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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

Happy 50th Birthday To Graffiti Legend COPE2!

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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

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

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

Avant Garde Art Gallery Presents “The Evolution Of ZA ONE” (RECAP)

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November 6, 2017

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Deep in the abyss of the Lower East Side of Manhattan, an art exhibit was displayed that was highly anticipated and as homegrown as it gets. Kate Storch and the rest of the good people at the Avant Garde Galler... Read Article

Manhattan Graff Artist RD 357 Busted, Doubled As NYC Mental Hygiene Worker

Sha Be Allah

August 6, 2017

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You never know what some people do on their off days. Lower East Side graff artist RD 357 was busted for leaving his tag all over Manhattan and it turns out he works for the city, police said this weekend. ... Read Article

Tags And Throws’ Summer In New York Series Finale “Bombing With ZEXOR”

Sha Be Allah

December 26, 2016

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In the final installment of Swede-based TagsAndThrows.com, the "Summer In New York" series takes a unique turn by revealing the identity of the last writer, ZEXOR, one of NYC's few active second generation writ... Read Article

TagsAndThrows’ Summer In New York Part 4 “Bombing With EASY”

Sha Be Allah

December 23, 2016

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In TagsAndThrows.com's fourth episode of their "Summer In New York" series, NYC veteran and graffiti legend EASY bombs up the five boroughs in a very rare interview. Easy has been in the graff game since 1983, ... Read Article

Happy Birthday To Graffiti’s Living Legend COPE2 KD!

Sha Be Allah

December 20, 2016

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One of the most infamous graffiti artists of the 20th century is celebrating his 48th 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

TagsAndThrows’ Summer In New York Part 3 “Bombing With KLOPS”

Sha Be Allah

December 19, 2016

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In the third installment of TagsAndThrows.com's 'Summer Of New York', Queens writer KLOPS is the focus of why he does what he does the way he does it. Even though he's a fairly new writer, KLOPS has gone "al... Read Article

TONIGHT! Matthew “ZEXOR” Rodriguez “Pick Your Poison” Art Exhibit In Brooklyn

Sha Be Allah

December 16, 2016

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NYC graffiti mainstay Matthew "ZEXOR" Rodriguez will be taking his work from the street to the gallery tonight in Bushwick, showing off his "Pick Your Poison" exhibit @ Paradise Plus NYC. Zexor, who recently... Read Article

TagsAndThrows’ Summer In New York Part 2 “Bombing With NEMZ”

Sha Be Allah

December 14, 2016

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In the second installment of TagsAndThrows.com's 'Summer Of New York', new millennial writer NEMZ takes over the streets and explains to graff enthusiasts and what he defines as "graffiti groupies", his percept... Read Article

US PREMIERE: TagsAndThrows’ Summer In New York Pt. 1 “Bombing With OJAE”

Sha Be Allah

December 10, 2016

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After filming graff documentaries featuring artists from all around the globe, Sweden-based TagsAndThrows.com brings it back to the Rotten Apple for their most recent graffiti doc series aptly entitled "Summer ... Read Article

Queens Graffiti Legend BRUZ Passes Away

Sha Be Allah

October 15, 2016

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It has been reported that NYC graff king Vincent "BRUZ" Girolamo passed away last night. The details to what caused his death has still not been confirmed. BRUZ, a Rego Park, Queens native, was well known wi... Read Article

Bowery Boogie Uncapped’s “Last Stop” Subway Art Exhibit (RECAP)

Sha Be Allah

September 15, 2016

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Last week at Lovecraft in the Lower East Side sectin of Manhattan, Bowery Boogie Uncapped presented another dope subway art/graffiti exhibit entitled "Last Stop". Hosted by BBU's Rebel Knowledge, the exhibit... Read Article

TheSource.com Coverage Of “Vandalizing Pratt” Art Exhibit And Panel Discussion

Sha Be Allah

January 28, 2016

On Friday, Pratt Institute hosted the "Vandalizing Pratt" art exhibit opening, which featured a panel discusion with some of NYC's most revered writers in the Rotten Apple's illustrious graff history. Artists W... Read Article

NYC Graff Legend RE 357 Passes Away

Sha Be Allah

January 12, 2016

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According to confirmed reports, NYC graffiti mainstay RE 357 passed away yesterday. The Bronx native is a well-known veteran all over the streets of the Big Apple, best recognized on the walls and gates for ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: The Source Remembers Graf Legend Iz The Wiz

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June 17, 2015

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Michael "Iz The Wiz" Martin passed away in Spring Hill, Florida on this date six years ago On this day in 2009, the man known to the graffiti world as "IZ THE WIZ" died from kidney failure in Spring Hill, Fl... Read Article

Revisiting Our Conversation On Mental Wellness in Hip-Hop From The Source 'Power 30' Issue

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[FROM THE ISSUE] SOURCE SPORTS Presents What’s Next in The World of Sports

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

Happy 50th Birthday To Graffiti Legend COPE2!

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

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

Avant Garde Art Gallery Presents “The Evolution Of ZA ONE” (RECAP)

Manhattan Graff Artist RD 357 Busted, Doubled As NYC Mental Hygiene Worker

Tags And Throws’ Summer In New York Series Finale “Bombing With ZEXOR”

TagsAndThrows’ Summer In New York Part 4 “Bombing With EASY”

Happy Birthday To Graffiti’s Living Legend COPE2 KD!

TagsAndThrows’ Summer In New York Part 3 “Bombing With KLOPS”

TONIGHT! Matthew “ZEXOR” Rodriguez “Pick Your Poison” Art Exhibit In Brooklyn

TagsAndThrows’ Summer In New York Part 2 “Bombing With NEMZ”

US PREMIERE: TagsAndThrows’ Summer In New York Pt. 1 “Bombing With OJAE”

Queens Graffiti Legend BRUZ Passes Away

Bowery Boogie Uncapped’s “Last Stop” Subway Art Exhibit (RECAP)

TheSource.com Coverage Of “Vandalizing Pratt” Art Exhibit And Panel Discussion

NYC Graff Legend RE 357 Passes Away

Today In Hip Hop History: The Source Remembers Graf Legend Iz The Wiz

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