As we celebrate 50 years of Hip-Hop, we always remember to pay homage to the GOATs that came before us. This includes Pete Rock, who recently shared his sentiments on the current state of Hip-Hop as a whole. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Sharing to his one million followers on Instagram, Pete Rock posted a […]
Marlon Wayans wants Hip-Hop to return to the positivity, appearing on Sway’s Universe. Wayans is calling for the beef to stop and not escalate. “We too old to be that dumb, and kids, stop with this stupidity,” Wayans said. “Life is so precious. I’m so grateful to be able to be 51, right. To be […]
Nick Grant gives us hope that real Hip-Hop is here to stay. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Born and raised in Walterboro, South Carolina, a small town that hosted around 5,000 people, Nick knew he was destined for something greater early on. Being raised by his grandparents and growing up on Hip-Hop music, he’d soon […]
Reebok, the iconic sports culture brand, has unveiled a special footwear and apparel collection commemorating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. This unique collection pays homage to the influential figures in Black and Brown communities who have significantly contributed to the music industry through hip-hop. It follows Reebok’s “Most Extra” line, which celebrated trailblazers in the […]
Sal Dali’s Grammy-Winning Magic Meets Speed Walton’s Rhymes in “Beautiful Nightmare” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Cincinnati hip-hop artist Speed Walton, alongside Grammy-winning producer Sal Dali, both natives of the city, recently released “Pearls,” an album that showcases Dali’s diverse production skills, known for his work on Beyoncé’s tracks like “Alien Superstar” and “Summer Renaissance.” […]
Nas’ 50th Birthday Bash: A Night of Legends, Love, and Hip-Hop Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information New York City recently witnessed a legendary celebration as hip-hop icon Nas marked his milestone 50th birthday. The Big Apple’s skyline was lit up with star power, as a who’s who of the music and entertainment industry turned out […]
One of Hip-Hop’s biggest stars of all time, LL Cool J, pulled up on Kevin Hart’s Gold Minds podcast to reflect on his career and the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop. During his conversation, LL reveals what drew him to music. “I started writing rhymes at 11, 12 years old. I started writing my own rhymes. […]
Happy Mother’s Day, everybody! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information We’re sending a special shoutout to all the mothers out there, especially those that exist in our Hip-Hop family. Without them — the women who gave birth to rap icons, the ladies who gave rap icons an heir (or Heiress!) to the throne and mothers who stepped […]
Born out of New York City’s hip-hop culture and celebrated early in LA’s skating scene, streetwear has had its finger on the pulse of pop culture for over forty years. The juxtaposition of luxury design to streetwear was once an image of divergent realities, but today they are two threads of the same quilt. Visit […]
The culture of Hip-Hop can now be honored on a national level. On July 29, the U.S Senate passed a bill that will recognize August 11 as “Hip Hop Celebration Day.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to the Senate Periodical Press Gallery, Senate Resolution 331, which is the official bill that is designated to […]
The culture of Hip-Hop can now be honored on a national level. On July 29, the U.S Senate passed a bill that will recognize August 11 as “Hip Hop Celebration Day.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to the Senate Periodical Press Gallery, Senate Resolution 331, which is the official bill that is designated to […]
To understand how Black music and hip-hop inspires the world, you need to understand what hip-hop is and what it represents. The birth of hip-hop came about when black communities needed a space to channel their expressions of the oppression they faced in America during the 1970s. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information At the epi […]
Frankly, the year 2020 needs no summation. It’s the year in which the human experience has been connected more than ever before despite limitations in human contact. As such, music and entertainment took their places as rightful conduits, bridging six-foot gaps with TikTok challenges, protest music, and record-breaking Instagram live sessions. Scoring such a definitive […]
With less than a week until Christmas, you might be scrambling for last minute gifts for people on your list. While there’s certainly no shortage of new electronics on the market, a personal gift is almost always better (unless you’re one of the lucky ones to secure a PS5). But fear not! We have assembled […]
by Kyle T. Mays, Ph.D. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In the wake of the election of president-elect Joe Biden and the incoming Vice President, Kamala Harris, who will be the first Black and Southeast Asian woman, millions of people were happy that President Donald Trump will no longer be in the White House. People […]
It’s the Mexican Folk-G-Funk Rap fusion we didn’t know we needed. As if the legendary Snoop D-O-Double-G couldn’t diversify his catalog a bit more, the West coast smooth spitter linked up with Banda Sinaloense de Sergio Lizarraga, also known as Banda MS, for the what will surely become the summer banger “Que Maldicion.” Long-awaited by […]
You’d be surprised to know how much rap and wrestling have in common. Every round in a freestyle battle can feel like a pay-per-view matchup for the heavyweight title, not to mention the braggadocio amongst top MCs in the game is comparable to the boastfulness of WWE superstars past and present, whether it be The […]
Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays of the year, giving those who celebrate a chance to be someone (or something!) completely out of the ordinary. While witches, warlocks, vampires and superheroes are some of the top faves when it comes to selecting a costume, dressing up as your favorite rapper or singer will […]
Kendrick Lamar killed it with all of his Nike collabs that dropped last year, and now the Compton rap king is returning to his Swoosh-shaped throne to deliver a special colorway for the React Element 55. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Kendrick Lamar x Nike React Element 55 coming soon https://t.co/hwPrZbUAcs pic.twitter.com/97mfb2Ps07 — Modern Notoriety […]
While we’re sure Lil Wayne is having an amazing 37th birthday today, it must suck to find out you have to shell out six figures in a lawsuit on what’s supposed to be the best day of your year. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information View this post on Instagram If you kouldn’t be there this […]
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