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WATCH: Eminem Joins 50 Cent on Stage in Detroit for ‘Final Lap’ Tour

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50 Cent’s Final Lap tour is continuing its run across America and when it pulled up to Detroit, The D’s favorite son popped out. Eminem joined his protege to perform his verse from “Patiently Waiting.”

After the initial performance, Eminem would go on to deliver a performance of “Crack a Bottle.”

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Boosie Badazz Calls Flavor Flav His Twin While Performing at LIV Miami

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LIV Miami was the place to be this weekend as rapper Boosie Badazz took center stage, igniting the crowd with his hit tracks, including “Wipe Me Down,” “Crazy,” and “Set It Off.” The energy was electric as Boosie got the party going, and he didn’t do it alone.

Boosie gave a shout-out to his “twin,” Flavor Flav, who was in the audience, and the iconic hype man joined him on stage, addressing the enthusiastic crowd with a few choice words.

The dynamic duo then joined forces with fellow rapper Flo Rida as he celebrated his 44th birthday in style. The festivities were a star-studded affair, featuring DJ Don Pon and rapper Ball Greezy, ensuring that Flo Rida’s milestone birthday was a night to remember at LIV Miami.

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Diddy Says He Locked Himself in a Room After Kim Porter Died: ‘I Barely Spoke to My Kids’

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Last Friday, music mogul Diddy seized the airwaves on Apple Music 1 for an unforgettable three-hour takeover in celebration of his latest LP, The Love Album: Off The Grid.

During the live broadcast, Diddy delved into the early days of Bad Boy Entertainment, reminiscing about signing the legendary Notorious B.I.G. He also revealed exciting upcoming touring plans and discussed his collaborations with an impressive roster of artists, including Mary J. Blige, The Weeknd, Coco Jones, Jasmine Sullivan, Ty Dolla $ign, and many more.

“The Love Album: Off The Grid” holds a deeply personal significance for Diddy, as he shared how the album emerged from a period of personal adversity and darkness, which included the loss of his ex, Kim Porter. This project marks a powerful comeback, reflecting his journey toward healing and renewed creativity.

“I’m going to be honest with you, right before the pandemic, after I had lost Kim, I locked myself in the room for a year as I’m changing, Justin can tell you, I barely spoke to my kids, barely spoke to anybody,” Diddy said. “So it gets rough. The not giving up. I mean, I think that you do give up, then you have to un-give up and you have to pull through. And it’s a process. When you think about the music industry, this is not a strange story.

“Only 1% of people in the music industry survive with all their marbles and aren’t depressed and actually are able to make it through their storm. So I just pray every day and give thanks that I’m able to have today. Every day I wake up, I got a second chance at life. So I just want to vibrate higher. If I walk in the room, I want you to feel good. If I touch you, I want you everything to be good. I want us to elevate, I want inspire you, I want to motivate, I want us win.”

You can hear the full story and more from Diddy here.

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[WATCH] Sexyy Red Continues Performance As Fight Breaks Out During Show

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“SkeeYee” rapper Sexyy Red has been making a name for herself with her viral hit, but over the weekend, a brawl broke out at one of her performances and the meleé didn’t even phase the young St. Louis rapstress.

Numerous women were involved in a fight in the crowd, with one of the women throwing haymakers even as her wig goes flying off. Despite the chaos in the crowd, Red continued her show, seemingly ignoring the fight and continued her show.

Check out the footage HERE.

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Recording Industry in the U.S. Achieves Record-Breaking Mid-Year Revenue of $8.4 Billion

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Recording Industry in the U.S. Achieves Record-Breaking Mid-Year Revenue of $8.4 Billion

The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) has announced that the music industry in the United States has achieved significant revenue milestones, revealing data for mid-year 2023 that marks the ninth consecutive year of growth. Total revenues surged by 9.3% at estimated retail value, reaching an unprecedented first-half high of $8.4 billion.

