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[WATCH] Mike Tyson Says His Vegas Fight Was The “Perfect Opportunity” For The Tupac Shooting

By Sha Be Allah / March 30, 2020

The killing of Tupac Shakur is still a topic of discussion in Hip Hop circles, even though no one was...

Exclusive: Slim Thug Shares Update on His Condition After Contracting COVID-19

By Symone Daniels / March 29, 2020

Last week the Big Boss of the South, Slim Thug took to Instagram to reveal that he tested positive for...

[WATCH] Goodie Mob’s Big Gipp: The World Has Turned Into Everything We Said On ‘Cell Therapy’

By Sha Be Allah / March 27, 2020

With the surgical masks on in the first minute of a video that came out 25 years ago, he's kinda...

[WATCH] Onyx Address Kodak Black’s Claim He Punched Sticky Fingaz In The Face

By Sha Be Allah / March 26, 2020

Last year this time, incarcerated rapper Kodak Black made a stunning claim on IG Live that he punched Onyx front...

Fred The Godson Says ‘An Era of No Rules’ Sparked His Stream of Releases

By Roman White / March 13, 2020

The Source got the chance to link up with Bronx rapper Fred The Godson as he prepares ahead of the...

Exclusive: Winston Duke Talks Starring in New Movie ‘Spenser Confidential’

By Shawn Grant / March 10, 2020

When you open your Netflix after a hard day of work you will likely see Peter Berg's new film, Spenser...

[WATCH] LL Cool J Says He Stopped Kobe Bryant From Making a Gangsta Rap Album

By Sha Be Allah / February 26, 2020

During and after the emotional memorial of basketball icon Kobe Bryant, many fans and notables have spoken publicly about their...

[WATCH] Mike Tyson Says His Vegas Fight Was The “Perfect Opportunity” For The Tupac Shooting

Sha Be Allah

March 30, 2020

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The killing of Tupac Shakur is still a topic of discussion in Hip Hop circles, even though no one was ever charged for the shooting that injured Suge Knight and took the life of rapper, actor and activist Tupa... Read Article

Exclusive: Slim Thug Shares Update on His Condition After Contracting COVID-19

Symone Daniels

March 29, 2020

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Last week the Big Boss of the South, Slim Thug took to Instagram to reveal that he tested positive for the Coronavirus. Slim’s story was alarming because he took every necessary precaution such as quarantining... Read Article

[WATCH] Goodie Mob’s Big Gipp: The World Has Turned Into Everything We Said On ‘Cell Therapy’

Sha Be Allah

March 27, 2020

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With the surgical masks on in the first minute of a video that came out 25 years ago, he's kinda right. In an interview with Atlanta's Hot 107.9 FM, the hometown legend Big Gipp stated very matter-of-factly... Read Article

[WATCH] Onyx Address Kodak Black’s Claim He Punched Sticky Fingaz In The Face

Sha Be Allah

March 26, 2020

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Last year this time, incarcerated rapper Kodak Black made a stunning claim on IG Live that he punched Onyx front man Sticky Fingaz in the face. To add insult to injury, he even claimed that the crazy baldhead ... Read Article

Fred The Godson Says ‘An Era of No Rules’ Sparked His Stream of Releases

Roman White

March 13, 2020

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The Source got the chance to link up with Bronx rapper Fred The Godson as he prepares ahead of the drop his second project of 2020, Payback. It comes five months removed from the God Level LP and two months af... Read Article

Exclusive: Winston Duke Talks Starring in New Movie ‘Spenser Confidential’

Shawn Grant

March 10, 2020

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When you open your Netflix after a hard day of work you will likely see Peter Berg's new film, Spenser Confidential, is now available for streaming. The film tells the story of an ex-cop Spenser (Mark Wahlberg... Read Article

[WATCH] LL Cool J Says He Stopped Kobe Bryant From Making a Gangsta Rap Album

Sha Be Allah

February 26, 2020

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During and after the emotional memorial of basketball icon Kobe Bryant, many fans and notables have spoken publicly about their memories of the NBA star, but none have a memory of the "Mamba" quite like rap ve... Read Article

