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The Source is an American music magazine and website specializing in hip-hop and entertainment. Founded in August 1988 by Harvard University students David Mays and Jonathan Shecter, it began as a black-and-white, one-page newspaper promoting their college radio show. Within months, it evolved into a professionally designed, full-color magazine. Dubbed "the bible of hip-hop," primarily focused on hip-hop music and culture while also covering politics and fashion. Its music reviews held great significance in the hip-hop community, with the "five mics" rating considered a prestigious honor and a significant achievement. The ratings often sparked heated debates among both artists and fans. Source

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Tasha K Agrees to Pay Cardi B $60,000 Settlement Over Court Order Violation

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By Shawn Grant Verified
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Cardi B and blogger Tasha K have reached a $60,000 agreement to resolve contempt of court proceedings after Tasha K violated the terms of an earlier settlement tied to the rapper’s 2022 defamation victory. According to a court filing entered on June 30, the agreement stems from Tasha K’s alleged online comments about Cardi B’s personal life, including remarks involving her estranged husband, Offset, and NFL player Stefon Diggs.
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Tristan Thompson Wants to Fix Drake and LeBron’s Friendship: ‘I’m Trying’

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By Shawn Grant Verified
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Can we see Drake and LeBron James as friends again? Who knows, but Tristan Thompson is definitely going to try. Speaking on Club Shay Shay with Shannon Sharpe, Thompson revealed his fellow Canadian showed up to his mother’s funeral, and they have been friends since age 17. When asked about a potential Drake and Bron reunion, Thompson stated, “I would love to. Listen, yea. I’m trying, man. I’m trying.” VIDEO
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Music Community Honors BryTavious “Tay Keith” Chambers at Memorial Service in Memphis

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By Shawn Grant Verified
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Family, friends, collaborators, and members of the music industry gathered in Memphis on June 30 to celebrate the life of acclaimed producer BryTavious “Tay Keith” Chambers during a memorial service at the iconic Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, followed by a private funeral and burial. Among those in attendance were Gunna, Sexyy Red, Murda Beatz, Turbo, Ryan Press of Warner Chappell Music, songwriter Cambrian Strong, and Tennessee State Representative Justin J.
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Jay-Z Targets Druski Skit On BET Awards With Copyright Takedowns Across Social Media

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A comedic impersonation of Jay-Z by internet star Druski during the BET Awards has reportedly sparked legal action, with multiple reports claiming the rapper’s camp is working to remove clips of the sketch from social media. The parody centered on Jay-Z’s recent appearance at the Roots Picnic, where the Hip Hop icon debuted a full afro after wearing locs for several years.
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Today In Hip Hop History: De La Soul’s Fourth Album ‘Stakes Is High’ Turns 30 Years Old!

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On July 3, 1996, De La Soul released their fourth studio album, Stakes Is High, a critical moment in the trio’s legacy that marked both a creative shift and a test of their staying power in a changing hip-hop landscape. For the first time in their career, the group, Posdnuos, Dave (aka Trugoy the Dove), and Maseo, parted ways with longtime collaborator and sonic architect Prince Paul, who had shaped their first three LPs: 3 Feet High and Rising, De La Soul Is Dead, and Buhloone Mindstate.
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Today In Hip Hop History: D’Angelo Dropped His Debut LP ‘Brown Sugar’ 31 Years Ago

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Few debut albums have shifted the direction of an entire genre the way Brown Sugar did. Thirty-one years ago today, D’Angelo introduced the world to a sound that blended classic soul, funk, jazz, gospel, and Hip Hop into a musical movement that would soon become known as neo-soul. Released on July 3, 1995, through EMI Records, Brown Sugar announced the arrival of a generational talent.
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Lil Wayne Apologizes After Missing Maine Tour Kickoff, Reschedules Show

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By Shawn Grant Verified
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Lil Wayne has apologized to fans after missing the scheduled opening night of his 20+ Years of Carter Classics North American Tour at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor on Tuesday, June 30. The rapper addressed the cancellation in an Instagram Story on Wednesday, July 1, expressing regret to fans for not making it to the stage. “My Maine fans I’m so sorry,” Wayne wrote. “Please hold on to your tickets, they will be honored for the rescheduled date.
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BET Awards 2026 Delivers Record Growth Across TV, Digital, and Live Events Original

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BET solidified its position as the epicenter of Black culture, with the BET Awards 2026 delivering its strongest performance in years across television, digital, social media, and live events. Hosted for the first time by comedian and entertainer Druski, Culture’s Biggest Night posted year-over-year growth across nearly every major platform. The broadcast became the highest-rated BET Awards since 2019 among adults 18-49, with impressions in the demographic increasing by 50% from the previous year.
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Inside Michael Rubin’s Annual White Party That Turns the Hamptons Into a Lit Paradise Original

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Michael Rubin has built his name far beyond business. As the CEO of Fanatics, the global powerhouse behind licensed sports merchandise, and co-chair of the REFORM Alliance alongside Meek Mill, he’s become one of the most recognizable figures at the intersection of sports, culture, and philanthropy.
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How NBA Deal Whisperer Shams Charania Became the Leagues Go-To News Breaker

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When major NBA news breaks, chances are fans see it from Shams Charania before they hear it anywhere else. The ESPN senior NBA insider has built a reputation as the league’s fastest and most trusted news breaker, becoming the source many fans, players, agents, and front offices look to when blockbuster developments unfold.
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