For a person who has really been at the forefront of Hip Hop since the mid-1980s, Lyor Cohen, a manager at Rush Productions, a supervisor at Def Jam, the man behind 300 Entertainment and YouTube’s present Global Head of Music, he is known to be behind the shadows. But he had a few interesting things […]
Back in June, Def Jam poked the mind of video game and Hip-Hop enthusiast by questioning who fans would like to see on a comeback version of the now legendary fight game. Just over a month later, Def Jam is mentioning the game again to see which Hip-Hop city would make the follow-up game. Visit […]
Last Night (June 21), Teyana Taylor hosted a listening party in Los Angeles to debut her second studio album, Keep That Same Energy ( KTSE). Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Kanye West-produced album was revealed as the fifth and final project from the G.O.O.D. leader’s Wyoming Sessions, which include Pusha T’s Daytona, Kanye’s ye, Kid Cudi and Kanye’s Kids […]
Escobar season has begun. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information If you tuned into Nas’ YouTube livestream event introducing his newest album, NASIR, last night, you were ready to embrace a moment of musical and lyrical brought to fans exclusively from Queensbridge. Live under a lit Queensboro Bridge, Hip-Hop heavyweights and diehard rap fans gathered for […]
Kanye West returns to the top of the album charts today in historic fashion, as ye, released on June 1 via G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam Recordings, becomes his eighth #1 album, and West ties the record for most consecutive #1 album debuts in chart history. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This seven track project amassed a […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, LL Cool J released his third studio LP Walking with a Panther on Def Jam Recordings in 1989. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Peaking at #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop chart and #6 on the Billboard 200, this album continued LL’s streak of commercially successful albums as […]
On this date in 2002, Dipset General Cam’Ron kept the Harlem legacy rolling when he dropped his third solo album aptly entitled Come Home With Me on the Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This was the Harlem natives first release under the Roc-A-Fella banner and coincidentally, his most critically acclaimed full length […]
A rape case filed against Def Jam founder Russell Simmons was dismissed on Wednesday after the lawyers of both parties reached an undisclosed agreement. The lawsuit filed by documentary filmmaker Jennifer Jarosik was for $5 million. Simmons’ lawyer ignored questions on whether or not a settlement was reached in the case. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]
26 years ago today, Beastie Boys released their third studio album entitled “Check Your Head”. This was a return to their punk rock roots after the few releases they had prior to this LP. They were back to playing their own instruments on this particular project, which gave it that organic feel they wanted. This […]
Say it ain’t so, Rush… Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons is facing a new claim of sexual assault and accused of chillingly telling his alleged victim, “I’m going to f**k you or I’m going to f**k your son,” reports reveal. Simmons is being sued for $10 million in punitive damages […]
In her latest visual offering, Def Jam signee Jhene Aiko released two videos for her track “Never Call Me” featuring Dogg Pounder Kurupt on the help out. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information There is both an “Asian version” and a “Hood version” of Never Call Me, both of which are available for your viewing pleasure […]
Less than two months after the release of his mixtape Karma, Dave East is setting the tone for 2018 with the release of his Paranoia 2 album. Paranoia 2 is a 15-track project with a unique list of features including T.I., Tory Lanez, Lloyd Banks, Marsha Ambrosias, Bino Rideaux, Pimp Pimp P, and Matt Patterson. […]
It was an extreme measure when pioneering hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons made the decision to step down from every single one of his business after staggering sexual misconduct allegations from the 90s, surfaced. The current scandal has transformed the once always tranquil spirit of Simmons into a taut soul. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Wednesday […]
Grammy nominated multi-platinum rap superstar Jeezy builds up to the December 15th arrival of his highly anticipated new studio album Pressure, with today’s announcement of the “Cold Summer Tour” set to open at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA on February 7, 2018. The 6-week, 31-city U.S. tour with special guest Tee Grizzley will […]
Russell Simmons is one of the latest people in entertainment to be accused of sexual assault. The mogul stepped down from his leadership role in all his companies amid the second allegation. This means he will not be apart of the forthcoming airing of HBO’s All Def Comedy. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The network […]
HBO is moving forward with the airing of All Def Comedy, but without the founder, Russell Simmons. An HBO spokesperson issued a statement: HBO will be airing All Def Comedy as planned. However, Russell Simmons will not appear in the new series and we will be removing his name from the show moving forward. The […]
Grammy nominated multi-platinum rap superstar JEEZY has announced his highly anticipated eighth studio album PRESSURE, set for December 15th release on Def Jam Recordings. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information PRESSURE. 12/15. #TrustYaProcess A post shared by @jeezy on Nov 30, 2017 at 9:05am PST To accompany the release, the “Soul Survivor” rapper surprised fans by sharing a cinematic album […]
Russell Simmons is stepping down from his Def Jam empire as another woman comes forward accusing him of sexual assault. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Jenny Lumet says the entertainment mogul raped her in the 1990s after offering her a ride to her Manhattan apartment. Instead of taking her home, Simmons locked the SUV doors […]
Along the heat of multiple women posing allegations of sexual misconduct against Brett Ratner, Russell Simmons has been officially dropped in the mix after model Keri Claussen Khaligi alleged a new case against both men. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Reported by the LA Times, Khaligi, who was 17 years-old at the time, claims in […]
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 […]
