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More Than 50 Potential Jurors Dismissed on First Day of Historic Trump New York Criminal Trial

By Sourcestaff / April 16, 2024

The historic first criminal trial ever against a former President of the United States started with emphatic energy as dozens...

Duke University’s Decision to End Full Ride Scholarships for Black Students

By Melissa Sanchez / April 15, 2024

In a controversial move that has sparked widespread debate and criticism, Duke University recently announced its decision to end full-ride...

Georgia Man Sentenced For Adding Antifreeze To Baby’s Milk to Avoid Child Support

By Courtneyb / April 15, 2024

A Georgia man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for attempting to poison his newborn baby with antifreeze...

Biden Administration Announces $7.4 Billion in Student Loan Forgiveness

By Courtneyb / April 14, 2024

In a move aimed at alleviating the burden of student loan debt for millions of Americans, the Biden administration has...

Trey Songz Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Before Trial

By Courtneyb / April 13, 2024

Five years ago, R&B singer Trey Songz found himself embroiled in controversy when he was hit with a $25 million...

Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Rocks Northeastern United States, Prompting Widespread Alarm

By Courtneyb / April 5, 2024

A significant earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck the coast of the northeastern United States on Friday morning, sending...

Billionaire Firm Backed Trump’s $175 Million Bond Saying It Was an ‘Easy Transaction’

By Sourcestaff / April 3, 2024

In Trump's world, the former president was up against the wall after losing his civil case, in which he, his...

Bring Back Our Girls: 4 Years Later, What Is A Black Woman’s Worth?

Nick Slay

April 13, 2018

Her Source, News, Politics, Uncategorized

In an era fueled by hashtags touting, #MeToo, #BlackLivesMatter, and #BringBackOurGirls why does it feel like Black Women are still one of the most under valued segments of society? Black Panther's Dora Mil... Read Article

Throwback Hip Hop Track Of The Week: The Diplomats “Dipset Anthem”

Brad Washington

April 13, 2018

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCvxC8rofjs Harlem rap group The Diplomats came through like an unannounced storm in the early 2000's. Led by the de facto leader, Cam'ron, the group's style, and flash played... Read Article

Black Parkland Students Ask For More ‘Mic Time’

Nick Slay

April 13, 2018

News, Politics

Any rap enthusiast will tell you how important your mic time is; for Black students involved in the Parkland shooting they feel they should be getting more, in line with their peers. Black Parkland students ... Read Article

Hip-Hop Still Asks #BringBackOurGirls, Is The Demand Loud Enough?

Zoe Zorka

April 13, 2018

News, Politics

Four years ago this weekend, 276 schoolgirls were abducted by an African Islamic-Terrorist group called Boko Haram in the middle of the night from their dormitories in the Borno State of Nigeria. This kidnappin... Read Article

Coachella Weekend One To Stream Live On Youtube

Sourcestaff

April 12, 2018

Events, News, Uncategorized

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... Read Article

Fraternity Suspended for Blackface Incident During College’s Multi-Cultural Event

Roman White

April 12, 2018

News, Politics

A fraternity at California Polytechnic State University has been suspended by the school for a racially insensitive photo that was taken on Sunday. The Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity has become subject to discipli... Read Article

Janelle Monae Celebrates Female Empowerment With New Track “PYNK”

Brad Washington

April 11, 2018

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Janelle Monae is gearing up for her long-awaited third studio album Dirty Computer. Two singles have already been released: "Make Me Feel" and "Django Jane" and for her third release, Monae pushed for female em... Read Article

Drake Is Having a Banner 2018, And Boi-1da Is Still Reminding Us To Never Question His Pen

Brad Washington

April 11, 2018

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The saga of Drake's career may one day become known as a how-to manual on how to rise, fall, then rise again. In July of 2015, Meek Mill sent out perhaps his most infamous tweet, implying that Drake doesn't wri... Read Article

The Weeknd and Puma Collaborate A Military XO Boot

The Weeknd Nabs His Third No. 1 Album In A Row With ‘My Dear Melancholy,’

