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Today In Hip Hop History: The Source Magazine Remembers The Passing Of Gangstarr’s Guru 14 Years Later

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

On July 17, 1961, Keith Edward Elam was born into this world in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Sadly, 14 years ago today...

[WATCH] Dame Dash Says Biggie And Diddy Copied Him And Jay-Z

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

On the otherwise politically centered PBD Podcast with Patrick Bet-David, former Roc-A-Fella Records CEO Dame Dash claimed that the late Notorious...

Problem And DJ Quik Announce Joint Album ‘Chupacabra’

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

Legacy West Coast acts JasonMartin FKA Problem and DJ Quik have announced an upcoming highly anticipated joint album out later...

Rihanna Admits She Matches Her Sons Fashions To A$AP Rocky’s Style

By Courtneyb / April 19, 2024

Rihanna, the iconic Bajan billionaire, has always had a vision of how she would dress her children. However, when she...

Today in Hip Hop History: Nas’ Iconic ‘Illmatic’ Album Turns 30 Years Old!

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

30 years ago today, Nas dropped his debut LP, 'Illmatic.' Released by Columbia Records in 94' Nas recorded the album...

Young Jeezy Claims Ex Restricts Child Visitation Rights

By Courtneyb / April 19, 2024

In the latest episode of the ongoing saga between rapper Young Jeezy and TV talk show host Jeannie Mai, the...

Nas & DJ Premier Release New Single “Define My Name” As Intro To Collaboration LP

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

Grammy-award-winning icon Nas, celebrates the 30th Anniversary of his 1994 debut album, Illmatic, with the release of new single “Define My Name,”...

[WATCH] Asian Doll Responds to King Von’s Manager’s Interview About His Killing

Sha Be Allah

November 10, 2020

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After Asian Doll tweeted King Von's last words, which actually blamed his crew for "letting them n****s get up on me", Von's manager Jameson Francois sat down with DJ Akademiks and disputed Doll's version of e... Read Article

HUD Secretary Ben Carson Tests Positive For COVID-19

Sha Be Allah

November 10, 2020

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According to a confirmed report from CNN, Housing and Urban Development Secretary has tested positive for Covid-19. This comes after weeks of the POTUS and other members of the Trump administration downplayed ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: UGK Release Their First Studio Album ‘Too Hard To Swallow’ 28 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

November 10, 2020

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On this date in 1992, Bun B and Pimp C put out their first studio release Too Hard To Swallow and began their extremely successful career as Underground Kingz. With UGK (short for Underground Kingz) being o... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: The Source Remembers Graf Legend Iz The Wiz On His Birthday

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November 9, 2020

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On this date in 1959, graffiti legend IZ THE WIZ was born Michael Martin in Queens, New York, making Rockaway Beach is home for most of his life. The NYC born bomber began writing in graf's infantile stages... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: 50 Cent’s ‘Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ Debuts in Theaters 15 Years Ago

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November 9, 2020

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On this date in 2005, the rags to riches tale of Hip Hop icon 50 Cent made it to the silver screen fifteen years ago with the debut of the hood gangsta flick Get Rich or Die Tryin'. Morphed from Fif's album... Read Article

Asian Doll Reveals King Von’s Last Words

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November 9, 2020

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In an eerie, but obviously true tweet yesterday afternoon, Asian Doll revealed the last words of late Chicago rapper King Von, who succumbed to gunshot wounds after being ambushed in Atlanta on Friday (Novembe... Read Article

[WATCH] Notorious B.I.G. Gets Inducted Into The Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame

Sha Be Allah

November 9, 2020

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Brooklyn, we did it! After being placed on a nomination list for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alongside names like Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, and the Doobie Brothers, late Brooklyn rap icon Notorious ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: A Tribe Called Quest Dropped Their ‘Midnight Marauders’ LP 27 Years Ago

