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WATCH: Saucy Santana Calls Out Akademiks Over Rape Lawsuit

By Shawn Grant / May 16, 2024

Following a lawsuit sent to Akademiks for rape and defamation, Saucy Santana reignited his beef with the popular blogger. Saucy...

Biden and Trump Agree to Debate in June and Sept.

By Shawn Grant / May 16, 2024

President Joe Biden and Republican candidate Donald Trump have agreed to debate. The two will meet twice before the Nov....

Chief Keef on His Influence on Hip-Hop: ‘I Be Tired of Hearing That’

By Shawn Grant / May 16, 2024

Chief Keef wants y'all to stop telling him how influential he is. He knows! Speaking with Grammy.com for the release...

Spotify Hit with Cease and Desist Over Lyrics, Music Videos and More

By Shawn Grant / May 16, 2024

Spotify has been issued a cease and desist order from the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) for hosting lyrics, music...

Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Commemorates 40th Anniversary With 4K UHD and Digital Release

By Sourcestaff / May 16, 2024

Warner Home Video is poised to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Prince’s iconic film "Purple Rain" with a dazzling rerelease...

Donald Trump’s Defense Attorneys Paint Prosecution Star Witness Michael Cohen as a Serial Liar Out for Vengeance

By Sourcestaff / May 16, 2024

Donald Trump's historic criminal trial, his former fixer, Michael Cohen, faced a relentless cross-examination from defense attorney Todd Blanche, aimed...

ATF Agent Gives Testimony in Young Thug YSL RICO Trial in Atlanta

By Sourcestaff / May 16, 2024

Remember that YSL, Young Thug RICO trial? That’s STILL going on and Tuesday's session in kicked off with the testimony...

Diddy Accuser Lil Rod Drops High Profile Music Exec Names From Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Sha Be Allah

May 15, 2024

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Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, the producer who named several people and companies in his initial sexual assault lawsuit against music mogul Sean "DIddy" Combs a few months ago, has reportedly removed several high-pr...

French Montana Drops Highly Anticipated Final Chapter of 'Mac & Cheese' Mixtape Series

French Montana Announces ‘Gotta See It To Believe It’ Tour with Fabolous and Fivio Foreign

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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French Montana is set to embark on his Gotta See It To Believe It Tour in 2024, presented by Live Nation. The highly anticipated tour will feature exclusive performances across seven cities in North America, s...

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Rebrands Combs Enterprises to Combs Global as Business Portfolio Expands

Diddy Shares Message on Instagram: ‘Time Tells Truth’

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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Diddy posted a new message on Instagram. In the post, titled "LOVE," Diddy shared an image that says, "Time tells truth." View this post on Instagram A post shared by LOVE (@diddy) In...

WATCH: EarthGang, Cozz, and Lute Unite for Dreamville Freestyle

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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Dreamville's EarthGang, Cozz, and Lute teamed up for an electrifying freestyle session courtesy of Red Bull Spiral. The four-minute-long performance showcases seamless exchanges as they effortlessly pass the m...

NAV Confirms New Album ‘On My Way 2 Rexdale’

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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Chart-topping rapper, producer, and XO artist NAV has confirmed the speculation surrounding his upcoming album. In a recently released trailer packed with teasers of featured artists, NAV unveiled the album's ...

Tee Grizzley Makes Surprise Donation to Detroit’s Coalition of Temporary Shelter for Mother’s Day

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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In a heartwarming gesture ahead of Mother's Day, Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley visited COTS' Peggy's Place yesterday, generously covering the security deposits for three families moving out of the emergency shel...

Jewell Loyd Partners with Foot Locker and Nike for Inspiring ‘Dropping Gems’ Ad

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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With the start of the 2024 WNBA season approaching, Foot Locker has teamed up with Nike to debut an inspiring new ad featuring Seattle Storm superstar Jewell Loyd. The ad, titled ‘Dropping Gems,’ showcases Jew...

BLK Dating App Launches Summer “MBA” Program For Recent HBCU Graduates

Sha Be Allah

May 15, 2024

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BLK, the number one dating and lifestyle app for the Black community, proudly unveils their new endeavor: The BLK MBA (Master of Black Affection) Program. Created to empower and support recent graduates from H...