Brad Washington

April 9, 2018

In the past few years, The Weeknd hasn't missed. He scored his most successful Billboard 200 No. 1 album with Beauty Behind the Madness in 2015. The album sold 412,000 units (326,000 album sales) in the first w... Read Article

R&B Throwback Track Of The Week: Rihanna’s “Sex With Me”

Brad Washington

April 6, 2018

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KpVE1fBnQs Generally, there are three different categories of R&B/pop artists. There are those who can write and produce good material but overall lack the star power as ... Read Article

A$AP Rocky Previews Snippet of New Song on Instagram

Throwback Hip Hop Track Of The Week: A$AP Rocky’s “Houston Old Head”

Brad Washington

April 6, 2018

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_5UCol-r2w In 2011, A$AP Rocky flew through the gate with his debut tape, Live.Love.A$AP. Rocky's style and charisma weren't seen by a New York rapper since the day... Read Article

After Dropping ‘The Last OG’, Jordan Peele Sets Eyes On Next Project- Lorena Bobbitt DocuSeries

Nick Slay

April 6, 2018

Digital Entertainment, News

Riding high off his success for Get Out, Jordan Peele sets his eyes on Lorena, the woman behind the media frenzy. Peele is poised to uncover the real Lorena Bobbitt,and not the woman sensationalized by natio... Read Article

Fired Nurse Raises Over $20,000 After Saying Stephon Clark Deserved to Die

Roman White

April 6, 2018

Hip Hop Community News, News

A California nurse and U.S. military veteran has raised tens of thousands of dollars through a GoFundMe account after she was fired for making insensitive comments about Sacramento police shooting victim, Steph... Read Article

Trump Remembers Dr. King’s Legacy While Forgetting His Own

Nick Slay

April 4, 2018

News, Politics, Uncategorized

As we remember the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we can't forget Donald Trump's troubled history of alleged racial discrimination as he attempted to do the same on Twitter... Read Article

Drum Major Instinct: Glimpses Of Martin Luther King Jr. At The ‘March For Our Lives’ Rally

Nick Slay

April 4, 2018

News, Politics, Uncategorized

Listening to the voices of Naomi Wadler and Yolanda Renee King (granddaughter of MLK), there is no doubt Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is alive and well in the iGeneration. If you listen to the news media... Read Article

The Legacy Continues: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Granddaughter Has A Dream Too

Shurida Lundi

April 4, 2018

Digital Entertainment, News, Politics

Yolanda Renee King, the only granddaughter of Martin Luther King Jr., is following in her grandfather's footsteps. At only nine-years-old, she is making history after speaking at the March for Our Lives rally i... Read Article

Listen To Young Thug’s New Track “Say My Name”

Brad Washington

April 4, 2018

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After promising not to release any music in 2018 to support his deaf brother, Atlanta rap star Young Thug is back with a new track called “Say My Name.” Thugga linked up with fellow Atlanta rapper Dae Dae for t... Read Article

Funkmaster Flex Accuses Travis Scott Of Copying A$AP Rocky’s Style

Danielle Perry

April 4, 2018

News

Funkmaster Flex took to Twitter on Monday (April 2), accusing a certain rapper of copying A$AP Rocky’s style. The veteran DJ later named Travis Scott as the artist who copied the A$AP Mob frontman. Afte... Read Article

Rev. Kirbyjon H. Caldwell Accused Of Defrauding People For More Than $1 Million

Nick Slay

April 2, 2018

News, Politics, Uncategorized

U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook's office claims Reverend Kirbyjon H. Caldwell used his status as pastor of Houston's Windsor Village United Methodist Church to help gain investors’ trust. In a story that... Read Article

fabolous arrested allegedly attacking lhh gf baby mama emily b

Fabolous Thanks His Fans & Supporters At Concert, But Will They Be There For The Longhaul?

Brad Washington

April 2, 2018

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Fabolous is in hot water after allegations of domestic violence against the mother of his children, Emily B. Because of the allegations being claimed, he was arrested last Wednesday (March 28.) To make matters ... Read Article