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The Source Magazine Remembers The Beastie Boys’ MCA 12 Years Later

By Sha Be Allah / May 4, 2024

It has been twelve years since the passing of Beastie Boys founding member Adam Yauch aka MCA, but his legacy...

Today In Hip Hop History: The B-Boy Flick ‘Breakin” Hit Theaters 40 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 4, 2024

The film that spawned a sequel and cemented itself in pop culture, turns 40 Breakin' became an instant hit in...

Lil Durk Faces Criticism For Wearing Large Islamic Crescent And Star Chain

By Sha Be Allah / May 3, 2024

Earlier this week, Lil Durk took to Instagram to show off a gold Moon and Star medallion and chain in...

Today In Hip Hop History: Al B. Sure Dropped His Debut LP ‘In Effect Mode’ 36 Years Ago

By Sha Be Allah / May 3, 2024

On this date in 1988, Uptown Records R&B favorite Al B. Sure dropped his debut album In Effect Mode under...

Mariah The Scientist Arrested In Atlanta Nightclub Attack

By Sha Be Allah / May 3, 2024

According to a confirmed report, rapper Mariah The Scientist has been arrested in connection to a fight in an Atlanta...

Tiffany Haddish Plays Detective Investigating Negative Comments Online

By Sourcestaff / May 3, 2024

When it comes to combating internet trolls, Tiffany Haddish is far from letting sleeping dogs lie. She doing the polar...

Coco Jones Returns with Soulful Single “Here We Go (Uh Oh)”

By Shawn Grant / May 3, 2024

Grammy-winning artist and actress Coco Jones makes a triumphant return with her latest single, "Here We Go (Uh Oh)," released...

New York Artist Goes from Fan Art to Black Panther Album Cover

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February 5, 2018

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Words by Nick Slay Most of us dream of getting to the big leagues. For many of the black actors, musicians, and artists involved in Marvel’s Black Panther, this dream has come true. For artist Nikolas Draper-... Read Article

[WATCH] Chief Keef, Friends Mourn The Loss Of Fredo Santana With Lean, Champagne And Guns At Funeral

Sha Be Allah

February 5, 2018

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This past weekend, Chicago rap favorite Fredo Santana was buried over the weekend and to say his services were unconventional would be an understatement. Fredo died on January 19 from a seizure that is belie... Read Article

Martin Luther King Jr Super Bowl Ad Sparks Controversy: Black Twitter Erupts

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February 5, 2018

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Words by Nick Slay The Eagles’ 41-33 win over the New England Patriots wasn’t the only nail biting, anxiety fueled reaction to last night’s game. The NFL may have had a more controversial season with Colin Ka... Read Article

Justin Timberlake’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Ruled Disastrous, Upsets Prince Fans and Fails at Janet Jackson Nipplegate Redemption

Ime Ekpo

February 5, 2018

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Justin Timberlake, former lead singer of pop boy band NSYNC performed at the halftime show for the 52nd Super Bowl and while his presence alone was already controversial, his performance was ruled as being noth... Read Article

The Game Mourns His Late Father: ‘I woke up this morning without a father’

Ime Ekpo

February 4, 2018

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West coast rapper The Game is mourning the loss of his father, George Taylor who died suddenly three weeks ago. The Compton artist took to Instagram Saturday morning (Feb. 3) to express the profound grievance h... Read Article

LA Judge Sentences Suge Knight’s Fiancee To Three Years In Prison

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February 4, 2018

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For her role in setting up the interviews with the producers of the new docu-series Death Row Chronicles, the ex-fiancee of Marion "Suge" Knight will spend the next three years in prison, according to a Los Ang... Read Article

Rare Breed Entertainment Presents Lift His Soul 4 [Recap]

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February 3, 2018

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While the Super Bowl buzz is at an all time high pitch, battle rap fans may have struck a chord that's frequency may have reached an equitable screech. Rare Breed Entertainment offered up their Lift His Soul ... Read Article

Kodak Black Arrested Live Instagram The Source

Kodak Black Has A New Album On The Way Titled ‘Heartbreak Kodak’

