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This is America… Masked White Supremacists March at Lincoln Memorial

By Sourcestaff / December 6, 2021

This is America.... A gang of white men half masked walking in broad daylight with police escorts, all coordinated in...

Remembering DMX: A Personal Story

By Courtneyb / April 13, 2021

Beloved rapper/actor/philanthropist DMX passed away last Friday at the tender age of 50.After a week-long battle in the hospital, family,...

Op-Ed: Whitelash Will Not Silence Us

By Sourcestaff / January 8, 2021

Congress finally certified the votes of the Electoral College for the 2020 election of the United States President and Vice...

Native American Hip Hop: Rhymes and Stories from the City to the Rez

By Sourcestaff / November 30, 2020

by: Kyle Mays November is Native American Heritage Month. But how many people knew that? Better yet, how many people...

[Op-Ed] Hip Hop Democracy and the Future of Our Freedom

By Sourcestaff / November 13, 2020

by Kyle T. Mays, Ph.D. In the wake of the election of president-elect Joe Biden and the incoming Vice President,...

First Kanye, 50 Cent And Now Lil Wayne: We Need Our Men Today

By Courtneyb / November 3, 2020

First it was Kanye, then 50 Cent and now Lil Wayne standing beside arguably--- one of the most controversial presidents...

Amy Coney Barrett: Handmaid or Heroine | Opinion Editorial

By Sourcestaff / October 26, 2020

By Nkechi Taifa, Esq. We cannot understand the current moment without viewing it with a historical lens. After the death...

The Countdown To Waves: What Sound Is Kanye Going For This Time?

Brad Washington

January 17, 2016

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A particular strength Kanye West has as an artist/producer is the uncanny knack of pushing, bending and breaking boundaries in hip hop with a pop edge. It can be argued no artist in hip hop has been more audaci... Read Article

The Source Presents: The 15 Best Hip Hop/R&B Songs of 2015

Sourcestaff

December 19, 2015

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Yesterday we unleashed what we thought were the 25 Best Hip Hop/Rap songs of the year, ranging from deep cuts from guys like Rick Ross and Lupe Fiasco to some of the ill smashes of 2015, including Drake's "acc... Read Article

How J. Cole And Dreamville Revitalized Fan Culture With Just A Dollar & A Dream

R.Nicole

December 18, 2015

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It’s 8:00 pm on a Saturday evening in Dallas, Texas and in the midst of the normal hoopla that engulfs the weekend, groups of dedicated fans are strategically planning their road to the Dallas House of Blues.... Read Article

The Source Presents: The 25 Best Hip Hop [Rap] Songs of 2015

Sourcestaff

December 18, 2015

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Yes, it's that time of year. The holidays are here, the countdown to 2016 has begun, and we're looking back at what was—and always is—a crazy 12 months in the world of Hip Hop. How do we skim an entire year ... Read Article

Skyfall: Danny Seth Looks to Change ‘Perception’ With Dark, Prolific Album

Khari

December 11, 2015

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When I tell Danny Seth that one day, while driving through the heart of Brooklyn, windows down, a passerby walked up to my driver’s side window to ask me if I was listening to Eminem, I expect him to be slightl... Read Article

It’s Debate Time: Who Got Snubbed In the 2016 Grammy Nominations?

Khari

December 7, 2015

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Like we always do it this time. The first week of December in music is reserved for Grammy fever, incited by the foundation's announcement of the year's nominees. Excellence in Pop, R&B, Country, Rap and... Read Article

Songs In the Key Of Love: Bryson Tiller Prepares an R&B Takeover

Khari

December 7, 2015

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If you let Bryson Tiller tell you how to go from relatively unknown regional favorite to nationally beloved major label signee, you’ll probably pull your hair out, then go try and do it yourself. “It was easy f... Read Article

Remembering Jay Z’s ‘The Blueprint’ On His 46th Birthday

Khari

December 4, 2015

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On Jay Z's 46th birthday, we're taking a look back at Source issue #248, in which we celebrated the 10-year anniversary of what's widely regarded as Jay Z's best album, The Blueprint, his 6th album (or 5th, if ... Read Article

The 10 Best Songs From All the Mixtapes We Got This Weekend

Khari

November 30, 2015

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This Thanksgiving, Hip-Hop moved at a blistering pace, as we watched releases--both previously announced and surprises--get put out non-stop. If you looked away from your Twitter timeline to heat up leftovers, ... Read Article

Take a Ride in Appleby’s “Glossy Ride” On His Latest Single.

C.J. Rucker

October 19, 2015

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Before you take a ride in Appleby’s “Glossy Ride” it’s imperative that you don’t try to place the song in one particular genre. The mysterious Chicago crooner blends sounds and genres in a way that very few can... Read Article

EXCLUSIVE: David Banner Previews Politically Charged ‘The God Box’ Album

Khari

October 15, 2015

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At one point, David Banner was bopping his head so hard, I was sure--despite the fact that it was snugly pulled over a healthy head of hair--that his hat was going to violently tip over onto his laptop, and unf... Read Article

Convos in the Dungeon with Loaf Muzik (Interview)

Rbrandon

September 22, 2015

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The league of lyrical assassins that is Loaf Muzik, (Shadow the Great, Oso Dope, Kidaf, Shine Sinatra) has been secretly demolishing shows from New York to Cali. Armed with atom bombs of funk that could silence... Read Article

The Sports Scoff With @SmooveGuyO, Vol. 9

Omari White

September 8, 2015

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Out of this 3rd Rock, n**** air it out/I am on my Tom Brady y’all n***** is Eric Crouch-Rick Ross... Read Article

The Sports Scoff With @SmooveGuyO, Vol. 8

Omari White

August 7, 2015

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As fate would have it, Jay's status appears/to be at an all-time high, perfect time to say goodbye/When I come back like Jordan, wearin the 4-5-Jay-Z... Read Article

J. Cole is a Superstar, Deal With It

Khari

August 5, 2015

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Photo: JDotShots for Columbia Records As J. Cole sat atop the faux roof of 2014 Forest Hills Drive--the childhood home he named his 3rd studio album after--at Madison Square Garden in New York City last night,... Read Article

How Tom Brady Will Not Win this Game

King Jut

August 4, 2015

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Tom Brady's 4- game suspension was upheld by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell last week. After learning that his suspension would be upheld, Brady is suing the NFL in order to have his suspension overturned. Brad... Read Article

The New Triangle Offense: The Issues Between Ciara, Future, and Russell Wilson

King Jut

August 4, 2015

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Music and sports have always been intertwined. Players use music to get themselves motivated for a big game on the field, and musicians try to copy the mindset of an athlete when they're in the booth making an... Read Article

The Summertime Snooze: Ways to Stay Woke During The Sports “Off-Season”

King Jut

June 30, 2015

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It's the summer, time for cookouts, beach trips, and festivals. Whats not included in those plans are sports. Unless you're still holding on to the idea of baseball carrying the sports world, sports are in the ... Read Article

Album Review: Cousin Stizz, ‘Suffolk County’

Azeemk

June 15, 2015

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If you ain't know, now you know. ... Read Article

Atmosphere Inspires, Logic Entertains, and Bishop Nehru Flows Days 2 and 3 at Governors Ball

Notupstate

June 10, 2015

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It was clear from the lineup that there would be some huge hip-hop stars performing at this year's Governors Ball but there was definitely a strong lean towards the rest of the genres when you broke it down ove... Read Article