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NYC Graffiti Artist Matthew “ZEXOR” Rodriguez Dead At 29

December 14, 2019

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The New York City graff community and beyond is mourning the loss of Matthew "ZEXOR" Rodriguez, who passed away Thursday (Dec. 12) in New York. He was 29 years old. As the son of Brooklyn graffiti legen... Read Article

Museum Of Graffiti Opens Its Doors TOMORROW In Wynwood During Art Basel

Sha Be Allah

December 4, 2019

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After years of trying to fit in the bourgeois art galleries around the world, graffiti finally has a place of its own to call home. Since the advent of "wall writing" in the late 60s and early 70s, graff ha... Read Article

Touch The Sky: Nike’s Tie-Dye Sneaker Pack Is An Ode to Chicago

Keenan Higgins

July 11, 2019

Art/Design, Footwear, Footwear, Hip Hop Art and Design | Urban Arts, Hip Hop Community News, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, Hip Hop Footwear | Trending Sneakers, Hip Hop Style | Latest Trends in Fashion and Footwear, Sneakers

Something so amazing that it gave Kanye West a Top 10 Rap hit just by penning some bars about it is now inspiring Nike's upcoming Chicago-themed Air Force 1 and Air Max 97 colorways. The eye-grab... Read Article

Recap: adidas Gives the Ultimate Look at Graffiti Culture With ‘Beyond the Streets NYC’ Exhibition in Brooklyn

Keenan Higgins

June 20, 2019

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Graffiti is one of those art forms that wins by breaking all the rules — there is no one style, no single medium and certainly not one sole artist that embodies the entire genre completely. Now, in a combined e... Read Article

EXCLUSIVE! The Legendary Cey Adams TheSource.com Interview

sourcestaff

May 7, 2019

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n the world of Hip Hop, visual art, which is primarily rooted in the dynamic scene of graffiti, has taken a backseat to the music, according to graff king turned graphic arts pioneer Cey Adams. Aside from his a... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Cult Classic Hip-Hop Film ‘Wild Style’ Debuted in Theaters 36 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 18, 2019

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During the time when Hip Hop was being passed off as a fad that wouldn't last beyond "Rapper's Delight", a vivid reenactment of the introduction of this artistic culture to the world was made. Wild Style is arg... Read Article

Happy 50th Birthday To Graffiti Legend COPE2!

Sha Be Allah

December 20, 2018

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One of the most infamous graffiti artists of the 20th century is celebrating his 50th born day today and he goes by the name of COPE2, founder of the world famous KINGS DESTROY crew. Born Fernando Carlo on t... Read Article

Vic Mensa Shares His Convo With Jay-Z About World Renowned Artist BANKSY

Sha Be Allah

December 14, 2018

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Chi-Town slang spitter Vic Mensa has managed to put himself in a no-lose situation, being under the wing of Roc Nation head honcho Jay-Z, but Mensa says that his conversations with his boss are now becoming cro... Read Article

2018 SOURCE360 Block Party: NEKU Of Secta7 Collective & MOE ZV Splash The Block

Sha Be Allah

September 10, 2018

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The oldest pillar in Hip Hop culture made a guest appearance at this year's SOURCE360 Block Party as graffiti artists NEKU Secta7 and MOE ZV put on a live art exhibition on Rockwell Place across from the BRIC A... Read Article

Aretha Franklin Honored in New York City Subway Graffiti

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August 17, 2018

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People worldwide are reacting to the sudden loss of Aretha Franklin. Many fans and musicians shared their heartfelt messages on social media. Other fans paid tribute by temporarily renaming the Franklin Street ... Read Article

Banksy Denies Any Involvement in Moscow Art Exhibition

Sha Be Allah

August 16, 2018

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The reclusive British graffiti artist BANKSY has said in social media post he was not involved in a major exhibition of his works currently on display in Moscow. The artist wrote it on Wednesday in his Insta... Read Article

Ironlak Reign as Graffiti Kings Stems from Australia

Sam - @thewriterau

July 16, 2018

Art/Design, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle

Australia as a country is isolated from the rest of the world. Because of this, the "Land Down Under" has always taken a little longer to catch on to whatever is the wave in pop culture. This is especially t... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Cult Classic Flick ‘Beat Street’ Turns 35 Years Old!

