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Ms. Lauryn Hill Add New Dates To The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour

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Coming off a triumphant Global Citizen Festival headline set where the 5x Grammy winner surprised fans by bringing out Fugees for part of the show, Ms. Hill has now announced additional dates to her upcoming The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour due to overwhelming demand. Newly added dates include Vancouver, San Francisco, Detroit, St. Louis, Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Tampa, Miami, and Boston. Brooklyn, Washington DC, Chicago, LA Kia Forum, Oakland, and Seattle shows are sold out (full dates below). All North American dates will be co-headlined by Fugees, with tickets for the new dates going on sale this Friday, October 6th, at 10:00 am local time. Ms. Hill notes the importance of the tour, extending the dates, as well as the lasting impact made by both the album and Fugees:

“I’ve almost felt compelled to carry a torch or to keep a light shining regarding the continual performance of the Miseducation album. I believe there’s been a reason for that—and the Fugees coming back together for performances too feels like unfinished business we’re destined to handle. The connections are real and uncanny, and the magic and synergy between us has not been deterred by time. I believe the messages that we and the art we made embody something moving, meaningful and important for us and for the world. We gave voice and image to possibilities that emblazoned so many musical directions after us. As we were inspired, we also inspired countless artists who have shown up to express themselves in this musical space. Both the Miseducation and the Fugees’ material challenged and expanded convention, by paying homage to the past, while richly embracing the present, and emblazoning the trail for the future. We represent not just ourselves but our influences and our peers who took art, culture and inspiration very seriously—- who reshaped the landscape for ourselves and for those who would follow after us. I’m grateful to be able to celebrate this classic material and re-present it to an audience in this time.” Wyclef continued, “I can’t wait to hit that stage with my band mates. No one will wanna miss this.  It’s what I call lighting in a bottle.”

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Happy 52nd Birthday To The Roots’ Frontman Black Thought!

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Born on this date in 1971 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as Tariq Luqmaan Trotter, Black Thought, the lead emcee of the legendary Hip Hop band The Roots, has created his key to success with simply one word; longevity.

Thought has always been regarded as one of the most lyrical post-Golden Era emcees, yet received very little recognition for his prowess outside of his work with the entire Roots band, that is now a staple of ‘The Tonight Show’. This summer’s Streams Of Thought: Vol. 1 just further proves his “staying power” in any circles where rhymes being spit.

Growing up in a Nation Of Islam household, Trotter’s family life was very cultured, which led him to seek knowledge among the Five Percent Nation in his high school days. There is where he met The Roots’ co-founder Amhir Thompson, where they originally named the group The Square Roots.

Throughout the two-decade span of his illustrious career since the Roots debut in 1993, Thought has managed to earn a Grammy win, appear in two blockbuster films(Bamboozled, Brooklyn Babylon) and appeared on several groundbreaking albums.

On this day, The Source Magazine would like to salute Mr. Trotter on his Birthday wishing him an enjoyable day and many more to come!

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‘The Black Chris Hansen’ Boopac Shakur Fatally Shot While Confronting Pedophiles

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A Michigan hero was shot and killed when he posed as an underage girl to confront alleged child predators. Robert Lee, 40, of Pontiac, was known as a vigilante “pedophile hunter” who brought light to men who prey on underaged girls online. He often slashed the pedo’s tires to prevent them from fleeing the scene before cops arrive.

Lee, a.k.a. Boopac Shakur, was beloved by his tens of thousands of followers on Facebook. He would often pose as a 15-year-old girl online to catch predators after arranging to meet. His aggressive style was recorded and went viral on Facebook.

Police say he confronted 2 males — ages 22 and 17 — at the Universal Coney Island restaurant in Pontiac around 10:30 p.m. on Friday night.

Lee punched the 17-year-old who pulled a knife. The other male produced a gun and shot Lee multiple times. They fled the restaurant after the shooting, but were later captured by police.

Lee died at a local hospital, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.

“There were 2 people at the table, One he was mostly focused on and talking to and became heated with was not the individual who shot him. It was the other person on the opposite side of the table,” said Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard in a statement.

“His one-man crusade has led to the arrest and criminal charges being filed against several men,” Sheriff Bouchard said. “He has also mistakenly identified someone as a sexual predator who was not.”

He added: “While we certainly understand his desire to hold child predators accountable, many times well-intentioned individuals who engaged in this don’t know the standard of evidence required for convictions and often underestimate the potential for violence confronting a suspected predator.”

A GoFundMe for Robert Lee has raised over $7,000 toward his funeral expenses.

Watch the videos below.

