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Today in Hip-Hop History: Timbaland and Magoo Release Their First Collaborative LP ‘Welcome to Our World’ 22 Years Ago

November 11, 2019

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On this day in 1997, the Norfolk, Virginia based duo of producing legend Timbaland and rapper Magoo released their first studio album Welcome To Our World. For a debut album, this LP was widely successful, goin... Read Article

Jonathan Mannion Remembers Aaliyah Being ‘Graceful’ Throughout her Last Photo Shoot

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October 24, 2019

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Jonathan Mannion was the last photographer to take pictures of Aaliyah before she passed in a fatal plane crash. The shoot was about two decades about but the famed photographer vividly remembers his time w... Read Article

Illinois Prosecutors to Use R. Kelly’s Marriage to Aaliyah to Keep Him in Jail During Trial

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September 4, 2019

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R. Kelly's 1994 marriage to Aaliyah is coming back to bite him in the rear end. The rumored couple eloped when the late singer was only 15 and Kelly was 27, but the marriage certificate stated Aaliyah was 1... Read Article

At Her Best: Aaliyah’s 25 Greatest Hip-Hop Collaborations

Keenan Higgins

August 25, 2019

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August 25 will never be an easy day for many music fans across the world, particularly for those who love the late R&B icon Aaliyah Dana Haughton. https://www.instagram.com/p/B1lt5CJldNr/ Since 20... Read Article

Spot on or Try Again? Maddame Tussauds Unveils Aaliyah's Wax-Figure

Spot On or Try Again? Madame Tussauds Unveils Aaliyah’s Wax-Figure

Miss2Bees

August 22, 2019

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Days before the 18th anniversary of Aaliyah's death, Madame Tussauds unveiled her wax-figure in their Las Vegas location. Studios Manager at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas, Adam Morey, says talks about the figure... Read Article

Road to SOURCE360: Lil’ Cease’s 5 Best Music Video Moments

Keenan Higgins

August 7, 2019

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Our 6th annual SOURCE360 Festival is shaping up to be one star-studded event, and we're please to announce that '90s rap veteran Lil' Cease will be on board to host our Biggie-themed Block Party next weekend! ... Read Article

Aaliyah Will Be Receiving a Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas

Keenan Higgins

August 5, 2019

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This month is usually a somber time for fans of R&B icon Aaliyah, as it marks the anniversary of her untimely death on August 25, 2001 at the age of 22. However, Baby Girl's estate is hoping to make the occasio... Read Article

MTV Shares a Rare Interview Clip of Aaliyah For the 18th Anniversary of Her Final Album

Keenan Higgins

July 17, 2019

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18 years ago today, the music world was blessed by single-named soul siren Aaliyah when she released her critically-acclaimed 2001 album, simply self-titled Aaliyah. The Princess of R&B was well on her way to c... Read Article

R. Kelly Reportedly Denies Sleeping With Aaliyah’s Mother

Miss2Bees

March 19, 2019

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R. Kelly is currently facing 10 counts of sexual abuse and the allegations continue to mount even outside of the courtroom. Lisa Van Allen, who was allegedly one of the singer's ex-girlfriends and spoke out... Read Article

[WATCH] Lisa Van Allen: R. Kelly Told Me He Got Aaliyah Pregnant and Slept With Her Mother Diane Haughton

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March 12, 2019

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As the R. Kelly saga continues to unwind, a wild accusation that stemmed from a decade old rumor will definitely add fire to the flame of public opinion in the disgraced singer's sexual abuse case. Lisa Van ... Read Article

Dame Dash Claims Aaliyah Told Him to be in JAY-Z, R. Kelly's 'Fiesta' Video

Dame Dash Claims Aaliyah Told Him to be in JAY-Z and R. Kelly’s ‘Fiesta’ Video

Miss2Bees

January 18, 2019

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After the Surviving R. Kelly documentary aired, Dame Dash made claims that he never agreed with JAY-Z working with R. Kelly on Best of Both Worlds because his late fiance, Aaliyah, told him she was raped by the... Read Article

[LISTEN] Former Roc-A-Fella Producer Says Dame Dash Took Aaliyah From Jay-Z

Sha Be Allah

January 17, 2019

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According to Roc-A-Fella producer Choke No Joke, the Roc Dynasty came tumbling down due to issues over women and to let Choke tell the story, it all started with Aaliyah. To be fair, none of this has proven ... Read Article

Aaliyah’s 10 Greatest Sneaker Moments

Keenan Higgins

January 16, 2019

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Happy birthday, Aaliyah! The legendary, self-described "full-on entertainer" would've celebrated her 40th birthday today if not for the tragic accident that took her life on August 25, 2001 at the youthful a... Read Article

#HERSourcePoll: Do You Think Aaliyah Should’ve Been Left Out the ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ Documentary?

