Words by Sonya Davie This article was originally published in The Source “Power 30” Issue #273 PAIN & HIP-HOP Addressing Mental Wellness in Today’s Hip-Hop Culture Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information For decades, Hip-Hop artists have always used rap as an informal method of therapy. Songs that depict the frailty of the artist’s emotional state […]
WELCOME BACK TO BLACK !!! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On Wednesday, the independently Black-owned company Essence Ventures acquired Essence Communications from Time Inc., making the iconic brand 100 percent Black-owned for the first time in two decades. The magazine was purchased by the founder of Sundial Brands and owner of Shea Moisture Richelieu Dennis, who seeks […]
“Any form of art is a form of power; it has impact, it can affect change – it can not only move us, it makes us move.” – Ossie Davis Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Davis could have been talking about us. The Source has for 3 decades explored the culture’s ability to make an […]
SOURCE360 celebrates the innovation and creativity inspired by the positive use of Hip-Hop and represents NYC’s and Brooklyn’s diverse cultural tapestry since 2014. SOURCE360 is a cultural and community celebration embodying the entire 360-degree spectrum of art, music, film & television, fashion, dance, sports, and technology inspired by Hip-Hop. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Some of Brooklyn’s most […]
HBO finalized a development deal for a science fiction series titled Who Fears Death, which follows the coming of age story of a young woman living in post-apocalyptic North Africa. Game of Thrones’, George R.R. Martin will serve as the executive producer and will be joined by HBO programming president Michael Lombardo and Angela Mancuso. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Selwyn […]
Nas brought in his birthday this year in a room full of love. Swizz Beatz, Nicki Minaj, and many more friends and family helped Nas celebrate 44 years of life and love. The Source Magazine would also like to help Nas celebrate by reflecting on how far he has come in his career. Below is Nas’ […]
The Source Magazine is the first and now the last major Hip-Hop news resource and magazine on newsstands. Anchored by the iconic magazine, The Source is a multi-media brand targeting lovers of youth culture and consumers with strong lifestyle interests, and passions for music, fashion, technology, news, and sports since 1988. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]
If you are anywhere near the NYC tri-state area, you do not want to miss this weekend’s festivities. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Northstar Group/The Source Magazine has launched the 4th Annual Source 360 Conference in the ever-expanding neighborhood of downtown Brooklyn, New York. Today’s festivities include several panels and two music showcases slated […]
Words by: Shaheem Reid Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From The Source Magazine Issue #271 | 2017 Advertisement Don’t let the custom made bespoke suits he and his collective Fear & Fancy design cause you to get it twisted. Jidenna is just like you in more ways than you know. During his spare time […]
Words by: Anthony Browne Ph.D. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From The Source Magazine Issue #271 | 2017 Advertisement On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama made history as the first African American elected President of the United States of America. The campaign slogans ‘Yes We Can’ and ‘Hope’ and an agenda for change galvanized his […]
From The Source Magazine Issue #271 | 2017 Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information 2016 was a pretty interesting year for Fetty Wap. He welcomed the world to his 3rd new born, Advertisement Khari with Love and Hip Hop reality star, Masika. He was able to continue to showcase his love for fast cars with his […]
Words by: KC Orcutt Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From The Source Magazine Issue #270 | 2016 Advertisement UGK’s third studio album was bigger than Pimp C and Bun B themselves. For countless reasons, Ridin’ Dirty hits as close to home in 2016 as it does when it was first released 20 years ago […]
Words by: Milca Pierre Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From The Source Magazine Issue #270 | 2016 Advertisement The United States isn’t new to the heroin epidemic, but its latest response to the issue is revealing the scary double standards of public health. In 1991, the search was on for a trio the Drug […]
Words by: Khari Clarke Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From The Source Magazine Issue #270 | 2016 Advertisement Most artists don’t receive recognition until they’re gone, yet Rebecca Maria only needed a year to achieve notoriety. Visual art has evolved. For centuries art required travel to be experienced, making many of the world’s most […]
Words by: Khari Nixon Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From The Source Magazine Issue #270 | 2016 Living a healthier lifestyle has been a central focus in Hip Hop culture for the last few years. A few major artists have very personal experiences with what can happen if you don’t. Advertisement Health of the mind […]
Words by: KC Orcutt Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From The Source Magazine Issue #270 | 2016 Twenty five years ago, the streets of New Jersey were unknowing that the hustler mentality they quietly inspired would propel the careers of one of the most iconic and influential Hip Hop groups of all time. Advertisement […]
From The Source Magazine Issue #270 | 2016 Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Professionals pursuing dream jobs by day and fearless alien-slayers by night, Vivica A. Fox and Jessie T. Usher are a mother-son tag team like you’ve never seen before in Independence Day: Resurgence. Twenty years ago, Independence Day broke the box office wide […]
Words by: Simone Amelia Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From The Source Magazine Issue #269 | 2016 Advertisement Appearing in classic movies like Malcolm X, Goodfellas and Jungle Fever and hit TV shows like Entourage, veteran actress Debi Mazar’s association with Hip Hop is veraciously authentic. As a teenager she starred in Graffiti Rock, […]
Words by: Kyle Eustice Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From The Source Magazine Issue #270 | 2016 Advertisement Fitness tracking devices are the latest tools in law enforcement. When a woman was arrested in Lancaster County, PA for making a false police report after her Fitbit revealed she had been walking around during the […]
Words by: Kyle Eustice Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From The Source Magazine Issue #270 | 2016 Solar panels are on the rise in inner city communities Advertisement With the cost of living consistently escalating it’s increasingly difficult for low-income families to survive, especially in expensive metropolitan areas. Cutting corners to meet the monthly budget […]
