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May 9, 2020

Most people know that the Notorious B.I.G. was discovered by The Source through our Unsigned Hype franchise, but did you know that the first major label that Christopher Wallace aka Biggie Smalls was signed to... Read Article

Tanzania’s President Says Coronavirus Test Are Faulty After Goat And Fruit Tests Positive

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May 8, 2020

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Tanzania's President John Magufuli has exposed imported coronavirus testing kits as faulty. The African President says tests returned positive results on samples taken from a goat and a pawpaw (fruit). Tanzani... Read Article

Usher Offers Students a ‘New Look’ at Life through 2020 Virtual Summer Program

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May 5, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has rained on a lot of students' parades this year. Countless students who were looking forward to traveling abroad this semester find themselves going from one point of their homes to... Read Article

Big Meech and Southwest T Founders of BMF Push For Prison Release Amid COVID-19

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May 5, 2020

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The founders of the Black Mafia Family are looking a potential early release from prison. Terry "Southwest T" Flenory, brother to Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory, is leaving federal prison Tuesday. His more ... Read Article

Hip-Hop, Mental Health and the Shame of Silence

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

Kodak Black Wants His Fans to Write Him in Prison

April 30, 2020

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If you ever wanted to get in touch with Kodak Black, this may probably be your best chance to actually get a response. Black, who changed his name to Bill K. Kapri, posted his prison number and address on h... Read Article

Master P is Honored With Doctorate Degree From Lincoln University

Happy 50th Birthday to Master P!

April 29, 2020

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On this day in Hip-Hop history, we celebrate the birth of one of rap's most successful icons. With a net worth of about $800 million, Percy 'Master P' Miller is a pinnacle of work ethic, determination, and fin... Read Article

Kentucky Man Named Tupac Shakur Accused Of Fraud After Filing For Unemployment

April 29, 2020

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When you have the same name as one of the biggest icons of the 20th century who is no longer alive, people are bound to accuse you of scamming but this wasn't the case this week in Kentucky. 46 year old Tup... Read Article

JAY-Z Reportedly Applied For New York Sports Betting License

Jay-Z Orders Takedown Notice Against YouTube ‘Deepfakes’ of him Rapping Hamlet and Billy Joel Tunes

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April 29, 2020

Well, Jay-Z is very guarded about his intellectual property. His likeness, his voice. According to The Guardian, Roc Nation has issued takedown notices against the videos which use the technology of artificial... Read Article

DMX Revisits Story About His Mentor Tricking Him to Smoke Crack as a Teen

[WATCH] DMX Reads Bible Scripture To The World During COVID-19 Virus

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April 28, 2020

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Rapper DMX has been no stranger to prayer and sharing his beliefs with his fans and the world. The legendary rapper gave a speech while quarantined to uplift everyone during this time. "God has given y... Read Article

XXXTentacion Murder Suspect Requests Early Release Due to Coronavirus

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April 27, 2020

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The first of the four suspects indicted for the murder of South Florida rap favorite XXXTentacion has written a letter to the judge asking to be granted bond out of fear of contracting COVID-19. Dedrick Wil... Read Article

New Nas Music Coming Produced By Hit-Boy

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April 27, 2020

The one and only King of Queens’ Nas has announced that he is currently working on new music with Californian super producer Hit-Boy in a recent interview with legendary Brooklyn DJ/VJ Ralph McDaniels during U... Read Article

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Urges People Not to Travel to Atlanta for All-Star Weekend

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms Called N-Word After Opposing Reopening of Georgia Businesses

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April 25, 2020

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Chris Cuomo spoke to Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms about Gov. Brian Kemp's decision to reopen businesses across Georgia, amid coronavirus outbreaks. Her opposition to the governor's decision caused her to... Read Article

Kanye West and a Couple Famous Friends Hit a Chick-Fil-A in Georgia

Kanye West Reaches Billionaire Status Due to Yeezy Sneaker Brand

April 25, 2020

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According to Forbes, Hip-Hop mogul Kanye West's bank account now has officially nine zeros. The iconic fashion designer, producer, and rapper provided documentation to the financial publication that proved ... Read Article

NJ’s CitoOnThebeat Is Locking It Down Behind The Boards

April 24, 2020

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Ruben D. Sosa Jr. professionally known as Citoonthebeat is an award-winning music producer hailing from Jersey City, NJ. Cito’s father, amusic director of a local church nurtured his interest in music at a ver... Read Article

ASAP Ferg Promises to Address 'Super Petty' ASAP Mob Drama on Upcoming Song

A$AP Ferg Joins Forces with Iconic Restaurant to Provide Meals for Harlem Health Workers

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April 24, 2020

A$AP Ferg has made the long list of celebrities who have placed their best foot forward during the COVID-19 pandemic. The "Shabba" rapper recently joined forces with one of Harlem's most iconic Southern comfor... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Eazy-E Forced To Release Dr. Dre From Ruthless Records 29 Years Ago

April 23, 2020

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On this date in 1991, Eric "Eazy-E" Wright was allegedly shown his mother's address by a few goons courtesy of Death Row Records, expediting the release of super producer Andre "Dr. Dre" Young from Ruthless Re... Read Article

Havoc Tells Swizz Beatz He is Open to Battle Any Producer for ‘Verzuz’

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April 23, 2020

Since the birth of the Verzuz battle matches founded by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, which started with their epic match, the buzz about prospect battles has been in the air. Dedicated producers have been inspir... Read Article

Big Daddy Kane Pays Tribute to Frontline Workers in Momentous Freestyle

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April 23, 2020

On Wednesday night (April 22), hip-hop icon Big Daddy Kane took to Instagram to share a momentous freestyle in light of the Coronavirus pandemic. Titled, "Frontline Workers," the piece was a tribute to essenti... Read Article

Rowan University’s New Music Program Taps Industry Vet to Mentor Students and Launch Label