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BIG30 Drops Highly-Anticipated Album ‘Still King’

By Shawn Grant / May 17, 2024

Memphis hip-hop artist BIG30 has officially released his long-awaited album, Still King, today via N Less Entertainment/Connect Music. The 17-track...

Associate of Sean “Diddy” Combs Accepts Plea Deal in Drug Possession Case

By Courtneyb / May 17, 2024

Brenden Paul, an associate of Sean "Diddy" Combs, has made headlines after accepting a plea deal in a drug possession...

Lenny S. Celebrates 50th Birthday with JAY-Z, Beyoncé, Kevin Hart, and More at SoHo House Malibu

By Shawn Grant / May 17, 2024

Roc Nation Senior Vice President Lenny “Lenny S.” Santiago celebrated his milestone 50th birthday with an extravagant celebration at the...

Lawyer Suggests Drake and Kendrick Lamar Could Sue Each Other for Defamation Over Accusatory Diss Tracks

By Sourcestaff / May 17, 2024

After weeks of one of the most prolific rap beefs in recent memory, it seems the smoke between Drake and...

‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Receiving High Praise After Early Viewing

By Shawn Grant / May 17, 2024

“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” is here. Following early screenings on Thursday evening, social media is talking that talk with...

42 Dugg Drops New Single “Win Wit Us” Ahead of Upcoming Album Release

By Shawn Grant / May 17, 2024

Detroit native and rising rap star 42 Dugg is back with a bang, releasing his latest single, "Win Wit Us,"...

EA SPORTS Reveals Covers for College Football 25 Featuring Donovan Edwards, Travis Hunter, and Quinn Ewers

By Shawn Grant / May 17, 2024

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) has unveiled the historic covers of EA SPORTS™ College Football 25, featuring three current college...

Megaupload & Swizz Beatz Take On Universal Music Group

John_Mac

January 18, 2012

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If you didn’t know that Swizz Beatz was the leader behind Megaupload well now you do, but don’t feel bad this news comes new to the majority of the public. The surprise announcement comes with much ...

TUGE – ‘The Auction’ (Prod. by Felix Snow)

MidtownNate

January 18, 2012

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TUGE once again delivers his weekly dose of audio dope with a new trippy hustler driven song titled, "The Auction." The NY bar flipper switches up the flows flawlessly as he kicks some hustlenomics 101 over Fel...

Video: Odd Future Press Release And Sh!t

KiddFuture

January 18, 2012

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L-Boy gives us the viral press release of some upcoming OFWGKTA happenings in 2012. Things to look forward to an Odd Future mixtape dropping March 20th, the Loiter Squad show airing on Adult Swi...

Ryshon Jones – Forgot About You

MidtownNate

January 18, 2012

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Ryshon Jones records another morning loosie recalling what went down with his old chick before declaring his memory wiped clean of a lost love. The hazy production is provided coutesy of Thelonious Martin. Rysh...

Alex Scaner x Montreal 2012

The Source

January 18, 2012

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Check out this video posted by Fake The Brand You Can Trust of artist Alex ''Scan'' Scaner who is bombing the streets of Montreal to promote his upcoming exhibition opening. ...

Video: Jon Connor Talks About The Come Up & Getting Recognition

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January 18, 2012

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Our reigning Unsigned Hype featured artist who appears in the 250th issue of The Source stopped by 107.5 WGCI in Chicago for a conversation with DJ Moon Dawg. The Flint, Michigan emcee discu...

Icon Hipsters x Fab Ciraolo

The Source

January 18, 2012

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Chilean illustrator Fab Ciraolo has created a series of icons of the art world dressed in hipster gear....

X-Factor Contestant & Former Source Unsigned Hype, Astronomical Kid Signs With Epic Records

KiddFuture

January 18, 2012

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Former Source Magazine Unsigned Hype alum and X-Factor contestant Brian Bradley otherwise known as Astronomical Kid, has officially officially signed on board with Epic Records. While wowing this very publicati...

LL Cool J Hosting the 54th Annual Grammy Awards

KiddFuture

January 18, 2012

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LL Cool J has been officially announced as the host of the 54th Annual Grammy Awards. This marks the programs first host since 2005 when Queen Latifah did the honors. In a statement to People Magazine LL stated...

Ab-Soul – Black Lip Bastard

KiddFuture

January 18, 2012

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TDE's very own Ab-Soul mounts a new standout cut "Black Lip Bastard," for your listening pleasure. The track is produced by Willie B of Digi-Phonics. " "If I wasn't in Black Hippy I'd be the 4th Fugee" ...

The New Nissan Scratch Shield iPhone Case

OJ Williams

January 18, 2012

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Nissan has developed a type of paint for its cars that can automatically fix scratches. The company's taking its tech off your car and onto your iPhone 4 or 4S. The new Nissan Scratch Shield is made of ABS plas...

1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) – Rap & B*tches

KiddFuture

January 18, 2012

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1982 comes together with Termanology’s spitting a few bars over a Drizzy Drake sampled cut, with the obvious ill mind of Statik Selektah behind the boards. Plenty of more music on the way from 1982 k...

BJ The Chicago Kid Ft. Kendrick Lamar â His Pain

KiddFuture

January 18, 2012

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This is the perfect cut I needed to start my busy Wednesday off. BJ The Chicago Kid and Kendrick Lamar come together for a soulful arrangement "His Pain" the track appears on BJ's Pineapple Now Laters. - Sean ...

Video: MeLo-X’s Live Remix Lana Del Rey’s “Video Games”

The Source

January 18, 2012

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Brooklyn MC, producer, and all around Renaissance man Melo-X's video of his live remix of Lana Del Rey's "Video Games" or you can take listen on his soundcloud Lana Del Rey - Video G...

Listen: Kilo Kish “Navy”

The Source

January 18, 2012

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Kilo Kish has a mellow, soothing, spacey, lyrical flow. The Florida native, NYC resident has been featured on The Internet's (Syd and Matt from Odd Future) Purple Naked Ladies album and Odd Future's The Journey...

Video: TILT “Endless Obsession”

The Source

January 18, 2012

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Watch TILT work, it is so dope. TILT 'ENDLESS OBSESSION' from Montana Colors on Vimeo. ...

Video: ‘Key & Peele’ – New Comedy Central Sketch Series (Preview)

MidtownNate

January 18, 2012

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Here's another look at the upcoming Comedy Central sketch series, Key & Peele, created by MAD TV alumns, Keegan Michael-Key and Jordan Peele. Theres definitely a void in the sketch ...

TAKE ACTION SAY NO TO SOPA

The Source

January 18, 2012

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Google's homepage image for today is a censor bar over their logo. Sites like Wikipedia, Wordpress.org, and Reddit are participating in today's blackout against House Bill 3261 also known as Stop Online Piracy ...

Scolla ft. Quest & D.Julien – ‘Even & Odds’

MidtownNate

January 18, 2012

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Detroit's own promising upstart, Scolla, continues his weekly web tour with fellow newcomers Quest and D.Julien. Check back for more joints from Scolla leading up to the release of his yet-to-be titled R&B ...

Heavy Artillery Crew x Sobek & KCIS

The Source

January 18, 2012

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Heavy Artillery Crew members Sobek & Kcis who are originally from Belgrade have been creating a buzz on the UK scene for some time now, with their unique style and conspicuous pieces. Here’s some thei...