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Drake Says He Wanted to Relax After Tour: ‘Now I Gotta Eat Until This Debate is Done’

By Shawn Grant / April 20, 2024

Drake just wanted to chill. That's all. In text to Akademiks, Drake revealed he just wanted to come off tour...

Drake Uses AI Verses from Tupac and Snoop Dogg to Diss Kendrick Lamar on “Taylor Made Freestyle”

By Shawn Grant / April 20, 2024

Since Kendrick Lamar has yet to respond to "Push Ups," Drake has gone back to back. Hitting Instagram, The 6ix...

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 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Sadly, 14 years ago today the late, great...

[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 Son’s 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...

Spotify Unveils ‘The 100 Greatest R&B Songs of the Streaming Era’ Featuring SZA, Beyoncé & More

Shawn Grant

April 9, 2024

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Spotify has launched the second chapter of its CLASSICS program with "The 100 Greatest R&B Songs of the Streaming Era," covering the period from 2015 to the present day. During the 2010s, R&B evolve... Read Article

Mal of the ‘New Rory & Mal’ Podcast Reveals Drake’s Reaction to “7 Minute Drill” an Hour After Release

Shawn Grant

April 9, 2024

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We have a bit of insight into Drake's thinking amid his current beef with Kendrick Lamar. Mal of the New Rory & Mal podcast says he visited Drake's It's All a Blur tour in Newark, NJ, and had a quick convo... Read Article

Future and Metro Boomin Announces Two New Albums in 'We Don't Trust You' Trailer

Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar Go Back to Back on Top of Hot 100 with “Like That”

Shawn Grant

April 9, 2024

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Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar are running it back on top of the Billboard Hot 100 with "Like That." The WE DON'T TRUST YOU single held off Beyoncé's resurgence up the chart with "Texas Hold 'Em," ... Read Article

J. Cole Drops "Procrastination (Broke)" Loosie Using Fan-Created Beat He Found on YouTube

TDE’s Punch Says He Respects ‘Genuine’ J. Cole for Retracting Kendrick Lamar Diss

Shawn Grant

April 9, 2024

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Punch is shooting J. Cole some bail after he retracted his diss to Kendrick Lamar. Hitting X, the TDE exec referred to Cole as a "genuine guy." "Cole is a very genuine guy," Punch tweeted. "I respect it. We... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: The Source Magazine Remembers DMX Three Years Later

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April 9, 2024

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On this date three years ago, the Hip Hop community took a tremendous loss with the tragic death of legendary rapper-actor Earl "DMX" Simmons, who died at White Plains Hospital in New York. He was 50 years old... Read Article

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Today In Hip Hop History: Dr. Dre Released “Deep Cover” Single, Introduced Snoop Doggy Dogg 32 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

April 9, 2024

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On this date in 1992, Dr. Dre took the first step in his successful solo journey and released this single 32 years ago today On April 9th, 1992, the premiere single from the silver screen blockbuster Deep C... Read Article

Russell Simmons' Anonymous Rape Accusers Loses Lawsuit Because Claims Fell Outside The Statute of Limitations

Russell Simmons Says He Will Not ‘Kick and Scream’ About 21-Year-Old Daughter Dating a 65-Year-Old Man

Shawn Grant

April 9, 2024

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Images of Russell Simmons' daughter, 21-year-old Aoki, have hit the Internet, showing her enjoying a vacation with her 65-year-old boyfriend. Seeing the images of Aoki and the man, Vittorio Assaf, founder o... Read Article

Drake Laughs at Akademiks Request to Not Apologize in Rap Beef: ‘You Must Not Know Me’

Shawn Grant

April 9, 2024

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Don't look for Drake to apologize like J. Cole. According to DJ Akademiks, Drake is getting ready for a lyrical war. Ak says he spoke to Drake and warned him not to apologize to Kendrick Lamar as his friend... Read Article

Missy Elliott Unveils ‘Out of This World’ Tour with Star-Studded Lineup

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April 9, 2024

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Prepare for an otherworldly experience as the iconic Missy Elliott takes center stage for her inaugural headlining tour, "Out of This World." This cosmic journey promises to be an electrifying spectacle, with ... Read Article

Fat Joe Shares That He's 'One Million Percent' Taking The COVID-19 Vaccine

[WATCH] Fat Joe Speaks Out About His Monumental ‘Fat Joe And Friends’ Concert At NYC’s Apollo Theater