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McDonald Trump: Former Pres Gets Massive Fast Food Order to Civil Trial

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Donald Trump truly loves his fast food. The former president was in court facing a $250 million civil suit for fraud and had a massive McDonald’s order delivered to court.

TMZ notes Trump had a couple members of his security team bring in a hoard of McDonald’s for lunch.

Trump was present in court on Monday with his legal team Clifford Robert, Alina Habba, and Christopher Kise. Likely the crew who were in for the meal.

Trump has been known for his fast food choices, even during his presidency when he hosted the Clemson Tigers National Championship team and Baylor Lady Bears for Big Macs at the White House.

You can learn more about Trump’s crumbling empire here.

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Dr Dre’s “The Chronic Masters” Collectibles Features Fine Art Prints, Skate Decks And Apparel

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To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dr. Dre’s legendary album “The Chronic”, Interscope Records has collaborated with Trophy to reveal the second drop of “The Chronic Masters” collection, a series of unique and collectible merchandise.

The first drop is set to be released in June and highlights replicas of three stand out session tapes, this next drop dives deeper into Dr. Dre’s legendary album with a new limited run of unique prints and memorabilia. The highlight of this new collection, which drops today, includes “The Masters” Print, an archival pigment print featuring imagery of the official “The Chronic” master tapes side A and B, photographed by Jeremy Deputat.

Additional prints include, “The Session Stacks” – imagery of the complete “The Chronic” session tapes
as well as “The Session Grid” print – showcasing the original session tapes from each single that
made it onto the project. The most limited collectible of the drop, “The Session Tapes Stacks Replica”, is
available for a lucky 30 fans which features a lifesize replica of the master tapes when they were
re-discovered 30 years later. Additionally, five limited edition skateboard decks, and four limited edition
tees are also available – all available for sale via microsite interscope.com/TheChronicMasters.

Hands down one of my most memorable times in hip hop, Dr. Dre’s debut solo album, “The Chronic,” is considered one of the most influential hip-hop albums of all time. It marked the beginning of a new era in the genre, introducing its distinctive G-funk sound and groundbreaking production techniques. The album showcases Dre’s skills as a producer, with his signature use of the Moog synthesizer and his ability to blend old-school funk with new-school rap. As a teenage girl I was mesmerized with the entire project and played the record nonstop.

“The Chronic” also served as a launching pad for future stars including Snoop Dogg and Warren G, and it
cemented Dre’s status as one of the most influential producers in hip hop history. The album’s social
commentary on the state of gang violence and police brutality in Los Angeles at the time also highlighted
Dre’s commitment to using his music to address serious issues in his community. Last June, Rolling Stoneplaced The Chronic on its 500 Greatest Albums of All-Time List, noting the album “redefined the West Coast Hip Hop sound.”

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For fans of this iconic album, the prints included in the Chronic Masters Collection are all 24” x 24″. The
individual prints, photographed by Jeremy Deputat, are priced at $150 USD. Each one made with archival
pigment on 290gsm Moab Entrada bright white fine art paper, featuring chop-marked, numbered, and
hand-embossed Chronic leaf detailing. A certificate of authenticity is included with each premium print
purchase.
Interscope Records conceptualized “The Chronic Masters”with Trophy, the creative agency that
transcends music & culture through tailor-made content & collectibles. Jason Sangerman, Interscope
Senior Vice President, worked hand in hand with Trophy co-founders Jeremy Deputat, James Larese, and Jesse Cory and Dan Armand of the Detroit-based 1XRUN, who have been producing collectibles for UMG since 2014. Together, they’ve peeled back layers of hip-hop history to provide fans with this exclusive collection of memorabilia.

“The Chronic Masters” Collection Drop Two includes:

● Three premium 24”x24” fine-art print offerings, with only 92 hand-numbered units available
of each at $150 USD. Each premium print purchase includes a certificate of authenticity. Print
1 features: “Session Tapes Grid”, Print 2 features: The Session Tapes Stack”, Print 3 features:
“The Masters”.

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● The Session Tapes Stack Replica: 1:1 Scale Replica which includes 14 session tape boxes with
only 30 units available at $1,200 USD. Features five-sided archival UV-cured prints on
varnished HD aluminum panels wrapped on a 3⁄4” painted plywood frame.

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● Apparel: Four limited edition tees including imagery of the session tapes, Let Me Ride and the
Ampex 456 Tape all priced at $42 each

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● Four limited edition skateboard decks with only 92 units available of each at $92 USD. One
limited edition Chronic album skateboard deck with 310 units available at $92 USD. The
designs of the decks feature tape notes, session tape stacks, AMPEX 456 tape image, a “Fuck
with Dre Day” deck and the iconic album artwork

For more info on this exclusive drop, please visit Interscope Records Instagram or via
Website.