Miss2Bees

January 4, 2019

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The Surviving R. Kelly was the number one trending topic on Twitter following its premiere. The second trending topic was Aaliyah, who passed away long before Twitter was even thought of. Along with other d... Read Article

Aaliyah’s Mother Diane Haughton Fires Back at Backup Singer Who Reportedly Witnessed R. Kelly Having Sex With His Former Protegeé

Keenan Higgins

January 2, 2019

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Once again, Lifetime is at the forefront of a controversy having to do with late R&B singer Aaliyah. Thankfully, this time it isn't another attempt at a horrid biopic. Unfortunately, it does have to do with a h... Read Article

R. Kelly’s Former Backup Singer Claims She Caught Him Having Sex With Aaliyah

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January 2, 2019

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Another preview of the Surviving R. Kelly Lifetime docuseries premiered on People Magazine and someone close to the singer confirmed what the public already assumed. One of the Pied Piper's former background... Read Article

10 Last-Minute Gifts You Can Still Cop (and Enjoy!) For the Holiday 2018 Season

Keenan Higgins

December 24, 2018

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Happy holidays, y'all! Christmas is just one day away, and if you haven't done all your shopping for the loved ones in your life, you might be feeling a little like this right about now: https://www.ins... Read Article

BRANDED: Andy Hilfiger Revisits the ’90s Tommy Era and Preps a Future at ARTISTIX

Keenan Higgins

December 3, 2018

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When it comes to labels, better yet the fashion game in general, none have a legacy that even comes close to touching that of Hilfiger brothers Thomas Jacob and Andrew Charles — Tommy and Andy for short, respec... Read Article

Princess Nokia Gets Pretty-in-Punk for the Betsey Johnson Fall 2018 Campaign

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August 9, 2018

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Words by Shatay Speights New York rapper Princess Nokia has always expressed her love for the ‘90s style era aesthetic, as the clothing she rocks on the regular boasts the same relaxed and effortle... Read Article

Dave East Pays Homage to His Influences With Fresh Leg Tats

Corey Copeland

August 9, 2018

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Dave East is good across the state of California but he doesn't need to visit Hollywood to see the Walk of Fame. All he has to do is look down at his legs. Covered in ink, his leg tattoos pay homage to his musi... Read Article

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Timbaland and Magoo Release Their First Collaborative LP ‘Welcome to Our World’ 22 Years Ago

Jonathan Mannion Remembers Aaliyah Being ‘Graceful’ Throughout her Last Photo Shoot

Illinois Prosecutors to Use R. Kelly’s Marriage to Aaliyah to Keep Him in Jail During Trial

At Her Best: Aaliyah’s 25 Greatest Hip-Hop Collaborations

Spot On or Try Again? Madame Tussauds Unveils Aaliyah’s Wax-Figure

Road to SOURCE360: Lil’ Cease’s 5 Best Music Video Moments

Aaliyah Will Be Receiving a Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas

MTV Shares a Rare Interview Clip of Aaliyah For the 18th Anniversary of Her Final Album

R. Kelly Reportedly Denies Sleeping With Aaliyah’s Mother

[WATCH] Lisa Van Allen: R. Kelly Told Me He Got Aaliyah Pregnant and Slept With Her Mother Diane Haughton

Dame Dash Claims Aaliyah Told Him to be in JAY-Z and R. Kelly’s ‘Fiesta’ Video

[LISTEN] Former Roc-A-Fella Producer Says Dame Dash Took Aaliyah From Jay-Z

Aaliyah’s 10 Greatest Sneaker Moments

#HERSourcePoll: Do You Think Aaliyah Should’ve Been Left Out the ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ Documentary?

Aaliyah’s Mother Diane Haughton Fires Back at Backup Singer Who Reportedly Witnessed R. Kelly Having Sex With His Former Protegeé

R. Kelly’s Former Backup Singer Claims She Caught Him Having Sex With Aaliyah

10 Last-Minute Gifts You Can Still Cop (and Enjoy!) For the Holiday 2018 Season

BRANDED: Andy Hilfiger Revisits the ’90s Tommy Era and Preps a Future at ARTISTIX

Princess Nokia Gets Pretty-in-Punk for the Betsey Johnson Fall 2018 Campaign

Dave East Pays Homage to His Influences With Fresh Leg Tats

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