Sha Be Allah

April 8, 2024

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After a week of the internet and attendees alike talking about the Apollo Theater show, "Fat Joe And Friends," which was a 20th-anniversary celebration of Fat Joe and the Terror Squad's smash hit "Lean Back," ... Read Article

KRS-One and Kurtis Blow Receive Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards At The National Hip Hop Museum Induction Ceremony

Sha Be Allah

April 8, 2024

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The iconic and pioneering careers of Bronx Hip Hop legends KRS-One and Kurtis Blow were honored last week. Both living legends received Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards at the National Hip Hop Museum I... Read Article

Big Tigger Inspires Aspiring Teen DJ at Disney Dreamers Academy

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April 8, 2024

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Legendary Rap City host and Atlanta DJ Big Tigger made dreams come true at this year's Disney Dreamers Academy held at Walt Disney World Resort. During the event, 16-year-old aspiring DJ Kyla Marie Griffith fr... Read Article

DaBaby Dropped From Governors Ball Lineup Following Homophobic Remarks

[WATCH] DaBaby Films Himself Being Sexually Assaulted By Female Fan

Sha Be Allah

April 8, 2024

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Without question, fans of North Cackalack rap star DaBaby has had some of the most outrageous interactions with his fans, whether its him knocking them out cold or him giving them a million dollar chain, DaBab... Read Article

Katt Williams to Stream Live Comedy Special on Netflix

[WATCH] Katt Williams’ Stand-Up Show Ends In Bloody Brawl In Indianapolis

Sha Be Allah

April 8, 2024

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Comedian Katt Williams' most recent stand-up show at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis this past Saturday ended abruptly with bloodied fans and security escorting attendees out of the venue after a ... Read Article

Kodak Black Says He's Drake's Favorite Rapper | The Source

[WATCH] Kodak Black On Breaking His Pill Addiction: ‘I Never Been This Happy In My Life’

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April 8, 2024

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South Florida rap standout Kodak Black took to Instagram to talk about his road to recovery, telling his fans and followers that he's back in the driver's seat when it comes to his abuse of prescription pills,... Read Article

Meek Mill Takes to Twitter to Ask Fans if he Fell Off

Meek Mill Calls Out Wale for Hanging with His Former Friend: ‘Wale Never Like Me’

Shawn Grant

April 8, 2024

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Meek Mill is calling out Wale for hanging out with his former friend Dean. Dean shared an image with Wale, captioning the Instagram post: "Wanna Boss up ya life, all you gotta do is get in with ME #StayReddy."... Read Article

Beyoncé Announces 'Act II' Album, Releases Two New Singles

Beyoncé “Levii’s Jeans” Single Causes 20% Jump in Levi’s Jean Stock

Shawn Grant

April 8, 2024

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Beyoncé is boosting stock prices. Beyoncé collaborated with Post Malone on the Cowboy Carter album for "Levii's Jeans." CBS News now reports a 20% stock jump, cosigned by Levi's CEO Michelle Gass. "I would ... Read Article

Missy Elliott Announces Debut Headline Tour ‘OUT OF THIS WORLD — The Missy Elliott Experience’

Shawn Grant

April 8, 2024

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Today's solar phenomenon was overshadowed by a stellar announcement as global superstar Missy Elliott unveiled her history-making debut headline tour, OUT OF THIS WORLD — The Missy Elliott Experience. The ... Read Article

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Rebrands Combs Enterprises to Combs Global as Business Portfolio Expands

Love for Brother Love: Diddy Greeted by Fans During Miami Bike Ride

Shawn Grant

April 8, 2024

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Love for Brother Love. Diddy was spotted outside his Star Island homes, greeting fans and others nearby. On a ride with Stevie J through the city, Diddy stopped to take pictures and enjoy the company of those ... Read Article

J. Cole Says Dissing Kendrick Lamar Was ‘Lamest Sh*t’ of His Life, Will Remove Song from Streaming

Shawn Grant

April 8, 2024

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Well, this was shocking. After delivering a diss to Kendrick Lamar on Friday named "7 Minute Drill," J. Cole turned around 48 hours and issued a retraction. Live on stage at his Dreamville Festival, a spot ... Read Article