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Fat Joe Alleges Hip-Hop Media Was Partially Responsible For 2Pac & Biggie’s Murders

November 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Last month, Kendrick Lamar sat down with SZA for Harper’s Bazaar and sparked a major debate. Several social media users and peers argued that it was a “softball” interview, and would have liked to see K-Dot sit down with a hip-hop outlet instead. Amid the backlash, TDE Punch took to X to come to Kendrick’s defense, arguing that hip-hop media is to blame.

“I respect Hip Hop Journalism and feel it’s needed in its truest form. It help keep the culture alive,” he wrote in part. “But it’s only a few real ones left. Most of you guys are trash. Just my opinion. That’s why artist don’t want to talk to you.”

Fat Joe Shares His Take On Artists Avoiding Hip-Hop Journalists

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Now, during a recent conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Fat Joe has shared his take on the situation. According to him, Punch might be onto something. He even argued that magazines like Vibe and The Source could have allegedly played a role in the deaths of Biggie and 2Pac. “I also believe that the old guard of hip-hop journalists created a lot of conflict and might even have blood on their hands,” he explained.

“When you talk about East Coast-West Coast, Biggie-Tupac, that thing was amplified, and they both ended up dead,” he continued. “And, when I look at the so-called journalists that were here from day one, since Vibe and The Source [magazines] and all that, still to this day when they interview people and they do podcasts themselves, it’s always a negative route.” Fat Joe added that artists have more leverage now thanks to social media, podcasts, and shows like his own. What do you think of Fat Joe arguing that Vibe and The Source allegedly played a role in the deaths of 2Pac and Biggie? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Respect: Burger King’s Rule Models Series Spotlights HBCU Trailblazers

October 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Some talk about it, others are about it! In collaboration with The Source and HERSource (media), Burger King has launched the “Rule Models” content series, a new initiative highlighting inspiring individuals from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). By now, most have heard the phase” “You Rule” !!! The series plays on the phrase “Rule Models” instead of “Role Models,” emphasizing that these featured figures aren’t just traditional leaders but trailblazers making and rewriting the rules in their respective fields. Through this campaign, Burger King reaffirms its commitment to promoting diversity and supporting HBCUs, spotlighting those making meaningful contributions to their communities and industries.

The Rule Models series celebrates outstanding HBCU alumni and students breaking barriers and leading by example. These individuals reflect the values of leadership, innovation, and resilience—qualities that HBCUs cultivate. In a society where representation is crucial, these stories of success inspire future generations. By sharing these stories, Burger King, along with The Source and HERSource,” aligns its brand with leadership and community impact, reinforcing its dedication to uplifting voices that often go unheard while motivating others to aspire to greatness.

Hip-hop has long influenced global culture, but it has evolved into a space that fosters entrepreneurship, activism, and social change in recent years. As the genre continues to shape young people’s lives, the need for positive role models is more evident than ever. Rule Models captures this moment by highlighting figures who embody the spirit of hip-hop’s success and leadership, particularly those with ties to HBCUs. These individuals excel in their careers and shape the future for the next generation of leaders.

Heather Lowery, CEO of Femme It Forward and partner at Live Nation, is one of the featured Rule Models. As a graduate of Spelman College, Lowery’s experience at the esteemed HBCU allowed her to explore her identity, build confidence, and embrace boldness. Her journey has made her a trailblazer in the entertainment industry, where she continues to break barriers and empower women. Lowery’s commitment to creating space for others, especially within the Black community, makes her a true leader who inspires future generations of HBCU students.

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August Howellbey, a nursing student at Howard University, is another inspiring individual highlighted in the series. A recipient of the Burger King Foundation scholarship, Howellbey represents the next generation of healthcare professionals. His dedication to his studies and passion for helping others exemplify the spirit of giving back to the community. Howellbey’s story shows how financial support and mentorship can uplift students from HBCUs who are determined to make a difference in the world, especially in healthcare.

“It is truly special when well known brands close to the community show up and support its loyal consumers. Burger King is a trusted brand and it was a pleasure having them work with The Source and HERSource to celebrate the trailblazing work of Heather Lowery while mentoring Howard University’s August Howellbeyn — they RULE!” says owner and publisher, L. Londell McMillan.

Burger King’s sponsorship of the Rule Models series reflects its larger mission to support diversity and inclusion through scholarships, partnerships with HBCUs, and educational initiatives. The company is committed to amplifying the stories of exceptional individuals from HBCUs, ensuring their contributions are recognized and celebrated nationally.

