On this date in 2003, Brooklyn mixtape rapper turned star Fabolous survived the sophomore jinx, dropping his second album Street Dreams, which was released on DJ Clue’s Desert Storm/Elektra imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With production from the likes of Kanye West, Timbaland, Just Blaze, Trackmasters, and Clue, this 20 track album was bound […]
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Brand Nubian founder, Maxwell Dixon a.k.a. Grand Puba was born today in 1966. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Grand Puba made his debut with the group Masters of Ceremony. The group’s first album Dynamite was released in 1988 and had an amazing critical reception. However, due to the lack […]
On this date in 1991, an undetermined number of Los Angeles Police officers beat motorist Rodney King 54 times with batons following a simple speeding violation. All four of the officers that were tried for the case were acquitted, which was the sparking of the wick that led to the 1992 Los Angeles Riots. Visit […]
According to several confirmed reports, Jahmil French, an actor who is best known as Dave Turner on the Canadian series Degrassi: The Next Generation, passed away yesterday. He was 29 years old. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The cause of death has yet to be determined. Dave Turner in Degrassi spinoff The Next Generation from 2009-2013 and was […]
On this day in 1989, the iconic trio De La Soul released an album that would change the course of Hip Hop forever. Off Tommy Boy Records, De La Soul’s debut album, 3 Feet High And Rising set the standard for what rap should (and would) sound like. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Along with […]
On this date in 1987, “Blastmaster” KRS-One, DJ Scott La Rock, “The Human 808” D-Nice and the rest of the Boogie Down Productions crew released their highly anticipated debut album Criminal Minded on B-Boy Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With the “South Bronx” vs. “The Bridge” aka BDP vs. The Juice Crew beef on […]
A mother was forced to resign from her job after her son charged close to $133,000 on her credit card. The kicker is that the son is a 19-year-old sneaker reseller and the mother is the VP of Nike North America. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Ann Hebert, Nike’s North America Vice President, stepped down […]
A New York Times report says that a lawyer is now reaching out to federal and state prosecutors in Georgia and California in order to formally charge T.I. and Tiny with sexual assault charges after allegations from 11 people have surfaced. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Attorney Tyrone Blackburn sent a letter to prosecutors of […]
Last year, Sheck Wes shocked fans and critics when he entered the NBA Draft. Now, the Harlem native has just announced that he has followed his hoop dreams and signed with a professional basketball team in France. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Paris Basketball League released a statement saying, “We are glad to announce […]
On this date in 1971, the Shaolin Island emcee who was virtually named after the term “John Blaze”, was born in Long Island, New York. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Admired for his unique voice and witty lyrics, Method Man is known for his one of a kind sound. The Long Island-born/Staten Island bred rapper […]
Joshua “J1” Raiford is currently the director of Hip Hop at Pandora and now also the Program Director for SiriusXM Pandora Now; channel 3. Previously Raiford was Head of Hip Hop with Pandora in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Raiford also had a hands-on impact during this past year bringing awareness to equality, […]
Following the release of adidas Skateboarding’s Forum 84 ADV by Heitor da Silva in late 2020, today adidas Skateboarding unveils two additional Forum 84 ADV hero colorways. Sitting at the intersection of classic performance and style, this heritage basketball model is reimagined with contemporary design and improved functionality for an all new generation of skateboarders. […]
According to a report from The New York Times, another former aide of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has accused him of sexual harassment. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information 25-year-old Charlotte Bennett revealed she was harassed by Cuomo in 2020, saying, “I understood that the governor wanted to sleep with me, and felt horribly uncomfortable […]
According to several confirmed reports, New Orleans native and rising rapper Scarfo Da Plug was killed in Los Angeles over the weekend. He was 23 years old. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Scarfo’s music career was based in Atlanta, even though he was New Orleans and best known for his 2019 project Trap-Nola and its […]
D’Gunna and Twisty are making rounds with their infectious music, all-around grind, and tenacity. As D’Gunna captivates you with his melodious frequencies fused with his art of storytelling, Twisty counteracts with his intoxicating wordplay blended with a cadence only he can deliver. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Hailing from Worcester, Massachusetts both gentlemen have been […]
New-fangled hip hop artist Steven Scope is looking to cement his name in the discussion for one of the fastest-growing artists in the music industry. Dropping a handful of singles over the course of the last few months has led Scope to grow at an astronomical rate with no signs of slowing down. One of […]
It is not every day we find power-pact couples who truly support each other in every step towards their goal. Scotty Chickens and Baby Gemini exemplify this. The power couple first met in Las Vegas where Scotty was pursuing his career as an artist and Gemini was based there. The connection was instant and they got along well […]
Suso FW is a Göteborg born Somalian musician who became a superstar before he turned 20. His song, “Lonesome,” is a worldwide blockbuster and has more than 180,000 views on YouTube. The young musician shot to fame after JP Soundz, and Lone Wolf agreed to produce his single. But his musical journey wasn’t as smooth […]
19 year old, Independent artist from Georgia, Krazymut (Gerald Walker Jr), has been riding out the dropping singles movement throughout the pandemic. But now Krazymut is about to drop his debut project Dreams. The EP consists of approximately 15 minutes of soothing vocals from Gerald and only one feature from Bad Guy Bino. After recent success from his few […]
When musicians blend genres amazing this can happen. Paul Hernandez is a musician with a bachelor’s degree in music business and author of the #1 bestseller “How to Sell Your Music Online”. Paul has clearly incorporated his education into his music as his debut album, Deeper Things is enjoying widespread acclaim. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]
