According to a report from TMZ, Daniel Hernandez aka Tekashi 6ix9ine has been moved from general population in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center to a unit where “witnesses who cooperate with the feds” are held late yesterday. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Tek’s attorney Lance Lazarro said it was merely a security matter to keep the […]
While controversial Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is facing the rest of his natural life behind bars, the story behind the cause of his arrest may prompt the 22 year old emcee to reconsider his affiliations. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to the Asst. U.S. District Attorney, Tek almost became a victim top his own […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, the Wu Tang Clan releases their third studio LP The W. As the follow up to the immensely successful Wu Tang Forever, this album fell a little short of its predecessors success but continued in growing the Wu’s legacy as a whole. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information At the […]
Kanye West may be done with politics and Donald Trump, but he’s clearly still interested in civic engagement and social concerns. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information His recent donation of $150,000 to the family of Jemel Roberson, the black security guard who was shot and killed while on duty dealing with an active shooter situation […]
On this day in 1970, the second lyrical half of A Tribe Called Quest, Phife Dawg was born. Born Malik Isaac Taylor in Queens, New York, Phife is one-fourth of one of the most influential groups in Hip Hop culture; A Tribe Called Quest. It’s been almost three years since Phife lost his battle with […]
Coming to the defense of his once arch nemesis, Brooklyn emcee Casanova 2X is at awe as to why so many people are happy that Tekashi 6ix9ine was arrested this morning on racketeering charges by the feds. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Cas was not feeling the hate received by his “Get The Strap” cohort […]
The dynamic duo of Mobb Deep from QB released their third full-length studio LP 22 years ago today. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On this date in 1996, the “infamous” crew from Mobb Deep dropped album number three entitled Hell On Earth. The Mobb-produced project was released under the epic Loud/RCA imprint introduced many of […]
On this date in 1985, James Todd Smith better known as LL Cool J dropped his first full-length LP on Def Jam Records. Primarily produced by Rick Rubin besides “I Need A Beat”, which was produced by DJ Jazzy Jay, Radio was a pivotal LP for not only LL and Def Jam, but for an […]
Houston is home to some of the most diabolical, talented rappers in the game. It’s remarkably fitting that the city is also home to OG Charlie Frank$$$, who has made it his mission to stand out in the industry. He describes his musical journey as his predetermined destiny, as it was always something he had […]
On this day in 1992, gangsta rapper turned actor/filmmaker Ice Cube released his most successful solo album The Predator. Released months after the 1992 Los Angeles riots, this album follows the same tone that existed in Ice Cube’s music from his solo beginning; Black power against any form of oppression. Although the album was very […]
On this day in 1999, legendary super-producer Dr. Dre put out Chronic 2001, his last album before a 16 year hiatus. Containing some of the most known tracks in rap, Chronic 2001 has been extremely successful over the years. As of July 2013 the album has been certified septuple platinum, selling 7,664,000 copies in the […]
On this date in 2004, MF DOOM dropped his fifth full length studio release MM..FOOD. Put out on the underground Rhymesayers Entertainment label, some songs from the project were previously released under the name Madvillian on another label. The album featured classic samples from several superhero cartoons including the Fantastic Four, Spiderman and Superman. Visit […]
The United States imposed economic sanctions on 17 Saudi officials on Thursday for their role in the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, as Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor sought the death penalty for five suspects in the murder. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The U.S. Treasury Department sanctions were the first concrete response by the […]
Florida election officials on Thursday ordered a hand recount of ballots in the closely fought U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson and his Republican challenger, Governor Rick Scott, after a machine recount showed them divided by a razor-thin margin. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information n another tight contest, Republican Ron DeSantis appeared to […]
Carolina Panthers’ Cam Newton plans on making his annual “Cam’s Thanksgiving Jam” bigger and better than ever. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Last year, the eclectic Panthers player fed over 800 children at his annual Charlotte-based event, but this year Newton plans on bringing out 1,200 children and their families to celebrate what this holiday […]
Banksy’s ‘Slave Labour’ mural has been sold to esteemed street artist Ron English for $700,000 who plans to whitewash it in protest. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information ‘Slave Labour’, which depicts a young child on his knees at a sewing machine, producing a string of Union Jack bunting, was painted on the side of a […]
Hip-hop icon Nas, widely regarded as one of the most influential emcees of all time, releases a short film to accompany his 11th studio album Nasir via Mass Appeal/Def Jam Recordings. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Directed by Rohan Blair-Mangat, the short film touches on the many social issues currently and historically ingrained into his […]
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Method Man released his debut solo LP Tical. Sticking to RZA’s plan on industry domination, Method was the first to roll out his solo LP after the ridiculous success group debut Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). In the early years of the Wu, Method Man had grown become the public […]
On this date in 1986, Adam Horowitz (Ad Rock), Adam Yauch (MCA) and Michael Diamond (Mike D) aka The Beastie Boys, dropped their sophomore LP Licensed To Ill on the Def Jam Imprint under Columbia Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On the heels of the successful LL Cool J Radio album and the cult classic […]
As part of the milestone celebration of their landmark debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), which was released on November 9th, 1993, Staten Island officially proclaimed that November 9th will henceforth be known as ‘Wu-Tang Clan Day”! The group capped off their 25th-anniversary celebration with an unforgettable performance on Good Morning America. Visit streaming.thesource.com […]
