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Today In Hip Hop History: The Source Magazine Remembers The Passing Of Gangstarr’s Guru 14 Years Later

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

On July 17, 1961, Keith Edward Elam was born into this world in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Sadly, 14 years ago today...

[WATCH] Dame Dash Says Biggie And Diddy Copied Him And Jay-Z

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

On the otherwise politically centered PBD Podcast with Patrick Bet-David, former Roc-A-Fella Records CEO Dame Dash claimed that the late Notorious...

Problem And DJ Quik Announce Joint Album ‘Chupacabra’

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

Legacy West Coast acts JasonMartin FKA Problem and DJ Quik have announced an upcoming highly anticipated joint album out later...

Rihanna Admits She Matches Her Sons Fashions To A$AP Rocky’s Style

By Courtneyb / April 19, 2024

Rihanna, the iconic Bajan billionaire, has always had a vision of how she would dress her children. However, when she...

Today in Hip Hop History: Nas’ Iconic ‘Illmatic’ Album Turns 30 Years Old!

By Sha Be Allah / April 19, 2024

30 years ago today, Nas dropped his debut LP, 'Illmatic.' Released by Columbia Records in 94' Nas recorded the album...

Young Jeezy Claims Ex Restricts Child Visitation Rights

By Courtneyb / April 19, 2024

In the latest episode of the ongoing saga between rapper Young Jeezy and TV talk show host Jeannie Mai, the...

L. Londell McMillan, Donnie Simpson & More to Be Honored at Living Legends Foundation Awards Dinner and Gala

By Shawn Grant / April 19, 2024

The Living Legends Foundation has announced the date for its highly anticipated 2024 awards dinner and gala, set to take...

Win Tickets To See Kid Cudi & Big Sean On ‘The Cud Life Tour’

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September 27, 2013

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The Cud Life Tour is coming to Connecticut. Kid Cudi and Big Sean have already had one of the most successful year of their career, and they've partnered up in 2013 to go on a nationwide tour, campaign... Read Article

Kanye Confronts Paparazzi Trespassing In His Driveway

Khari

September 27, 2013

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You couldn't make this up if you tried. To go over, chronologically, a history of Kanye West's run-ins with numerous members of the paparazzi at varying locations around the country could take a lot lo... Read Article

Today’s Mathematics

Sha Be Allah

September 27, 2013

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Today's Mathematics is Wisdom God all being Born to Born ... Read Article

Tha Broadus Boyz: Snoop Dogg & Sons Release Album Royal Fam

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September 27, 2013

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Yesterday, Tha Broadus Boyz, a new group formed of Snoop Dogg and his two sons, Spanky Danky (Corde Calvin Broadus) & Dirty D (Cordell Broadus), released their album Royal Fam with production from Cardo o... Read Article

Kanye West’s Zane Lowe Interview, Broken Down In Still Images. Please Add Captions

Khari

September 27, 2013

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Be creative, seriously. If the phrases "How many, motherf*ckers you done seen", "It's been like that for a minute Hedi Slimane!", or "What the f*ck does Lady Gaga know about cameras?" haven't become a ... Read Article

Juicy J Reveals Details Of Posthumous Pimp C Album

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September 27, 2013

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In a recent interview with Emilio Sparks, rapper/producer Juicy J revealed his involvement in the posthumous Pimp C album. We first heard of plans for the album from his widow Chinara Butler. “I’m producin... Read Article

Jimmy Kimmel Responds To Kanye West

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September 27, 2013

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Jimmy Kimmel has found himself in a rap feud. Yes, the late night host has been called out by hip-hop's biggest rockstar, Kanye West. This situation began when Kimmel did a parody of West's interview with ... Read Article

Nardwuar And French Montana Chop It Up

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September 27, 2013

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Every time Nardwuar drops a new interview, its feels like Christmas morning. His eccentric personality and wardrobe, his intense musical knowledge, and the his sincere questions make the ten minute plus lon... Read Article

Rock The Bells Cancels DC & New York Shows

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September 26, 2013

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Residents of Washington, D.C. and Metro New York City who were looking forward to seeing some of their favorite hip-hop acts perform at Rock The Bells will surely be disappointed by news that the tour dates i... Read Article

Watch As Drake Gives Away Free Copies Of FIFA ’14 In New York City

Khari

September 26, 2013

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Everything was different. Welp, it appears #DRAKEWEEK continues. Two days after his album hits stores, Drake has hit the streets of New York City to help share his enthusiasm for EA Sports quickly gro... Read Article

Ja Rule & Irv Gotti Plan Their Comeback

Khari

September 26, 2013

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Ja Rule and Irv Gotti are on a full fledged comeback tour Recently, Ja Rule released two highly anticipated comeback songs, "Fresh Out Da Pen" and "Eerrthang". Ja Rule and Irv Gotti visited Angie Marti... Read Article

Exclusive: Doe B Talks Working With Mannie Fresh, T.I. & ‘Baby Jesus’

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September 26, 2013

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Doe B took the time to talk about his latest mixtape 'Baby Jesus,' working with Mannie Fresh and what he's learned from working under T.I. Grand Hustle's Doe B is no stranger to making hits with his hits "Le... Read Article

Dom Kennedy Unveils ‘Get Home Safely’ Cover Art

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September 26, 2013

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Dom Kennedy's loyal fan base has waited with baited breath for his new album Get Home Safely. Dom has been extremely strategic with his promotional roll-out this time around: staying mum on information, spa... Read Article

The War Report For The Week Of 9/23/13

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September 25, 2013

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Do you smell that? It's the putrid yet appealing scent of dirty laundry when it first hits the air. In battle rap you tend to get used to it, because in a world where insult is the lynchpin of success, dirty ... Read Article

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Drake’s ‘Would You Like a Tour’ Gets Pushed Back

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September 25, 2013

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Concert tickets just aren't selling like they used to. In the viral world we live in it is not uncommon for the majority of people to stream and youtube clips from concerts rather than invest money in going to ... Read Article

Charges Brought Against Coolio Back In April Have Been Dismissed

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September 25, 2013

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The "Gangsta's Paradise" rapper made off without a scratch after a misdemeanor domestic battery charge was brought against him. ... Read Article

Drake On Johnny Manziel: “I Encourage Him To Have Stronger Discipline Than Anybody Else”

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September 24, 2013

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Drake sits down with the team of First Take on ESPN to speak about the relationship he has with superstar quarterback Johnny Manziel. Drake defends the Texas A&M QB from all the criticism he has re... Read Article

Diddy Tops Forbes Cash Kings List…Again

Khari

September 24, 2013

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What else is new? Breaking news might not be the proper tag to associate the release of Forbes Magazine's new hip-hop cash kings list with, considering news usually stops being considered "breaking" afte... Read Article

Check Out The Tracklist For Nipsey Hussle’s Upcoming ‘Crenshaw’ Mixtape

Khari

September 24, 2013

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The west coast emcee lets loose some details for his upcoming release. We recently got the artwork to Nipsey Hussle's DJ Drama-hosted Gangsta Grillz mixtape, Crenshaw, and today we get the complete lis... Read Article

Kanye West Adds 5 More Shows To ‘Yeezus’ Tour

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September 24, 2013

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Kanye West continues to expand his upcoming Yeezus solo tour, featuring Kendrick Lamar in support. Yeezy's already added second shows in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Brooklyn, and New York City, and to... Read Article