The Model Experience(TME) hosted another spectacular fashion and music festival in New York on September 13th and 14th at the Armory Arena. A major highlight of this year’s NYFW event was a performance by chart-topping phenom GloRilla.
GloRilla took the stage on the first day, alongside YouTube star Ar’mon Warren. The second day featured rising star Lola Brooke and up-and-coming artist Keno, with MTV’s Margie Plus as the host. TME also showcased a series of fashion shows featuring designers like IFlyUniverse, SpiritHoods, By A Guy, and Street Dream Apparel, with special guests such as Maino, Lyrica Anderson, and more.
One of the most anticipated moments of this year’s Fashion Week Festival was TME’s presentation of the inaugural “Key to Fashion Week” to GloRilla, symbolizing her influence at the intersection of music and fashion. This ceremonial honor celebrates artists who have not only dominated their fields but have become style icons in their own right. GloRilla’s fearless sense of style, blending streetwear with high fashion, had inspired fans worldwide, making her a natural choice for this prestigious recognition. The “Key to Fashion Week” served as a symbolic entryway into the world of fashion’s elite, recognizing her role in shaping trends and setting the tone for future generations of creatives.
]Backed by legendary Hip Hop icon and original Wu Tang swordsman Method Man, TICAL Official is a lifestyle brand known for it TICAL Box and Merchandise, which has been receiveing a lot of looks on social media.
The luxury lockbox is handcrafted and comes with a certification of authenticity signed by Mef himself as well as a healthy list of items for your everyday lifestyle needs. The merchandise, which consists of hoodies, hats, shirts and various accessories are all made from designs hand chosen by Johnny Blaze himself and actively worn by him and his inner circle while on tour.
Less than two months after he being drafted out of West Virginia University by the Colorado Rockies organization, Petersburg, VA native Tevin Tucker has blessed TheSource.com with his exclusive, personal playlist.
The 24-year-old right hander has kept his skills on the infield ever since his days as a Mountaineer playing in the D1 Big 12 Conference, filling in the 6 slot at WVU until being switched to second base pretty consistently after being drafted by the Rockies organization in Arizona last year. His first full season started this year with two games with Rockies’ AA-affiliate Hartford Yard Goats then the remainder with the California League’s Fresno Grizzlies, A Single-A Rockies affiliate. Tucker roughed a .185 batting average in 306 PAs, with 23 RBIs including 2 HRs and 14 stolen bags in his first full season, but expect those numbers to jump in 2025 for the Virginia native.
Being from the Dirty South, Tucker has kept it trill to his Southern roots with his playlist selections, with Key Glock, Jeezy, Bankroll Fresh, Gunna and Bossman Dlow heavy on his 50+ track playlist. Check out the rest of Tucker’s audible palate on his one-of-a-kind playlist courtesy o Black Baseball Mixtape!
Happy born day to Mr.Clifford Harris Jr. aka T.I.!
Throughout the years, T.I. has become one of the most relevant forces in hip-hop. Besides his music career, T.I. is an actor, spokesperson for the AKOO clothing, and the leader of Hustle Gang, which includes Iggy Azealia, B.O.B, Young Dro, and more.
Today, we celebrate Tip’s 44th birthday by showcasing jams that highlights his growth as an artist.
Fuck Da City Up Feat. Young Jeezy If T.I. wanted to, his mixtape game would be a lot more extensive. The title track of his first mixtape Fuck Da City Up was finally able to breathe, even if it was an online release. But since the tapes are beneath him, you got to appreciate when he makes a collabo with Young Jeezy pop off.
Rubberband Man Before he was the kang, Tip was known as the “Rubber Band Man.” The hit put T.I. on the map around the country. It was one of the few tracks that initiated Grand Hustle into the game.
U Don’t Know Me Mr. Harris kept his head in the game. Though there were a few signature hits to come off Urban Legendz, “You Don’t Know Me” went hard and made room for tracks like “ASAP” and “Motivation” to gain heavy momentum amongst the masses.
What You Know The Kang of the South put himself on hip-hop’s pedestal with his smash single “What You Know.” The Southern anthem highlighted his King album and was on repeat in every major hip-hip radio station in the country.