Brad Washington

February 3, 2018

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Kodak Black just announced he has an album on the way, titled Heartbreak Kodak. Black released the news via Instagram earlier today teasing his new song, “Fall Thru,” (Feb. 3). https://instagram.com/p/Bevu3h... Read Article

NYPD Want To Question Desiigner For Exposing Himself Following Argument

Sha Be Allah

February 3, 2018

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NYPD are looking for Brooklyn rapper Desiigner for exposing himself to an unidentified man and allegedly a traffic cop following a road rage incident. Desiigner, whose real name is Sidney Selby, got into an ... Read Article

Casanova 2X Labels Rap Rival Troy Ave, ‘A “F****** Rat’

Corey Copeland

February 3, 2018

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Troy Ave recently released a video for his latest track, "2 Legit 2 Quit." Thus, prompting a reaction from Casanova 2x. It's no secret the two Brooklyn MC's are not friends. Their beef stems from issues between... Read Article

Rihanna and French President Macron Join Forces For Education

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February 3, 2018

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Words by Comfort Nnana Kalu Rihanna wears many hats. Pop star, CEO of Fenty Beauty, and Style maven are just a few. However, the masses may not know her most important work as a humanitarian and ambassador f... Read Article

Logic’s Grammy Performance One Again Triple Calls To National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

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February 3, 2018

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Words Comfort Nnana Kalu Logic’s performances of “1-800-273-8255” on television has repeatedly had a positive affect on the masses as people have called the suicide prevention hotline without realizing where... Read Article

Rihanna Releases New Fenty Beauty Super Bowl Ad With Some Controversy

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February 3, 2018

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Words by Comfort Nnana Kalu The Super Bowl is just around the corner... and with the Super Bowl comes mind-blowing ads. These ads usually cost a pretty penny, reaching upwards of $5 million dollars for a ... Read Article

Bruno Mars Officially Announces Tour With Cardi B

Brad Washington

February 2, 2018

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Bruno Mars has decided to add a final leg to his 24K Magic tour in which Cardi B will accompany him. Although dates haven't been set in stone as of yet, the tour stops have been released. The final leg of the t... Read Article

Busta Rhymes Drops His New Song “Get It” Feat. Missy Elliott And Kelly Rowland

Sha Be Allah

February 2, 2018

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Hip Hop icon Busta Rhymes teams up with iconic femcee Missy Elliott and formewr Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland for his latest offering aptly entitled "Get It". Missy and Buss A Buss will be seen going hea... Read Article

Treach Believes Tupac’s Rape Accuser Just Wants Fame

Brad Washington

February 2, 2018

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On Monday (Jan. 29), Ayanna Jackson, the woman who accused Tupac Shakur of raping her back in 1993, was interviewed by DJ Vlad in which she detailed the night of the alleged sexual assault. She explained the ch... Read Article

San Francisco To Expunge All Marijuana Convictions And Arrests Dating Back To 1975

Sha Be Allah

February 2, 2018

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Thousands of San Francisco residents convicted of marijuana offenses since 1975 will see those convictions dismissed or reduced under an effort announced on Wednesday by the city’s district attorney. Califor... Read Article

Talib Kweli, Yasiin Bey and Kanye West Hit the Studio Fueling New Black Star Album Rumors

Tiffany Hamilton

February 2, 2018

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It's no doubt that Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) are two of the most prolific MCs and together formed one of the most innovative underground groups in the game. After a recent post on social med... Read Article

Philadelphia Eagles Will Come On The Field To Meek Mill’s ‘Dreams And Nightmares’ Intro For Super Bowl LII

Sha Be Allah

February 2, 2018

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It's official. The un-official rally cry for the Philadelphia Eagles during their run to the Super Bowl will now be the song that the Birds will play when they run on the field on February 4. The track ... Read Article

Black3Theory Releases ‘In Plain Sight Album

M.Musa

February 2, 2018

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Third Eye Open. Texas’ most dynamic duo Black3Theory return to wax with the release of their sophomore project “In Plain Sight." The ambitious eight-song effort is a crash course in dynamic sonics. Whether it’s... Read Article