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[WATCH] Who is Rev. Jesse Jackson?

By courtneyb / October 23, 2021

Who is Rev. Jesse Jackson? The life and work of the Civil Rights activist and two-time presidential candidate has been honored...

A$AP Ferg Signs With Roc Nation and Announces His Name Will Be Just “Ferg”

By Kim SoMajor / October 23, 2021

A$AP Ferg is joining the roster over at Jay-Z's Roc Nation. Variety reported Thursday that Ferg has signed a management...

VP Kamala Harris Visits Bronx YMCA, Offers “Build Back Better” Plan

By Kim SoMajor / October 23, 2021

Governor Kathy Hochul is welcoming VP Kamala Harris to New York City, while both are attempting to build support for...

Snoop Dogg To Celebrate Rutgers University 2020 and 2021 Grads

By Kim SoMajor / October 23, 2021

Snoop Dog is heading to Rutgers University in New Jersey to help graduates celebrate. The Hip-Hop icon will be holding...

NBA YoungBoy Released From Jail After Judge Grants Bond

By Sha Be Allah / October 23, 2021

After sitting behind bars since March because of his federal firearm cases, NBA YoungBoy was granted bond on Friday following...

[WATCH] California Parents Stage Walkout Over Vaccine Mandates For Young School Kids

By courtneyb / October 23, 2021

Parents across California have pulled their kids out of classes in a series of “sit outs” and “walk outs” to...

Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Ex-Manager Says He Can No Longer Afford His Own Lawyer

By Sha Be Allah / October 23, 2021

A confirmed report from Complex says that Kifano "Shotti" Jordan, the former manager of controversial rap star Tekashi 6ix9ine, is...

[WATCH] Who is Rev. Jesse Jackson?

courtneyb

October 23, 2021

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Who is Rev. Jesse Jackson? The life and work of the Civil Rights activist and two-time presidential candidate has been honored and appreciated throughout the world. Jesse Jackson is an activist who ... Read Article

A$AP Ferg Signs With Roc Nation and Announces His Name Will Be Just “Ferg”

Kim SoMajor

October 23, 2021

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A$AP Ferg is joining the roster over at Jay-Z's Roc Nation. Variety reported Thursday that Ferg has signed a management deal with the label and the Harlem rapper revealed that he'll be going by just "Ferg"... Read Article

VP Kamala Harris Visits Bronx YMCA, Offers “Build Back Better” Plan

Kim SoMajor

October 23, 2021

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Governor Kathy Hochul is welcoming VP Kamala Harris to New York City, while both are attempting to build support for President Biden's "Build Back Better" plan. Vice President Harris visited a YMCA in the... Read Article

Snoop Dogg To Celebrate Rutgers University 2020 and 2021 Grads

Kim SoMajor

October 23, 2021

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Snoop Dog is heading to Rutgers University in New Jersey to help graduates celebrate. The Hip-Hop icon will be holding an album release concert at the SHI Stadium in Piscataway tonight at 8 p.m. “I am loo... Read Article

NBA YoungBoy Released From Jail After Judge Grants Bond

Sha Be Allah

October 23, 2021

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After sitting behind bars since March because of his federal firearm cases, NBA YoungBoy was granted bond on Friday following his lawyers' successful argument that YoungBoy would be able to stay on the straigh... Read Article

[WATCH] California Parents Stage Walkout Over Vaccine Mandates For Young School Kids

courtneyb

October 23, 2021

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Parents across California have pulled their kids out of classes in a series of “sit outs” and “walk outs” to protest the state’s vaccine mandate for public schools. The nation's first of its kind, California h... Read Article

Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Ex-Manager Says He Can No Longer Afford His Own Lawyer

Sha Be Allah

October 23, 2021

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A confirmed report from Complex says that Kifano "Shotti" Jordan, the former manager of controversial rap star Tekashi 6ix9ine, is in need of a lawyer as he can no longer afford his attorney fees. Shotti cl... Read Article

