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Today In Hip Hop History: LL Cool J Released Third LP ‘Walking With A Panther’ 34 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / June 9, 2023

On this day in Hip Hop history, LL Cool J released his third studio LP Walking with a Panther on...

Comedian DC Young Fly Breaks Silence Following His Lover’s Death

By Courtneyb / June 8, 2023

Last week, news outlets regrettably reported the death of mother of three--social media influencer Jacky Oh! Her children's father Wild...

Azealia Banks Mocks Jacky Oh’s Death in Message to DC Young Fly

By Sha Be Allah / June 8, 2023

Back in 2018, DC Young Fly made Harlem rapper Azealia Banks cry during a live taping of Wildin' Out, when...

Happy 46th Birthday To Kanye West!

By Sha Be Allah / June 8, 2023

As many tribulations as Yeezy has been through his illustrious career, today is a day that even Kanye West himself...

Today In Hip Hop History: Cult Classic ‘Beat Street’ Premiered In Theaters 40 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / June 8, 2023

On this day in Hip-Hop history, one of the most important films for Hip Hop culture was released in theaters around...

Tory Lanez Seeking To Disqualify Judge in Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Sentencing

By Sha Be Allah / June 7, 2023

News reports have confirmed that attorneys for incarcerated Canadian rapper Tory Lanez have filed a motion to disqualify the judge...

Today In Hip Hop History: EPMD Dropped Their Debut Single ‘Strictly Business’ 33 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / June 7, 2023

"Strictly Business" is the debut single by the legendary duo EPMD. The song served as the lead single for their...

Young Thug Co-Defendant in YSL Rico Case To Be Tried Separately Due to Schizophrenia Diagnosis

Sha Be Allah

May 9, 2023

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Another chapter has been added to the Young Thug/YSL RICO case after it has been determined that one of the co-defendants in the case will be tried separately after being diagnosed with schizophrenia, accordin... Read Article

Young Lo Killed in Nightclub Shooting in Miami

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May 9, 2023

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Several reports have confirmed that artist, A&R and tastemaker Young Lo was shot and killed in a nightclub shooting this past weekend. He was 37 years old. Lo, who is best known for his collaborations w... Read Article

Happy 53rd Birthday To Wu Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killaaaaaahhh!!!

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May 9, 2023

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On this day in 1970, rapper/actor Dennis Coles aka Ghostface Killah was born. The chamber of eccentricity comes almost exclusively from Tony Starks, who has been compared to the likes of Slick Rick with his si... Read Article

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Roddy Ricch To Pay Ex $24K in Temporary Child Support After Accusations of Drug Abuse

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May 8, 2023

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It was reported by several news outlets that Compton rapper Roddy Rich and his ex Alexandra Kiser have been in a custody battle in court over their son, which has resulted in Rich having to pay Kiser $24K in t... Read Article

[WATCH] Russell Westbrook Says Nipsey Hussle Is Greatest Rapper Ever, Better Than JAY-Z and Nas

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May 8, 2023

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NBA star Russell Westbrook jumped on social media with his wife, going through a bracket of the best rappers of all time. The Cali native made it a point to say that Nipsey Hussle was the best on the list, abo... Read Article

[WATCH] Charleston White Calls CPS On Finesse2Tymes 10-Year-Old Artist Lil King

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May 8, 2023

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YouTuber and TX-based culture critic Charleston White has called child protective services on Memphis rapper Finesse2Tymes' 10-year-old artist and alleged son Lil King and the little rap signee has responded i... Read Article

Diddy And Jermaine Dupri’s VERZUZ Battle Receives Confirmed Date At NYC’s MSG

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May 8, 2023

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Several reports have confirmed that the VERZUZ battle between Bad Boy Records head honcho Diddy and So So Def Records founder Jermaine Dupri is a go and a location hs been locked in for that historic Hip Hop m... Read Article

[WATCH] Boosie Tells Crowd To Yell ‘F*CK San Diego Police’ Following Gun Charge Arrest