Exclusive: Al Harrington and Ericka Pittman Talk Viola Brands Bringing Cannabis to All-Star Weekend and Company Expansion

Shawn Grant

February 19, 2020

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With NBA All-Star hitting a city that is new to recreational cannabis in Chicago, Viola arrived, gathering some of the biggest stars in the city for the events. The premium brand is founded by former NBA s... Read Article

[WATCH] Amber Rose Explains How Her Forehead Tattoo Was Inspired By Kobe Bryant’s Death

Sha Be Allah

February 13, 2020

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It's been said that face tattoos are a sign of mental instability, but self-proclaimed "hoe" Amber Rose gave a heartfelt explanation on the meaning and purpose of the tattoos on her forehead. In an exclusiv... Read Article

[LISTEN] Zaytoven Says Gucci Mane Became Rapper By Mistake in ‘Trap History’ Book and Audio Documentary

Sha Be Allah

February 10, 2020

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Trap History author A.R. Shaw discusses Gucci Mane’s rise to fame in "The Evolution of Gucci Mane," episode 3 of the Trap History audio documentary that will be released on Tuesday, March 3 on Audible. The aud... Read Article

Exclusive: Anthony Davis on Being an All-Star in Chicago and the Importance of Giving Back to His Hometown

Shawn Grant

February 10, 2020

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Since the NBA announced All-Star Weekend would be making its return to Chicago for the first time in over 30 years, the city has been getting ready. All of the pageantries of basketball’s biggest weekend will ... Read Article

Exclusive: Raekwon Talks Creating ‘The Appetition’ EP at Red Bull Music Studios

Shawn Grant

January 17, 2020

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Just days after becoming one of the Hip-Hop icons to cross the half-century mark, Raekwon drops The Appetition, a new EP that he created in partnership with Red Bull Songs. The effort is the first release from... Read Article

[WATCH] Cam’ron Recalls Confrontation With Suge Knight In LA

Sha Be Allah

January 14, 2020

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On Superstar Jay's Shade45 talk show, Dipset capo Cam'ron reminisced about his golden past in the Hip Hop game, especially during a time when the East Coast and the West Coast couldn't just get along. Cam t... Read Article

[WATCH] The D.O.C. Reveals New Details About The Night Of His Near-Fatal Car Accident

Sha Be Allah

January 9, 2020

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"Not the D.O.C., but similar to them letters 'cause no one can do it better.." -Jay-Z "P.S.A." Even with the accolades from Hip Hop's next generational leaders, Dallas-born emcee/songwriter Tracy Curry ak... Read Article

Exclusive: Nachelle Pugh, Mother of Late Pivot Gang Member John Walt, Talks 2019 John Walt Celebrations

Shawn Grant

November 25, 2019

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Red Bull Music Festival has returned for its 2019 Chicago edition, bringing in Windy City legends like Lupe Fiasco to the stage along with rising hometown stars like Valee to stages. One of the events sure to ... Read Article

[WATCH] Jadakiss Says DMX Robbed People in Yonkers Using His Dog Boomer as a Weapon

Sha Be Allah

November 19, 2019

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Darkman X has always been different. In a recent interview with Nick Cannon, Yonkers, NY rap vet, and D-Block general Jadakiss was very candid in one of his "back in the days" stories about DMX. The Romeo Must... Read Article

Exclusive: DJ Shadow Breaks Down the Making of His New Album ‘Our Pathetic Age’

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November 16, 2019

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He's back! The elusive Hip-Hop historian known simply as DJ Shadow is back with his new album Our Pathetic Age, and he's got a massive set of homies along for the ride that include heavyweights like Nas, Wu... Read Article

[WATCH] Alpo Martinez Speaks On The Murder Of Rich Porter In Documentary By Troy Reed

Sha Be Allah

November 8, 2019

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Since Alpo's release from prison in 2015, he has been silent about the murder of his best friend Rich Porter and his admission into the federal witness protection program...until now. Alpo, who was reenacted... Read Article

