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Tech Exec Arrested For Murder Of Cash App Founder Bob Lee

By Sha Be Allah / April 13, 2023

According to confirmed reports, authorities have arrested Nima Momeni, an IT tech company owner, for the stabbing death of CashApp...

Lil Durk to Donate Portion of “Bedtime” Royalties to Neighborhood Heroes Foundation as Part of New Partnership

By Shawn Grant / April 13, 2023

Lil Durk is letting everyone into the closed-off realm of investing in music rights thanks to an exclusive relationship with...

SOURCE LATINO: TikTok Serving as a Launchpad for Regional Mexican Artists to the Billboard Charts

By Shawn Grant / April 13, 2023

With Raggaeton remaining a dominant force on TikTok, Karol G, and Shakira's "TQG" found a way to break through and...

Nick Cannon Set to Host New Radio Show ‘The Daily Cannon’ on Amp

By Shawn Grant / April 11, 2023

Nick Cannon is turning his talents to radio, specifically Amazon's live radio app Amp. The Daily Cannon, a new morning...

Elon Musk Paints over ‘W’ on Twitter Headquarters Sign, now reads ‘Titter’

By Zoe Zorka / April 10, 2023

Even though April Fools Day was over a week ago, the jokes apparently have not stopped for Elon Musk. Over...

Cash App Creator Bob Lee Stabbed to Death in San Francisco

By Shawn Grant / April 5, 2023

Bob Lee, the creator of Cash App, was found fatally stabbed early Tuesday (Apr.4) near downtown San Francisco. NBC reports...

Lil Durk’s Entry Into the Tech Space Through the World of Phygital Fashion: NXTG3NZ

By Sha Be Allah / March 27, 2023

Lil Durk, the Platinum recording artist, has recently made a major move into the tech space through the world of...

Tech Exec Arrested For Murder Of Cash App Founder Bob Lee

Sha Be Allah

April 13, 2023

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According to confirmed reports, authorities have arrested Nima Momeni, an IT tech company owner, for the stabbing death of CashApp founder Bob Lee. An arrest warrant was issued for Momeni in the April 4 st... Read Article

Lil Durk to Donate Portion of “Bedtime” Royalties to Neighborhood Heroes Foundation as Part of New Partnership

Shawn Grant

April 13, 2023

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Lil Durk is letting everyone into the closed-off realm of investing in music rights thanks to an exclusive relationship with Exceed Talent Capital. Starting with his upcoming new song "Bedtime" starring Doodie... Read Article

SOURCE LATINO: TikTok Serving as a Launchpad for Regional Mexican Artists to the Billboard Charts

Shawn Grant

April 13, 2023

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With Raggaeton remaining a dominant force on TikTok, Karol G, and Shakira's "TQG" found a way to break through and become the top trending Latin song on the platform last week. Traditional and regional Latin g... Read Article

Nick Cannon Set to Host New Radio Show ‘The Daily Cannon’ on Amp

Shawn Grant

April 11, 2023

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Nick Cannon is turning his talents to radio, specifically Amazon's live radio app Amp. The Daily Cannon, a new morning program presented by Nick Cannon, will debut on Amp on Monday, April 24, at 9 a.m. EDT,... Read Article

Elon Musk Paints over ‘W’ on Twitter Headquarters Sign, now reads ‘Titter’

Zoe Zorka

April 10, 2023

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Even though April Fools Day was over a week ago, the jokes apparently have not stopped for Elon Musk. Over the weekend, the eccentric Twitter CEO apparently defaced...his own business's sign. For reasons co... Read Article

Cash App Creator Bob Lee Stabbed to Death in San Francisco

Shawn Grant

April 5, 2023

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Bob Lee, the creator of Cash App, was found fatally stabbed early Tuesday (Apr.4) near downtown San Francisco. NBC reports San Francisco Police Department responded to a stabbing victim around 2:35 a.m. on ... Read Article

Lil Durk’s Entry Into the Tech Space Through the World of Phygital Fashion: NXTG3NZ

Sha Be Allah

March 27, 2023

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Lil Durk, the Platinum recording artist, has recently made a major move into the tech space through the world of fashion with his co-founded phygital sneaker collection, NXTG3NZ. The collection, which sta... Read Article