Big Shit Poppin (Do It) T.I. wanted to showcase his battle against himself for his fifth album T.I. vs. TIP. “Big Shit Poppin (Do It)” hit the Billboard Top 100 chart at #9, eventually obtaining certified gold.
Live Your Life Feat. Rihanna Paper Trails put T.I. at a plateau with the success of the hit single “Live Your Life” with Roc Nation’s Rihanna. The memorable O-Zone sample created an international buzz that had new fans copping the album just the hear the Tip and RiRi collaboration.
Welcome To The World Feat. Kanye West & Kid Cudi His film ‘Takers’ with Michael Ealy and Paul Walker hit theatres yet he still made the effort to release his sixth studio album, No Mercy. Though his single “I’m Back” sparked some hype, his collaboration with G.O.O.D Music soldiers Kanye West and Kid Cudi remains one of the highlights of the album.
Pimp Feat. Pimp C & Too $hort For a mixtape, Fuck Da City Up featured work from huge names in the game like Dr. Dre, Hit-Boy and Young Jeezy. Too $hort spit along with an appearance by Pimp C in their collaboration “Pimp.”
For the past fourteen years, Queen of the Ring (QOTR) has been at the forefront of female battle rap, creating a powerful platform for women to showcase their lyrical skills and take center stage in the battle rap community. Founded by Deebo, Babs Bunny, and Vague, QOTR has become a global force, attracting fans and competitors worldwide who come to witness history in the making. The platform has hosted some of the most legendary moments in battle rap and helped catapult female competitors to new heights.
QOTR’s legacy is built on the hard work of its founders and the unwavering support of fans who have been there from the beginning. The entire QOTR family—Deebo, Babs, Vague, and the talented women who make the platform what it is—extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed to this journey. Their collective mission remains to celebrate and push the culture forward by giving women a powerful voice in battle rap.
Now, Babs Bunny alongside Firehouse Entertainment is back with her second epic Prom Night 2, happening on September 28th in Atlanta. This highly anticipated event promises to be even bigger and better than last year’s, blending the elegance of prom night with the raw energy of battle rap. Picture this: fire bars, elite celebration vibes, a lit DJ, and music that will keep you dancing all night long. The fusion of class and competition creates the perfect atmosphere for an unforgettable evening.
Prom Night 2 isn’t just a regular night out—it’s an exclusive experience. Attendees are encouraged to dress to impress because this event brings together the world of battle rap and high-class celebration in a way that’s never been done before. The highlight of the evening? Crowning the Prom King and Queen, an honor that will go to the standout performers of the night. The competition will be fierce, and the energy will be unmatched.
Tickets forProm Night 2 are on sale now, but space is limited. This event is already creating a buzz, and spots are filling up quickly. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exclusive night of culture, competition, and celebration. Secure your tickets before they sell out—this is one for the books!
Mark your calendars for September 28th in Atlanta. Whether you’re a die-hard battle rap fan or just looking for a night of unforgettable fun, Prom Night 2 is the place to be. Give it up for the ladies once again, as they light up the stage and push the culture forward at this epic event!
Check out my recap of last years Prom Night below.
Last week, Soulja Boy packed out Gramercy Theatre for the New York leg of his SODMG tour. The energy backstage was electric as media, press and friends flooded to support Soulja Boy. New York’s own comedian/rapper HolliTV was invited as Soulja Boy’s surprise guest and both turned up backstage before kicking off the show.
The crowd was restless with anticipation for Big Draco to take the stage and went ballistic when he walked out to “You Aint Bout That Action” before hitting fans with certified classic, “Turn My swag On.” Soulja Boy even jumped into the audience, briefly, showing love to his day ones. After playing his more recent records like “Rick & Morty,” Draco performed hits likes “Pretty Boy Swag,” before bringing HolliTV out on stage with him. Soulja Boy shined his spotlight on his friend and even played Holli’s new record “JULIO” for the crowd.
Soulja Boy live in NYC
After Holli’s guest appearance on stage, Soulja got right back to it with, “I Got Me Some Bapes,” followed by “All The Way Turnt Up.” The next song had female fans going crazy as Soulja Boy threw off his jacket and shirt before serenading the crowd with “Kiss Me Thru The Phone.” Draco made sure to end the night on a high with another one of his biggest hits, “Crank That.” Watching everyone on stage and in the crowd simultaneously “crank that” together made for an unforgettable evening.
