On this day in Hip Hop history the late Big Pun released his hit debut LP, Capital Punishment. Being the only album released during Pun’s life, Capital Punishment holds a special place in the heart of New York Hip Hop due to how prolific of a debut it was. The amount of potential for a successful career […]
Sixteen years ago on this date, Hip Hop lost one of the greatest lyricists that the game has ever seen. Christopher “Big Pun” Rios passed away from cardiac arrest in 2000 at the height of his career. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Pun’s eternal mark that he left on Hip Hop began with his Capital […]
As Hip Hop has grown into new centuries and touched new generations, we’ve seen the children of iconic rappers like Willow and Jaden Smith, O’Shea Jackson Jr, Diggy Simmons and others, grow into their own stardom. Being the child of an entertainer isn’t always as glamorous as it appears; the hectic touring schedule and devotion […]
The Source would like to send a big Born Day shout out to 50 by celebrating what Mr .Jackson does best Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Born on this date in 1975, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is undoubtedly one of the most influential forces in the game today. From music to movies to successful business […]
On this date in 1992, Dr. Dre took the first step in his successful solo journey and released this single 23 years ago today Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On April 9th, 1992, the premiere single from the silver screen blockbuster Deep Cover was released and it featured the former producer from “the world’s most […]
Big Pun’s widow is demanding millions Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information We’re all very familiar with Terror Squad’s Big Pun and Fat Joe. And we also know that Pun’s career was arguably kickstarted by Joe after the rapper appeared on Joe’s Jealous Ones Envy back in 1995. Pun then released his own platinum major label project […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Styles P released his new album today, Phantom And The Ghost, boasting features from the likes of Jadakiss, Sheek Louch, Rocko, Vado, Chris Rivers (Big Pun‘s son), Raheem DeVaughn and more. In typical Styles/LOX fashion, this project is comprised completely of hard-hitting, get to the point, no holds barred rap music. Thank the Lord above for […]
In an exclusive interview with Hip Hop DX, N.O.R.E reminisced on how the late Big Pun got on “Banned From T.V.,” a track from N.O.R.E’s 1998 debut solo album, N.O.R.E. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Actually, Pun bullied his way on there,” N.O.R.E said in the interview. “I had Nature on there, but Pun was in the […]
(November 10, 1971 – February 7, 2000) Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Christopher Lee Rios who many know as Big Pun will always remain a beloved figures in the New York hip-hop scene. The rapper who was of Puerto Rican descent, was 28 years old and nearly 700 pounds when he died in White Plains, New […]
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Written By: Ms_hip_hop Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information While Ashanti is prepping to release her fifth studio album Braveheart, Her Source, on the other hand, decided to count down some of her best featured collaborations over the years… Advertisement 1.Ja Rule featuring Ashanti- “Always On Time” This is one of many collaborations with label […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Happy Birthday to Jennifer Lopez from the Her Source team! Jenny from that Block of the South South Bronx celebrates her 44th birthday today. The Boricua beauty and world-renowned actress, singer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and, most importantly, mother of two is a force to be reckoned with. Not to mention, at […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Tony Touch is back at it Tony Touch continues with his #50DaysToThe50MCs webisode. In the fifth installment of the series the Piecemaker gives us unreleased footage of The Beatnuts and Big Pun rocking out in 1997 at The Manhattan Center for Rocksteady’s 20th Anniversary. The clip has Pun and and […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Several artists look back into the time and space that occupied the era of hip-hop in 1998 and Capital Punishments impact on the game. In a recent video released by BET through a 106 & Park exclusive, artist gather to express their views on Big Pun’s music and the person […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The power of the word has always been golden in Hip-hop. Now in a age where lyricism is taking a back seat to celebrity, The Source bring you the Top 50 lyricists of all time in an effort to put some focus back on the art form. Make no mistake. […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Time Out New York has released a list of their favorite 50 food references in rap music. The list includes the lyrics of Kanye West, Cam’ron, Big Pun, Childish Gambino, Jay Z, Ghostface Killah, Fat Boys, Diddy, and more. Check out the list HERE Big Pun’s “Banned From TV” […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Source looks back on the life and legacy of one of the greatest rappers to ever live, the legendary Christopher “Big Pun” Rios. Today marks the twelve year anniversary of the passing of Big Pun and between reviews, ads, albums and cover stories, The Bible Of Hip-Hop Culture, And […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information F.T. has been an underground phenomenon the moment he touched the mic and started rapping. While, many industry and underground types will acknowledge him and his talent, his road like many others through the music industry has been plagues by bad luck, broken promises and tragedy. While he perseveres toward […]