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November 9, 2020

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, A Tribe Called Quest Released their third studio album Midnight Marauders. As the group's most popular work, this album marked the height of Hip-Hop's Afrocentric/hipp... Read Article

Former Trump Aide Says Melania Trump is Planning To File For Divorce

Sha Be Allah

November 9, 2020

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According to a report from The Daily Mail, President Donald Trump is about to lose a lot more than the election by the tie he's out of office. Former Trump aide Stephanie Wolkoff has now said that a post-nu... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Wu-Tang Clan’s Debut Album ‘Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)’ Dropped 27 Years Ago

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November 9, 2020

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, the prolific Wu-Tang Clan took the first steps of one the most powerful careers to date by releasing their debut Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) LP. With a martial art... Read Article

[WATCH] Indoor Gatherings Causing Huge Increase In COVID-19 Cases

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November 8, 2020

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United States Covid-19 numbers are at an all-time high since election day and cases are increasing in every state compared to last week. The United States reported more than 128,000 new coronavirus cases Fr... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Wu Tang Clan’s GZA Released His Sophomore LP ‘Liquid Swords’ 25 Years Ago

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November 7, 2020

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On this date in 1995, the head of the Wu's "Voltron" released his first solo LP under the moniker "the GZA". "We form like Voltron and GZA happens to be the head." -Method Man After appearing as the clos... Read Article

Today In Hip-Hop History: Jay-Z Dropped His ‘American Gangster’ Soundtrack LP 13 Years Ago

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November 6, 2020

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On this date in 2007, Jay-Z released his American Gangster album, which also served as the soundtrack to the movie of the same name with Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. It was a conceptual album that w... Read Article

Alabama Inmate Says 50 Cent’s ABC Show ‘For Life’ Is Based on Him, Sues for $150M

Sha Be Allah

November 5, 2020

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A prisoner serving life in an Alabama prison has filed a lawsuit against ABC and 50 Cent for $150 million over allegations that the show For Life is actually based on his real life. 45-year-old Aaron Johnso... Read Article

Lawyer For XXXTentacion Shooter Wants Evidence Thrown Out

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November 5, 2020

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In an exclusive report from VladTV, it is being reported that the lawyer of the alleged gunman in the XXXTentacion murder has filed a motion to throw out the prosecution's evidence under the premise that his c... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Tupac Shakur’s First Posthumous Album ‘Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory’ Was Released 24 Years Ago

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November 5, 2020

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On this date in 1996, Tupac Amaru Shakur posthumously released the final album of his illustrious career. 24 years ago today, just two months after the untimely murder of Tupac on the Las Vegas strip alongs... Read Article

Today In Hip-Hop History: ‘Belly’ Released in Theaters 22 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

November 4, 2020

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On this day in film history Hype Williams' 1998 masterpiece Belly was released in theaters. Starring New York legends Nas and DMX, Belly follows the life and times of Tommy Bunds (DMX) and Sincere (Nas). The t... Read Article

DaBaby’s Older Brother Dies By Suicide

Sha Be Allah

November 3, 2020

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According to confirmed reports, the older brother of rap superstar DaBaby, took his own life today (November 3) in Charlotte, North Carolina. Glen Johnson posted a video of himself crying inside of a car e... Read Article

First Kanye, 50 Cent And Now Lil Wayne: We Need Our Men Today

Courtneyb

November 3, 2020

First it was Kanye, then 50 Cent and now Lil Wayne standing beside arguably--- one of the most controversial presidents of our lifetime. At this very moment, the United States is struggling to find compassi... Read Article

Happy 47th Birthday To Sticky Fingaz Of Onyx! Top Five Movie Roles of Kirk Jones

Sha Be Allah

November 3, 2020

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47 years ago today, rapper, actor, director, and producer Sticky Fingaz was born On this day in Hip Hop history, Kirk Jones bka Sticky Fingaz was born in Brooklyn, New York. Known as the frontman for the tr... Read Article