Shawn Grant

Shawn Grant is a Chicago native and the Senior Editor of The Source Magazine. He can only be found on Instagram and Twitter at @shawnxgrant.

The Weeknd Regains Spotify Crown with Over 106 Million Monthly Listeners

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The Weeknd has officially reclaimed his title as the artist with the most monthly listeners on Spotify, surpassing 106 million listeners. The XO-superstar previously made history in February 2023 by becoming the first artist to reach 100 million monthly listeners. Although briefly dethroned, he has since held the top spot consistently. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]

SOURCE SPORTS: New York Mets Honor Grimace with Commemorative Purple Seat at Citi Field

New York Mets Honor Grimace with Commemorative Purple Seat at Citi Field

As the New York Mets gear up for their final homestand of the 2024 regular season, the team has announced the installation of a commemorative purple seat to honor beloved McDonald’s character, Grimace. This tribute celebrates Grimace’s unique connection to die-hard Mets fans, which began after his memorable first pitch on June 12. Visit streaming.thesource.com […]

‘The Impact Atlanta’ Renewed for Third Season with New Cast Members LightSkinKeisha, Tori Brixx, and Gloss Up

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BET+ has officially renewed its hit docu-series “The Impact Atlanta” for a highly anticipated third season. Produced by Quality Control and Lionsgate, the show continues to follow Atlanta’s top influencers and trendsetters as they turn their online fame into multimillion-dollar brands, shaping the culture with every post. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Returning for the […]

Kyrie Irving Unveils ANTA KAI Speed 1 “Twin Flame” Edition in Honor of His Parents’ Legacy

Kyrie Irving Unveils ANTA KAI Speed 1 "Twin Flame" Edition in Honor of His Parents’ Legacy

In collaboration with ANTA, Kyrie Irving revealed the highly anticipated ANTA KAI Speed 1 “Twin Flame” edition, a deeply personal tribute to his parents, Drederick and Elizabeth Irving. This release celebrates their enduring bond, love, and sacrifice, which have shaped Kyrie’s journey. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Inspired by the couple’s connection as athletes at […]

Halle Berry Stuns at World Premiere of Never Let Go in New York City

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New York City lit up tonight as Lionsgate hosted the world premiere of Never Let Go at Regal Times Square. Academy Award® winner and executive producer Halle Berry, along with co-stars Anthony B. Jenkins, Percy Daggs IV, and William Catlett, dazzled on the red carpet. Directed by Alexandre Aja, the film marks a significant milestone […]

boohooMAN Launches Much Anticipated Second Collaboration with Trippie Redd During NYFW

boohooMAN Launches Much Anticipated Second Collaboration with Trippie Redd During NYFW

September 10th, during New York Fashion Week, boohooMAN is set to unveil its highly anticipated second collection with rapper, singer, and songwriter Trippie Redd. Building on the success of their initial partnership, this new collection signifies a bold evolution in both Trippie’s personal style and his creative collaboration with the brand. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]

Diddy Taken into Federal Custody in New York

Diddy Says 'ENOUGH IS ENOUGH' After New Lawsuit

Diddy is in federal custody in New York City. According to TMZ, the Bad Boy mogul was taken into the FBI field office in Manhattan. The Hollywood Reporter notes a grand jury indictment, but the charges are unknown. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The feds reportedly arrested Diddy in association with the criminal investigation of […]

Amazon MGM Studios Releases Trailer for ‘The Fire Inside’ Starring Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry

Amazon MGM Studios Releases Trailer for 'The Fire Inside' Starring Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry

Amazon MGM Studios has officially announced the highly anticipated release of The Fire Inside, a biopic based on the inspirational true story of two-time Olympic Boxing Gold Medalist Claressa Shields. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Directed by Academy Award® nominee Rachel Morrison and written by Academy Award® winner Barry Jenkins, the film stars Ryan Destiny […]

Pharrell Pushes ‘SOMETHING IN THE WATER’ Festival to 2025

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Pharrell is pushing his Something In the Water festival to 2025. Originally set for April 2024, it was moved to October. The fest will be presented to Virginia in 2025. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Dearest Virginia, I love you with all my heart,” Pharrell wrote on Instagram. “Nobody loves you more than I do. […]

GloRilla Says Her New Album Will Drop in October

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GloRilla is teasing her debut album. Speaking with Extra TV, Big Glo revealed the album will come in October. “I’m so excited about that. We gon’ go number one!” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Speaking on the album, Glo revealed it starts with a “G” but does not go any further. GloRilla (@GloTheofficial) hits at […]

Trump Sounds Off: ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!’