The Rule Models series inspires and reminds readers of the importance of representation and leadership within the Black community. By showcasing the accomplishments of HBCU alumni and students, Burger King and The Source provide a platform for these individuals to share their journeys. Readers are encouraged to follow the series, share the content, and support HBCUs as these institutions cultivate tomorrow’s leaders.

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MF DOOM & Nas Once Freestyled: New Details Emerge From DOOM’s Former Assistant

October 31, 2023 by newhiphopnews

MF DOOM is a rap legend in every sense of the word. Often describes as “your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper” he garnered respect and admiration from across the genre’s landscape. It’s been three years since his tragic passing and in all the time since fans of the late rapper have poured out a variety of tributes for him. The most recent came from an editorial posted by his former assistant Courtney Brown in The Source.

In the piece, Brown sheds some light on a long-rumored legendary crossover between DOOM and Nas. “I moved to L.A. to assist him as he worked on DangerDOOM. During that time we spent a lot of time finding inspiration for that album and hanging out with my best friend at the time Kelis and her husband, rapper Nas,” she begins. “One day after a bougie L.A. dinner I convinced them to come back to my hotel room where DOOM put on some beats and Nas began freestyling. This lasted nearly an hour. DOOM had his Special Herbs CD on him and it was a historical moment not captured on camera or recorded.” Check out the full story below.

Details On Nas And MF DOOMS’s Hour-Long Freestyle

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— The Source Magazine (@TheSource) October 31, 2023

While MF DOOM and Nas never got to formally collaborate, they did express admiration for each other. DOOM said in a later interview that he always wished they had recorded some of the freestyles the pair did together. He mentioned one Special Herbs beat in particular that Nas crushed in a freestyle but it never made it to release.

Earlier this year questions began to arise about the health care that resulted in DOOM’s untimely death. After his wife expressed concern publicly over the rare reaction he had that ultimately proved fatal, the hospital where he eventually died offered an apology. What do you think of the new details shared about Nas and MF DOOM’s legendary freestyle session? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Jermaine Dupri Recalls DMX Allegedly Robbing A Reporter For “The Source”

September 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jermaine Dupri says that DMX once robbed a reporter for The Source magazine who was in the studio to cover the rappers’ “Get Your Shit Right” collaboration. Dupri recalled the incident during a video posted to his Instagram page on Sunday.

He began by discussing his work on his Life in 1942 album, noting that he once went to watch DMX record his verse for the project. He says that he knew a reporter for The Source would be there as a fly on the wall to help market the album. “So it goes like this: the session was whatever time it was. The writer gets to the studio before DMX, then DMX shows up. At this time, DMX is walking around with his dogs and he got both dogs. But by the time I got to the studio, the reporter had gotten robbed,” Dupri said.

Jermaine Dupri In Concert

Jermaine Dupri performs onstage at the KMEL Jam at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California, United States on 29th August, 1998. (Photo by Anthony Pidgeon/Redferns)

Jermaine Dupri continued: “DMX basically robbed the reporter with his dog. No guns, just his dog. DMX came in and started questioning the reporter and told him to run his shit, take off whatever he had on. He had his dog basically on the dude making him do this. I tell these 30th anniversary stories — I got a lot of cr*zy stories. A lot of shit I can’t tell, but this one I feel like I have to tell. R.I.P. my man, DMX.” Check out Dupri’s full story below.

Jermaine Dupri On Working With DMX

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Dupri isn’t the only one with a memorable story about working with DMX. In the comments section of Durpi’s Instagram post, Fabolous wrote: “Honestly if you’ve ever really been around DMX, you have a wild DMX story. Long Live the Legend DMX.”

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Benzino Admits To Being An “A**hole” While He Was At The Source

August 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

As former co-owner of the legendary hip-hop magazine The Source, Benzino has a lot to look back on. Moreover, he recently sat down for a pretty enlightening series of interviews, one on the My Expert Opinion podcast with Math Hoffa which released on Thursday (August 24). In it, the media mogul recalled how he was often an “a**hole” during his tenure at the publication, and explained some of the personal feelings behind it. First, he spoke on being new to this industry and having to go through a tough learning process on his path. In addition, he briefly mentioned his notorious beef with Eminem and expressed that many in his position would’ve done the same.

“I had to learn and grow into this because I did not grow up with this,” Benzino told his hosts. “I grew up with other s**t. So, I was an a**hole sometimes. And I know that. I wasn’t right. And that’s not the way to be. You know? You have to try to stay in your lane in certain things. But I was transitioning. And to this day… people still think, you know, I’m that a**hole. I was the top of my motherf***in’ food chain. Even [Russell Simmons], Lyor [Cohen], all these n***as, Steve [Stoute] and everybody, they all had to answer to somebody.

