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Travis Scott Announces More European UTOPIA – Circus Maximus Tour Dates

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

Travis Scott continues to command the global stage with his groundbreaking UTOPIA – CIRCUS MAXIMUS WORLD TOUR, having sold out all European tour...

[WATCH] Uncle Luke Talks Failed Attempts At Trying To Squash Beef Between Biggie And Tupac

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

Speaking on Instagram Live over the weekend, Miami Hip Hop pioneer Uncle Luke delved into his unsuccessful efforts to try...

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Celebrate Son RZA’s Second Birthday in NYC

By Shawn Grant / May 13, 2024

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky continues to give us parenting goals. The two were spotted in New York on Saturday, hosting...

Happy 55th Birthday To Parrish Smith Of EPMD!

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

Happy 55th Birthday Parrish J. Smith, better known as "PMD", one half of EPMD EPMD, the famous duo from Brentwood, Long Island, New...

Today In Hip Hop History: Remy Ma Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison For Shooting 16 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 13, 2024

On this date in 2008, the Terror Squad's First Lady Remy Ma was sentenced to eight years behind bars in...

Today In Hip Hop History: Suge Knight Was Knocked Out At L.A. Nightclub 16 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 12, 2024

Just when the entire world thought the former Death Row Records CEO Marios "Suge" Knight was indestructible, the founder of...

Today In Hip Hop History: DMX Dropped His Debut Album ‘It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot’ 26 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 12, 2024

On this day in Hip Hop history DMX released his debut album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. This is...

ICYMI: NLE Choppa and Girlfriend Marissa Share They Suffered A Miscarriage

Kim SoMajor

March 13, 2022

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NLE Choppa, real name Bryson Lashun Potts and his girlfriend, Marissa Da'Nae are mourning the loss of their child. On Saturday, the couple revealed in a touching YouTube video that Marissa suffered a miscarria...

ICYMI: Normani and Sam Smith Sued For Copyright Infringement

Kim SoMajor

March 13, 2022

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Normani and Sam Smith are being sued for copyright infringement on their collaborative single "Dancing With A Stranger." Songwriters Jordan Vincent, Christopher Mirando, and Rosco Banlaoi say that the duo'...

Yella Beezy Releases New Single & Video For “Who Do”

Bryson "Boom" Paul

March 12, 2022

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Yella Beezy weather the storms of his relationship in the new single “Who Do,” accompanied by a music video. Showing no signs of slowing down with already his third single release of 2022, which comes with ...

No More Vodka From Russia, President Biden Announces Sanctions Amid Ukraine Invasion

Kim SoMajor

March 12, 2022

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President Biden is calling for the removal of normal trade relations with Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. The move would allow for new tariffs on Russian imports, which Biden said would be a "crushin...

Jussie Smollett Sentenced to 150 Days in Cook County Jail & Probation for Hate Crime Hoax

Mayor Lightfoot Says Chicago Feels “Vindicated” By Smollett Conviction

Kim SoMajor

March 12, 2022

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says the city feels "vindicated' by the conviction of Jussie Smollett. The former "Empire" actor was sentenced on Thursday to 150 days behind bars for staging a phony hate crim...

[WATCH] Quavo Wants Wesley Snipes’ Role In ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Reboot With Jack Harlow

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March 12, 2022

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Many fans and celebs know of Quavo's b-ball skills, but now, the Migos front man wants to take his hoop dreams to the silver screen alongside rapper jack Harlow in White Men Can't Jump reboot. With the star...

Today In Hip Hop History: Cult Classic Flick ‘CB4’ Opened In Theaters 29 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 12, 2022

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On this date 29 years ago, Gusto and the gang shows us what gangsta Hip-Hop is all about. In 1993, Chris Rock, Allen Payne and Charlie Murphy gave their own take of how things go down behind the scenes with...

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The Source Will Be Outside For The Return Of SxSw 2022

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March 11, 2022

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SxSw Music Festival in Austin is considered one of the biggest music events in America, and The Source will be there with a strong presence. From March 16–19, 2022 in Austin, TX, The Source will ...

