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Exclusive: Ice T Talks the Importance of Hip-Hop Turning 50 and His New Series ‘Hip Hop Treasures’ on A&E

By Shawn Grant / August 11, 2023

Prepare to embark on a captivating journey through the annals of Hip Hop history as A&E Network introduces its latest...

Tobe Nwigwe Says He Fell In Love w/ Hip-Hop Via Warren G’s “Regulate”

By Shirley Ju / August 2, 2023

If you had the chance to watch the new Steph Curry documentary on Apple TV, Underrated, all the way through,...

[WATCH] Woman Who Claims To Be The Love Child Of R. Kelly And Aaliyah Doubles Down On Her Stance

By Sha Be Allah / February 24, 2023

Last month, a woman who called herself "Lagena Gold" went viral after she made allegations that she was the long-lost...

Killarmy’s Killa Sin Live Interview From Sing Sing

By Sha Be Allah / February 14, 2023

A new audio has surfaced from a February 2023 interview with Wu-Tang Clan and Killarmy member Killa Sin. The three-part interview...

Ray J Talks Krystal, 2Chainz, Brittany Renner, &, Of Course, New Music

By Bryson "Boom" Paul / November 22, 2022

Ray J has just entered the fast-food industry, ladies and gentlemen. Along with enlisting Grammy award-winning recording artist 2Chainz as...

Solomon Sobande, Rob Stone, & Lesley Steele Talks New Doc ‘In His Own Words: XXXTentacion,’ Takeoff, & What’s Next

By Bryson "Boom" Paul / November 21, 2022

The late-XXXTentacion is one of the most polarizing recording artists in today's music. A new documentary on the Flordia superstar,...

Source Exclusive: Regina Hall Talks ‘Honk For Jesus,’ Black Ownership and More

By Kim SoMajor / August 31, 2022

Regina Hall has been quite active since we saw her co-hosting the 2022 Oscars. Her latest project is the comedy/satire...

ICYMI: DJ Khaled Ready to Work with Eminem, André 3000, & Dr. Dre

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July 18, 2021

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DJ Khaled has been the king of collaborations in Hip-Hop for some time now. Throughout his career, the Grammy award-winning artist and executive producer has worked with the likes of Drake, Rihanna, Nipsey... Read Article

[WATCH] DJ Khaled Wants to Work with André 3000, Dr. Dre and Eminem

Kim SoMajor

July 16, 2021

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[WATCH] Kurupt Discusses The Classic Death Row Songs That Began As Freestyles

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July 15, 2021

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In an exclusive interview with AmbrosiaForheads' What's The Headline podcast, the Dogg Pound's Kurupt detailed the more than two-decade wit for the full-length studio album from the HRSMN, the rap supergroup c... Read Article

[WATCH] Jordyn Woods Talks About Getting Birkin Bag As Payment To Appear In Gunna Video

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June 21, 2021

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In an exclusive interview with Complex, supermodel Jordyn Woods speaks on a myriad of topics, but most memorable was listening to her explain how she received a Birkin bag to appear in Gunna's "Baby Birkin" vi... Read Article

On The Rise: Unfoonk is YSL’s Resident Street Poet

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May 14, 2021

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After serving just over a decade behind bars, it’s likely that there are some changes one may encounter upon release with new technology and ways of life among the most common phenomena. Coming home to a kid b... Read Article

On The Rise: Erica Banks Talks “Buss It” Success & Post-COVID Plans

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April 26, 2021

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Words By: Brittany Burton 1501 superstar femcee Erica Banks has become one of the hottest rising artists of 2021. After claiming a hit with her viral “Buss It” single, the Dallas native is reminding audie... Read Article

On The Rise: Buffalo’s Che Noir Is Taking Control of Her Own Story

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April 7, 2021

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By: Driune Santana & Nailah Spencer Che Noir is her own author. Characterized by the grit that colored her upbringing in upstate New York, the 27-year-old took control of her narrative from the out... Read Article

[WATCH] Master P: “It Was Easier Negotiating With Suge Knight Than Corporate America”

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March 12, 2021

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In an exclusive interview with Shannon Sharpe on the Club Shay Shay show, Hip Hop mogul Master P built on his independent grind and how hard it was for him to get into music retail stores and a music label own... Read Article

