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Happy Birthday To N.W.A./Ruthless Records Founder Eazy-E(RIP)!

By Sha Be Allah / September 7, 2024

Despite the fact that the Hip Hop community lost this giant in the game over two decades ago, the legacy...

Today In Hip Hop History: Tupac Shakur Was Shot On The Las Vegas Strip 28 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / September 7, 2024

On this date in 1996, Tupac Shakur, who's just left the Mike Tyson vs. Bruce Seldon fight at the MGM...

Journalist Toure Exposes Mary J. Blige’s Cold Treatment in Unforgettable Interview Experience

By Courtneyb / September 7, 2024

Veteran journalist and cultural critic Toure has recently shed light on one of the most challenging interview experiences of his...

Russell Simmons Escalates Legal Battle with Ex-Wife Kimora Lee Simmons Over Financial Dispute

By Courtneyb / September 7, 2024

Russell Simmons’ legal battle with his ex-wife, Kimora Lee Simmons, appears far from over, despite his earlier optimism about a...

Shaboozey Delivers Live Performance Of “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” In Vevo Studios

By Sha Be Allah / September 6, 2024

Vevo, the world's leading music video network, announces the release of Shaboozey's live performance of "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," off...

[WATCH] Industry Vet Jadakiss Cosigns Rising Emcee Mone Corleone

By Sha Be Allah / September 6, 2024

Jadakiss has officially cosigned rising artist Mone Corleone, signaling his support for the emerging talent. Known for his impeccable lyrical prowess and...

Neek Bucks Drops Visuals for “Admit It” Featuring A$AP Ferg

By Courtneyb / September 6, 2024

As the summer heat begins to cool down, Harlem’s own Neek Bucks is turning up the temperature in the hip-hop...

The Spin – DJ Self On His Rise To The Top & Kid Capri’s Influence

Wall-Doe

April 26, 2013

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DJ Self, also known as "The Prince of NY" has been killing the club scene for several years in New York City. From the clubs to the radio to the mixtapes, Self has a work ethic that is admirable and very we...

Exclusive Interview With ‘Pain & Gain’ Star Anthony Mackie

Shaina411

April 25, 2013

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From acclaimed director Michael Bay comes “Pain & Gain,”starring Oscar nominee Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Anthony Mackie. The film is based on the unbelievable true story of a group of...

Exclusive: The Source Chats With Ski Beatz About Pilot Talk 3, 24 Hour Karate School 3, And Relationship With Dame Dash

Khari

April 25, 2013

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Part 1 of our interview with the legendary producer, Ski Beatz. You're most known for your work on Reasonable Doubt, your 24 Hour Karate School albums, and your work with Curren$y. As time progresses do...

Fans Have Got To Chill: Ten Videos Of When They Chose Not To

Khari

April 25, 2013

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These guys are bold. This past week, news has been circulating of a Beyonce fan that was a little too handsy at the debut show of her Mrs. Carter World Tour in Serbia, so much so that Bey's hair was pull...

Mic Check: YG Talks New Album And Working With Young Jeezy

Notupstate

April 25, 2013

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Stepping out of the mixtape game and prepping for a reintroduction, YG is more than ready. Keenon Jackson entered into the mainstream world of Hip Hop at the prime age of 19 with his hit song, "Toot it and ...

#MyTop5: Nigel Sylvester Names His Crushes

Benjammin

April 24, 2013

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This week for #MyTop5, TheSource.com sat down with Nigel Sylvester, professional BMX rider from Queens, New York for the upcoming issue of The Source Magazine. Nigel Sylvester is making big moves for himsel...

The Come Up: Senior Director at Atlantic Records, Shawn Barron

Airhead

April 24, 2013

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Highlighting Key People in Hip-Hop. (more…)...

Record Report: Curren$y & Wiz Khalifa’s ‘Live In Concert’

Khari

April 24, 2013

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Live In Concert is fun, but fans of 'How Fly' may have to look elsewhere. Fashioned after Jazz artist Bobbi Humphrey's 1975 Fancy Dancer album, Live In Concert is the product of what has been a rather ...

Nicki Minaj Thinking About Going on a Tour With Strictly Mixtape Songs

Shenae Curry

April 22, 2013

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Nicki Minaj might have a treat for her old fans. During an interview with Hot 107.9, Nicki Minaj spoke on touring, Gucci Mane & more. Early in the interview she speaks about missing the days w...

Hit-Boy & Young Guru Speak to Students for The GRAMMY U “Era of the Engineer” Tour

Shenae Curry

April 22, 2013

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GRAMMY U teamed up with Hit-Boy and Young Guru in the studio for their GRAMMY U "Era of the Engineer" tour. GRAMMY U – a program created to prepare college students interested in pursuing a career in the...

Wiz Khalifa Attempts to Sue Promoters Over Cancelled Concert

Shenae Curry

April 22, 2013

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Wiz Khalifa's legal advice came in a little too late for his own good. Earlier this month, TMZ reported that rapper Wiz Khalifa was attempting to sue concert promoters It's My Party Inc., but a...

Beyonce Gets Slapped & Hair Pulled By Fans?

Shenae Curry

April 22, 2013

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The Beehive has been buzzing for the past few days after learning that their leader, Beyonce, was assaulted by fans during her world tour. Footage of Beyonce walking through the crowd of eager...

The Source Presents: Week In Review

Khari

April 21, 2013

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Highlighted by Drake & DJ Khaled's 3rd time at the rodeo, and Kid Cudi's first post-G.O.O.D. Music album hitting the shelves, this past week has been eventful to say the least. Thankfully, the Ray J "...

The Source EXCLUSIVE: Solar Speaks Out Three Years After The Death Of Guru (Part 3)

Sha Be Allah

April 21, 2013

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Three years after the horrible allegations that followed veteran emcee Guru of the legendary Gangstarr Foundation to his grave, 7 Grand Records CEO Solar speaks out. In the third and final installment of Th...

SourceTV Exclusive: Amar’e Stoudemire talks playoffs, recovery, new documentary and more!

Shaina411

April 20, 2013

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Amar'e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks attend EPIX premiere of Amar'e Stoudemire IN THE MOMENT on April 18, 2013 in New York City On Thursday evening The Source was on the red carpet f...

The Source EXCLUSIVE: Solar Speaks Out Three Years After The Death Of Guru (Part 2)

Sha Be Allah

April 20, 2013

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Three years after the horrible allegations that followed veteran emcee Guru of the legendary Gangstarr Foundation to his grave, 7 Grand Records CEO Solar speaks out. In this second installment of TheSource.c...

Look of the Week: LES (ART)ISTS 2013 T-Shirt Collection

Airhead

April 19, 2013

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LES (ART)ISTS‘ tees are made in France but inspired by American football jerseys. Some of the most influential people of our time like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Yeezy and Jay-Z — are included in the tees, providi...

Three Years After Guru’s Passing The Source Reflects On His Career

Regularguy

April 19, 2013

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The 3 year anniversary of Guru's passing It has been just three short years since Gang Starr's founder Guru (born Keith Elam) passed away. On April 19th, 2010 Guru lost a battle with cancer that lasted o...

Caught You Slippin’: 10 Crazy & Weird Rapper Hairstyles

Khari

April 18, 2013

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The majority of the time, rappers usually have their sh*t together. Unfortunately, as evidenced by that picture of Trinidad James front row at the Hawks game, sometimes they slip up. This is a quick showc...