[WATCH] Actor Jason Mitchell Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations on ‘The Breakfast Club’

Sha Be Allah

November 5, 2019

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Actor Jason Mitchell, who was fired from his management company, The Chi series and the Netflix series Desperados because of the sexual misconduct accusations made against him, speaks about the controversy in h... Read Article

Exclusive: Tiffany “New York” Pollard Opens Up About Her Breast Implants and Future Reality TV Show Plans

Symone Daniels

November 5, 2019

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Tiffany Pollard aka "New York" is a pioneer and legend in the reality television game. She captured our hearts over a decade ago when she competed for the love of rapper Flavor Flav on VH1’s reality hit show, F... Read Article

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[FROM THE ISSUE] SOURCE SPORTS Presents What’s Next in The World of Sports

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie ‘Rappers Are Never Going To Stop Talking About Drugs’

FROM THE ISSUE: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is The Future of Hip-Hop

[PROFILE FROM THE MAGAZINE] Unsigned Hype B. Lou

Female Camaraderie: Does It Still Exist?

[WATCH] Mike Tyson Says His Vegas Fight Was The “Perfect Opportunity” For The Tupac Shooting

Exclusive: Slim Thug Shares Update on His Condition After Contracting COVID-19

[WATCH] Goodie Mob’s Big Gipp: The World Has Turned Into Everything We Said On ‘Cell Therapy’

[WATCH] Onyx Address Kodak Black’s Claim He Punched Sticky Fingaz In The Face

Fred The Godson Says ‘An Era of No Rules’ Sparked His Stream of Releases

Exclusive: Winston Duke Talks Starring in New Movie ‘Spenser Confidential’

[WATCH] LL Cool J Says He Stopped Kobe Bryant From Making a Gangsta Rap Album

[WATCH] Mike Tyson Says His Vegas Fight Was The “Perfect Opportunity” For The Tupac Shooting

Exclusive: Slim Thug Shares Update on His Condition After Contracting COVID-19

[WATCH] Goodie Mob’s Big Gipp: The World Has Turned Into Everything We Said On ‘Cell Therapy’

[WATCH] Onyx Address Kodak Black’s Claim He Punched Sticky Fingaz In The Face

Fred The Godson Says ‘An Era of No Rules’ Sparked His Stream of Releases

Exclusive: Winston Duke Talks Starring in New Movie ‘Spenser Confidential’

[WATCH] LL Cool J Says He Stopped Kobe Bryant From Making a Gangsta Rap Album

Exclusive: Al Harrington and Ericka Pittman Talk Viola Brands Bringing Cannabis to All-Star Weekend and Company Expansion

[WATCH] Amber Rose Explains How Her Forehead Tattoo Was Inspired By Kobe Bryant’s Death

[LISTEN] Zaytoven Says Gucci Mane Became Rapper By Mistake in ‘Trap History’ Book and Audio Documentary

Exclusive: Anthony Davis on Being an All-Star in Chicago and the Importance of Giving Back to His Hometown

Exclusive: Raekwon Talks Creating ‘The Appetition’ EP at Red Bull Music Studios

[WATCH] Cam’ron Recalls Confrontation With Suge Knight In LA

[WATCH] The D.O.C. Reveals New Details About The Night Of His Near-Fatal Car Accident

Exclusive: Nachelle Pugh, Mother of Late Pivot Gang Member John Walt, Talks 2019 John Walt Celebrations

[WATCH] Jadakiss Says DMX Robbed People in Yonkers Using His Dog Boomer as a Weapon

Exclusive: DJ Shadow Breaks Down the Making of His New Album ‘Our Pathetic Age’

[WATCH] Alpo Martinez Speaks On The Murder Of Rich Porter In Documentary By Troy Reed

[WATCH] Actor Jason Mitchell Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations on ‘The Breakfast Club’

Exclusive: Tiffany “New York” Pollard Opens Up About Her Breast Implants and Future Reality TV Show Plans