Alec Baldwin Fired Prop Gun That Killed Cinematographer On Set

Sha Be Allah

October 22, 2021

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According to several confirmed reports, Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on a movie set that accidentally killed a cinematographer on the set of an indie film being shot in New Mexico. Halyna Hutchins died as ... Read Article

Alicia Keys Returns To The Apollo To Perform One Night Only Special For SiriusXM And Pandora

Sha Be Allah

October 22, 2021

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SiriusXM announced today that 15-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Alicia Keys will return to her hometown, New York City, to perform at the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem for a special, intimate, and e... Read Article

Steve Rifkind and Triller Partner To Find Music’s Next Star With Launch Of Spring Singles

Sha Be Allah

October 22, 2021

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Triller, the popular global AI-powered short video and music discovery platform, and Spring Sound founder Steve Rifkind, the prominent music industry executive known for launching many of the most influential ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Black Sheep’s Debut LP ‘A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing’ Turns 30 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

October 22, 2021

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In 1991, Dres and Mr. Lawnge, collectively known as Black Sheep, released their only album as a duo on this date. On October 22, 1991, Black Sheep dropped their debut LP A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing on Mercur... Read Article

Feds To Present Pooh Shiesty’s Childhood Crimes During Trial

Sha Be Allah

October 21, 2021

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A report from The Shade Room has confirmed that federal prosecutors are attempting to present Pooh Shiesty's entire criminal history during his robbery trial, including crimes that Shiesty committed when he wa... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: The Firm Released ‘The Album’ 24 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

October 21, 2021

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On this day in Hip-Hop History, New York-based supergroup The Firm released the sole studio album, The Album. As a collaborative effort made by Nas, Aftermath label-head Dr. Dre and marketing genius Steve... Read Article

Jaden Smith Reports Climate Crisis Nightly In Exclusive ‘Dear Earth’ Clip

Bryson "Boom" Paul

October 21, 2021

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Climate change affects us all. The Source can exclusively reveal a new Dear Earth clip, which stars recording artist/actor/humanitarian Jaden Smith as a nightly news anchorman delivering humorous reports on... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Jaguars DE Dawaune Smoot Delivers Baby in Living Room

Kim SoMajor

October 21, 2021

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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dawaune Smoot has quite a story to tell after helping to deliver his newborn daughter. It happened early Tuesday morning at his home in Jacksonville. The team says Smoot ... Read Article

[Watch] Kurupt Returns Home In The New Video “Transformation”

Bryson "Boom" Paul

October 21, 2021

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Young Gotti is Back! Legendary rapper Kurupt is best known for supplying Hip-Hop with several of the genre’s greatest songs of all time. While many believe him to be an original West Coaster, he takes us ba... Read Article

R. Kelly in Court federal child pornography

Trial Date Set For R. Kelly’s Federal Child Pornography Case In Chicago

Kim SoMajor

October 21, 2021

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R. Kelly is set to go on trial in his federal child pornography case in Chicago next summer. A judge set an August 1st, 2022, trial date for Kelly's case during a status hearing yesterday. The hearing was ... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: NFL Agrees To End “Race Norming” In $1B Settlement

Kim SoMajor

October 21, 2021

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The NFL is agreeing to end the practice of "race norming" in a billion-dollar concussion settlement. Former NFL players Kevin Henry and Najeh Davenport filed suit against the NFL last year alleging that th... Read Article

Dr. Dre Served $1.5M Divorce Papers At Grandmother’s Funeral

Sha Be Allah

October 20, 2021

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The divorce battle between music mogul Dr. Dre and his estranged wife Nicole Young has went from bad to worse after Dre was served with divorce papers at his grandmother's funeral. According to a report fr... Read Article

Happy 50th Birthday Snoop Dogg! Check Out His Top 10 Videos

Sha Be Allah

October 20, 2021

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On this day in Hip Hop history, we celebrate the birth of one of Hip Hop and pop culture's most recognizable icons, Snoop Doggy Dogg. Uncle Snoop was born Cordozar Calvin Broadus, Jr. in Long Beach, California... Read Article