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Busta Rhymes, Timbaland Added to Pharrell’s Something in the Water Festival

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The countdown for Pharrell’s Something in the Water Festival has begun and he has announced additional artists and activations that will take place at the event. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Newly added artists to the sold-out festival include Timbaland, N.E.R.D, Busta Rhymes and Fam-Lay, who will join Pharrell on stage, plus sets from Kap […]

Dr. Dre Is Wrapping Up Busta Rhymes’ First LP In 7 Years

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Over 10 years ago, Dr. Dre signed the illustrious Busta Rhymes to his Aftermath label, but the union only produced one album, Busta’s Big Bang in 2006. Now, it has been confirmed that post production finishing touches are being put on Buss A Bus’ first album since Year Of The Dragon. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]

Today in Hip Hop History: Chris Lighty’s Violator Records Releases ‘Violator: The Album’ 19 Years Ago

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On this day in Hip Hop history, the management company and label imprint Violator released their first compilation album entitled Violator: The Album. Showcasing the management team’s star studded talent roster, this album is full of rarities making it a must have for any self proclaimed “Hip Hop head.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information For those […]

Doritos and Busta Rhymes Link Up For ‘Blaze The Beat’ Competition

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Back in February, Doritos blazed onto the hip-hop scene with a Super Bowl 52 commercial featuring rap legends Missy Elliot and Busta Rhymes. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Busta and Doritos have now taken the Super Bowl ad a step further to find a new star by launching the “Blaze the Beat” competition. Advertisement “Everyone […]

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

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

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 better. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Hill has a slew of heavy hitters joining her including  Nas, M.I.A., Santigold, ASAP […]

Q-Tip Revamps the Coming of His New Album ‘The Last Zulu’

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Six years ago, Q-Tip undisputed Hip-Hop legend and lead member of the iconic A Tribe Called Quest signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music. His fourth solo effort, The Last Zulu was supposed to be his prime release with the label, but the said drop has yet to happen. On Saturday night, Tip revamped the coming […]

May The 4th…. Be With You: Best Hip-Hop’s Star War Name Drops

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Star Wars originally hit the big screen just as Hip-Hop was finding its feet so it’s only natural that the pop culture phenomenon had an influence on those who were also finding their creative feet at around the same time. A science fiction/fantasy movie franchise that broke through the barriers and becomes adored by more […]

Fire Starter: What’s Your Favorite Beat From Just Blaze?

Recently Netflix released an 8 part documentary series called Rapture that goes into the day-to-day lives and behind the scenes of a small handful of Hip-Hop personalities including Nas, T.I., Logic, Dave East and more. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information One of the more impressive episodes was based around New Jersey-born producer/DJ Just Blaze born […]

The Last Poets’ ‘Party and Bullshit’ Copyright Lawsuit Against The Notorious B.I.G. Estate Has Been Dismissed

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This past Friday (Mar. 9), on the 21st anniversary of the death of Biggie Smalls, a copyright lawsuit-plagued against the B.I.G. Estate was dismissed. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In March 2016, spoken-word legend Abiodun Oyewole from The Last Poets filed a suit over The Notorious B.I.G.’s smash hit “Party and Bullshit” alleging that the […]

Which Ads from Super Bowl 52 Left Us Wanting More?

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The Super Bowl is undoubtedly the biggest stage for advertisement. In the past, corporate brands such as Bud Light, GoDaddy.com, and Pepsi have consistently owned the commercial stage during the big game. But the staple jaw droppers where benched by some unlikely contenders. When ad rates are going for $5 million per 30 seconds, companies […]

PepsiCo Debuts Super Bowl LII Ad W/ Rap Battle Between Morgan Freeman, Peter Dinklage And More

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Today, PepsiCo unveiled their star-studded joint advertisement featuring an epic rap showdown between Missy Elliott and Morgan Freeman for MTNDEW Ice, and Peter Dinklage and Busta Rhymes for Doritos Blaze. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Airing during the Super Bowl LII on Feb. 4, the unforgettable lip-sync rap battle has Peter taking on Busta’s verse […]

Missy Elliott And Busta Rhymes Join MTN Dew/Doritos Joint Super Bowl Ad

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Mountain Dew and Doritos are going head to head in a one minute-long commercial during this year’s Super Bowl, marking the first time ever that two brands have advertised back-to-back during the big game. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Mountain Dew and Doritos announced they are adding two new names to the celebrity roster that […]

Busta Rhymes Performs at NJ Governor-Elect’s Pre-Inaugural Party

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Words by Roman White Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information New Jersey Governor Elect, Phil Murphy, celebrated his pre-inauguration with a Busta Rhymes performance. The event took place at New Jersey’s Middlesex County Community College, where the New York City native performed his most popular songs to celebrate New Jersey’s new governor. Busta Rhymes performing at […]

Q-Tip Goes in on Grammys, Calls Out 9th Wonder for Exclusion [Watch]

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Living legend and one-fourth of the infamous A Tribe Called Quest member Q-Tip has a bone to pick with the Grammys and a few nominees. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In a post on Instagram, Tip blasts the Grammys for their exclusion of ATCQ’s final album We Got It From Here Thank You For Your Service, […]

Culture Over Everything: Rapsody Snags Two Grammy Nominations

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Can the TRUE hip-hop heads say holla? Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information It looks like 2018 will be beyond superb for powerplayer emcee, Rapsody. The sagacious spitter has been nominated for two Grammy awards thanks to her groundbreaking album, Lalia’s Wisdom. The 9th Wonder produced album has been nominated for Best Rap Album, while one […]

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