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Questlove Bought A Farm And Is ‘Preparing For The Next Apocalypse’

When the coronavirus pandemic first became a matter of significant global concern, a lot of folks quickly realized they were not as prepared for this sort of thing as they may have thought. If a major situation like that rears its head again, Questlove is doing all he can to get ready “for the next […]

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Calvin Harris’ ‘Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2’ Shows How Hip-Hop And Dance Can Work (Or Not)

When Calvin Harris released the first Funk Wav Bounces in 2017, that album felt groundbreaking. By attaching ostensibly hardcore rappers such as Schoolboy Q and Young Thug to glittering, post-disco dance-pop, the producer threw both sides of the equation into stark relief, accentuating the best qualities of each. The rappers were able to display new […]

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Jordan Peele’s “Nope” Crosses $100 Million At Domestic Box Office

Famed director Jordan Peele’s latest offering Nope  is crossing $100 million at the domestic box office.  The UFO thriller surpassed the milestone three weeks after its release.   Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information All three films directed by Peele have now crossed the $100 million mark, although “Nope” has some work to do to catch his […]

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50 Cent’s Son Has A Role In His Upcoming Horror Movie, ‘Skill House’

When Uproxx interviewed 50 Cent about his sprawling Power universe earlier this year, he was charmingly abashed about the level of explicit content in his shows, expressing some concern for younger viewers who might end up accidentally watching “soft pornography.” However, when it comes to his upcoming horror film, Skill House, he’s apparently a bit […]

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Nicki Minaj Hints That Drake Is Secretly A Billionaire

Young Money Cash Money Billionaires may in fact be true for one of the members of the YMCMB collective: According to Nicki Minaj, who reunited with her Young Money labelmates Lil Wayne and Drake during the latter’s October World Festival in Toronto last weekend, the “Way 2 Sexy” hitmaker may be a billionaire. In a […]

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VH1’s ‘My True Crime Story’ Hosted by Remy Ma Set to Return This Month

My True Crime Story, the documentary series hosted by rapper and actress Remy Ma, will return to VH1 on Monday, August 29, at 10 PM ET/PT. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The eight-part television series follows regular people who become involved in extreme, illegal actions like drug trafficking, steroid manufacture, forgery, and jewelry theft. Each […]

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Kendrick Lamar Played A Tiny NYC Show With Jay-Z And Beyoncé In The Crowd

Kendrick Lamar is currently in the thick of his The Big Steppers Tour in support of his triumphant new album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. This past weekend, the Compton rapper played three dates in New York City, with two nights at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Friday and Saturday, followed by a Sunday show […]

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TRAETWOTHREE Encourages A Lover To ‘Keep Doing You’ For ‘UPROXX Sessions’

Los Angeles-bred newcomer TRAETWOTHREE didn’t have to travel far to come to Uproxx Studios for his UPROXX Sessions performance of “Keep Doing You.” Born and raised in the Crenshaw district, he’s the latest in a proud LA legacy of hip-hop-influenced crooners who perfectly balance street wisdom with an emotional vulnerability that also includes fellow Sessions […]

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Iggy Azalea Says She’s Canceling Her Retirement Plans: ‘I’m Coming Back. Cry About It.’

Guess who’s back? I guess it’s time to trot out this old standby because yet again, a rapper has reneged on a promise to retire to rap. This time it’s Iggy Azalea, the Australian rapper whose career became a bumpy road of criticism, trolling, and record label frustrations after her initial early success. While she […]

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Smokey Robinson, Martha Reeves Celebrate Completion of Motown Museum Expansion

The festivities included comments from Robinson and Otis Williams, an original founding member of The Temptations who gifted microphones to the museum from his personal collection.