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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,”...

Today In Hip Hop History: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for ‘Friday’ Dropped 27 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

April 11, 2022

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On this day in Hip Hop history, the cult classic comedy Friday soundtrack was released by 550 Music and Epic Records. The album peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart, where it stood for two weeks, and #1 on ... Read Article

[WATCH] Trick Daddy Asks Princess Love Why Women Have A Women’s History Month

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April 11, 2022

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Princess Love stopped by Trick Daddy's "I Got My Pots" Facebook cooking show to discuss various topics including Ray J and Women's History Month.The two cooked ox tails and brown beans and rice while Princess ... Read Article

[WATCH] Where’s The Outrage? Nascar Thugs Fight It Out On The Track

Courtneyb

April 10, 2022

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Last night NASCAR turned into WWF wrestling when Ty Gibbs and Sam Mayer came to blows.Gibbs lost the lead to Brandon Jones in the final corner and attempted a final drive off the corner when Sam Mayer ran into... Read Article

Letoya Luckett Reveals Destiny’s Child Took A Toll On Her Confidence

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April 10, 2022

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Letoya Luckett opened up about how being a member of Destiny’s Child affected her confidence. During a visit to the “Good Moms, Bad Choices” podcast, the original member said being in the group took a... Read Article

[WATCH] Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure Exhibit Debuts In NYC

Courtneyb

April 10, 2022

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Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure exhibit featuring a celebration of Basquiat’s life will open this April,The NYC Landmark Starrett-Lehigh Building will be featuring over 200 never before and rarely see... Read Article

Benzino Fires Back At Coi Leray’s ‘Breakfast Club’ Interview

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April 9, 2022

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Former The Source Magazine owner Benzino allegedly ruined his daughter Coi Leray's day by text threatening her and her mother issuing threats. Coi's debut album 'Trendsetter' was released and Benzino was upset... Read Article

[WATCH] MC Akilah Nehanda Goes Viral With Will Smith/Chris Rock Freestyle

Courtneyb

April 8, 2022

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MC Akilah Nehanda has taken social media by storm with her controversial unapologetic freestyles.From vaccinations to R.Kelly and now the Will Smith episode she voices her 'unpopular opinion' on trending topic... Read Article

The Source Celebrates The Life Of “The Human Orchestra” Biz Markie On His Birthday

Sha Be Allah

April 8, 2022

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Biz Markie (real name Marcel Theo Hall), one of the most respected and successful artists/DJs in Hip Hop, was born. Born in Harlem and growing up in Long Island, The Biz has bee... Read Article

[WATCH] Comedian Corey Holcomb: Tupac Didn’t Want Jada Pinkett

Sha Be Allah

April 8, 2022

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As the talk of the infamous slap heard throughout Hollywood continues to be a topic at conversation tables, Jada Pinkett-Smith's post slap actions have received a lot of criticism, but none as brutal as what c... Read Article

Method Man Releases “Live From The Meth Lab” and Announces ‘Meth Lab 3: The Rehab’ Album

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April 8, 2022

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Hip-hop legend Method Man is back with a new collaborative track straight from The Meth Lab. The song, entitled “Live From The Meth Lab,” has a distinctive 90s hip hop vibe and features longtime friends, frequ... Read Article

Lil Baby Drops Two New Records “Right On” And “In A Minute”

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April 8, 2022

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The game is about to change again. Always one to make an entrance, GRAMMY® Award-winning chart-dominating multiplatinum force of nature Lil Baby returns with two new records today entitled "Right On" and "In A... Read Article

TMZ Posts Pic Of Positive K In Article About Kidd Kreole’s Manslaughter Conviction

Sha Be Allah

April 7, 2022

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Was this an honest mistake or another case of "all Black people look alike"? In an article on TMZ that was supposed to inform the public of the outcome of Kidd Creole's murder case became an embarrassing m... Read Article

YNW Melly’s Mom Responds To Him Accusing Her Of Lying

Sha Be Allah

April 7, 2022

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South Florida rapper YNW Melly's murder trial has began this week, with Melly receiving an overwhelming amount of support from the Hip Hop community despite the fact that he could be facing the death penalty i... Read Article

[WATCH] Alicia Keys Drops New Visuals For “City Of Gods Part II”

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April 7, 2022

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Today, 15-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist and worldwide-celebrated music icon Alicia Keys debuts “City of Gods Part II,” a reimagined version of her epic collaboration with Fivio Foreign and Kanye West, “Cit... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Das EFX’s Debut Album ‘Dead Serious’ Turns 30 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

April 7, 2022

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A couple of dreadheaded backpackers made stuttering rhymes chic when Krayz Drayz and Skoob came together and dropped their Dead Serious album April 7, 1992. Released on the East/West imprint and recorded in... Read Article

[WATCH] Barack Obama Praises President Biden After Embarrassing Video Surfaces On Twitter

Courtneyb

April 7, 2022

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Former President Barack Obama returned to the White House for the first time since leaving office in 2017 and received a welcoming ovation. Obama was received by White House friends and guests after he disc... Read Article

[WATCH] Warren G Speaks on Being Pressed by Suge Knight for Telling Snoop Not to Sign Death Row Contract

Sha Be Allah

April 6, 2022

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West Coast/G-Funk legend Warren G sat down with Talib Kweli for his 'Peoples Party' podcast. The production pioneer talked about being affiliated with Death Row Records but not signing to the label. Warren ... Read Article

[WATCH] Slain DC Rapper Goonew’s Body Propped Up On Stage For Nightclub Funeral

Sha Be Allah

April 6, 2022

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DC rap mainstay Goonew was shot and killed a few weeks ago, but over the weekend, the 24-year-old late rapper's body was propped up on stage at a DC nightclub for a memorial service, much to the disgust of som... Read Article

[WATCH] Lawyer Says Eyewitness Saw 2 Men, 1 Female Attacking Megan Thee Stallion, Woman May Be Shooter

Sha Be Allah

April 6, 2022

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One of the most impactful legal voices to weigh in on legal and criminal cases in Hip Hop is Moe Gangat, who has given his POV on cases such as NBA YoungBoy and Casanova 2X, but Gangat has some integral specul... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Nas Released His Third LP ‘I Am’ 23 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

April 6, 2022

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Released by Columbia Records, Nas' third album, I Am, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album sold 470,000 copies in its first week and was certified double platinum in the United States. The album... Read Article