Benzino Recalls His Tendencies At The Source

“I was the top of a damn near $75 million company when n***as wasn’t getting money like that,” Benzino continued. “I got that big money first and I was the top of that. So when the Eminem thing came through The Source, at this point it’s getting disrespectful. So how the f**k am I gonna have this n***a in my magazine? Would you? You’re not gonna put nobody in your magazine to give this n***a five mics after this n***a’s being disrespectful. You wouldn’t do it, man. Nobody would.”

Meanwhile, the 58-year-old also reflected on an instance in which Jay-Z and Dame Dash confronted the magazine in their offices. Apparently, he had seven guards arm themselves to fend Roc-A-Fella off, and later gave them their respect. Maybe it’s one of those instances where he regrets his actions, but regardless, it’s a remarkable story to recall. For more news and the latest updates on Benzino, log back into HNHH.

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Benzino & Eminem’s Beef Held Slim Shady Back From Scoring 5-Mic Review From “The Source”

August 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Of the many music genres that exist, hip-hop is arguably the best known for beef unfolding between artists. There have been plenty of legendary feuds and diss tracks over the decades, many of which are still talked about today. On Matt Hoffa’s My Expert Opinion podcast, media proprietor Benzino stopped by to discuss his long-spanning drama with Eminem, who he still hasn’t totally forgiven for what transpired between them in the past. As it turns out, at the height of Zino’s career, he actually made sure that the 8 Mile actor didn’t receive the ultimate accolade, a five-mic review from The Source magazine.

“I was the top of my muthaf**kin’ food chain,” Coi Leray’s father said while reflecting on the early 2000s. “I was the top of a damn near $75 million company when ni**as wasn’t getting money like that, I got that big money first and I was the top of that,” Benzino further bragged of his past successes. Because of his high status in the industry, the 58-year-old knew that he had the power to determine how the public was perceiving artists, especially since social media wasn’t around at the time.

Benzino Addresses His Beef with Eminem on My Expert Opinion

“So when the Eminem thing came through ‘The Source,’ at this point, it’s getting disrespectful. So how the f**k am I gonna have this ni**a in my magazine? Would you?” Benzino told Hoffa and his co-hosts. “You’re not gonna put nobody in your magazine to give this ni**a five mics after this ni**a’s being disrespectful. You wouldn’t do it, man. Nobody would.”

Shortly before Benzino revisited his beef with Eminem on My Expert Opinion, the Detroit-born lyricist found himself at odds with another industry veteran – Melle Mel. The latter responded to Slim Shady’s “Realest” verse with a diss track of his own earlier this month but ultimately admitted that it fell short. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Benzino Reflects On Jay-Z & Dame Dash Angrily Pulling Up To “The Source” HQ: Video

August 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Arguably one of the saddest stories in hip-hop history is the downfall of Benzino at The Source. The 58-year-old no longer holds his post on the publication’s masthead. Still, he remains a celebrated figure in pop culture history – though he has faced his share of disrespect from the industry and beyond. For his most recent interview, Zino joined the We In Miami podcast to chat about his tenure working at the outlet. At the time, he was raking in some serious dough.

“In our peak we was making a couple of million dollars a month, cash,” the Boston native told the show’s host. “At one point, I had more money than Jay-Z, Diddy, everyone in New York,” Benzino recalled. When he was asked about any troubling experiences with artists at The Source, Hov immediately came to mind. “This one time, Jay and Dame [Dash] was complaining about a cover situation, and they came up to ‘The Source’ on some rah-rah s**t,” his story began.

Jay-Z and Dame Dash Weren’t Impressed with Benzino Back in the Day

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Benzino said that he had “ni**as strapped up in different rooms,” which his angry guests weren’t aware of. “Sure enough, it starts getting loud. Ni**as start coming out them rooms, and they had to get up out of there. There was a few of them, I think maybe three or four. But there was at least seven of guns up in ‘The Source,’” the embattled media mogul admitted.

Aside from reflecting on the days he spent running things at The Source, Benzino also spoke candidly about his relationship with his daughter, Coi Leray, on the We In Miami podcast. At the time, he was overwhelmed with emotion while talking about the “dead-beat dad” comments he’s seen online over the years. Read everything Benzino had to say at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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The Source Announces Programming and Docuseries Chronicling Hip-Hop 50

March 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

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The Source has announced a new docuseries exploring 50 years of Hip-Hop through two iconic luminaries of Hip-Hop culture. Titled How It Started/How It’s Going, the new series will pair a member of the new generation with one of the classic era.