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May 8, 2023

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As previously reported, Boosie Badazz was arrested over the weekend for an illegal weapons possession charge in San Diego, but the Baton Rouge rapper took time out of his set during an appearance at a San Dieg... Read Article

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[WATCH] The Fugees’ Pras Denies Tekashi 6ix9ine Comparisons, Says He’s Not An FBI Informant

Sha Be Allah

May 8, 2023

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Last week, Pras of The Fugees was found guilty of 10 charges in an international conspiracy in federal court in Washington, D.C. Rumors of the famed rapper becoming an FBI informant began to surface. Still, th... Read Article

The Source Magazine Remembers Chris Lighty Ten Years Later On His Birthday

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May 8, 2023

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Even though Baby Chris didn't recognize his own born day, we do by celebrating his works even after his untimely death. Today would've been Chris Lighty’s 55th birthday, but he was raised in a very structur... Read Article

H-Town’s AeJaxx Drops His New Visuals For “Pressure”

Sha Be Allah

May 6, 2023

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A fresh visual has been released by Houston up-and-comer AeJaxx from his new summer single "Pressure". Directed by H-Town's Eli Kersten, Big Jaxx spits his slang through the eyes of a comic book reader, who fl... Read Article

De La Soul Drop Vinyl, CD And Cassette Of ‘Buhloone Mindstate’ LP Today

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May 5, 2023

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De La Soul announces the release of their critically acclaimed album, Buhloone Mindstate, today on vinyl, CD, and cassette formats. Originally released in 1993, Buhloone Mindstate ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Rawkus Records’ ‘Lyricist Lounge Volume One’ Turns 25 Years Old!

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May 5, 2023

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On May 5th, 1998 Rawkus Records released the first installment of the Lyricist Lounge albums titled Lyricist Lounge, Volume One, which showcased New York. It was a double-disc compilation that featur... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: GangStarr’s Third LP ‘Daily Operation’ Dropped 31 Years Ago

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May 5, 2023

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

[WATCH] Charleston White: ‘Tupac Is the Reason Why I Let God Into My Life’

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May 3, 2023

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According to controversial culture critic and YouTuber Charleston White, the late Tupac Shakur is the reason why he let God into his life when even his pwn mother couldn't convince him to do it. On the most... Read Article

SOURCE SPORTS: Shaquille O’Neal and Blackway Release New Single “King Talk” After Viral NBA Moment

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May 3, 2023

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NBA Hall-of-Famer, entertainment personality, musical artist-producer, entrepreneur, and international artist Shaquille O’Neal has released a new single with emerging hip-hop artist Blackway&nbs... Read Article

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Today In Hip Hop History: Wu-Tang Clan’s Debut Single “Protect Ya Neck” Turns 30 Years Old!

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May 3, 2023

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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 ... Read Article

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Snoop Dogg to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of ‘Doggystyle’ with Two Shows at Hollywood Bowl

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May 3, 2023

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Snoop Dogg is getting ready to take Doggystyle to the Hollywood Bowl. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of one of rap's greatest albums, the Doggfather joins the Hollywood Bowl's 2023 concert lineup, setting th... Read Article

Rakim And Grand Puba Kicked Off Salaam Remi’s “Midnight At MuseZeuM” Concert Series

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May 2, 2023

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On Saturday, April 22, 2023, GRAMMY award-winning producer Salaam Remi launched his historic concert series Midnight at MuseZeuM inspired by Remi’s newest creative venture MuseZeuM. The event took place in ... Read Article

Swizz Beatz Drops Video for “Say Less” Feat. Lil Durk & A Boogie wit Da Hoodie

Shawn Grant

May 1, 2023

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Swizz Beatz is back with a new video for "Say Less." The single featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Lil Durk can be found on Swizz's collaborative EP with Mass Appeal, Hip Hop 50: Vol 2. https://youtu.be/... Read Article