I loved the entire album but here’s one of my favorite song’s off ‘The Chronic’, what was you favorite?

photo credit to: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

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SOURCE SPORTS: Jimmy Butler Brought the Bang to NBA Media Day

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Jimmy Butler has brought the bang to NBA Media Day. Appearing in his white Miami HEAT jersey, Jimmy Butler stated he was emo for the day. Maybe it is a result of missing out on Damian Lillard as a teammate.

Jimmy Butler wants the NBA’s version of a RICO opened on the Milwaukee Bucks. In case you missed it, the Bucks landed Damian Lillard in a trade, a deal that long thought would send the point guard to the Miami HEAT.

According to ESPN, the other teams in the deal are the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks. The Blazers will receive Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, Milwaukee’s 2029 unprotected 1st-round draft pick, and unprotected Milwaukee swap rights in 2028 and 2030.

The Suns will get Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Nassir Little, and Keon Johnson.

Hitting social media, Butler wants the NBA to look into the Bucks. Although, it could just be a joke to the moment.

“Yo NBA man, y’all need to look into the Bucks for tampering,” Butler said. “Y’all didn’t hear it from me, but I heard it from somebody.”

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Real Housewives of Potomac Star Mia Thornton Announces Separation

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The alleged reality TV show curse claims another couple. Real Housewives of Potomac cast-member Mia Thornton announces her separation from husband Gordon Thornton. Many of our reality’s favorite stars have called it quits after appearing on television. From Monique Samuels, Chris Samuels, Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann, Eva Marcille and Michael Sterling, Drew Sidora and Ralph Pittman, Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill, Ashley Darby and Michael Darby, Kenya Moore and Marc Daly, Phaedra Parks and Apollo Nida, Lisa Wu and Ed Hartwell have all called it quits.

Now Mia Thornton and husband Gordon Thornton have separated after 11 years of marriage.

People reports:

“Like all marriages, ours has had its ups and downs,” says The Real Housewives of Potomac star, 38. “At this time, Gordon and I are separated, but my family is my number one priority, and I am committed to doing whatever it takes to make sure we are okay.” “We ask that you respect our privacy and give us the time and space to figure things out,” she adds.

Mia and Gordon, 70, have been married since March 2012 and share son Jeremiah Carter, 8, and daughter Juliana, 6. Additionally, they each have one child from their previous relationships.

The couple’s marital woes are expected to play out season 8 of RHOP, which premieres Nov. 5 on Bravo. PEOPLE exclusively premiered the trailer that hinted at trouble between them, with Mia admitting that she once “obtained a divorce lawyer” during a difficult point in their relationship.

She also tells costar Ashley Darby that she “might” have married Gordon for his money.

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Tamar Braxton’s Fiance JR Robinson Reveals He Broke Off Their Engagement

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Last month Tamar Braxton announced she was leaving Atlanta after her car was robbed stating that she felt unsafe everywhere. Fand wondered where was her new fiance as he was nowhere to be found. Now Tamar’s fiance JR Robinson has announced they have gone separate ways. Posting to his Instagram account, JR confirmed that he and the singer/TV star “are no longer together” after much speculation.

“So many questions. So many assumptions. I want to answer all that I can with respect. Yes. Tamar and I are no longer together,” JR wrote on Instagram Story on Monday, October 2. “I ended the relationship to focus on getting back to positive energy & being a better person.”

JR later stressed that there’s no infidelity, noting, “What happened and why – that’s our private place. No, I never cheated. No, I wasn’t there when she was at her mothers place when her car was burglarized. No, I never cared about fame. Who reveals their most embarrassing moments in their life to find fame.”

He continued, “I have always represented famous people and the truth is I was in an amazing place financially and mentally. I turned down QueensCourt several times before I gave in. Ultimately, I fell in love and it didn’t end how I wanted it.”
Concluding his post, the attorney wrote, “So, I want to heal. Tamar and I will always be friends and family for life. Thank you for respecting our privacy.” Tamar, meanwhile, has yet to comment on their split.

Tamar and JR got engaged on the “Queens Court” finale which aired in March. “I knew I was different than my siblings,” the 45-year-old singer told JR at the time. “I prayed for somebody to understand me and not look at me and my flaws and just accept me for who I am. And then I met you. And then I saw every single that I ever prayed for as a child.”

