Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “I used to live my way, and now I’m going to die my way!” a depressed O.J. Simpson told a source for the National Enquirer. Simpson, who is in his 7th year of a thirty-three year sentence for armed robbery, assault and kidnapping, has reportedly been refusing food at the […]
The Hip-Hop Summit Youth Council Launches “Law & Prison Reform” Campaign to Support Devastating Report Campaign will use the Influence and Strength of the Late Great Nelson Mandela who Spent 27 years in Prison to Achieve Justice by Acquiring United Nations Support for Human Rights By Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher @HHSYC Visit streaming.thesource.com for […]
Is the Bureau of Prisons Operating Above the Law Ignoring the Attorney General, Congress and the President of the United States of America? By Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher @HHSYC Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information To my Christian brothers and sisters in Washington, D.C. who have been elected to serve the people and do God’s […]
A.G. SCHNEIDERMAN RELEASES REPORT ON ARRESTS RESULTING FROM STOP AND FRISK PRACTICES AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM By Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher @HHSYC Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information As we continue to assess the success of Stop, Question & Frisk it is important to understand the dynamics behind the policy, which […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Lauryn Hill, the first lady of the Fugees and grammy winning emcee, was released from prison yesterday. She was serving a three month stint for tax evasion, after failing to pay the more than $1.8 million in income taxes from 2007-2008. Instead of being on tour, Ms. Hill found herself in the minimum […]
After his public meltdown via Twitter, Guwop received some more bad news that will impede the rest of 2013. Gucci Mane will return to prison and serve six months. The Atlanta rapper was arrested earlier this month after a discrepancy with a police officer. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After Gucci cursed out the officer, […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Unfortunately for hip-hop fans, prison time and run-ins with the law can bring an abrupt pause or end of their favorite rapper’s career. When dealing with the law or the justice system, one never have a full understanding of what is going on because they can’t release all the information […]
G-Dep, also known as Trevell Coleman, seemed to be living the dream. He had a six figure recording contract with one of the most successful members of the industry, Sean Combs. Critics praised his gangsta rhymes and lifestyle, and he was beloved by many in the rapping community. Unfortunately, behind the music and hood exterior was a trouble […]
Liu Wants to Legalize Marijuana and Holder Addresses Mandatory Minimums for Low Level Nonviolent Offenders By Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher @HHSYC Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This seems to be an interesting week in the world of drugs and criminal justice. First Attorney General Eric Holder announced that federal prosecutors would now have more […]
Chris Brown sneaks in-and-out with nearly ANY media attention… Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information As of late, Chris Brown has been out of the public eye, awaiting what was supposed to happen today: his surrender into Van Nuys jail to serve his sentencing (up to six months) for his most recent charge: a hit-and-run incident […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Apparently, it’s cool to willingly add time to your sentence helping your homeboy escape–meanwhile, that fool is long gone, and you’re still there! *Kanye shrug.* To each his own. Derrick Estell, 33, an inmate at Garland County Jail in Arkansas decided he had enough and made a run for it. […]
Juneteenth, Slavery and the Prison Industrial Complex By Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher @HHSYC Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information History of Juneteenth Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery and 2013 is a very special year marking 150 years since the signing of the historic Emancipation Proclamation (EP). While the EP […]
Hip-Hop Against Gun & Gang Violence Week starts today (May 17-23, 2013) so let’s start the week by taking a look at the NY SAFE Act signed into law January 15, 2013. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Written by Charles and Randy Fisher @HHSYC In an effort to improve public safety by curbing gun and […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information How do drugs tie in to the Prison Industrial Complex? By Charles and Randy Fisher (@HHSYC) Advertisement We are 5% of the world’s population but are responsible for 25% of the world’s prison population. America is the world’s biggest client consuming 25% of the world’s illegal drugs. Without this demand, […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Following her sentencing in NJ, Lauryn Hill has been ordered to serve three months in prison for tax evasion. Lauryn Hill has received her sentencing for failing to pay taxes on about $1 million in earnings between 2005 and 2007. The Grammy award winning artist will serve three months in […]
The Masjid Malcolm Shabazz community is inviting you to join them on April 27th as a participant in the “Jail Ain’t No Good” Walk-A-Thon. By Charles and Randy Fisher @HHSYC 4/26/13
There’s no fun in spending your time in jail, good thing Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lucky enough to have another rapper as his cell mate. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to hiphopwired.com, Gucci Mane and up and coming artist, Young Scooter, are both sharing the same jail cell at the Dekalb County Jail. […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Things aren’t looking so good for B.G. as he has just been sentenced to 14 years in jail. The sentence was passed down to B.G. today on the charges of gun possession, witness tampering, and obstruction of justice for attempting to get one of the two men he was with […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Beanie Sigel, along with other celebrities such as R.Kelly, refuse to pay their taxes and are now facing repercussions for doing so. Beanie has been sentenced to 2 years in prison for tax evasion up to $728,000 between 1999 and 2005. Beanie earned more than $3 million within those years […]