Havoc of Mobb Deep, Saigon, and Jahlil Beats Launch ’50 Years of Hip-Hop’ NFT Collection

Zoe Zorka

March 25, 2023

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In the past two years, the hip-hop community has embraced technology like never before. In addition to dropping new hits, many artists are also dropping their own custom NFTs. Hip-hop stars Havoc of Mobb Deep,... Read Article

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP EXPANDS RELATIONSHIP ACROSS AMAZON MUSIC AND TWITCH

Twitch Employees Among 9,000 To Be Laid off by Amazon

Shawn Grant

March 21, 2023

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The tech industry is getting another hit. Amazon has announced the intention to lay off 9.000 additional employees. According to Variety, that number will be on top of the 18,000 jobs that were announced to be... Read Article

Meta Dissolves the Team Designed to Protect Society from Facebook

Mark Zuckerburg and Meta Announce 10,000 Layoffs to come to Facebook Parent Company

Shawn Grant

March 18, 2023

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The Meta company is making headlines after the Facebook-parent company announced a layoff of an additional 10,000 workers. This is the company's second round of job cuts in the past four months. According t... Read Article

Wyclef Jean Updates Fans After Hospitalization for Exhaustion: ‘We Forget Our Body is our Temple’

Shawn Grant

March 18, 2023

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Wyclef Jean had his first-ever stay in the hospital, but he is delivering a message to fans that he is doing ok. Speaking with TMZ, Wyclef Jean stated he felt numb on the right side of his face and went to ... Read Article

The Technology Behind ChatGPT Gets More Powerful and Scarier

Melissa Sanchez

March 17, 2023

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OpenAI unveiled GPT-4, which according to them, is capable of performing well on standardized tests. OpenAI further reveals that the updated technology passed a law school bar exam with a score in the top 10% ... Read Article

Biden Administration to TikTok: Remove Chinese Ownership or Face U.S. Ban

Shawn Grant

March 16, 2023

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TikTok is on the clock. The Biden administration has warned the tech giant that it is facing a ban in the United States if its Chinese owners do not sell their stakes in the social media platforms. The orde... Read Article

Wyclef Jean Updates Fans After Hospitalization for Exhaustion: ‘We Forget Our Body is our Temple’

Shawn Grant

March 15, 2023

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The Game’s Crypto Company Registration Revoked

Shawn Grant

March 15, 2023

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Words by: Brandon Simmons Compton rapper The Game is one of the many people to invest in cryptocurrency. He backs a crypto startup company, ParagonCoin Limited, which is mainly involved in the marijuana in... Read Article

Mark Zuckerburg and Meta Announce 10,000 Layoffs to come to Facebook Parent Company

Shawn Grant

March 15, 2023

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DatPiff Eases Rap Fans Minds After Rumors of Shut Down: ‘We Are Still Here’

Shawn Grant

March 14, 2023

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Fans were holding a funeral for legendary mixtape platform Datpiff a little bit too soon. Fans noticed the site was down, leading to rumors that the mixtape hub had run its course. Hitting Twitter, Datpiff ... Read Article

Spotify’s Xavier “X” Jernigan Talks AI DJ, the Streaming Giant’s New Feature

Shirley Ju

March 12, 2023

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Xavier “X” Jernigan, Spotify’s Head of Cultural Partnerships, could hardly contain his excitement when reflecting on the iconic five mics ratings that took place on The Source. In fact, he even remembers De La... Read Article

Miguel’s “Sure Thing” Is Popular Again, Skyrocketing Up UK Charts Due to TikTok

Sourcestaff

March 9, 2023

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Words by: Brandon Simmons In 2011, R&B crooner Miguel released his hit song “Sure Thing.” 12 years later, it remains a hit-thanks largely to TikTok. Amid finishing up his new album, Miguel just recent... Read Article

Wyclef Jean Announces the Launch of His Attucks Apex AP0 Electric Supercar

Shawn Grant

March 8, 2023

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Words by: Brandon Simmons Wyclef Jean has always had his hands on many different things. Now, the former Fugees member is taking his talents to the automotive industry. On Monday (March 6), Jean showed of... Read Article