Megan Thee Stallion Kicks Off Hot Girl Summer Tour with Electrifying Show in Minneapolis

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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Last night, three-time Grammy award-winning superstar Megan Thee Stallion ignited the stage at the opening night of her Hot Girl Summer Tour in Minneapolis, MN. The show set an energetic tone for her first-eve...

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Today In Hip Hop History: Killer Mike Dropped His Fifth LP ‘R.A.P. Music’ 12 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

May 15, 2024

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On this date in 2012, Grammy Award-winning rapper Big Mike dropped his fifth full-length studio album titled R.A.P. Music, which stands for "Rebellious African People’s Music" on the Williams Street Records im...

SOURCE SPORTS: Aces Raise Banner, Begin 3-Peat Quest with Victory over Mercury

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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The Las Vegas Aces celebrated their second championship banner and debuted their latest championship rings before kicking off the 2024 season with a win. Led by two-time MVP A’ja Wilson, the Aces defeated the ...

SOURCE SPORTS: Caitlin Clark Scores 20 in WNBA Debut, But Alyssa Thomas’ Triple-Double Leads Sun to Victory

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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Caitlin Clark made an impressive WNBA debut, scoring a team-high 20 points and hitting four 3-pointers. However, her performance wasn't enough to secure a win, as the Connecticut Sun defeated her team 92-71. ...

Jalen Brunson 44 Points Propel Knicks to 121-91 Victory Over Pacers

SOURCE SPORTS: Jalen Brunson’s 44 Points Propel Knicks to 121-91 Victory Over Pacers, Taking 3-2 Series Lead

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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Jalen Brunson scored 44 points and added seven assists to lead the New York Knicks to a decisive 121-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers, breaking the 2-2 series tie and bringing the Knicks within one game of t...

SOURCE SPORTS: Jokic Receives Third MVP, Propels Nuggets to 3-2 Series Lead

Shawn Grant

May 15, 2024

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On the night he received the Michael Jordan Trophy for his third MVP in four years, Nikola Jokic delivered an unprecedented performance in NBA Playoffs history. Jokic recorded 40 points, 13 assists, and 0 turn...

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Run-D.M.C. Dropped Their Third LP ‘Raising Hell’ 38 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

May 15, 2024

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Thirty-eight years ago, amidst the explosion of crack cocaine in the inner cities, one of the hottest albums from the Hollis Crew came out and further solidified their status of royalty in the world of Hip Hop...

Nicki Minaj Wraps Up ‘Pink Friday 2 Tour with Record-Breaking Success

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May 15, 2024

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Nicki Minaj, the reigning queen of rap, has bid farewell to the North American leg of her Pink Friday 2 Tour with a triumphant finale earlier this week. The iconic NYC artist embarked on her tour in March, ...

First Human to Receive Pig Kidney Transplant Dies at 62

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May 15, 2024

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In a groundbreaking medical procedure that captured global attention, 62-year-old Richard Slayman made history as the first person to receive a kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig. However, just ...

Wendy Williams On Fainting on the Air “It Was really Scary”

Wendy Williams’ Manhattan Penthouse Sold at a $822,000 Loss

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May 15, 2024

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Former daytime talk show host Wendy Williams has faced financial and personal challenges in recent years, culminating in the sale of her beloved Manhattan penthouse at a significant loss. Two years ago, Wil...

Ice Spice MetroCards Drop In NYC To Promote Her ‘Y2K’ Album

Sha Be Allah

May 14, 2024

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On Monday (May 13), New York's MTA (Mass Transit Authority) launched exclusive, limited edition MetroCards featuring Bronx rap princess Ice Spice. 50,000 of the new MetroCards were released throughout Manha...

Da Beatminerz Tap De La Soul, Pharoahe Monch and Others For “My Year” Single, Accompanied By Animated Video

Sha Be Allah

May 14, 2024

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While Da Beatminerz have come to define a very specific sound in Hip-Hop over the course of their illustrious career spanning more than three decades, the bulk of their production...