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Chief Keef Announces Rescheduled Dates for “A Lil Tour”

By Shawn Grant / September 6, 2024

Chief Keef, the 29-year-old rap sensation known for his magnetic stage presence, has revealed new dates for his highly anticipated...

Invest Fest 2024: 20K+ Unite For World’s Largest Financial Literacy Event Empowering Minority Communities

By Sha Be Allah / September 5, 2024

Founded by Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings of Earn Your Leisure with Matthew Garland, Invest Fest 2024, dubbed "the Super Bowl...

Metro Boomin Lights Up Los Angeles with Future, Honors André 3000 with Iconic Jumpsuit

By Shawn Grant / September 5, 2024

This weekend, GRAMMY® Award-nominated, diamond-certified producer and global superstar Metro Boomin delivered an electrifying performance with Future at the sold-out...

Rod Wave Announces “Last Lap” Tour Scheduled To Begin In October

By Sha Be Allah / September 4, 2024

This Fall, AG Touring and Mammoth, Inc. proudly present the Rod Wave - Last Lap Tour. This large-scale multi-city outing will feature Rod Wave headlining 36 of North America's...

DJ Khaled To Host Second Annual We The Best Foundation Golf Classic On Dec. 5

By Sha Be Allah / September 4, 2024

For over two decades, the very mention of DJ Khaled has implied an elevated level of musical greatness, entrepreneurial excellence, and cultural impact....

Red Bull SoundClash Returns To U.S. With Rising Stars DannyLux and Tornillo

By Sha Be Allah / September 4, 2024

Red Bull unveils full details of the anticipated U.S. return of Red Bull SoundClash, the unique live concert experience featuring two...

Lil Wayne, B.G., Turk, and Juvenile Set for Hot Boys Reunion at Lil WeezyAna Fest

By Shawn Grant / September 3, 2024

Live Nation Urban announced today that Lil Wayne's artist-curated festival, Lil’ WeezyAna Fest, will return to his hometown of New...

Coachella Weekend One To Stream Live On Youtube

Sourcestaff

April 12, 2018

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By Jasmine Johnson YouTube will be will live streaming the music festival for the eighth year with festivities kicking off April 13 and ending 15. Weekend two will run April 20-22. The lineup features Beyonc...

Vic Mensa Performs at Hometown Chicago AT&T Flagship Store

Angela Wilson

April 11, 2018

Events, Hip Hop Community News

Windy city rapper Vic Mensa performed a medley of hits at his meet-and-greet at the AT&T Chicago flagship store on Michigan Avenue last Friday. More than just an artist, Vic- who's been vocal about social i...

Rev. Al Sharpton Delivers Remarks at Stephon Clark’s Funeral, Diddy Calls In To Comfort

Roman White

March 30, 2018

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Reverend Al Sharpton delivered remarks at the funeral for Sacramento police shooting victim, Stephon Clark on Thursday. While people might have wanted the Civil Rights leader to appear for fanfare and grandi...

Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu to Headline 2018 Essence Festival [Initial Line Up Inside]

Angela Wilson

January 25, 2018

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Grab your Flossy Posse' and start planning your trip to the 2018 Essence Festival in New Orleans, as the magazine just announced the initial line up of performers. The headlining performances include Janet Jack...

MTN DEW ICE Launch In Brooklyn Featuring Fabolous And Jadakiss, Wu Tang Clan

Sha Be Allah

January 20, 2018

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This week at The Villian in Willy B, Brooklyn, the good folks at Mountain Dew presented the launch of their new MTN DEW ICE drink, featuring MTN DEW-powered ice sculptures, free snacks and drinks sponsored by D...

Jay-Z’s ‘4:44’ Tour Becomes Highest Grossing Solo Tour Despite Low Ticket Sales

Shanice Stephanie

January 15, 2018

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Last year, Jay-Z was accused of selling tickets for as low as $6 for his 4:44 tour on Stub-Hub. Whether it was true or not, it seems like there were no negative effects. Mr. Carter's legal team responded to the...

Jay Z Mary J Blige Danny Glover NAACP Image Awards

Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, Danny Glover Take The Limelight For NAACP Image Awards

Ime Ekpo

January 15, 2018

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Today, Monday, Jan. 15, MLK Day, the 49th annual NAACP Image Awards will take place in Pasadena, California with actor Anthony Anderson hosting the prestigious event. Danny Glover, the legendary actor will r...

Michael Blackson to Host First Ever ‘BET Social Awards’

Angela Wilson

January 10, 2018

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Awards season is in full effect and BET has added another event to the celebrity-crazed season. Om January 9, BET announced the "Social Awards," the first of it's kind, hosted by comedian and actor Michael B...

Big Daddy Kane Navigates Down Memory Lane @ The Schomburg’s Hip Hop History Project Inaugural Event

Sha Be Allah

December 27, 2017

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Words By Malakiy 17 On Saturday, Dec. 16, The Schomburg's Hip Hop History Project kicked off its inaugural event of their series “Going Way Back”, with an exclusive interview of Grammy-winning MC, Big Daddy ...

Beyoncé, The Weeknd, and Eminem Set To Headline Coachella 2018

Ime Ekpo

December 25, 2017

Digital Entertainment, Events, Lifestyle

There is a great chance Coachella will be heralded as the biggest festival of 2018. Consequence of Sound has reported Beyoncé, The Weeknd and Eminem as official headliners for the 2018 Coachella Valley Music an...

Trump Referred to Sen. Elizabeth Warren as “Pocahontas” While Honoring Navajo Veterans

Kiara Dunston

November 27, 2017

Events, Lifestyle, Politics

To probably nobody's surprise, President Donald Trump could not resist injecting a racial slur into his acknowledgement of Navajo code talkers in the White House today . While honoring the Navajo veterans, P...

Demi Lavato Brings First Transgender Legislator To American Music Awards

Sha Be Allah

November 20, 2017

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Demi Lovato used the American Music Awards red carpet to make a political statement with her unexpected date. The superstar, who stunned in a black gown, brought Danica Roem with her to the award show as part o...

Superchief Gallery Presents “Wasted Land 2” Premiere Screening [RECAP]

Sha Be Allah

November 16, 2017

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In an exclusive, spooked out setting at the Superchief Gallery in Ridgewood, Queens, film director Andrew H. Shirley along with NOXER, SMELLS, RAMBO, UFO and other artists from the Brooklyn-Based 907 Crew hoste...

Vans Warped Tour To End Festival After Its 2018 Run

Sha Be Allah

November 15, 2017

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In some sad news for summer music festivals, The Vans Warped Tour has announced that 2018 will be the final year of its cross country incarnation. It will mark the tour's 24th incarnation since beginning in 199...

Masters of Ceremony 2017 Delivers At The Barclays

Courtneyb

November 5, 2017

Events

Adam Torres Concerts did it again Friday night with their spectacular Masters Of Ceremony concert at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, NY. DJ Enuff and DJ FunkMaster Flex pumped up the arena to a hype sold o...

Keyshia Cole and Method Man Set To Perform At 2017 Soul Train Awards

Sourcestaff

November 1, 2017

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Words by Ime Ekpo BET is assuring soul folks the 2017 Soul Train Awards will meet their eyes with a largely warm welcome. The network has added Keyshia Cole, Method Man, Demetria McKinney, DVSN, Le’Andria Jo...