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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,”...

Cardi B Has Thoughts On The Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Kim SoMajor

February 23, 2022

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Cardi B is sharing her thoughts on the Russia-Ukraine crisis. The "Up" rapper took to Twitter early Tuesday morning to give her take on the situation. In response to a fan, she wrote that she wished world ... Read Article

Guilty Verdict Delivered In Federal Hate Crimes Trial Against Ahmaud Arbery’s Killers

Kim SoMajor

February 22, 2022

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Three white men have been found guilty in the federal hate crimes trial connected to the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia. The men were already convicted and sentenced in January of m... Read Article

Benzino Issues Apology to Coi Leray After Blasting Nicki Minaj Collab

Mira B

February 22, 2022

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Benzino issued a public apology to Coi Leray after blasting potential Nicki Minaj collab. 24-year-old Coi Leray gained her prominence in the music industry after the release of her viral single, "No More Pa... Read Article

Happy Birthday Allah! 7 Facts That You May Not Know About The Founder Of The 5% Nation

Sha Be Allah

February 22, 2022

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Many people may have heard of the "Five Percenters" or the teachings that stem from this cultural phenomenon born in the ghettos of America, but there are very few who are familiar with the origins of the 5% N... Read Article

Snoop Dogg And Diddy Tease Death Row/Bad Boy Collaboration

Kim SoMajor

February 22, 2022

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Snoop Dogg and Diddy are teasing a possible collaboration. After acquiring Death Row Records, Snoop posted a short film that included a call from Diddy, giving praise to the rapper who he says taught him ... Read Article

Nicki Minaj Denies Rumored Coi Leray Collaboration

Kim SoMajor

February 22, 2022

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Nicki Minaj is denying a collaboration with Coi Leray. Leray's father, Benzino, said on a Clubhouse chat over the weekend that Coi had a song coming out with the "Chung-Li" rapper that was going to be craz... Read Article

[WATCH] Dame Dash Releases Country Music “You’re So Fine”

Sha Be Allah

February 22, 2022

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Besides starting Roc-A-Fella Records, founding arguably the greatest rapper of all time and losing it all within a ten year span, what else hasn't Dame Dash done? Country music! Released on Valentine's Day,... Read Article

CONGRATS: It’s Big Day For Da Brat and Fiancé Jesseca Dupart

Kim SoMajor

February 22, 2022

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Today is a big day for Da Brat and Jesseca. The Grammy-nominated rapper is set to tie the knot with her fiancé, Kaleidoscope Hair founder Jesseca Dupart. The couple, who are expecting their first child tog... Read Article

Rodney Jerkins To Kanye West: Kris Jenner’s BF Stole Music From Me

Sha Be Allah

February 21, 2022

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Kanye has been on a roll on social media, from going at Pete Davidson to making a public list of everyone he has beef with, the music and fashion mogul wants the world to know who he has problems with. Now, We... Read Article

Third Young Dolph Suspect Released for Unknown Reasons, Whereabouts Unknown

Sha Be Allah

February 21, 2022

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At the beginning of the year, Shundale Barnett and Justin Johnson were arrested together in Indiana for the murder of Young Dolph, but shortly after, authorities in Indiana released Barnett, who was charged wi... Read Article

UK Youtube Channel SBTV Founder Jamal Edwards Dead At 31

Sha Be Allah

February 21, 2022

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According to a report from Vlad TV, Jamal Edwards, the founder of UK Youtube Channel SBTV, has died from unknown causes. He was only 31 years old. A statement from Vlad read, "Jamal and I started our Youtub... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: DJ Quik Dropped His ‘Safe + Sound’ Album 27 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

February 21, 2022

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On this day in 1995, Compton's own DJ Quik released his third album entitled Safe + Sound. Released on Profile Records, it peaked at number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and was certified Gold by t... Read Article

Justin Bieber Announces Music Hiatus to Focus on Mental Health

Justin Bieber Reveals He Contracted COVID, Postpones Las Vegas Show

Kim SoMajor

February 21, 2022

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Justin Bieber tests positive for COVID-19. A representative told CNN, that Bieber tested positive following his Saturday night opener for his tour, the Justice World Tour, in San Diego. Bieber will n... Read Article

100’s of Protesters Gather at Judge’s Home After Kim Potter Sentencing

Kim SoMajor

February 21, 2022

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About 100 people protested the sentencing of Kim Potter at Judge Regina Chu's home over the weekend. On Friday, Chu sentenced Kim Potter to 16 months in prison and eight months of supervised release for kil... Read Article

The Cast of “Martin” Reunites For a 30th Anniversary TV Special

Kim SoMajor

February 20, 2022

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The previously no-way-it-would-happen Martin television show reunion is really on the way. Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold, and Carl Anthony Payne II have reunited for the 30th anniversary tv s... Read Article

[SOURCE LATINO] Olivia Rodrigo Announces New Documentary

Kim SoMajor

February 20, 2022

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Olivia Rodrigo is gearing up to release another project. On Thursday, she announced a documentary project, Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U (a SOUR film). It's set to debut exclusively on Disney+ on March 25. ... Read Article

Suge Knight’s Attorney Takes Plea Deal For Allegedly Bribing Witnesses

Kim SoMajor

February 20, 2022

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Marion “Suge” Knight’s attorney is facing the consequences for his unethical practices. LA Times says Matthew Fletcher, who is Suge's former lawyer, pleaded guilty this week on conspiracy and perjury charges... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Larry Davis Killed in Shawangunk Prison 14 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

February 20, 2022

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Some say he was 50 Cent before 50 Cent. Some called him "the Robin Hood of The Ghetto", while the establishment dubbed him "the crack city terminator." In the hood, his solution is considered the only possible... Read Article

Daunte Wright’s Mom Devastated At Sentencing: ‘White Woman Tears Trumps Justice’

Courtneyb

February 19, 2022

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The Asian American judge Regina Chu who sentenced former officer Kim Potter to two years in prison for killing Daunte Wright choked up as she described the difficulty deciding on a sentence for Potter. Ch... Read Article

Lyrica Anderson, Eric Bellinger & Dice Soho First Artists To Release NFT Content Under New Riveting Nifter Partnership

Kim SoMajor

February 18, 2022

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Riveting Music announced its partnership with Rebel Blockchain Inc aka Nifter to introduce a unique spin to the NFT space allowing the opportunity for buyers to see a return on their investment and become part... Read Article