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Shawn Grant

Chicago

Senior Editor and Content Director at The Source

🎙️Journalist | Music, Sports + Entertainment 📨[email protected]

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  • Lil Durk Scores Big on YouTube Charts with 'Deep Thoughts' Release

    2 weeks ago | thesource.com | Shawn Grant

    Lil Durk makes a significant impact with his new album Deep Thoughts, landing five tracks on the US Top Songs chart. Standouts include “1000 Times” featuring Lil Baby at No. 52, “Keep On Sippin’” at No. 61, and “Shaking When I Pray” at No. 77. The Chicago rapper also rises to No. 4 on the US Top Artists chart, marking a strong debut week. Lil Durk’s latest album, DEEP THOUGHTS, has significantly impacted, debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard Rap Albums chart and No. 3 on the Billboard 200.

  • Sada Baby Arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance

    2 weeks ago | thesource.com | Shawn Grant

    Sada Baby has one of the most bizarre mug shots ever. But what got him arrested? Possession of a Controlled Substance in an amount less than 25 grams. He is being held without bond after being arrested by the Sterling Heights Police Department. Detroit rapper, Sada Baby, has been arrested on drug charges pic.twitter.com/2JD1sbHB9k— No Jumper (@nojumper) April 9, 2025According to The Detroit News, Sada Baby’s arrest was associated with a warrant for driving without a license in January.

  • Ice Cube to Be Honored with Handprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre

    2 weeks ago | thesource.com | Shawn Grant

    Rap icon and entertainment mogul Ice Cube is set to be immortalized in cement at the world-famous TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The legendary artist will take part in a handprint-footprint ceremony to celebrate his decades-long impact on music, film, and culture. The event will also feature Cube’s “Truth to Power” announcement, which promises to deliver a major message alongside the historic moment.

  • Bad Bunny and adidas Originals Drop Two New Ballerina Colorways Inspired by Dance and Heritage

    2 weeks ago | thesource.com | Shawn Grant

    Following the buzz around its yellow debut, adidas Originals and global superstar Bad Bunny unveil two new colorways of the Ballerina silhouette: Core Black and Off White. Launching April 12, the latest drop blends bold design with cultural storytelling. Rooted in Puerto Rican rhythm and the spirit of dance, the campaign—titled BAILE INoLVIDABLE—honors Bad Bunny’s musical evolution and the island’s vibrant energy.

  • 'New Strand Ain't No Joke'

    2 weeks ago | thesource.com | Shawn Grant

    Prayers go out to G Herbo, battling the flu, which landed him in the hospital. Hitting Instagram, Herbo shared an image from his hospital room with a message: “Y’all be safe out here bro this new flu strand ain’t no joke.”

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Shawn Grant
Shawn Grant @SHAWNxGRANT
12 Apr 25

I am not a NBA player. But I could play 12-15 minutes for the Wizards. This is the worst basketball team I ever seen.

Shawn Grant
Shawn Grant @SHAWNxGRANT
11 Apr 25

I know the #SmackDown tag division ain’t put on quarter year of bangers to not have The Profits, DIY, MCMG & Pretty Deadly on the card somewhere. Give them 15 minutes and a ladder and you got a show stealing match.

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The #WrestleMania    Night 1 And 2 Official Match Schedule https://t.co/XTLsFJQ4eI

Shawn Grant
Shawn Grant @SHAWNxGRANT
29 Mar 25

RIP YOUNG SCOOTER.