Shawn Grant

Chicago

Senior Editor and Content Director at The Source

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

Articles

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Drops 34 as Thunder Even Finals Series with Dominant Game 2 Win

2 weeks ago | thesource.com | Shawn Grant

Facing a potential 0-2 hole at home, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered another signature performance to lift the Thunder to a 123-107 victory over the Pacers, tying the NBA Finals at 1-1. Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 34 points on 52.4 percent shooting, along with eight assists, four steals, and a block in a game that demanded his best. He now holds the record for the most points ever scored across a player’s first two Finals games with 72, surpassing Allen Iverson.
STARZ Sets Premiere Date for ‘Magic City: An American Fantasy’ Docuseries

2 weeks ago | thesource.com | Shawn Grant

STARZ announced that Magic City: An American Fantasy, a five-part docuseries exploring the legendary Atlanta strip club Magic City, will premiere Friday, August 15. The network also released a teaser and first-look photos highlighting the club’s founder, Michael “Mr. Magic” Barney, executive producers Jermaine Dupri and Drake, and the influential women who helped define its legacy. The series offers an immersive look into the club’s impact on Black culture and the hip-hop industry.
Sage Zaree On AI Advancements In The Music Industry

2 weeks ago | thesource.com | Shawn Grant

From beat making algorithms to AI generated vocals, artificial intelligence is reshaping how music is created, distributed and consumed. While some see it as the next wave of creative evolution, others worry about authenticity, copyright and the soul of the art form. To make sense of it all, we sat down with Sage Zaree, a digital strategist and tech forward executive who’s been exploring how AI intersects with content, branding and now, the music industry.
Coco Gauff Wins French Open, Ends 10-Year U.S. Title Drought

2 weeks ago | thesource.com | Shawn Grant

Coco Gauff made history Saturday by defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 to win the French Open, becoming the first American woman to claim the title at Roland-Garros since Serena Williams in 2015. wow. this means so much to me truly….french open champion🥹i worked so hard for this moment and for it to have happened is insane. thank you God ❤️ and thank you everyone. this means the world….
'They Better Come Get Me Now'

2 weeks ago | thesource.com | Shawn Grant

What is Ray J running from? Reacting to Diddy’s trial, Ray J declared he will be leaving America for Antigua. “If they on my Twitch, they better come get me now, ’cause I’m gone,” Ray J said during the stream.
The Source |Cam'Ron Revealed He Originally Wrote "I Really Mean It" for Lil Kim

2 weeks ago | thesource.com | Shawn Grant

One of the greatest Dipset cuts of all time is “I Really Mean It,” but that song was originally meant for Lil Kim? Cam’ron revealed he wrote the music for the Queen Bee during an episode of It Is What It Is.“I did write a song for Lil’ Kim and she didn’t want it, and the lyrics changed and I ended up keeping it for myself,” Cam Revealed. “It was one of my biggest records, but I wrote ‘I Really Mean It’ for Lil’ Kim. Same format and she didn’t like it.
Protests Erupt in Los Angeles Over Immigration Raids as National Guard Arrives

2 weeks ago | thesource.com | Shawn Grant

Hundreds of National Guard troops arrived in Los Angeles yesterday amid intensifying protests against President Trump’s immigration raids. Demonstrators clashed with federal agents downtown, leaving behind burned vehicles, broken barricades, and graffiti across government buildings. While most gatherings remained peaceful, pockets of violence flared for hours before sunset.
Young Guru Calls Out Timbaland Pivoting to AI Artists: 'This Ain't It'

2 weeks ago | thesource.com | Shawn Grant

It looks like the Terminator season has really reached the music business. Terminator, like the movie, is about an AI platform that went rogue and nuked the world, only to unleash a cyborg army to finish the job. So, here comes Timbaland, who is diving headfirst into the future with the launch of Stage Zero, his newest venture centered on artificial intelligence and famed engineer Young Guru is not feeling it.
Brittany Renner Reveals She and Kevin Gates are Divorced, Marriage Lasted 52 Days

2 weeks ago | thesource.com | Shawn Grant

Brittany Renner and Kevin Gates have already divorced. Speaking at BET Weekend, Renner revealed the marriage lasted just 52 days. “We got married April 6 and divorced May 28,” said Rinner. “But there is a 90-day waiting period in Islam where you wait to see if you’re pregnant because he would be responsible. Also, those 90 days is for reconciliation because Allah wants you to stay married.”But what was the reason?
The Weeknd Unveils Haunting “Baptized in Fear” Music Video

2 weeks ago | thesource.com | Shawn Grant

The Weeknd has released the music video for “Baptized in Fear,” a haunting, introspective visual directed by Moosaje. Set in a dreamlike purgatory, the video explores his struggle with inner demons and the fight for rebirth, ending with powerful symbolism that invites open interpretation. The track, written during the scoring of Hurry Up Tomorrow, mirrors a striking sleep paralysis scene from the film.