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Usher to Perform Iconic ‘Confessions’ Album at Lovers & Friends Festival

By Shawn Grant / May 2, 2024

Usher, the multi-platinum GRAMMY Award-winning artist, will grace the Lovers & Friends festival on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Las...

Lil Tjay Arrested By Feds In Miami Airport On His Birthday

By Sha Be Allah / May 1, 2024

Several reports have confirmed that Bronx rapper Lil Tjay was arrested and taken into custody by U.S. Customs and Border...

Journalist And NYC Influencer Dallas Penn Dead At 54

By Sha Be Allah / May 1, 2024

The Hip Hop community is saddened by the unexpected passing of Hip Hop journalist and NYC culture influencer Dallas Penn,...

Key Takeaways From the Ninth Day of Trump’s Historic Hush Money Trial

By Sourcestaff / May 1, 2024

Whelp, another first went down in the first trial of a former POTUS. Donald Trump received his first punishment from...

[WATCH] Donald Trump Held in Contempt of Court For Violating Gag Order

By Courtneyb / May 1, 2024

Former President Donald Trump's legal woes have taken a turn as he faces consequences for violating a gag order imposed...

PartyNextDoor Announces “Sorry I’m Outside Tour”

By Shawn Grant / May 1, 2024

PartyNextDoor is set to embark on his highly anticipated Sorry I'm Outside Tour, produced by Live Nation. The 20-city tour...

Lucky Daye Announces ‘Algorithm’ Album and Tour

By Shawn Grant / May 1, 2024

GRAMMY award-winning R&B sensation Lucky Daye has set the stage for his highly anticipated album, Algorithm, which will be released...

2 Chainz Will Not Be Releasing New Album 'So Help Me God' This Week

2 Chainz Reopens His Atlanta Restaurants For Dine-In Service

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May 7, 2020

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An exclusive report from TMZ says that the restaurants owned by 2 Chainz in ATL have reopened its doors, and according to the rapper himself, the customers have very little concern for social distancing. Af... Read Article

[WATCH] Nurse Says Minority COVID-19 Patients in NYC Are Being ‘Murdered’

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May 7, 2020

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According to The New York Post and a recent video, a Nevada nurse is alleging that minority Coronavirus patients in New York City. A video was posted by Nicole Sirotek, who has made the claim that New York ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: KMD Released Their Debut ‘Mr. Hood’ 29 Years Ago

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May 7, 2020

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On this day in Hip Hop history, duo KMD released its debut LP, Mr. Hood. Although it may not have had much commercial success, Mr. Hood ushered in the career of one of Hip Hop's most respected figures, MF DOOM... Read Article

Nas’ Artist Kiing Shooter Reportedly Dies from COVID-19 at 24

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May 6, 2020

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According to several confirmed reports, Nas and his brother Jungle's artist Queensbridge native Kiing Shooter passed away this week from complications due to Coronavirus. He was 24 years old. Shooter, whose... Read Article

Lil Baby Gives Back To His Former Atlanta High School

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May 6, 2020

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To celebrate the release of the deluxe version of Lil Baby’s chart-topping record, My Turn, Amazon Music today debuted a new interview with the Atlanta-bred rapper filmed before a surprise concert at Booker T.... Read Article

Judge Denies Big Meech’s Request for Early Release

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May 6, 2020

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While his brother and co-founder of the infamous Black Mafia Family Southwest T was granted an early release yesterday, Big Meech will still be sitting in federal prison, despite the concerns of the spread of ... Read Article

Happy 52nd Birthday To MC Serch!

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May 6, 2020

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MC Serch was one of the first Jewish emcees to be established in Hip Hop and today he turns 52! Born May 6, 1967, in Far Rockaway Queens, New York as Michael Berrin, MC Serch is a one of a kind act solidifi... Read Article

Have My Money By Monday: 50 Cent Demands Money From BMF’s Southwest-T Following Early Prison Release

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May 5, 2020

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As previously reported, Black Mafia Family co-founder Terry "Southwest T" Flenory has been released from prison today (May 5), however, 50 Cent has allegedly already made it public knowledge that Big Meech's b... Read Article

Happy 31st Birthday Chris Brown!

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May 5, 2020

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Entertainer Christopher Maurice Brown was born on May 5, 1989, in Tappahannock, Virginia. Brown and quickly became known for his smooth voice, Michael Jackson-esque dance moves and. sweet boy-next-door i... Read Article

Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 250,000 Around the World

Sha Be Allah

May 5, 2020

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As the coronavirus global pandemic continues to have an international impact, it has been reported that over 250,000 people have now died from complications due to the deadly virus, according to CNN. As of ... Read Article

California Man Arrested Three Times in One Day, Released Due to COVID-19

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May 5, 2020

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Last week, a California man was taken into custody three times within a 12 hour period and was released each time over concerns of the spread of Coronavirus. 24-year-old Dijon Landrum was first arrested try... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Gang Starr’s Third LP ‘Daily Operation’ Dropped 28 Years Ago

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May 5, 2020

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Nothing beats a classic rap record, and few MCs were dropping them on the regular quite like legendary '90s rap duo Gang Starr. The group, consisting of Guru holding things down on the mic and DJ Premier handl... Read Article

Happy 62nd Birthday to Modern Art Icon Keith Haring! (RIP)

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May 4, 2020

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Born on this date in 1958, Keith Haring was an artist, an activist, and a reformer who influenced the street art scene in NYC and around the world. The Pennsylvanian who moved to NYC would eventually go on to ... Read Article

Tory Lanez Launches ‘Tory Lanez Dream City Fund’ Providing Meals and Diapers During Pandemic

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May 4, 2020

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Today, Grammy-nominated rapper, singer and producer, Tory Lanez, alongside his own The Dream City Project, founded with his father and aimed at helping inspire and mentor the youth, team up with the Dream Cent... Read Article

Kodak Black Was Arrested by U.S. Border on Drug, Weapon Charges

Kodak Black Allegedly Badly Beaten By Prison Guards

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May 4, 2020

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After making a post about the dangers of the current facility he was serving his federal time for weapons possession, a rep for Kodak Black has reported that the South Florida rapper was beaten by prison guard... Read Article

The Source Magazine Remembers The Beastie Boys’ MCA Eight Years Later

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May 4, 2020

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It has been eight years since the passing of Beastie Boys founding member Adam Yauch aka MCA, but his legacy stands as a testament to why he should be recognized. This year will mark the eighth anniversary ... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: The B-Boy Flick ‘Breakin” Hit Theaters on This Date 36 Years Ago

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May 4, 2020

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The film that spawned a sequel and cemented itself in pop culture, turns 36. Breakin' became an instant hit in the Hip-Hop world for putting the dance culture on the map. The film features not only a storyl... Read Article

Hip-Hop, Mental Health and the Shame of Silence

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May 3, 2020

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Record exec Shanti Das' non-profit, 'Silence the Shame' partners with Jermaine Dupri, Kwamé, DJ Trauma and more to Raise Awareness about Mental Health. As this country enters into her third month of quarant... Read Article

[WATCH] Flashback 2018: NYC Firefighter Preps For Pandemic

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May 3, 2020

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New York City firefighter Jason Charles was convinced city-dwellers should be preparing for an emergency. Turns out he was right. The organizer of the NYC Preppers Network went viral when he revealed he stock... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Wu-Tang Clan Released Their Debut Single “Protect Ya Neck” 27 Years Ago

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May 3, 2020

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On this day in 1993, the legendary Wu-Tang Clan began their reign as one of the most powerful and influential rap groups in history by releasing their debut single "Protect Ya Neck." With this track, Wu-Tang t... Read Article