New Jersey officials say James Bernard died by suicide, resolving a 17-month disappearance that had remained unexplained ...

Hip-hop pioneer James Bernard's death ruled a suicide, ending mystery. He co-founded The Source and XXL magazines.

James Bernard, one of the original architects who helped turn Hip-Hop journalism into a force, has passed away.

The influential editor played a key role in shaping hip-hop journalism and elevating the genre's cultural standing.

Hip-hop journalist James Bernard, co-founder of The Source and XXL, was confirmed dead after being missing since 2024.

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James Bernard helped shape hip-hop media as a founding editor of “The Source” and later co-founded “XXL,” influencing how ...

James Bernard, co-founder of XXL who helped shape The Source's voice in the late '80s and early ’90s, has passed away.