[WATCH] Lo Lifes’ Thirstin Howl The 3rd Recalls Being On Rikers Island When His “Unsigned Hype” Ran In The Source Magazine

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March 11, 2021

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Former Source Magazine Editor Soren Baker sat down with Lo Lifes General Thirstin Howl III on his Unique Access show and talked about his "Unsigned Hype" feature in the August 1997 issue of The Source Magazi... Read Article

Actors, Athletes, and Advocates Discuss Self-Confidence in “Confident Like Me” Virtual Series

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March 9, 2021

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In March, we celebrate Women's History Month. This means we get 31 days out of 365, to be recognized for our contributions to history, culture, and society. While the idea is sweet, a month is not long enough ... Read Article

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On The Rise: LA The Goat Talks Working With Jermaine Dupri & the State of Tampa Hip-Hop

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February 25, 2021

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By: Marcos Arriola & Johnnie Buck LA The Goat has had a year that most new artists can only dream of. After an opportune freestyle, hopping on Jermaine Dupri's "Money Ain't A Thang" instrumental, the... Read Article

[WATCH] Nelly Responds To St. Lunatics’ Ali’s Claims With “Actual Factuals”

Sha Be Allah

February 5, 2021

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Not many people outside of the St. Lunatics crew knew of any animosity between the members, however, Ali took to social media to allege that Nelly held back his cohorts to advance his own career. In an intervi... Read Article

Eminem Says He Had to “Relearn” How to Rap Due to Drugs While Making ‘Relapse’ Album

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January 4, 2021

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After his back and forth, on wax beef with Snoop Dogg, Eminem has found himself explaining the meaning of his "Zeus" track, which also contains an apology for Rihanna. The 48-year-old Mathers has now opened up... Read Article

[WATCH] Producer Delray Richardson Says Tupac Slept With Faith The Night After They Met, Calls Her A Liar

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December 30, 2020

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Platinum producer Delray Richardson has come forward in an exclusive interview with The Art of Dialogue about the alleged relationship between slain rap icon Tupac Shakur and wife of Brooklyn rap king Biggie S... Read Article

[LISTEN] AR-Ab: My VladTV Interview Has Nothing to Do With Me Getting Locked Up

Sha Be Allah

December 24, 2020

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After several claims from critics and other artists that have thrown the "fed" label at DJ Vlad for his controversial interviews, incarcerated Philly rapper AR-Ab contends that his interviews with Vlad are not... Read Article

[WATCH] Young Buck Says BTNH and Eazy-E Influenced Gangsta Rap in Nashville

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December 11, 2020

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In an interview on internationally recognized WhyTV, former G-Unit member and Nashville Hip Hop mainstay Young Buck discussed how influential artists like 2Pac, The Hot Boys, Bone Thugs N Harmony, and Eazy-E w... Read Article

[WATCH] Ice-T: 50 Cent And Bobby Shmurda Were The Last Real Gangsta Rappers

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December 4, 2020

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In an exclusive interview with Former Source editor Soren Baker on the Unique Access platform, West Coast gangsta rap pioneer Ice-T delves into the changes he's seen in the gangsta rap genre over the past four... Read Article

[WATCH] Fat Joe Says He Was Offered $10M to Fight 50 Cent During Their Beef

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December 3, 2020

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During an exclusive interview with R&B songstress Mya on his IG Live platform, BX legend Fat Joe claims that he was offered $10 million to face 50 Cent in the ring during the apex of their beef in the earl... Read Article

[WATCH] Treach Tells Fat Joe How Queen Latifah Would Knockout Grown Men

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November 26, 2020

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n a recent Fat Joe Instagram Live Stream with Treach from Naughty By Nature, Treach speaks about the times that Queen Latifah would swing on grown men! Joe even tells his own Latifah story about how the aw... Read Article

[WATCH] Lil Wayne Explains to Lil Baby Why He Goes to the Studio Alone

Sha Be Allah

November 25, 2020

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In an exclusive joint interview with Rolling Stone Magazine, Lil Wayne and Lil Baby delved into their origins in the game as well as their early influences and creative processes when going into the studio. ... Read Article