One of the legends of battle rap in Harlem’s Loaded Lux has recently faced off front and center with the current face of the new era of battle rap, the tried, tested, and battle-hardened Geechi Gotti from the West Coast on SMACK / URLTV via CaffeineTV. A close battle with hip hop and battle rap […]
Drake is continuing his birthday celebrations alongside Ultimate Rap League for the “Drake’s Til Death Do Us Part” rap battle event. The event is the biggest card in rap battle history. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The event will be live-streamed to fans on the Caffeine TV live streaming platform. The mega-event will be hosted by Drake […]
Emcee’s around the world are competing for the “top crown” again this year, sending in their hardest 16’s for consideration by rap legends and a live audience. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The competition began on April 17th and stopped taking submissions on April 21st. During the contest entry period, participants were asked to upload […]
Joe Budden knows his battle rap. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Yet the other day, when he hosted living legend Loaded Lux on his Joe Budden Podcast, things got a little spicy when the group started talking about which battle they would like to see. Lux mentioned that he wants to see Mook and Hollow, […]
Harlem battle rap legend Loaded Lux has teamed up with fellow NYC rapper Smoke DZA for the brand new visuals to “Prints On a Handgun” off his recently released album Talk Dirty 2 on Lionz Den. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The gritty four-minute offering showcases the diverse talents of Loaded Lux, who many consider […]
SMACK/URLTV is the most important stage in battle rap league throughout the world. It is has a reputation for putting together classic match ups year after year – driving Hip-Hop forward through its vehicle of battle rap. We caught up with talent scout Norbes from URL, hoping to learn more about its origins and what’s […]
Halfway through their most successful year since their formation almost a decade ago, battle rap’s world leader SMACK/URLTV have announced their flagship event for 2019. This year combining two tentpole events into one: “Summer Madness” with “Double Impact.” This move creates a 2-on-2 themed card called, “Summer Impact” double stacked with those considered the best […]
If you love Hip-Hop, you understand that there are levels to this sh*t. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information You can be an MC, mastering the art of moving the crowd or being the mic controller. You can also be a rapper, one who understands the industry and how it works, producing rap songs that fit […]
Forget the Joker. Lex Luther. Charlie Manson. The Real Four Horsemen and Lucifer himself (well maybe not the devil), NOME 9 promises to be one of the most lyrically gruesome nights in battle rap history, as URL promises to host “a card full of villains.” The stakes are high and with few “good” guys on […]
URL does it again by shifting the culture with a new franchise to tickle the fancy of battle rap enthusiasts. Combining two of their marque events, Summer Madness and Double Impact, the world’s most respected stage in battle rap promises to bring the star power in double doses. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Summer Madness […]
On paper, the rap battle lineups are exceptional. Just judging off the battles that have already been announced, leagues are looking to the culture of battle rap to the next level. Let’s take a quick look at five of the top battles that have caught our eyes this year. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Loaded […]
Harlem battle rap legend Loaded Lux is set to make his long-awaited return to SMACK / URL next year, with a NOME 9 appearance battling against St Louis’ Aye Verb in Houston, Texas. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Without a doubt, one of the greatest battle rappers of all-time, news of the return of Loaded […]
Legendary Battle Rapper Loaded Lux took to Instagram Wednesday morning to take shots at the justice system that incarcerated “America’s Dad” Bill Cosby after a second trial found the actor/comedian guilty of the 2004 sexual assault of Andrea Constand. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Yo FREE BILL COSBY!! Yea I said it! Foh, racist ass […]
Ayo Beasley… holla at Smack and set this jawn up! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From Harlem USA to Anytown, East Jablip, the streets are talking about the beef between Ma$e and Cam’ron. And while we NEVER want anything to trickle over into real rap rumble, we must admit hearing rap battles on “wax” gives […]
“My Whole Life” is an anthem for those deep in the hustle. On a real recognize real tip, Loaded Lux links up with Dave East and the two are without a doubt some of the nicest emcees in the game right now. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Representing strong for Harlem, Lux and East exchange verses, […]
Loaded Lux continues his evolution from battle rap titan to solo artist on the rise with the release of his latest single, “Seasons.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Harlem rapper pulls the curtains back on his personal life with this track, a highlight from his current album, Beloved 2. Advertisement “This is definitely one […]
One of Hip Hop’s true OGs drops his jewel studded mixtape featuring some of the game’s real rap gods Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Since his days of getting up as graf king DEZ as seen on cult flick Style Wars to his earned title of Hip Hop’s “Drama King”, Kay Slay has always been […]
After making the announcement back in January, Eminem has just released the promotional trailer for his new battle league, Total Slaughter. The contest kicks off July 12 with Joe Budden taking on Hollow Da Don, a showdown for the ages. Two of the most witty, quick-drawing emcees with punchlines for days going head to head? Count […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information At the end of this Sunday’s battle- the battle that people are calling “the biggest rap battle of all time,” people were chanting one word, “Hollow.” Advertisement The majority of fans and spectators didn’t think Loaded Lux could be beat. “You never know what he’s going to say” was […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Sunday night, UW Battle League made history by bringing some of the most notorious MC’s in Battle Rap for an all out war. ABU vs NICE, B-Magic vs Daylyt, O-red vs Hitman Holla, Calicoe vs Tsu Surf and the much anticipated headliners Loaded Lux vs Hollow Da Don. The venue was […]
