Vybz Kartel and Mavado are two of dancehall’s biggest legends, and for years their rivalry — “Gully” (Mavado’s crew) vs “Gaza” (Kartel’s crew) — split Jamaican dancehall fans into warring camps during what’s remembered as the Gully/Gaza era. The two are now headlining “A Taste of Reggae Sumfest” together on July 18 at Plantation Cove […]

A simple social media post from Mike WiLL Made-It sparked a wave of nostalgia this week after the hitmaking producer shared that he misses CDs, opening the door to a larger conversation about how people experience music in 2026. https://x.com/intent/follow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2069503792668672263%7Ctwgr%5E46f8276554540b1ba5b3591f00c3ae326e33f673%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fthesource.com%2F2026%2F06%2F24%2Fmike-will-made-it-has-fans-reminiscing-about-the-cd-era%2F&screen_name=SaycheeseDGTL For younger fans, streaming has always been the norm. For others, the mention of compact […]

For years, fans have watched embrace his now-signature locs, but according to, the story behind that hair journey began with a much deeper purpose: helping their daughter, Blue Ivy, embrace her natural beauty. In a new video released through Beyoncé’s haircare brand, Cécred, the global superstar shared the heartfelt inspiration behind her husband’s recent transformation from […]

Drake — Aubrey Graham, the rapper, the 6 God, the man with the owl logo — and his lifestyle brand OVO (October’s Very Own), which he co-founded with Oliver El-Khatib and producer Noah “40” Shebib. An investment firm called A.R.I. OVO Growth Capital filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of British Columbia on June […]

Tay Keith — real name BryTavious Chambers — was one of the most important producers in hip hop over the last decade. If you’ve vibed to “SICKO MODE” by Travis Scott and Drake, “Look Alive” by BlocBoy JB, “Nonstop” by Drake, or “Pound Town” by Sexyy Red — that was Tay Keith. He was Grammy-nominated, […]

On May 15, 2026, Drake dropped not one — but three albums at once: Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour, breaking 2026 streaming records in a single day. Fans had been teased with just the one (Iceman), so the triple drop was a full-on surprise. Iceman contains 18 tracks and includes features from Future and […]

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off last night (June 11) at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City with a massive 90 minute opening ceremony before Mexico’s match against South Africa. Shakira and Nigerian artist Burna Boy headlined performing the World Cup’s official song “Dai Dai” in front of more than 80,000 people in the stadium […]

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New Jersey Host Committee has announced that free general admission reservations are now available for the NYNJ World Cup 26 Queens Group Stage HQ, a major fan destination set to take over the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center from June 11–27, 2026. Designed around the theme […]

On June 3, 1997, the Wu-Tang Clan unleashed Wu-Tang Forever, a double-disc album that cemented their legacy as one of hip hop’s most powerful collectives. Coming four years after their groundbreaking debut Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), this ambitious follow-up delivered a dense, sophisticated, and lyrically potent body of work that proved the Clan’s influence was far […]

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky marked son RZA’s fourth birthday with a full takeover of the Sloomoo Institute in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood – a popular interactive slime museum that was rented out entirely for the evening celebration. The bash featured custom slime making stations, playful interactive installations, and the venue’s famous “Sloomoo Falls” where […]