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We The Best/YMCMB‘s bosses alongside Ace Hood graze the cover of The Source’s June/July issue. This summer for We The Best/YMCMB is set to be a pretty solid one with Khaled, Ace Hood, Drake and potentially the new “Big Tymers” dropping projects. The issue hits stands on June 18th, so be sure to pick it up in support of the three artists.

Rap’s supergroup Slaughterhouse has an extremely dope cover hitting newsstands everywhere this week and The Source is taking you behind the scenes of the shoot, which has the guys in their finest threads inspired by the cult classic Reservoir Dogs.

Watch as members Royce Da 5’9″, Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, and Crooked I mug for the camera (shot by Creative Director RuthlessJules), give us little-known factoids about themselves, discuss their “rap friends” as well as their favorite magazine covers shot by The Source.

It’s a good day to be a Taylor. Above, Wiz Khalifa and his newly equipped team cover the May issue of The Source. The story inside goes into depth on the gang and how they became apart of the team as well as many other things including Wiz’s O.N.I.F.C album. Issue hits stands May 8th. Be sure to pick it up.

“We’re like way better friends than we’ve ever been. We’re at the best point in our relationship….It does my business well when the home life is right.” –Wiz Khalifa

The Source Magazine has a very nice cover this month, featuring Mac Miller, 2 Chainz, and Tyga. The cover story introduces us to the already well known new age of music, which is specifically catering to the young world as they each expand their unique brands. Source asks all their readers, “Are you ready for the changing of the guards?”  Kendrick Lamar is also featured in the story, but is not on the cover.

To close out the year, The Source Magazine has officially released the cover for both of their year end magazine where Rick Ross is named Man Of The Year and Good Music’s Big Sean is named Rookie Of The Year. Both artist had great years and deserve to be given the Rookie Of The Year as well as Man Of The Year. Magazine hits newsstands December 27th, be sure to pick both up.

For what it’s worth, Future praised Drake for taking the time to remix his hit record. That said, while talking with The Source, the man behind the monster hit “Tony Montana” called his no-show in the video a ‘slap in the face.’ The reason? Future says that so many people from his hometown of Atlanta wanted to be on the remix and were lightweight upset he went outside of the city to do so. He also cites label pressure.

Drake’s supposed response to the situation? This tweet.

Hip Hop is still recovering from the recent passing of the legendary Gil Scott Heron. The Source caught up with Pharrell and Shay (well, really just Pharrell) as they relayed some brief comments about the spoken word artist who had such an impact on the genre they helped create classics for. (Skateboard) P, personally, explains how Heron influenced him.

G.S.H.’s public viewing is tomorrow at New York’s Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home at 81st Street and Madison Avenue. My mom went to Luther Vandross’ memorial service back in 2005. I won’t lie to you. I thought it was somewhat odd, but she explained how many people attended the event from all over the country (and her meeting Patti LaBelle) and how much the music meant to her. I’m sure Heron has had the same effect on people. So if you’re in the NY area tomorrow and want to pay respect to Gil Scott, you now to know the info.

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He’s played Stringer Bell. He’s played a preacher. And he’s also played a high end bank robber alongside the likes of T.I., Paul Walker and Chris Brown in Takers. The Source catches up with Idris Elba (and gives him the cover) to discuss all of these topics and more in their May 2011 issue.