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Nas and Wu-Tang Clan Make a Splash at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa on ‘New York State of Mind’ Tour

By Shawn Grant / September 26, 2023

The New York State of Mind tour, featuring hip-hop legends Nas and Wu-Tang Clan, has taken the nation by storm...

MF DOOM’s Son Daniel Dumile Jr. Speaks On His Art Tribute To His Father

By Sha Be Allah / September 26, 2023

Since 2021, the untimely death of Hip Hop icon MF DOOM, the cult following that he created before his passing...

[WATCH] Dock Worker Assaulted In Montgomery Brawl Breaks Silence

By Courtneyb / September 26, 2023

It's been almost two months since the viral brawl at Riverfront Park in Montgomery, Alabama. Now Dameion Pickett, the dock...

[WATCH] Memphis Bleek Claims DMX Chased Mase And Threatened Him in Miami

By Sha Be Allah / September 26, 2023

Memphis Bleek shared a number of never heard before stories about his time under the Roc-A-Fella umbrella on his recent...

Chance the Rapper Closes Out ‘Acid Rap’ 10th Anniversary With Sold-Out L.A. Show

By Sha Be Allah / September 26, 2023

Last Thursday, Chance the Rapper concluded his highly anticipated Acid Rap 10th Anniversary Celebration with a mesmerizing and unforgettable performance at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum....

Chris Brown Sued Over Unpaid $2M Popeyes Restaurant Loan

By Melissa Sanchez / September 26, 2023

In a surprising turn of events, the renowned singer and actor Chris Brown is entangled in a legal battle over...

Drake Calls Atlanta the ‘Most Important Place in Rap Music’

By Shawn Grant / September 26, 2023

Drake is still on his run for the It's All A Blur tour. Hitting the stage in Atlanta, Drake brought...

Source Exclusive: The Source Attends The 2014 NBA Draft At The Barclays Center

Andrew Somuah

June 27, 2014

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Last night's NBA draft was one for the books. Filled with intense emotion from players to fans, the gamut of talent inside the Barclays was overall one of the best we've seen in recent years. Last night was fil... Read Article

Watch The Official Trailer For Upcoming Documentary ‘Finding Fela’

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June 27, 2014

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=937SQ8-6RV4&feature=youtu.be Academy Award winning filmmaker Alex Gibney returns with Finding Fela, an insightful and provocative look into the life of Nigerian musician/a... Read Article

Vans Reissues Rare ‘80s Prints for the Vault by Vans x Peanuts Collection

Jamaal Fisher

June 26, 2014

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It's your money or you'll be wearing cement shoes. ~ Charles M. Schultz Vans attacks the upcoming season with nostalgia. Set to release in July is the extremely rare Vault by Vans x Peanuts collection. T... Read Article

Source Exclusive: The Source Interviews Producer Sango On Influnces And Future Projects

Andrew Somuah

June 25, 2014

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The Source caught up with the Seattle native to talk about future projects and inspirations ... Read Article

Listen To Jhene Aiko “To Love & Die” First Single From Souled Out

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June 24, 2014

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"Now many men.Many, many, many, many men wish death upon me.Have mercy on me. Cuz I’m just a prisoner of your army of one.But I’ll fight to the death or until your heart is won. Cuz where I’m from we live... Read Article

“Get On Up” James Brown Film Soon to Hit the Big Screen

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June 24, 2014

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http://youtu.be/vptGSENcXeI Yet, another biopic in the works this summer. This one, capturing the life and times of The Godfather of Soul. Directed by Tate Taylor who is also responsible for The ... Read Article

Customer Finds Disturbing Message Stitched Into Dress

Alexandria Tribble

June 24, 2014

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Have you ever wondered what it costs to make the clothes you wear everyday? Apparently someone at British retail line Primark, wanted the consumers to know. A customer purchasing a dress from the brand fo... Read Article

Catching Up With Moe Rock and NowHipHop

Brandon Robinson

June 23, 2014

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Moe Rock has had years of experience as an international music producer. Now a CEO of the rising NowHipHop.com, Moe Rock's buzzing site features the latest in the music scene. He recently caught up with The ... Read Article

Zendaya Coleman and Her Father Talk Aaliyah Biopic

Zendaya Further Addresses “Not Being Black Enough To Play Aaliyah” Backlash

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June 23, 2014

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This is just ridiculous. Zendaya and her father Kazembe Ajamu Coleman were recently asked by a Splash News reporter about how she feels about the backlash concerning her playing the coveted role of... Read Article

Love & Hip Hop Producer Mona Scott Young & New York Knicks Legend John Starks Receive Carma Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Brandon Robinson

June 23, 2014

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(Photo Credit: Shondu Lowrance) The West Village of Manhattan was hoppin’ with the Carma Foundation hosting their Gemini’s Give Back event at the Griffin night club and lounge last night. Founded by Melky J... Read Article

Woman Uses Student Loans To Pay For Plastic Surgery!

Lauren

June 23, 2014

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The price of beauty is obviously worth an education! Don't believe us? Ask Katerina Christodoulou, a 21 year old college student who spent $17,000 from student loans to pay for work done to her butt, hips, kn... Read Article

BBC Radio 1 Releases “The Story Of Q-Tip”, An Hour Long Interview

Jnelliott

June 23, 2014

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While Stateside, A Tribe Called Quest are well known and hailed as some of the greatest innovators in hip hop forever; however, some youth outside of the country are not as keenly aware of their influence or na... Read Article

Listen To Mike Davis’ “The Life I Chose” As You Find Out About Dream Chasers Records’ Latest Addition

Jamaal Fisher

June 22, 2014

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"And As I start this crazy life that I done chose, I know I'll lose a couple friends..." ... Read Article

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If Kanye West Was Your BFF You Would Be Disappointed at Bonnaroo 2014

Tatiana

June 22, 2014

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What Actually Happened At Bonnaroo.Some of us think highly of the biggest rockstar on the planet, better known as Kanye West. After a six year hiatus from the friendly farm of Bonnaroo, he decided to return... Read Article

Apple is Releasing More Than One iWatch

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June 20, 2014

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It's been reported that Apple will be releasing more than one iWatch in several different designs. ... Read Article

Kelly Rowland Reveals her Baby Bump

Deniqua

June 20, 2014

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Kelly Rowland shares baby bump picture with her fans Yesterday Kelly Rowland posted an Instagram photo of herself in a seated yoga position with a cute baby bump slightly protruding. About a week ago the si... Read Article

Funkmaster Flex tells DJ Envy to #Stopsnitching

Deniqua

June 20, 2014

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#Stopsnitching, that's it Brah!!! Apparently Funkmaster Flex doesn't take to cease and desist letters very well. In response to years of Flex and others at Hot 97 making slanderous remarks and jokes about P... Read Article

Chris Brown Hits The Studio With Ty Dolla $ign, Wale & Tyga

Deniqua

June 19, 2014

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*inserts emoji eyes* This could potentially be dangerous. With one photo and one photo alone, Chris Brown has reinforced what we all already hoped: he wants to take over the summer and he can't be stopped... Read Article

Was The Game Paid To Diss Lil’ Durk on ‘Chiraq To LA?’

Darryl Robertson

June 19, 2014

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Chicago rapper Lil' Durk stopped by the office of Thisis50 TV to chat about about his beef with YMCMB rapper Tyga and Compton rapper The Game. The Game was featured on Tyga's diss track--"Chiraq to LA"--... Read Article

New Emoji Releasing Next Month

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June 17, 2014

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Just when we got used to using the cactus emoji... ... Read Article