“I thought that I just needed love. I didn’t. I needed a friend. And you’ve been that for me,” the “Celebrity Big Brother” season 2 winner explained. In response to that, JR said, “I’m not only willing, I’m ready. So much so that I don’t want to be your friend. I don’t want to be your friend. I want to be your husband.”

He later got on one knee before asking, “Tamar, I’m here forever because I don’t see my life without you. I love you, Tamar. Tamar, will you marry me?” Tamar said yes while getting emotional.

Thoughts?

Watch Tamar and JR moments from ‘Queens Court’ below.

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Beyoncé Drops Trailer for Renaissance World Tour Movie

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Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour movie: A behind-the-scenes look at the Queen’s creative genius.

Beyoncé has released a trailer for her upcoming movie, chronicling her groundbreaking Renaissance World Tour. The trailer is a visual feast, showcasing Beyoncé’s incredible artistry, stage presence, and creative vision.

The trailer opens with a montage of stunning shots from the tour, including Beyoncé performing on stage, interacting with her fans, and behind-the-scenes footage of her rehearsals and creative process. We also get a glimpse of the exclusive visuals from Beyoncé’s Renaissance album that will be featured in the movie.

The trailer also includes a brief interview with Beyoncé, in which she talks about the importance of the tour to her and her fans. “This tour was a celebration of our resilience and our ability to overcome any obstacle,” she says. “I wanted to create a show that would inspire and uplift people, and I think we achieved that.“

The trailer ends with the message: “Coming to theaters December 1, 2023.

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Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Charged with One Count of Murder with a Deadly Weapon in Connection to Tupac’s Murder

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The charges against Duane “Keffe D” Davis have officially been announced. He is charged with one count of murder with a deadly weapon in the killing of Tupac Shakur.

“There’s been many people who did not believe that the murder of Tupac Shakur was important to this police department,” said Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill. “I am here to tell you that that was simply not the case.”

According to famed court reporter Meghan Cuniff, Davis’s role is “by directly committing this crime” or aiding and abetting by giving the gun used. Also named in the indictment are his nephew Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson and two other men. All of them are dead.

A press conference on the arrest is available below.

On Friday (Sept. 29) Las Vegas police arrested Duane “Keffe D” Davis in connection to the 1996 drive-by murder that led to Tupac Shakur’s death. In the past, Keffe D stated he was in the car that carried out the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.

Appearing on various forms of media, Keffe D stated his nephew Anderson was one of the men in the back of the Cadillac where the shots were fired. Earlier in the night, Anderson and Tupac were involved in a brawl. Anderson was killed in a separate shooting in Compton but denied involvement in the shooting of Tupac.

In July, Las Vegas Metro Police issued a search warrant on the home of Paula Clemons, the wife of Keefe D, revealing that bullets found at the residence could be connected to Tupac’s murder.

LVMPD stated in a warrant that several .40 caliber bullets were retrieved from the home of the 60-year-old Duane Keith Davis, aka Keefe D, and forensics experts would test the bullets to see if they are linked to the shooting death of Tupac Shakur. A Vegas police source says that the bullets will be tested with a “definite consideration on whether they have any link to the bullets found in Tupac’s body.” Those results have not yet been made public

Homicide detectives in Las Vegas have kept the forensic evidence from the Shakur murder, including bullets and clothing, in secure storage for 26 years, with full laboratory analysis of shells, bullets, and gunpowder from the murder scene.

According to the police source, “Microfibers or residues from the weapon or the bullet could prove to be a link. There is no information yet on the history of the bullets, how old they are or their significance. And it will take some time to assess how the bullets play a role in this case. The homicide detectives leading the case are keeping everything as secretive as possible with only the district attorney’s office learning about developments. No pun intended, it is a long shot that the bullets will be the ones from 1996.”

The source added, “This search warrant was pushed because investigators feel they can assemble enough information that could lead to an arrest or indictment. Tupac’s murder remains open, so the onus remains on the police to try to attempt to close the case.”

The .40 Glock that was used in the Tupac murder was never recovered. However, Keefe D has openly admitted on several occasions that he handed the gun to his nephew Orlando Anderson that he used to shoot Tupac on September 7, 1996.

Officer Chris Carroll, one of the first responders to the scene where Pac was shot in 1996, sat with The Art of Dialogue and delivered more information about Keefe’s connection.

After reiterating that Keefe D has long said he had a role in the murder, Carroll revealed he may also have been selling items connected to the crime.

“I’ve heard rumors that he even had sold some items that he told people were there that night,” Carroll said. “Whether that’s BS or not, I don’t know, but to think that not only is he admitting to being part of a murder but now he’s going to profit from the whole deal?”

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