Report: Drake Is The Most Streamed Artist This Year; YoungBoy Never Broke Again No.2

Kim SoMajor

March 11, 2022

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It's only been a little less than three months of 2022 and music consumers can't get enough of Drake. So far this year, the 6 God is the most streamed artist in the country. According to Chart Data, Drake's...

Dapper Dan Collaborates With Gap For “Dap” Sweater

Kim SoMajor

March 11, 2022

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The clothing brand Gap has been making major moves in the fashion industry. Already, they teamed up with Kanye West and Balenciaga, now they're partnering up with Harlem's fashion icon Dapper Dan. Dapper Da...

BX Drill Rapper C Blu’s Gun Charge Moved To Juvenile Court, Judge Calls Calls Cops’ Testimony “Unreliable”

Sha Be Allah

March 11, 2022

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Earlier this week, 16-year-old Camrin Williams, aka C Blu, an NYC drill rapper, managed to slip through the cracks of the criminal justice system after a Bronx judge moved the young rapper's case to family cou...

Fat Joe Recounts Uniting Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Biggie for “Notorious Thugs” Collaboration

Sha Be Allah

March 11, 2022

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In a classic #ThrowbackThursday post on I.G., B.X. legend Fat Joe posted a reflection of himself, Diddy, Lil Kim, Notorious B.I.G., and Bone Thugs N Harmony shortly before the timeless studio session between t...

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Today In Hip Hop History: Scarface’s Fourth LP ‘The Untouchable’ Turns 25 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

March 11, 2022

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, Geto Boys frontman and Texas legend Scarface released his fourth solo LP, The Untouchable. Released on Rap-A-Lot Records, this album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. It...

Today In Hip Hop History: Suge Knight Joked About Eazy-E’s AIDS-Related Death 19 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 10, 2022

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Today in 2003, former Death Row C.E.O. Suge Knight appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! after his nine-year prison bid and made a shocking insinuation about the AIDS-related death of N.W.A. and Ruthless Records foun...

[WATCH] ‘Black Panther’ Director Ryan Coogler Detained At Bank After Teller Thought He Was A Robber

Sha Be Allah

March 10, 2022

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35-year-old director Ryan Googler has unmistakably directed one of the greatest superhero films of all time while simultaneously becoming the first Black director in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Even with th...

Residents Pushing Back Against the Planned Removal of Young Dolph Memorial at Makeda’s Cookies

Shawn Grant

March 10, 2022

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Young Dolph's memorial at Makeda's Cookies is scheduled to be taken down. In response, people have gathered asking for the memorial to remain untouched. Dolph was killed at the location in November 2021. Th...

Calboy Drops New Project “Black Heart” Feat. Fredo Bang, Jackboy & Joey Bada$$

Kim SoMajor

March 10, 2022

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Calboy shares his new project, Black Heart with features from Fredo Bang, Jackboy & Joey Bada$. The 8-track project from Calboy arrived as a surprise follow up to his 2019 release of Wildboy. The 22-yea...

OneOf Announces Partnership With The Christopher Wallace Estate to Release Limited-Edition Notorious B.I.G. NFTs

Sha Be Allah

March 9, 2022

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OneOf, the Green Web3 company built for music, sports, and lifestyle, is honored to commemorate iconic rapper Biggie Smalls' legendary hip hop career with exclusive NFTs. As we embark on the auspicious 25th A...

Today In Hip Hop History: The Killing Of Notorious B.I.G in Los Angeles 25 Years Later

Sha Be Allah

March 9, 2022

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On this day in 1997, Brooklyn native and Hip Hop legend Christopher Wallace, a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls, was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting in LA. 25 years ago Wallace left Puff D...

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1TakeQuan Drops ‘Back 2 Back’ Mixtape With “Love Talk” Music Video

Bryson "Boom" Paul

March 9, 2022

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There’s a 1Take over going on right now in Los Angeles. Just like 1TakeJay did a few weeks ago, 1TakeBoyz’s 1TakeQuan follows suit with a new project of his own, sharing the new mixtape Back 2 Back, which h...