The driving force behind this remarkable growth continues to be paid subscriptions, which accounted for a substantial 78% of streaming revenues. Streaming continues to reign supreme in music consumption, representing 84% of total recorded music revenues in the U.S. and increasing by 10.3% to reach a staggering $7 billion.

RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier says, “this report describes a thriving, growing music ecosystem that continues to reach new heights and shape our culture. And it reflects the creative human genius and hard work of all the artists, songwriters, labels, publishers, and services who make the music happen and meet fans and audiences where they are in today’s forward looking and innovative music community.” 

Notably, paid subscriptions have experienced explosive growth, surpassing 11% in the first half of this year alone, with the number of music subscription users more than doubling over the past five years.

Physical formats have also made a notable resurgence, achieving their highest revenue levels since the first half of 2013, with a 5% increase over 2022, amounting to $882 million. Vinyl records, in particular, maintain their enduring popularity, accounting for an impressive 72% of all physical music sales and generating $632 million in the first half of 2023.

These milestones underscore the music industry’s resilience and adaptability as it continues to evolve and thrive in the digital age. You can read the full report here.

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Second Model Found Dead in Downtown Los Angeles Apartment In A Week

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Reports have confirmed that Nichole “Nikki” Coats was found dead in her Downtown L.A. apartment, which is the second model to be found in DTLA within in a week. She was 32 years old.

The young model’s mother spoke to local news station KTLA 5 about her daughter, saying, “This is senseless, and I want some answers because my daughter is gone. And it’s not fair. I want everybody to find out who did this to her. She shouldn’t be gone.”

The last time any of Nikki’s family members heard from her was September 8 when she was headed out on the town for a date.

After they didn’t hear from her, Nikki’s father and aunt went to her apartment to check on her two days later. Her aunt, May Stevens, said, “I couldn’t recognize her.”Stevens continued, “I believe it was murder, I really do. One of her legs was up in the air in a kicking position. That’s not somebody who just laid in their bed and died.”

Police are currently investigating her death, but have not revealed any leads or motives.

TheSource.com will update this story as more details develop.

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Stephen Marley Drops ‘Old Soul’ LP, First Album In Seven Years

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the 8x GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter/producer Stephen Marley has released Old Soul, his first full-length project since 2016, available now on all digital platforms via Tuff Gong Collective/UMe/Ghetto Youths International. Featuring a stellar line-up of special guests, including Bob Weir, Eric Clapton, Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Buju Banton, and Slightly Stoopid. Old Soul will be available on CD, a 2LP standard black vinyl, and as a limited-edition double LP vinyl in translucent yellow and green on December 1st.  Preorder or listen to the album HERE. 

Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead and singer/songwriter Jack Johnson join Marley on “Winding Roads,” the album’s latest single. A metaphor for life’s journey, struggle, and eventual salvation, the song soulfully closes out Old Soul with interlacing guitar and vocal trade-offs from Marley, Weir, and Johnson, creating an unforgettable bluesy classic and the only song from the album recorded with a full band. “Winding Roads” was recorded at Bob Weir’s TRI Studios with his Wolf Bros band, including Don Was and Dead & Company members Jeff Chimenti and Jay Lane.

The release of “Winding Roads” followed two previous singles, “Old Soul” and “Cool As The Breeze.” A retrospective music video for the album’s title track, “Old Soul,” released earlier this summer, features unseen family images and a montage of Jamaican musical heritage. A warm acoustic narrative, the song carries listeners through Stephen’s evolution, intertwined with the Marley legacy. Lyrics such as “April 1972, my mom and poppa brought me through, back then I was the favorite, so they say,” give a nod to his lineage and early years. Originally penned by Jamaican artist Omi, Stephen adapted the song to reflect his personal journey, suggesting a familiarity with past life experiences. Echoing his father’s sentiments, Stephen’s core message promotes mental freedom and unity.