Immediately following his performance, The Source caught up with Soulja Boy backstage.
What’s your favorite song off your latest albumSwag Season?
Soulja Boy: Favorite song off my latest album, I would have to say “Iguodala,” but really all of ’em. It’s really every song I’m working with, but like, “Iguodala,”, I just been vibing to that back to back. We finna drop a whole lot of different videos off that project. I got a new tape on the way too, I’m gonna drop it while I’m on tour.
So it’s dropping soon?
Soulja Boy: It’s dropping real soon. It’s called The Adventures of Soulja Boy and it’s coming to all streaming platforms. It’s gonna be crazy.
Any features on the project?
Soulja Boy: We gonna keep that on the low. It’s gonna be crazy though.
So this far in your career, when you look back and reflect, what’s the most important lesson you’ve learned?
Soulja Boy: Just have fun, keep your health first, and chase your dreams. I feel like I always knew what I wanted to do from the top. When you listen to other people, that’s when you get distracted from your goals. You should just focus and do what your mind tell you to do and not get distracted by other people.
You’re always innovating, whether it’s music, internet trends, game consoles – What’s next for Soulja Boy outside of music?
Soulja Boy: I got a video game on the way, so I came out with the video game console, but now I got the actual Soulja Boy video game coming. It’s gonna be crazy. Y’all stay tuned it’s gonna be coming real soon.
What’s been your favorite city on tour so far?
Soulja Boy: New York
Any crazy tour stories you could share with us?
Soulja Boy: I brought my man HolliTV out! I’m scrolling on the internet one day, like on TikTok and I’m just seeing this going viral like Don Julio- I’m like, ‘yo, bro, you gotta come to the show,’ and bro just popped out! I love seeing shit like that cause it remind me of when I came out with “Crank That” and was just going viral organically. It’s nothing better than just doing organic shit, organic music, it’s the best.
Whoever said you need to pick a side and stick to it, definitely wasn’t thinking about Metro Boomin. The superstar music producer, who was undoubtedly a key figure in the early stages of the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud, recently downplayed its significance in an interview with Forbes, referring to the rivalry as “just entertainment.”
Wait? Huh? What are we missing…?
During the Forbes Under 30 Summit, Metro was asked about the rivalry from a producer’s perspective. He shared that, in 2024, “stan culture” has altered the nature of hip-hop beef, making it feel “kind of weird.”
“I feel like the competition is great for the game,” Metro said. “Hip-hop has always been a competitive genre, even if it’s just about the music. It’s not as serious as everyone tries to make it. With hip-hop, there’s a lot of ego involved. You’re supposed to feel like you’re the best. From the top artist to the lowest, you’re supposed to at least believe you’re the best.”
Metro went on to say:
“Back in the day, Jay-Z and Nas went at it, but I was a fan of both,” he explained. “Most people were. And it’s okay. You don’t have to hate one side or the other. The internet just makes things a little too wild now. But I feel like it’s good for the game. At the end of the day, it’s just entertainment. I have love and respect for all my collaborators. I just want to see everyone do their best and continue pushing this genre forward. This is our era, and it’s our responsibility to advance it for the next generation.”
Well, that was interesting…
The ongoing chat around Kendrick and Drake has gained momentum in recent months, fueled by Kendrick’s surprise track drop just before the MTV Video Music Awards which was almost certainly strategic and the announcement of his earth shattering and somewhat controversial headlining performance at the upcoming Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show.
We guess at the end of the day maybe this is all good for hip-hop. We’re not sure.
One of the summers, biggest blockbusters, Bad Boys: Ride or Die—the fourth installment in the Bad Boys franchise, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence—is set to make its streaming debut on Netflix. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, who previously helmed Bad Boys for Life (2020), the film was first released in theaters on June 7, where it became a major box office success over the summer.
Following its super successful theatrical run, Bad Boys: Ride or Die transitioned to digital streaming via premium video on demand on July 23. Now, Netflix has confirmed that the movie will be available to stream on its platform starting Tuesday, October 8. Viewers will need a Netflix subscription to access the film on SVOD. Just so you know SVOD means subscription video on demand.
Let’s take you back to the beginning. The Bad Boys franchise began with Smith and Lawrence in the original Bad Boys (1995), directed by Michael Bay, followed by its sequel, Bad Boys II (2003).