Sha Be Allah

June 6, 2018

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On this day in Hip Hop history, one of the most important films for Hip Hop culture was released in theaters around the globe. The Stan Lathan-directed Beat Street was a film that was able to help Hip Hop cultu... Read Article

San Diego School Orders Artist To Change Mural Of Trump’s Head On Spear

Sha Be Allah

May 6, 2018

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Officials at a San Diego-area charter school have ordered an artist to make changes to a mural painted during a fundraiser, after receiving complaints about an image in the painting — President Trump’s head on ... Read Article

Don’t Miss Out on the Supreme x Lee Quiñones Collaboration Dropping Tomorrow

Keenan Higgins

May 2, 2018

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Lee Quiñones, the legendary Puerto Rican graffiti artist that OGs may remember from the classic 1982 hip-hop/art film Wild Style, is getting a much-deserved tribute from Supreme, with a set of gear dropping in ... Read Article

H&M Files Federal Lawsuit Against Graff Artist REVOK Over Copyright Dispute

Sha Be Allah

March 14, 2018

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Clothing retailer H&M has filed a complaint for declaratory judgment after being threatened with legal action over its use of graffiti art in a marketing campaign. The claim was filed on Friday, March 9 at t... Read Article

Can’t Be Stopped: A Riveting Fusion of Art, Hip-Hop, and Culture

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January 26, 2018

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Words By Zoe Zorka As the legendary Sundance Film Festival draws to a close, the spotlight has been on some of the best documentaries of the year. Yet few capture the true essence of a generation as well as ... Read Article

Superchief Gallery Presents “Wasted Land 2” Premiere Screening [RECAP]

Sha Be Allah

November 16, 2017

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In an exclusive, spooked out setting at the Superchief Gallery in Ridgewood, Queens, film director Andrew H. Shirley along with NOXER, SMELLS, RAMBO, UFO and other artists from the Brooklyn-Based 907 Crew hoste... Read Article

Anyone Comics Presents “The Nation’s Respected” Graff Show (RECAP)

Sha Be Allah

November 9, 2017

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This past weekend in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, some of the borough's most legendary graffiti artists and enthusiasts gathered under one roof at Anyone Comics Store for the TNR CREW graff show aptly titled, "The ... Read Article

Brooklyn Jury Says That 5Pointz Graffiti Mecca Was Illegally Destroyed

Sha Be Allah

November 8, 2017

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After almost 50 years of pop culture history, graffiti has finally been recognized as an art form by the law of the land. A Brooklyn jury unanimously reached a decision that the 5Pointz outdoor graffiti gall... Read Article

Holla If Ya Hear Me: Dr. Michael Eric Dyson Talks Tupac's Prophetic, Self-Destructive Work

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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie ‘Rappers Are Never Going To Stop Talking About Drugs’

FROM THE ISSUE: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is The Future of Hip-Hop

[PROFILE FROM THE MAGAZINE] Unsigned Hype B. Lou

Female Camaraderie: Does It Still Exist?

NYC Graffiti Artist Matthew “ZEXOR” Rodriguez Dead At 29

Museum Of Graffiti Opens Its Doors TOMORROW In Wynwood During Art Basel

Touch The Sky: Nike’s Tie-Dye Sneaker Pack Is An Ode to Chicago

Recap: adidas Gives the Ultimate Look at Graffiti Culture With ‘Beyond the Streets NYC’ Exhibition in Brooklyn

EXCLUSIVE! The Legendary Cey Adams TheSource.com Interview

Today in Hip-Hop History: Cult Classic Hip-Hop Film ‘Wild Style’ Debuted in Theaters 36 Years Ago

Happy 50th Birthday To Graffiti Legend COPE2!

Vic Mensa Shares His Convo With Jay-Z About World Renowned Artist BANKSY

2018 SOURCE360 Block Party: NEKU Of Secta7 Collective & MOE ZV Splash The Block

Aretha Franklin Honored in New York City Subway Graffiti

Banksy Denies Any Involvement in Moscow Art Exhibition

Ironlak Reign as Graffiti Kings Stems from Australia

Today in Hip Hop History: Cult Classic Flick ‘Beat Street’ Turns 35 Years Old!

San Diego School Orders Artist To Change Mural Of Trump’s Head On Spear

Don’t Miss Out on the Supreme x Lee Quiñones Collaboration Dropping Tomorrow

H&M Files Federal Lawsuit Against Graff Artist REVOK Over Copyright Dispute

Can’t Be Stopped: A Riveting Fusion of Art, Hip-Hop, and Culture

Superchief Gallery Presents “Wasted Land 2” Premiere Screening [RECAP]

Anyone Comics Presents “The Nation’s Respected” Graff Show (RECAP)

Brooklyn Jury Says That 5Pointz Graffiti Mecca Was Illegally Destroyed

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