip Hop Community News, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, News Exclusives, Politics

Earlier this week, President Trump took to Twitter to discuss his views on the decision by NYC officials to paint "BLACK LIVES MATTER" on Fifth Avenue in the Big Apple following the painting of the BLM slogan ... Read Article

49ers chiefs super bowl football miami gardens usa shutterstock editorial 10546401bn

SOURCE SPORTS: NFL Plans To Play “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” Before Week 1 Games

Rhett Butler

July 3, 2020

Black Lives Matter, feature, Source Sports | News, Highlights and Interviews, Uncategorized

The NFL, although late, is starting to get it. The organization announced today that "Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing," traditionally known as the Black national anthem, is expected to be performed live or played... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: D’Angelo’s Debut LP ‘Brown Sugar’ Turns 25 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

July 3, 2020

exclusive, Exclusives, feature, featured, Hip hop news, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, News Exclusives

On this date in 1995, Richmond, Virginia native and neo-soul trailblazer Michael Eugene Archer a.k.a. D'Angelo released his debut album Brown Sugar on EMI Records. This landmark project boasted production f... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller Pops For PEDs Again Denies Steroid Use

Rhett Butler

July 2, 2020

feature, Source Sports | News, Highlights and Interviews, Uncategorized

Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller has failed a drug test that canceled his July 9 fight against Jerry Forrest. Miller (23-0-1, 20 KOs) made his first public comments about the failure, pushing back against the all... Read Article

Multi-Platinum R&B Icons 112 Set to Release “Spend It All” Single July 24, ‘112 Forever: Slim & Mike’ EP to Drop in August

Sha Be Allah

July 2, 2020

feature, featured, News Exclusives

Multi-platinum R&B superstars Slim and Mike of 112, today announced a new July 24 release date and single art for their highly-anticipated single "Spend It All". The newly reimagined group has been busy pr... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Slick Rick Drops His Album ‘The Ruler’s Back’ 29 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

July 2, 2020

exclusive, Exclusives, feature, featured, Hip hop news, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, News Exclusives

Slick Rick was, and still is, one of the greatest storytellers in hip-hop history. After the promotion and success of his first album, The Adventures of Slick Rick, the British MC continued his ascent to stard... Read Article

People Are Throwing Coronavirus Parties and Giving Payouts Once Infected

Rhett Butler

July 2, 2020

feature, Health, Uncategorized

There are some young people in Alabama that have begun throwing COVID-19 parties. This is a disturbing competition where people who have coronavirus attend and the first person to get infected receives a p... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Nas Drops His Sophomore Album ‘It Was Written’ 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

July 2, 2020

exclusive, Exclusives, feature, featured, Hip hop news, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, News Exclusives

On July 2, 1996, Nas unleashed the follow-up to his critically acclaimed debut, 1994's Illmatic entitled It Was Written, the album featured production from DJ Premier, Dr. Dre, and Havoc. This time around,&... Read Article