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In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming artist Shelton Carl and his brand new single titled “Steppa”. Louisiana-born independent artist Shelton Carl returns with his latest single, “Steppa,” available now. Rooted in Southern hip-hop and driven by authentic storytelling, the new release captures the mentality of perseverance, discipline, and moving forward with purpose no matter the obstacles. More than just a song, “Steppa” represents a mindset. Built from years of balancing family responsibilities, a full-time industrial career, entrepreneurship, and a dedication to music, Shelton Carl delivers a record…

Written by Award-winning and Muck Rack verified journalist Jonathan P-Wright for the Source Magazine. Before Mythology, Damizza Heard Destiny Moving Before mythology formed around Damion “Damizza” Young, destiny was already speaking through static, speakers, late nights, sacrifice, and raw instinct. Santa Barbara gave him a beginning, but music gave him a universe. Rhythm became more than entertainment inside his life. Sound became refuge, strategy, survival language, and eventually the instrument he used to bend culture toward his vision. Long before algorithms began imitating taste, Damizza was studying emotional response in real time. Records carried temperature. Rooms carried pressure. Artists carried…

Jaden Smith has the internet asking questions after a photo he posted on social media features himself completely in the nude and covered in red paint.On June 14, Jaden Smith, who is the Men’s Creative Director for Christian Louboutin, shared on his Instagram page a series of behind-the-scenes photos from his photoshoot for his Fall/Winter 2026 collection for the luxury brand. One picture that has caught everyone’s attention features the eccentric creative in the nude and covered in red paint.”Well In The End Twas Blissfully & Mystically CL,” Jaden captioned the post, which can be viewed below. “Dedicated To TcT…

Big Daddy Kane might have finally responded to all that Max B talk… and he did it with lyrics, not a podcast. 👀🎤 Big Daddy Kane Finally Responds? And He Did It With Bars, Not A Podcast Big Daddy Kane has made a move. If you’ve been paying attention over the last few weeks, you already know there has been a little tension brewing between Big Daddy Kane and Max B. Well, not really. But, it is a thing. The whole thing started when Max B weighed in on his place in New York Hip-Hop history. During the conversation, Max…

Michael Jackson’s blockbuster biopic is closing in on the $1 billion mark after a powerful debut in Japan added to its historic box office run. Michael is closing in on one of the movie industry’s most exclusive clubs. After already rewriting the record books as the highest-grossing music biopic ever, Michael is now within striking distance of the coveted $1 billion mark at the global box office. New reports say the film can thank a strong debut in Japan for the bump/ The Michael Jackson biopic, directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, has already amassed more than $911.9 million worldwide before its long-awaited Japanese…

Juneteenth 2026 is bringing communities together nationwide with a powerful mix of music, history, and celebration, as cities across the country mark the holiday with festivals, parades, concerts, and cultural gatherings honoring Black freedom and achievement. Among the marquee events taking place this year: Juneteenth with Chance the Rapper at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles Dead Prez Live: 250 Years A National Cultural Counter Commemoration at The Regent Theater in Los Angeles Juneteenth Music Festival in Denver Juneteenth Atlanta Parade & Music Festival in Atlanta One of the biggest moments of the day arrives in Los Angeles, where Chance the Rapper takes center…

YG denies the long-standing rumor that he was involved in the murder of Drakeo The Ruler on the new track “We Know the Truth.”On Friday (June 19), the Compton, Calif., rapper released his new album The Gentlemen’s Club, and he also debuted the video for the song “We Know the Truth,” which finds YG finally addressing the speculation.”They say I murdered this, they say I murdered that/Well, if that was true, you’d be a f**king rat,” YG raps. “And I’d be in the cell sleeping on a rack/But too bad that ain’t a f**king fact.””I came to get the dough,…

Hernandez Govan’s attorney questions the federal government’s decision to arrest his client just hours after a state court released him. Hernandez Govan walked free from a murder charge last August, but federal authorities moved fast to lock him back up on cyberstalking allegations just days after his state release. His attorney is calling the timing “highly suspicious,” and says the facts paint a picture of a system that couldn’t accept a jury’s verdict. Govan was arrested on June 11 on state stalking and harassment charges, which are misdemeanors in Tennessee, and released the next day on a $4,000 bond. Twelve…

You can’t make this up. One of the more surprising revelations from the upcoming political book Regime Change centers on a proposal that reportedly surfaced during private conversations inside the Trump administration. JUST IN: Trump privately told associates Venezuela could become the 51st state— Kalshi (@Kalshi) June 19, 2026 Authors Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan write that President Donald Trump privately discussed the possibility of Venezuela becoming the 51st state of the United States following a dramatic shift in the relationship between the two countries after January’s operation known as Absolute Resolve. The mission reportedly led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro…

It’s no secret that R&B groups aren’t as common as they used to be. In recent years, we’ve seen an uptick in groups, particularly driven by Gen Z. Fort Worth-based group 2BYG is part of this new wave of acts restoring the collective spirit fans have been craving. After making their introduction in 2025 with their debut mixtape, The Yearbook, the quartet — consisting of Matt Brown (19), Nixx (20), Tourè (20) and KD (21) — is back to add a few more pages: The Yearbook (Extended Version), out via Def Jam. The deluxe edition includes five additional songs that…