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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,”...

SOURCE LATINO: Bad Bunny’s ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ Tops Billboard Poll

Kim SoMajor

May 10, 2022

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Bad Bunny's new album is topping Billboard's weekly poll for favorite new music. Fans voted the Puerto Rican rapper's Un Verano Sin Ti into the top slot with more than 48-percent of the vote. It beat out T... Read Article

50 Cent Casts Mo’Nique As “Goldie” In BMF Season 2

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May 10, 2022

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For a while Monique Angela Hicks, professionally known as, Mo’Nique expressed how Hollywood tried to diminish her astounding acting career. She even made a case that the film industry "blackballed" her and dev... Read Article

Minneapolis Planning Commission Approves Renaming Of Street For Prince

Kim SoMajor

May 10, 2022

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The Minneapolis City Planning Commission is moving forward with a proposal to rename part of First Avenue in honor of international icon, Prince. The commission unanimously approved the Downtown Council's ... Read Article

Young Thug and Gunna Among 28 People Named in 56-Charge Indictment in Atlanta, Facing Rico, Murder, Armed Robbery Charges

Sha Be Allah

May 10, 2022

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According to several confirmed reports, Young Thug, Gunna, and 28 other YSL members were named in a 56-count indictment, facing murder, armed robbery, and RICO(Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations). ... Read Article

Security Co. That Failed To Stop Dave Chappelle’s Attacker Also Worked Astroworld & L.A. Fest Where Drakeo Was Killed

Sha Be Allah

May 9, 2022

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The security company that was on the scene when Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage is now under fire after it has been discovered that this is the same company that was on hand at the deadly Astroworld Festi... Read Article

[WATCH] Drake’s Producer Noah “40” Shebib Releases ‘Toronto Rising’ Mini Doc

Kim SoMajor

May 9, 2022

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Drake's Grammy-award-winning producer Noah "40" Shebib releases a mini-documentary titled Toronto Rising. The 14-minute doc directed by Alim Sabir, is a collaborative partnership with Native Instruments and 40... Read Article

Vice President Harris Speaks At College Commencement

Vice President Harris Gives Jarring Reality Check During HBCU Commencement Speech

Kim SoMajor

May 9, 2022

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Vice President Kamala Harris gives graduates a jarring reality check during her HBCU commencement speech. The VP left some college graduates with a sobering picture of the "unsettled" world they're heading... Read Article

ABC Cancels ‘Queens’ Starring Brandy and Eve After First Season

Kim SoMajor

May 9, 2022

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ABC is cancelling the Queens' reign after just one season. The series, starring Brandy, Eve, Naturi Naughton, and Nadine Velazquez, was one of the most anticipated music drama pilots last season, Queens ha... Read Article

Yung Joc Arrested On Child Abandonment Charges

Sha Be Allah

May 9, 2022

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According to a confirmed news report, ATL rapper Yung Joc was arrested and taken into custody at the Gwinnett County Jail last week. Joc, whose real name is Jasiel Robinson, was charged in Gwinnett County, ... Read Article

[WATCH] King Von Shooter Lul Tim Discusses The Night Von Was Killed

Sha Be Allah

May 9, 2022

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In segment number four of an eleven part interview with Fucious TV, Lul Tim, the Atlanta native who allegedly pulled the trigger of the weapon that ultimately took the life of Chicago drill favorite King Von, ... Read Article

Snoop Dogg Purchases Ownership Stake In Ice Cube’s BIG3 League

Kim SoMajor

May 9, 2022

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Snoop Dogg continues to update his business portfolio. The west coast icon, along with PayPal co-founder Ken Howery, spent over $600,000 to purchase an ownership stake in Ice Cube's BIG3 league. The pair now h... Read Article

Happy Birthday To Wu Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killaaaaaahhh!!!

Sha Be Allah

May 9, 2022

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On this day in 1970, rapper/actor Dennis Coles aka Ghostface Killah was born. The chamber of eccentricity comes almost exclusively from Tony Starks, who has been compared to the likes of Slick Rick with his si... Read Article

Big L Will Be Honored With A Street Named After Him In Harlem

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May 9, 2022

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One of the first rappers to make it big with the name Big, the late Big L, will be honored in his hometown with a street. For being one of the pioneers of the rap genre and his ability to influence the peers o... Read Article

Kendrick Lamar Morphs Into Kobe Bryant, Kanye West, Nipsey Hussle and More In “The Heart Part 5” Video

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May 9, 2022

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A new Kendrick Lamar album is on the verge and within days before the release he dropped a new video. For Lamar's first single from his forthcoming Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers album, he dropped "The Hear... Read Article

Rapper Benzino Threatens To Leave Coi Leray’s Life After Defending Eminem

Courtneyb

May 8, 2022

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Rapper Benzino clashed with his daughter, rapper CoiLeray, on Twitter after she defended rapper Eminem's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "I’m about love, equality, respect and forgiveness. I ... Read Article

Drake’s Producer Noah “40” Shebib Announces Mini-Doc Out Monday 5/9

Kim SoMajor

May 8, 2022

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Drake's Grammy-award-winning producer Noah "40" Shebib is releasing a 13-minute mini-documentary titled Toronto Rising – 40's Very Own. Directed by Alim Sabir, it's set to drop on Monday, May 9 in partnership... Read Article

[WATCH] Wendy Williams Reveals To Fat Joe ‘Unfortunately I Only Have $2’

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May 8, 2022

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Rapper Fat Joe reunited with talk show host Wendy Williams and she revealed she only has $2.Wendy Williams admitted during a sit-down interview with Fat Joe that while she misses being on The Wendy Willia... Read Article

Lil Baby Releases New Song “Dark Mode” About Ja Morant in New Beats Campaign

Sha Be Allah

May 8, 2022

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Beats by Dre (Beats) teams up with Grammy Award-winning artist Lil Baby and NBA All-Star Ja Morant in its latest campaign. The 90-second video will air in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs, d... Read Article

The Source Magazine Remembers Chris Lighty Nine Years Later On His Birthday

Sha Be Allah

May 8, 2022

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Even though Baby Chris didn't recognize his own born day, we do by celebrating his works even after his untimely death. Today would've been Chris Lighty’s 54th birthday, but he was raised in a very structur... Read Article

ICYMI: Juice WRLD Foundation Helping With Mental Health

Kim SoMajor

May 8, 2022

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Juice WRLD and Mental Health Awareness Month. A foundation formed by the mother of late rapper Juice WRLD is launching a mental health campaign. Carmela Wallace created the Live Free 999 Foundation in the r... Read Article