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Renowned New York street artist Claw Money mentors young artists in Yarra

Yarra City Council International graffiti artist Claw Money worked with four young artists from the City of Yarra to create a new mural at Fitzroy Pool. The unique 23-metre mural was developed by Claw Money (Claudia Gold) and can be seen on the...

Mattapan native SeeFour wanted the world to see Boston hip-hop on Netflix’s ‘Rhythm + Flow’

There’s a moment in the new season of Netflix’s hip-hop contest “Rhythm + Flow” when rapper SeeFour stands alone in a stairwell, waiting his turn to compete. The Mattapan resident, born Calogano Chambers, shifts his weight and rubs his arms in antic...

Post-Pop Relics Go Under the Hammer at Bonhams’ Pop x Culture Auction

In their embrace of everyday objects, people and places, pop and street art are somewhat of the rebel children of 20th century art movements. Today, the two take center stage at Bonham’s ongoing Pop x Culture auction which celebrates their enduring...

Hype Williams’ Classic ‘Belly’ Brought Hip-Hop to the Big Screen – See It Monday at The Byrd Theatre

There are certain films that aren’t just watched but absorbed, metabolized into the DNA of an entire culture. For hip-hop, Belly is one of those films. The late ’90s street saga, directed by the legendary Hype Williams, wasn’t Hollywood— Hollywood d...

Theophilio’s Edvin Thompson on his SS25 show at LAFW, Jamaican dancehall, and NYC graffiti

We linked up with Theophilio’s Edvin Thompson ahead of his LAFW runway show to chat about New York and Jamaican dancehall cultures, and his new signature graffiti prints. The NYC-based designer was very much missed on the runway during his year-long...

The Source |T-Pain Collabs In Studio With … Mark Zuckerberg?

Here’s one we never would have had on our bingo cards. Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly joining forces with T-Pain in the studio, sparking speculation about a possible music collaboration. We’ve seen it all in 2024. This can’t be real life. The Meta...

Nelly Won’t Face Charges for August Drug Arrest in St. Louis

Nelly won’t have to face drug charges for his summer arrest at a casino in St. Louis. According to ABC News, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell shut down the case. “We don’t belive the facts in this case warrant the issuing of cha...

Revolutionary dance styles that transformed culture: From waacking to hip hop

Similarly, Voguing, which emerged in New York’s ballroom scene during the 1980s, became another dance form that challenged societal conventions. Voguing was inspired by the poses seen in fashion magazines, and its name was taken from the term...

The Source |Has The King Von Mural Been Removed From O’ Block?

Images have surfaced on social media that show that the mural. of the late Dayvon “King Von” Bennett has been removed from the walls of O’ Block in his hometown of Southside Chicago. The picture below shows the detailed image of the “Crazy Story” ra...

Shyne Reveals Shocking Details About Diddy, Prison, and Redemption on Tamron Hall

Rapper-turned-politician Shyne Barrow recently sat down with Tamron Hall for a powerful interview reflecting on his life, career, and journey from hip-hop fame to his role as a leader in Belize. In an in-depth conversation, Shyne opened up about his...

Here’s What Young Thug Has Been Up to During His First Two Weeks Out of Jail

Cop Your XXL Merch Now Young Thug is a free man after pleading guilty in the YSL RICO case and being sentenced to 15 years of probation on Oct. 31. In the weeks since his release, Thugga has yet to drop new music and has been seen sparingly, but he&...

Never-before-seen photos capture SF’s ’90s skate and hip-hop scene – The San Francisco Standard

Jacob Rosenberg, like many people, misses the ’90s. More than most who feel nostalgia, Rosenberg actually spent those years documenting just what was so magical about the period. The 51-year-old filmmaker, born and raised in Palo Alto, is known...

The Source |Screen Culture: 5 True Hip Hop Stories We Need to See Turned Into Film/TV Projects

When it comes to adapting true stories into films and shows, it feels like there isn’t anything that is truly off limits. Michael Jackson’s story is getting treatment we’ve all been waiting for in ‘Michael.’ Wu-Tang Clan had a strong series on Hulu i...

Rowan After Hours hosts Jazz Spoken Word Night

On Nov. 8, Rowan After Hours (RAH) partnered with the Hip Hop Culture Club to host a Jazz and Spoken Word Night at the Chamberlain Student Center. Students had to check in with RAH at the door at 11 p.m., where they were given food, which included...