Donald Trump Reportedly Teases 2024 Presidential Run at CPAC

Somebody tell Donald Trump to “Shake It Off.” Over the weekend, Trump hopped on Truth Social and revealed his feelings about one of the most famous people on the planet: “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” Donald Trump, a 78-year-old man, who is candidate for President of the United States, screams in all caps, “I hate Taylor […]

TDE’s Punch Recalls the Infamous Diddy-J. Cole Fight During Podcast Appearance

TDE's Punch Recalls the Infamous Diddy - J. Cole Fight During Podcast Appearance

TDE’s President Punch pulled up to Tank and J. Valentine’s R&B Money podcast, recalling the aftermath of Kendrick Lamar dropping “Control.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In the past, stories about this infamous night seemed to allege that Lamar’s confrontation with Diddy started a fight between the embattled Bad Boy mogul and J. Cole. Punch […]

GloRilla Gifts Her Cousin Cardi B Flowers Celebrating Newborn Baby

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GloRilla sent Cardi B a beautiful floral arrangement to celebrate the birth of her new baby. In a clip shared on Instagram, Cardi walks down the stairs of her home to find the flowers. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “I love my cousin! They from my cousin! Thank you GloRilla!” GloRilla sends Cardi B flowers […]

JAY-Z and Michael Rubin Open Fanactics Sporsbook in New Jersey

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JAY-Z and Michael Rubin celebrated the opening of the Fanactics Sportsbook on the Atlantic City boardwalk. The event was held at the Ocean Casino Resort, and the two were joined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming CEO Matt King and Ocean Casino Resort GM Bill Callahan. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The first bet at the […]

Tito Jackson, Jackson 5 Co-Founder, Dead at 70

Tito Jackson Dead at 70

Tito Jackson, a member of the iconic Jackson 5, has passed away at the age of 70. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information His sons, Taj, Taryll, and TJ Jackson, confirmed the news early Monday via a heartfelt Instagram tribute. The news was initially reported by “ET,” with Steve Manning, a longtime family friend and former […]

Peewee Longway Among 101 Arrested in Columbus, GA Gang and Drug Operation

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Feds did a sweep in Columbus, GA. Among the 101 people arrested in a sweeping drug bust was rapper Peewee Longway. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Muscogee County Sherrif Greg Countryman announced “Operation Sweet Silence,” confirming the arrest of 101 people and assets of drugs, guns, and cash. According to Complex, the operation involved 250 […]

Shannon Sharpe Selling T-Shirts with His IG Live Lover’s Name

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After going viral for “accidentally” having sex on Instagram Live, Shannon Sharpe is capitalizing on the moment, selling merch with his partner’s name. “That’s My Michelle shirts dropped 😒 I told yall to leave that lady alone, but yall kept harassing Unc—knowing that man ain’t got but 1 good nerve left, thanks to Chad—so here […]

50 Cent Says Kendrick Lamar is ‘The Guy’ for the Super Bowl Halftime Show

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Conversations surrounding the Super Bowl halftime performance continue. This time, 50 Cent is weighing in. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Appearing on The Talk, 50 cosigned the selection. “I mean, it was a choice. As a solo artist right now, he’s the guy,” 50 said. Roger Goodell praised the selection of Kendrick Lamar as the […]

2 Chainz Partners with PepsiCo’s “Taste of Tomorrow” to Boost Black Representation in STEM

2 Chainz Named First Head of Creative Marketing for Krystal

PepsiCo launched Taste of Tomorrow, a new initiative aimed at increasing Black representation in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) careers. Currently, Black professionals make up only 9% of the STEM workforce. To address this disparity, PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation are investing $350,000 in scholarships and resources for students at Historically Black Colleges and […]