Together, the two titans will share their thoughts, experiences, and insights with Hip-Hop in conversation.

Throughout the series, The Source will examine the culture of Hip-Hop by their cultural hubs across the nation, the impact of poetry on the culture, the role and history of DJs, the lore of hit records, the evolution of fashion and art, and the incredible touch of women that has developed the culture to what it is today.

In addition, The Source will host a series, The Law & Hip-Hop, which will be hosted by L. Londell McMillan, the owner and publisher of The Source Magazine and The Northstar Group.

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Stay tuned to The Source’s website and social channels as its celebration of the 50th year of Hip-Hop will kick off on Hip-Hop’s true birthday of August 11.

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Iconic Moment In Hip Hop: Lil Kim And Foxy Brown Cover The Source Magazine

February 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Who remembers waiting for that Thelma & Louise album from rappers Lil Kim and Foxy Brown back in 1996?

While the album was one of the most anticipated albums of that year, it would never see the light of day after the two Brooklyn femcees dissolved their personal and work relationships. Before any beef ruined the project, Kim and Foxy were just two beautiful chicks from the hood repping their crews and grabbing the baton from Queen Latifah, Mc Lyte, and more.

The two decided to cause a frenzy and appeared together on The Source Magazine’s iconic cover, which appeared in the February 1997 issue. It was a groundbreaking moment in hip-hop culture featuring the two girls in colorful wigs, seductive outfits, and heavy makeup.

At the time, female rappers achieving commercial success was still a relatively new phenomenon in the industry. There was a lot of criticism about their place in hip-hop culture. Many critics argued that female rappers were cashing in on a trend and didn’t have the same level of lyrical skill or street credibility as their male counterparts.

The Lil’ Kim and Foxy Brown cover was a direct response to those criticisms, as well as a celebration of the power and influence of female rappers. By appearing together on the cover, Lil’ Kim and Foxy Brown was saying they were not to be underestimated or dismissed. They were talented, confident, and proud to embrace their sexuality.

The Source also proved they were committed to giving female rappers a platform and a voice in the industry.

The Lil’ Kim and Foxy Brown cover was a decisive moment in hip-hop a culture that helped to break down barriers and pave the way for more diverse representation in the industry. It remains an iconic image that continues to inspire and empower female rappers and hip-hop fans around the world.

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DJ Jazzy Jeff Calls Out “The Source” For Not Knowing He’s A Real DJ

January 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

DJ Jazzy Jeff went back and forth with the Twitter page for The Source, Sunday, after the outlet joked about not knowing he is a real DJ. The Source says that the page was hacked, citing the fact that they’ve covered Jazzy Jeff’s work as a DJ before.

“Wait DJ Jazzy Jeff is a real DJ? Lol thought [that] was just his title on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” a since-deleted tweet from The Source read.

OXON HILL, MD – JUNE 11: DJ Jazzy Jeff spins onstage during Célébrez En Rosé – Washington, D.C. at The Plateau at National Harbor on June 11, 2022, in Oxon Hill, Maryland. (Photo by Brian Stukes/Getty Images)

Jazzy Jeff responded to the tweet: “Yup. I saw that. WORD.”

The Source later explained: “NAH: YOU KNOW BETTER !!! THAT WAS SOME HACK SHIT. YOU BEEN IN THE SOURCE MANY TIMES AS A DJ !!! YOU KNOW BETTER KING — THIS IS NOT HOW WE TALK AT @THESOURCE – NAH !!!”

“Apologies again,” they further wrote. “We are trying to get to the bottom of how that crazy post hit our page. We at @TheSource of course have history and know @djjazzyjeff215 well, send him DJ rmessages and just wrote a Happy Bday article and posted it. This was weird. Peace & Love!”

Eventually, the two sides made amends, with Jazzy Jeff writing, “All good. No love loss. Let’s keep it moving.”

As a DJ, Jazzy Jeff worked as a member of DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince with Will Smith. They earned a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance in 1989 for “Parents Just Don’t Understand.” They won their second Grammy with the success of “Summertime” in 1992. He has also released tons of solo work over the years.

Check out DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Source’s tweets below.

NAH: YOU KNOW BETTER !!!
THAT WAS SOME HACK SHIT. YOU BEEN IN THE SOURCE MANY TIMES AS A DJ !!!

— The Source Magazine (@TheSource) January 30, 2023

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