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Photo credit: Provided by Ja-Wan Some songs are meant to entertain, but then there are those songs where listeners are expected to sit and experience the world through another person. One such track is Ja-Wan’s latest single, “AIR”, with Karis Lovechild. As the first single from the artist’s upcoming album, this record isn’t meant to […] Photo credit: Provided by Ja-Wan Some songs are meant to entertain, but then there are those songs where listeners are expected to sit and experience the world through another person. One such track is Ja-Wan’s latest single, “AIR”, with Karis Lovechild. As the first…

Written on behalf of John Dow aka J.Dow by award-winning and MuckRack-verified journalist Jonathan P. Wright for The Source Magazine. Jonathan P. Wright serves as Head of Music Monetization & Global Growth for OpenWav and Head of Music Monetization for LOOKHU TV. Through visionary work across music, media, technology, artist development, global streaming, and direct-to-fan monetization, Wright continues helping independent artists amplify their stories through innovative distribution, editorial visibility, television programming, and culturally disruptive media partnerships. THE SOUND OF A MAN WHO TURNED PRESSURE INTO PURPOSE Hip-hop has always belonged to artists brave enough to tell the truth without decorating…

Juneteenth reminds us that freedom delayed is still freedom denied unless we turn celebration into action. “What are we doing to truly become free?” – Chuck Jigsaw Creekmur Juneteenth has always been personal to me. It is more than a holiday. It is also my dad’s birthday.  It is history, culture and celebration of sorts. It is also a mirror. Every year, June 19 asks us the same uncomfortable question: are we truly free, or are we just better decorated in our bondage?  At a Juneteenth celebration, I saw a man with a “Free-ish” shirt and it really hit the…

Soulja Boy’s legal battle with his ex-girlfriend could now impact one of his long-term revenue streams as his music royalties could be sold to settle a $4 million lawsuit.According to documents obtained by TMZ on Thursday (June 18), Soulja’s ex filed notice of her intent to move forward with selling the rapper’s rights to future BMI royalty payments in an effort to collect on a $4.25 million civil judgment. The woman, who filed under Jane Doe, is said to be seeking to sell the rights to the highest bidder unless Soulja files an objection or takes action to resolve the…

T.I. is pushing a Los Angeles federal judge to throw out Sabrina Peterson’s emotional distress claim over a July 2025 Instagram post. T.I. is pushing a Los Angeles federal judge to throw out Sabrina Peterson’s claim that his Instagram video caused her emotional harm. The rapper filed the motion June 15, asking U.S. District Judge Fernando M. Olguin to dismiss what’s left of Peterson’s lawsuit against him. This fight has been dragging since 2021 when Peterson accused T.I. of pointing a gun at her head after a dispute involving his assistant. T.I. and his wife Tiny denied everything. When the…

Introduction Few artists embody the concept of triumph over adversity quite like British singer-songwriter TaniA Kyllikki. Widely recognised as a “lyrical genius” following her chart-topping debut album Why Chapter One, TaniA has captivated global audiences with her raw emotional storytelling and powerhouse vocals. Yet, her music is only half the story. As a survivor of profound abuse and a lifetime of critical health struggles every note she sings is a literal victory dance. Her upcoming sophomore studio album, Free-Spirited, marks a bold new chapter of her artistic evolution. It is an uncompromising celebration of healing, self-worth, and survival. At the…

Source: BASTIEN OHIER / GettyPresident Donald Trump isn’t pleased with the growing number of critics who have deemed his deal with Iran to end hostilities as a step backward. When questioned, he took the moment to attack former President Barack Obama with a vulgar tirade. The tirade occurred Wednesday (June 17) after Trump held bilateral talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Trump was at the G7 Summit being held in Évian-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie, Francein The 80-year-old leader defended the deal (which is to be signed on Friday and is not final) before saying, “It’s a memorandum of understanding and if…

North Houston’s Kenneth Millyun links back up with TeeZol for “Call It Whatever,” a gritty new single that arrives on the heels of his Crossing Streets EP. North Houston is making more noise this year, and Kenneth Millyun is a big part of why. The rising artist has linked back up with longtime collaborator TeeZol for “Call It Whatever,” a record that pairs sharp, rapid-fire bars with a confrontational edge neither artist softens for a second right after his new EP ‘Crossing Streets’ release! The two have a history that predates either of their catalogs. TeeZol was the one who…

Source: Nike / NIkeThe Nike Air Force 1 and New York City go together like a chopped cheese and an Arizona. One is a sneaker icon. The other is the city that helped turn it into a cultural institution. Now Nike is bringing two New York staples together with a new Air Force 1 Low colorway that pays homage to the New York Knicks. According to Hypebeast, Nike’s latest Air Force 1 Low arrives dressed in a crisp white leather build with unmistakable Knicks colors woven throughout the design. Blue Swooshes provide the first pop, while orange accents on the…

What’s your artist name and your life history? Kaos Insane is my artist name as of now. Back in the day when myself, my brother, and Yung Rida formed a group called Bloodline, I was always Kaos da Yung Soljah. Kaos always represented me and what I been through. Da Yung Soljah came from me surviving what I been through. My father was robbing shit when I was younger, doing niggas dirty, that’s why they called him Dirty Red. He was a beast fr. My mother was a hustla, that’s where I get my hustle hand from. Both my parents…