But it’s clear Bad Boys has become a serious franchise. And there’s no sign it will be slowing down anytime soon.
Here’s the synopsis for Bad Boys: Ride or Die:
The movie follows Miami Police detectives Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) as they work to clear the name of their late mentor, Commander Lt. Conrad Howard (Joe Pantoliano), who has been falsely framed as a corrupt cop after his death. To uncover the truth, Mike must join forces with Conrad’s assassin, Armando Aretas (Jacob Scipio)—who is revealed to be Mike’s long-lost son.
The star studded cast also features Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig, Eric Dane, Paola Núñez, Ioan Gruffudd, and Rhea Seehorn, who plays Conrad’s daughter.
Meek, Meek, Meek. With all the dirt surrounding Diddy, the Philly rapper just made a bold move by offering $100,000 to fund an investigation aimed at clearing his name from any false associations with the case. The Philly rapper expressed frustration over being linked to the controversy by both media outlets and social media users.
Makes sense and he should stand on ten toes when it comes to protecting his name. Then he could just ignore it all but what do we know.
Get this while posting to X on Monday (Sept. 24), Meek declared, “I wanna hire an investigative team, 100K cash, to find out every specific detail involving Meek Mill’s name in the ‘Diddy’ case.” He further emphasized his desire to expose the forces driving the media narratives, saying, “I also want them to look at who is powering the media involving ‘meek’ anything to do with buddy! Something not right.”
Meek Mill added “The streets know wassup with me, that’s not the case. We talking about the business side. Somebody powering these bad campaigns with Meek Mill again. I got 100K for a thorough investigation of who’s powering and how exactly my name got connected to this.”
What’s more he also voiced his displeasure with the current media landscape, vowing not to let misleading coverage overshadow his own narrative. “Fake a** publications ran stories. I got like a 100 million followers worldwide. I’m not letting media override my voice! It’s kids watching me from Africa … UK … etc.”
Understandably, Meek Mill’s frustration stems from allegations made by producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones in a lawsuit against Combs. Jones claimed that Combs confided in him about having a physical relationship with “a Philadelphia rapper who dated Nicki Minaj,” which led to speculation that Meek Mill, who dated Minaj from 2015 to 2017, was the person in question. Meek has strongly denied these claims.
Now we all know despite Meek Mill and Combs being publicly associated as close friends, some have taken the opportunity to fuel speculation about their relationship, with others even mocking the situation and questioning their sexuality.
Anyway, before offering the whopping six-figure sum to clear his name, Meek Mill celebrated the release of his new single, “ROBBIE SON.” He shared his excitement on social media, highlighting that it was his first official release solely owned by Dream Chaser Records.
Here we go again… The murder trial for the killing of rapper Young Dolph has officially begun, with Hernandez Govan, Justin Johnson, and Cornelius Smith—the three men charged in the case—appearing in court on Monday.
Get this, the trial opened with security footage showing the moment Young Dolph was fatally ambushed. The Memphis rapper, who was 26 at the time, was attacked and gunned down after stopping at Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies by a group of gunmen.
Check it out on X:
more footage of Young Dolph’s last moments before being killed revealed in court during his murder trial today, he was buying Makeda’s Homemade Cookies in Memphis
Oh but it gets deep. During opening statements, Shelby County Assistant District Attorney Paul Hagerman accused Big Jook, the former second-in-command at CMG, of orchestrating a $100,000 contract to have Young Dolph killed. “Big Jook, the person I told you about before, the number two guy at CMG, he’s put out a hit, a hit, $100,000 to whoever kills Dolph,” Hagerman stated, according to a report by Fox 13’s Jeremy Pierre. He further claimed, “He has met with Justin (Johnson). He has met with Cornelius (Smith), and they think they’re ready to do it.”
What’s more, Hagerman also suggested that Johnson’s motivation went beyond financial gain, alleging he sought to become the next major artist on Yo Gotti’s record label, CMG. This assertion has introduced further complexity to the case, with more evidence and testimony expected as the trial progresses.
As expected, the release of the security footage depicting Young Dolph’s murder has gone viral, adding to the heightened public scrutiny surrounding the trial.
Hopefully this trial is over quickly and justice is served for Young Dolph.
