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[WATCH] HBO Documentary Series ‘Stax: Soulville U.S.A.’ Debuts May 20

By Sha Be Allah / May 2, 2024

The HBO Original four-part documentary series STAX: SOULSVILLE U.S.A., an official selection of the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival and winner...

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...

Mystikal Accused Of Forcing Victim To Pray With Him Before Sexual Assault

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September 26, 2022

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Earlier this month, NOLA rap star Mystikal was formally charged with first degree rape for an incident that allegedly occurred in the rapper's Ascension Parish home earlier this summer. Now, with more facts be... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Shyne Dropped His Eponymous Debut Album 22 Years Ago

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September 26, 2022

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On this date in 2000, Bad Boy Records premiere artist Jamal "Shyne" Barrow released his self-titled debut album on the ever-popular Bad Boy imprint under the leadership of BB honcho, then known as "P. Diddy." ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: A Tribe Called Quest Dropped Their Sophomore LP ‘Low End Theory’ 31 Years Ago

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September 24, 2022

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On this date in 1991, Queens emcees Q-Tip, and the late Phife Dawg, along with their DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad, formally known as A Tribe Called Quest, released the group's second full-length studio album Low En... Read Article

URL Battle League Releases Full Card For Biggest Event Of The Year Streaming Exclusively on Caffeine

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September 24, 2022

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The Ultimate Rap League (URL) announces its highly-anticipated Summer Madness 12 (SM12) card, bringing together some of the biggest names in battle rap to go head-to-head in this one-night-only event. The sold... Read Article

[WATCH] Elijah McClain’s Shocking Cause Of Death Revealed

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September 24, 2022

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Elijah McClain's autopsy has revealed his death was caused by ketamine injection after being forcibly restrained. The dosage was too much for his body size and it resulted in an overdose. On Aug. 24, 2019, ... Read Article

Tasha K Asks Courts to Stop Cardi B From Wage Garnishment

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September 24, 2022

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Last week rapper Cardi B began garnishment proceedings against gossip vlogger Tasha K. Tasha K moved to Africa and bragged about dodging the $4 million judgment awarded to Cardi B after winning her lawsuit for... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Redman’s Debut ‘Whut? Thee Album’ Turns 30 Years Old!

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September 22, 2022

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On this date in 1992, Brick City, NJ's own Reggie "Redman" Noble dropped his debut solo release Whut? Thee Album on the Def Jam imprint. Produced primarily by the legendary EPMD's Erick Sermon, Whut? introd... Read Article

Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Jam Master Jay Murder Charge

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September 21, 2022

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In an exclusive report from VladTV, it has been confirmed that a federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss the murder charges against the two men accused of killing Jam Master Jay in 2002. It has also been ... Read Article

U.S. Athletes To Represent In World’s Largest Breakdancing Competition

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September 21, 2022

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Last week at the Red Bull BC One Cypher USA in Los Angeles, the most prestigious, global break dancing competition, crowned Olympic hopeful, Grace “Sunny” Choi, and Francisco “Ali” Acuna Flores as the U.S. Nat... Read Article

[WATCH] Mike Tyson Says He Offered Remy Ma A Car To Spend The Night With Him

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September 21, 2022

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In one of the most interesting story sessions on Hotboxin' With Mike Tyson, Fat Joe speaks on his friendship with the boxing legend and includes an untold story that will forever go down in Hip Hop history. Wi... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: De La Soul Released Their ‘Buhloone Mindstate’ LP 29 Years Ago

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September 21, 2022

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On this date in 1993, De La Soul dropped their third full-length studio album, Buhloone Mindstate. The legendary Long Island Hip Hop trio known as De La Soul showed and proved that the third time was the ch... Read Article

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The SOURCE Law Review: Iowa Teen Sentenced To Pay Rapist’s Family $150,000

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September 20, 2022

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By: Mel Sanchez A teenage human trafficking victim initially charged with first-degree murder after stabbing her accused rapist to death was sentenced Tuesday in an Iowa court to five years of closely super... Read Article

[WATCH] Rapper Babs Bunny Takes Battle Rap To New Level With ‘Prom Night’ Event

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September 20, 2022

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After dominating female battle rap for more than a decade, the Making Da Band vet is back breaking boundaries in hip hop. Set to change the face of battle rap once again, rapper Babs Bunny presents her inaugur... Read Article

Houston Man Killed Over Necklace Worth Over $7,000

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September 20, 2022

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According to several confirmed reports, a Houston man was shot and killed over a $7,000 necklace outside of a nightclub this past weekend. Jordan Capuchino and his friends were held at gunpoint by an undet... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Marley Marl Dropped The Juice Crew Debut Album ‘In Control Vol. 1’ 34 Years Ago

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September 20, 2022

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The title of "super producer" is not one to be taken lightly. For every era of Hip-Hop, there is a man behind the keys set the tone. Dr. Dre, Pete Rock, RZA, Swizz Beatz, Jermaine Dupri, Timbaland, The Neptune... Read Article

[WATCH] Biden Declares ‘Pandemic Is Over’ Despite Daily Death Toll

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September 19, 2022

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President Biden says coronavirus is still a problem but circumstances are changing and ‘everybody seems to be in pretty good shape’. Joe Biden has said “the pandemic is over” in an interview broadcast on Su... Read Article

Popular Miami Doctor Banned From Performing BBL Surgeries After Patient Dies

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September 19, 2022

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A popular Miami doctor has been banned from performing Brazilian butt lift surgeries after a patient died on the operating table the same day. According to the Miami Herald, 33-year-old patient died after ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Big Daddy Kane Dropped ‘It’s A Big Daddy Thing’ LP 33 Years Ago

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September 19, 2022

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On this day in 1989, Big Daddy Kane released his sophomore album It's a Big Daddy Thing on the Warner Bros./Cold Chillin label. Along with being a successful follow up to Kane's classic debut, this album was t... Read Article

Rae Sremmurd Holds Water Drive For The Residents Of Jackson, Mississippi

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September 19, 2022

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On September 14, Rae Sremmurd linked with Making Wishes Matter to organize a water drive for their fellow Mississippians, who are currently without potable drinking water. The rap superstars donated more than ... Read Article

Ludacris’ Manager Chaka Zulu Charged With Murder For June Shooting

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September 18, 2022

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According to report from CNN, music exec and manager to rapper/actor Ludacris, Chaka Zulu, has been charged with murder in connection to a shooting in June at an Atlanta restaurant in which one person lost the... Read Article