20th anniversary Archives

Today in Hip-Hop History: The Source Magazine Remembers Big L 20 Years Later

February 15, 2019

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On February 15, 1999, Hip Hop legend Lamont Coleman aka Big L was murdered at 45 West 139th Street in Harlem after being shot nine times in the face and chest in a drive-by shooting. Gerard Woodley, one of Big ... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: RZA’s ‘Bobby Digital In Stereo’ Turns 20 Years Old!

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November 24, 2018

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On this day in Hip Hop history, the leader of the world renowned Wu Tang Clan released his first solo album Bobby Digital In Stereo. This project came late in RZA’s career after the success of the Wu Tang C... Read Article

‘Down To Come Up’ Starring Shawty Lo and Pastor Troy Red Carpet Movie Premiere and 20th Anniversary Concert

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September 17, 2018

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At this week's end, the Red Carpet premiere of the ATL-centered adventure Down To Come Up, featuring Pastor Troy and the late Shawty Lo, will be held at CenterStage Theater in Midtown Atlanta. "Down To Come ... Read Article

Diamond Supply Co. Honors Michael Jackson With a Special ‘King of Pop’ Collection

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September 13, 2018

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Michael Jackson will forever be the pinnacle example of what a pop star should represent — when people call him the "King Of Pop," it's both well deserved and impossible to dethrone. In celebration of MJ's undy... Read Article

The PUMA CELL Endura Is the Latest ’90s Sneaker to Get a Revival

Keenan Higgins

September 10, 2018

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Following the return of Prada's Linea Rossa line, PUMA joins in on the '90s revival by bringing back its CELL Endura silhouette that originally debuted in 1998. The whole idea behind this CELL ... Read Article

Camron’s ‘Confessions Of Fire’ Turns 20 Years Old Today

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July 21, 2018

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Wearing goggles, gloves, and overalls, Cam'ron stood with a sledgehammer in hand, at a foundry as he was ready to make his mark on Hip Hop. On this day 20 years ago he released his debut album Confessions of Fi... Read Article

Yasiin Bey And Talib Kweli Reunite For Black Star’s 20th Anniversary To Headline The Week-Long “Hip Hop Homecoming” of The Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival

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July 9, 2018

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After over a decade of success, Brooklyn Bodega and their partners are gearing up for the 14th Annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival. Despite the attention that's on the mainstage every year, the good people at BHF ... Read Article

Lauryn Hill’s ‘Miseducation’ Tour Openers Include Nas, Chappelle, SZA, ASAP Rocky, M.I.A., Busta Rhymes

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June 18, 2018

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Lauryn Hill is celebrating the 20th anniversary of her legendary album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill the right way. Earlier this year she announced that she's going on a Summer tour, and it just got so much ... Read Article

Sean John Honors 6 Stylish Music Icons With New ‘Gallery Collection’, Including Aaliyah, Jimi Hendrix, Chaka Khan and The Notorious B.I.G.

Keenan Higgins

May 25, 2018

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Many musicians are in tune with their stylish side, but only a select few can truly be deemed fashion icons. Sean John shows love to six of the greatest musicians in Hip-Hop and R&B to merge the worlds of music... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Spike Lee’s ‘He Got Game’ Turns 20 Years Old!

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May 1, 2018

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On this day in 1998, Spike Lee's 40 Acres And A Mule Filmworks released the Brooklyn-based drama He Got Game, starring Denzel Washington and NBA star Ray Allen. Allen did a remarkable job as "Jesus Shuttlesw... Read Article

Lauryn Hill Announces 20th Anniversary Tour Of ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’

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April 17, 2018

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The critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Lauryn Hill of The Fugees has announced her 20th anniversary tour of The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill album. The 1998 set birthed hits such as ‘Doo Wop (That Thing)’... Read Article

Will Smith And Jada Pinkett Smith Celebrate Their 20th Wedding Anniversary

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January 1, 2018

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It's an Emerald anniversary for Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith! The 49-year-old actor shared his warm sentiments for his wife Sunday, which marked the 20th anniversary of their nuptials at Cloisters Castl... Read Article

‘Titanic’ to Return to Theaters for 20th Anniversary

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November 16, 2017

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Titanic has been set for a re-release in honor of the 20th anniversary. Dolby Laboratories, Paramount Pictures, and AMC Theatres made the announcement Wednesday with AMC launching online ticket sales. The cl... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Erykah Badu’s ‘Baduizm’ Album Turns 20

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February 11, 2017

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On this date in 1997, the debut album from neo-soul queen Erykah Badu entitled Baduizm was released on Universal Records through the Kedar imprint. This LP catapulted the Texan songstress into the Grammy Award ... Read Article

Vans Unveils Vault by Vans x WTAPS “Original Classics” Collection

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August 16, 2016

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Vans has teamed up with WTAPS by revealing a 10-piece footwear and apparel collection rooted from Japanese craftsmanship. The celebration of Vans 50th anniversary continues as the WTAPS brand approaches thei... Read Article

De La Soul Drops ‘Stakes Is High’ 20 Years Ago Today

Kyle Eustice

July 2, 2016

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Today marks the 20th anniversary of De La Soul's fourth album, Stakes Is High. The title accurately describes the point in Posdnous, Dave and Maseo's careers where they were at a crossroads. Stakes Is High wou... Read Article

Today in Hip Hop History: Nas Released ‘It Was Written’ 20 Years Ago

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July 2, 2016

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On July 2, 1996, Nas unleashed the follow-up to his critically acclaimed debut, 1994's Illmatic. Titled It Was Written, the album featured production from DJ Premier, Dr. Dre and Havoc. This time around, the... Read Article

The Source Talks To AZ About Doe or Die’s 20th Anniversary

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December 19, 2015

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Anthony Cruz a.k.a. AZ "The Vizualizer" dropped the critically acclaimed album Doe or Die in 1995. Since spitting his first verse on Nas’ "Lifes' A Bitch" from the classic Illmatic, AZ has been heralded as one ... Read Article

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