As if the expectations for SWISH could get any higher, Kanye West continues to drive the hype for his seventh solo album straight through the proverbial roof. Rarely one to shy away from potential backlash from the public regarding his exuberant expressions of self-admiration, the supremely confident MC took to Twitter once more today to […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Next month, Kendrick Lamar is up for 11 Grammy Awards, which is one shy of the record set by Michael Jackson in 1984, and he will surely take a few of them–at the least–home. The Compton rapper set the world ablaze this past March with his To Pimp a Butterfly album, […]
It looks like Kanye West will finally be getting himself some well-deserved sleep along with proper nourishment, as the legendary MC has officially completed his seventh solo LP, SWISH, which he has also now declared to be “the best album of all time.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Yeezy took to Twitter just moments after […]
It appears another Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar collaboration is on its way. Just days after the completed version of “No More Parties in L.A.” – which, as it turns out, samples Drake‘s uncle, Larry Graham – was released, Yeezy has shared a photo of the pair back in the studio together. “We just wanna thank […]
Andra Day is looking at the cusp of a glorious year. The singer is currently nominated for two Grammy’s: her debut album Cheers To The Fall winning her a nod for Best R&B Album and her single “Rise Up” nominated for Best R&B Performance. Deciding to revisit the covers that helped her career take off, Andra has […]
Next month is the 58th Grammy Awards, where artists like The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars will compete for music’s grandest prize. Today, we’ve learned which live selections we’ll be treated at this year’s ceremony, as the Foundation has announced that The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar and Adele–whose album will be up for consideration for next year’s […]
DJ Khaled has spent the past few months teaching us the keys to success on Snapchat; but today, his duties were heightened. Becoming more and more known for taking control of the circumstances in his own life, the sought-after motivational speaker and multi-platinum and gold-selling DJ-producer temporarily took over for Principal Sonia Romero at Carol […]
G.O.O.D. Monday? Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Kanye West teased a new collaboration with Kendrick Lamar at the tail end of his most recent release, the Ty Dolla $ign-featured “Real Friends,” which marked the return of his G.O.O.D. Friday series just over a week ago, but unfortunately, this past Friday came and went without the […]
Just over a week ago, Kim Kardashian sent the music world into a frenzy when she announced the release of Kanye West‘s new song, the Ty Dolla $ign-featured “Real Friends,” and the return of his weekly new music series, G.O.O.D. Friday. Kanye obliged later that afternoon, dropping “Real Friends” along with the snippet of another […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information A select few members of the generation of rappers raised by the internet have begun blowing up in real life over the past few years, notching platinum plaques, Grammy Awards, sold out arena tours and the hearts of millions as they begin their quest to be mentioned among the GOATS. […]
For the last 3 years, Kendrick Lamar has been the most successful artist out of Compton, the hometown of guys like Dr. Dre, The Game, Ice Cube and more. Still, the notorious Los Angeles neighborhood hasn’t just provided Kendrick fodder for his critically-acclaimed, chart-topping albums. Kendrick has done his part to give back, be it […]
DJ Khaled isn’t the only one with major keys – at least not for long. Just days after news surfaced that Kendrick Lamar had a meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House, it has been revealed by Compton Mayor Aja Brown that the West Coast MC will be granted the first-ever key to […]
Rap, at its core, has always been a very competitive sport, there’s no doubt about it. But while every great MC believes deep down that they’re the best, very few tend to publicly make direct comparisons between themselves and other artists in particular, with the exception of course for the occasional diss record or “Control”-esque […]
It was reported earlier today that Kendrick Lamar recently paid a visit to the White House for a meeting with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office. Divulged by senior adviser Valerie Jarrett during this week’s episode of BuzzFeed’s Another Round, particular details surrounding their encounter remained scarce, leaving minds to wonder what exactly was […]
Update: Kendrick has shared additional details and photos of the event. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From Compton to Congress. Currently leading the 58th Annual Grammy Awards with a rap record of 11 nominations for his sophomore album To Pimp a Butterfly, which boasts President Barack Obama‘s favorite song of the year, “How Much a […]
ABC’s sitcom Black-ish, starring Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis-Ross has become one of the most popular programs on television and the momentum continues to grow as they routinely have a cast of notable guest stars. Diddy, Jermaine Dupri, Mary J. Blige, Tyra Banks, amongst others have all made cameos. In a recent promo video for […]
Yeezy season is approaching upon us. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Kanye West has dominated news headlines during the first week of the new year, dropping a Nike diss track, “Facts,” late on New Year’s Eve, and being confirmed as the headliner for New York City’s Governors Ball this June. In addition to that, this morning, […]
In an exclusive interview with MTV News, Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) president, Dave Free, spoke about Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, SZA and more. Check out the excerpts below. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information TDE president Dave Free told MTV: “This year was a great year, but 2016 is going to be an amazing year. We’ve […]
As was previously alluded to by Quest Love of The Roots, The Source‘s co-MVP of 2015 Kendrick Lamar returned to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday for the world premiere of a brand new song, dubbed “Untitled 2.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Following a sit-down interview with Jimmy, in which “the biggest […]
Kendrick Lamar has made quite a name for himself on the late show scene, absolutely demolishing performances on Stephen Colbert‘s Comedy Central show in December of 2014, and returning to getting back with Colbert during his first week as host of The Late Show last year for a medley of bangers from his chart-topping To Pimp […]
