Born on this day in 1970, Lana Michelle Moorer has been a pillar of feminism and respect for women in Hip Hop since her 1986 debut. After her first single, “I Cram to Understand U” sent shock waves through the growing New York Hip Hop scene, Lyte was awarded a record deal from First Priority […]
Thirty years ago on the 12th of this month, legendary Brooklyn rapper MC Lyte dropped her debut album Lyte As A Rock, which became the prototype for female emcees that could rock the mic better than some of the guys. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information She’s the first female MC to be nominated for a […]
On this date in 1989, Brooklyn Rapper Lana Moorer aka MC Lyte dropped her second full-length studio LP Eyes On This. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Released on her family’s First Priority imprint through the parent company Atlantic and produced by her brothers Audio Two, King of Chill, and Nat Robinson, Eyes On This was […]
At Essence Fest 2018, Queen Latifah brings out a star-studded lineup and proves her crown never left. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Queen Latifah brought down the house at Essence’s yearly tribute to the power and beauty of Black Women. Celebrating the 20 year anniversary of her Hip-Hop classic Ladies First featuring Monie Love, a star-studded […]
Rapper/Actor Donald ‘Childish Gambino’ Glover shook the music world this weekend with the release of his artistic yet brutally necessary video ‘This is America’. The beautiful melodic song grabs the viewers emotions as Glover dances through chaotic and shocking moments. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With the wild success of his FX television show Atlanta, […]
Nas‘ eight-episode Netflix show Rapture showcases the journey of MCs who have successfully flourished past the barriers that came along with their hip-hop coming, including Rapsody, who the class-act lyricist revealed he wanted to sign to his record label, Mass Appeal. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The QB legend has been on a roll with […]
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The hip-hop masses are aggressively speculating exactly who Bronx veteran emcee Remy Ma is making reference to in her latest spit. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On Friday night (Jan. 5), the “SHEther” emcee posted a clip of her spitting some fiery, shade-bound bars over the beat of Kodak Black‘s “Roll In Peace” on Instagram […]
MC Lyte was in the hot seat after she said that there’s a thin line between flirting and sexual harassment. She suggested that the line is determined by the person’s level of attraction to the other. “Sexual harassment or flirting – probably determined whether she likes him,” she wrote in the caption for an Instagram post. […]
Hip-hop icon, MC Lyte, whose lyrical content is noted for representing women’s empowerment, finds the act of sexual harassment to be insupportable, but also believes there needs to be a fine line set between the definitions of flirting and sexual harassment. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In light of the current era of raging sexual […]
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 […]
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 […]
Legendary Hip Hop artists are joining forces with the Smithsonian Institute to create an extensive anthology that will serve as a retrospective of the genre, according to media reports. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Chuck D, MC Lyte, Questlove and other music artists are collaborating with the Smithsonian to launch a Kickstarter for the project, […]
Lil Kim is fresh off the release of her latest single “Took Us a Break”, which proves that she hasn’t lost her touch not one bit. There was a rumored Nicki Minaj diss track that she put together with Remy Ma, but we’ll take this instead. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Queen Bee stopped […]
At Summer Jam 2017, the theme was definitely ladies first. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Terror Squad’s First Lady Remy Ma brought all of the feminine legends from Hip Hop’s past and present to grace the stage at this year’s Summer Jam concert sponsored by HOT 97. Rem re-introduced rap vets Lil Kim and Queen […]
Janelle Monae has added her name to a long list of performers scheduled to perform at the Women’s March on Washington this weekend. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The event that began as a grassroots Facebook event quickly blossomed into a national movement, following discontent after the 2016 presidential election. However, the official Women’s March […]
The 2016 Soul Train Awards took over Las Vegas as stars flocked to the west coast for the awards show. Hosted by the Godmother of Soul, Erykah Badu, who also hosted last year’s extravaganza and who added Executive Producer to her titled, emceed the annual awards show at the Orleans Arena. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
Queen Latifah, MIA, Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliot, Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim, Tommy Genesis, Kamaiyah: these are just a few of the women who have been able to stake their claim for greatness in an industry riddled with male dominance and misogynist sexist themes. They have created a lane of their own, empowering women and girls […]
Marvel Comics, the premier comic crafter, has unveiled it’s latest homage to the art form of hip-hop. Reworking the artwork of multiple hit rap albums, a host of sketch artists have come together to devise a revised batch album covers. Over 50 covers now featuring familiar imagery from the likes of Dr. Dre, The Notorious B.I.G., Lauryn […]
Alongside steaming summer temperatures, festival season in Chicago is blazing; and last weekend was no different. Rap legend MC Lyte headlined the 5th Annual West Side Music Festival on Saturday (August 20.) Hosted by North Lawndale’s Douglas Park, Kelly Price and Hip Hop pioneer Slick Rick the Ruler also performed, after The Voice’s and Chicago native […]