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DJ Khaled Collaborates with Ryder Cup Captain Luke Donald in Miami Ahead of Rome Event

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DJ Khaled Collaborates with Ryder Cup Captain Luke Donald in Miami Ahead of Rome Event

As the anticipation for the 44th edition of the Ryder Cup in Rome later this month builds, DJ Khaled and European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald have come together for an exclusive content piece. The meeting occurred at DJ Khaled’s Miami home, forming part of the exciting build-up to the popular golf event.

DJ Khaled, known for sharing his golfing passion with his vast following on social media, expressed his enthusiasm for collaborating with the Ryder Cup to engage his audience in a crossover moment rooted in his love for golf. The two influential figures shared stories and insights about music, entertainment, golf, and life itself during their time together.

In the exchange, DJ Khaled spoke about his deep affection for golf, describing it as a “difficult, but beautiful” sport that has also captured the hearts of his children. Meanwhile, Luke Donald emphasized the significance of the Ryder Cup as the “purest form of our sport,” with this year’s event scheduled at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1.

“We’re really keen to continue embracing unconventional content creation, and to tap into a broad and diverse audience,” Roc Nation Sports International head of content and strategy Rob Simpkins. “It was brilliant to see Luke spending some time in the home of DJ Khaled, while also showing off some of their skills on a putting green – albeit away from the traditional golf course setting. This is all part of our vision to incorporate sport, lifestyle, culture and music into the partnership between the Ryder Cup and Roc Nation Sports International.”

This content piece is part of a broader sports crossover content series between the Ryder Cup and Roc Nation Sports International (RNSI), featuring notable athletes from various sports taking on unique golf challenges. The Ryder Cup’s partnership with RNSI, including the involvement of Grammy-winning DJ Khaled, has added an exciting dimension to the upcoming event, promising to make the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome one of the most memorable in its history.

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Diddy Hosts Star-Studded Private Album Release Party at NYC’s Sei Less

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Diddy Hosts Star-Studded Private Album Release Party at Sei Less

In a night filled with music, celebration, and camaraderie, music mogul Diddy rented out the renowned New York City Asian Fusion restaurant, Sei Less, for a private album release party that extended into the early hours.

The event, which kicked off at 12:30 am ET and continued until 4 am ET, saw a dazzling array of attendees, including Yung Miami, Fabolous, Jadakiss, Keyshia Cole, French Montana, Trey Songz, Justin Combs, Shyne, Quincy Combs, and many others.

Shots of DeLeon Tequila fueled the festivities, and when Diddy made his grand entrance, he wasted no time in requesting a bottle of Ace of Spades champagne to pop in celebration.

Diddy’s new album took center stage, playing twice for the enthusiastic crowd before spontaneous karaoke sessions broke out, with attendees belting out each other’s hits in a memorable musical exchange.

Guests were treated to various delectable dishes from the Sei Less menu, including Beijing Chicken, Chicken Satay, Veggie Spring Rolls, and Chicken Wontons. The evening at Sei Less was a testament to the power of music and camaraderie in the heart of the Big Apple.

Videos of the celebration can be seen in the post below.

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Chris Brown Claps Back at Tinashe: ‘Name 5 Tinashe Songs…’

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Tinashe stated she was unhappy about working with R. Kelly, calling the moment embarrassing. In an interview, Tinashe stated working with Chris Brown was also a label decision that she was not happy about. The statement caught Chris Brown’s attention, who offered a response.

During a visit to the Zach Sang show, Tinashe revealed that she treats her single with R. Kelly like it never happened, claiming she never wanted to do it.

“I literally block out that R. Kelly song from my mind,” Tinashe said. “I forget that it even exists. That is so embarrassing. That is so unreal that I even have a song with R. Kelly. That’s so embarrassing.”

Tinashe revealed that the moment was while she was young and signed a label, before she expressed regret in working with Chris Brown too. “That was a song that we all wanted to be this big moment, this big single.”

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In response, Chris Brown hit Instagram with a swift clapback: NAME 5 TINASHE songs or die … EVERYBODY DEAD.”

Tinashe is keeping it cute, directing attention back to her new EP.

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