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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 in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Sadly, 14 years ago today the late, great...

[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,”...

‘Candyman’ Grosses $22.3 Million Opening Weekend, First #1 Film Directed by a Black Woman

Kim SoMajor

August 30, 2021

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Looks like Candyman did sweet numbers at the box office. The new Universal Pictures horror movie is the new top film in the U.S. and Canada earning just over $22 million in its first weekend in theaters. Ni... Read Article

Add Howard to the List of HBCU’s Clearing Student Account Balances

Kim SoMajor

August 30, 2021

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Howard is joining the growing list of HBCUs leading the charge in creating equity for students by alleviating debt. Howard University recently announced it will clear unpaid balances for juniors and senior... Read Article

Houston IG Model Mercedes Morr Dead At 33

Sha Be Allah

August 30, 2021

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According to several confirmed reports, Houston-based Instagram model Mercedes Morr, also known as Miss Mercedes, was found dead. She was 33 years old. Morr's death allegedly was caused during a robbery gon... Read Article

Cardi B Drops New Reebok Collection, Surprises Bronx Students With Back-To-School Supplies

Sha Be Allah

August 30, 2021

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Following the mass success of her first apparel collection, Reebok and Cardi B are thrilled to reveal the next chapter of their collaboration with the launch of an all-new apparel and footwear capsule collecti... Read Article

Drake Fans Leave Messages Vandalizing Kanye West’s Childhood Home

Kim SoMajor

August 30, 2021

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Some fans are now taking it to far getting involved in Drake and Kanye West's beef. On Saturday, photos surfaced that show Kanye's childhood home in Chicago vandalized the “One Dance” rappers fans. Indic... Read Article

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Over 2 Million Without Power In Louisiana Due to Hurricane Ida

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August 30, 2021

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Over 2 million people in Louisiana are without power, including most of New Orleans due to Hurricane Ida. According to Governor John Bel Edwards, who warns the power could be out for weeks, if not longer. ... Read Article

Arnold Taylor, Manager of DaBaby Denies ‘Blocking’ “Jail Pt. 2” Verse On ‘Donda’

Kim SoMajor

August 30, 2021

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DaBaby’s manager calls cap on blocking the clearance for “Jail Pt. 2” verse. DaBaby's manager, Arnold Taylor is speaking out after he was accused of 'blocking' his client's verse off Kanye West's 'Donda' al... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: UGK Released Their Second LP ‘Super Tight…’ 27 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

August 30, 2021

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Houston's own UGK released their second studio LP Super Tight... As the duo's first project to make an appearance on the Billboard 200 chart, this album marked their t... Read Article

The Source Magazine Remembers “Baby Chris” Lighty Nine Years Later

Sha Be Allah

August 30, 2021

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Just as sad as the news was on this date nine years ago, Hip Hop mourned the loss of longtime Violator Records founder "Baby" Chris Lighty after he was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound ... Read Article

ICYMI: Never-Before-Seen Photos Of Kobe Bryant To Be Auctioned As NFT’s

Kim SoMajor

August 29, 2021

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A blockchain company is finding another way to honor the late Kobe Bryant with NFT's. Cryptograph, a digital collectibles enterprise, is auctioning off a series of eight never-before-seen photographs of Br... Read Article

[LISTEN] Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ Appears On All DSP’s + Full Credits

Kim SoMajor

August 29, 2021

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Kanye Shared the project we all have been waiting for Donda. After testing the strength of the culture and raking in more than $12 million from Donda listening events, Donda finally arrives on all DSP's. ... Read Article

ICYMI: Young Thug is Gifted 100 Acres of Land, Plans to Build ‘Slime City’

Kim SoMajor

August 29, 2021

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100 Acres of land is the birthday gift that keeps on giving. Young Thug whose given name is Jeffrey Williams, is one step closer to building "Slime City." Sources say Thugger was gifted 100 acres of ... Read Article

ICYMI: Nas and Jungle Detail 2Pac Confrontation at MTV Music Awards

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August 29, 2021

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Nas' brother, Jungle, recalls almost getting into a fight with 2Pac during an appearance on Apple Music 1’s Rap Life Radio. The duo told Ebro Darden that things went left after Jungle proudly proc... Read Article

ICYMI: Migos Takes It To The Bando in NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert Series

Kim SoMajor

August 29, 2021

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Migos takes it back to the bando in Tiny Desk concert series. The Migos are bringing the trap to NPR. On Wednesday, the trio appeared on the latest installment of NPR's Tiny Desk (Home) concert series. The ... Read Article

ICYMI: Kim Kardashian Comes Out in Wedding Dress During Kanye’s ‘DONDA’ Event in Chicago

Sha Be Allah

August 29, 2021

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Even with Yeezy's replacement of Jay-Z with DaBaby at his DONDA show in his hometown at Soldier Field, there were still other special guests and surprises that made the show plateau higher than the Hov substit... Read Article

ICYMI: Jay-Z & Beyoncé Under Fire for Basquiat Art in Tiffany’s Campaign Teaser

Kim SoMajor

August 29, 2021

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The new Tiffany’s campaign teaser has the billionaire couple in the hot seat. On Monday, the jewelry company released a teaser for their upcoming ad titled "About Love," showing the celebrity power house c... Read Article

ICYMI: Future’s Freewishes Foundation Hosts Benefit Concert For Haiti In Miami

Sha Be Allah

August 29, 2021

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In the 11 days since a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, over 2,200 have already passed in the tragedy. According to Haiti’s Civil Protection Agency, almost 13,000 people are reportedly i... Read Article

Kidpreneurs: Leaders Of The New School

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August 29, 2021

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Entrepreneurship is at an all time following the pandemic with more kidpreneurs stepping up to the plate. From lemonade to sea moss, the youngest in charge are bringing their multifaceted ideas to fruition. Un... Read Article

TikTok Bans The ‘Milk Crate Challenge’ After Reported Injuries

Kim SoMajor

August 28, 2021

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TikTok is the first to ban the dangerous #milkcratechallenge. TikTok is banning one the newest viral crazes after multiple reports of injuries. The 'Milk Crate Challenge' involves users stacking crates in a... Read Article

Eve Reveals New Music To Be Featured on ABC’s ‘Queens’ TV Series + First Look Trailer

Kim SoMajor

August 28, 2021

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ABC's new show Queens set to feature new music from Eve. Queens follows four women in their 40s who reunite for a chance to recapture their fame and regain the swagger they had in the '90s when they were l... Read Article