On this day in 1995, gangster rap pioneer Eric “Eazy-E” Wright succumbed to complications of the AIDS virus less than 10 days after making it known to the public. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Many are able to embody the persona of gangsta rap. That’s thanks to the likes of Schooly D, Ice-T, and N.W.A. […]
On this date, 31 years ago, Gusto and the gang showed us what gangsta hip-hop is all about. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In 1993, Chris Rock, Allen Payne, and Charlie Murphy gave their own take on how things go down behind the scenes with gangsta rappers vs. real-life gangsters in the comedy flick CB4. […]
Despite the fact that the Hip Hop community lost this giant in the game over two decades ago, the legacy of Eazy-E will always be seen, heard and celebrated by the culture of Hip Hop. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Eazy-E was born Eric Lynn Wright on this date in 1964 in Compton, California. As […]
On this date in 1990, “the world’s most dangerous group” dropped their second album and only EP, 100 Miles And Runnin on the Ruthless/Priority label. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This was also the first release by N.W.A. sans their lead songwriter and most celebrated emcee O’Shea “Ice Cube” Jackson, after a contract dispute forced […]
On 8/8/88, Ice Cube, MC Ren, DJ Yella, Eazy E, along with the legendary Dr. Dre from the World Class Wreckin’ Crew put together the second N.W.A. album called Straight Outta Compton. This album came on the heels of Eazy E’s debut release, Eazy E, and The Posse, which led Eazy E and his Ruthless […]
On this date 29 years ago, Gusto and the gang shows us what gangsta Hip-Hop is all about. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In 1993, Chris Rock, Allen Payne and Charlie Murphy gave their own take of how things go down behind the scenes with gangsta rappers vs. real-life gangsters in the comedy flick CB4. […]
West Coast rap legends Snoop Dogg, Too Short, E-40, and Ice Cube have formed a millennial supergroup called Mount Westmore and have done several promotional runs to advertise their new project. Talib Kweli’s People’s Party podcast hosted the four-man crew, speaking openly about the keys to the longevity of their careers. Ice Cube spoke openly […]
On this date in 1992, Dr. Dre released his debut solo album The Chronic on his own Death Row Records imprint, which was distributed by Priority Records. This album introduced the world to the Death Row experience, G-Funk infused Hip Hop and the one and only Snoop Doggy Dogg. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Recorded […]
O’Shea Jackson, better known to the world as Ice Cube, made a lot of people mad when he was fed up with the bs and released this scathing album, appropriately entitled Death Certificate 30 years ago on this date. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The album cover itself speaks volumes. A Caucasian corpse with a […]
Despite the fact that the Hip Hop community lost this giant in the game over two decades ago, the legacy of Eazy-E will always be seen, heard and celebrated by the culture of Hip Hop. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Eazy-E was born Eric Lynn Wright on this date in 1964 in Compton, California. As […]
On 8/8/88, Ice Cube, MC Ren, DJ Yella, Eazy E, along with the legendary Dr. Dre from the World Class Wreckin’ Crew put together the second N.W.A. album called Straight Outta Compton. This album came on the heels of Eazy E’s debut release, Eazy E, and The Posse, which led Eazy E and his Ruthless […]
Three decades have passed since Ice Cube dissed his former crew members from N.W.A. on “No Vaseline”, but according to Twitter, the Sir Jinx/Ice Cube-produced track from Cube’s Death Certificate LP is now being highlighted as the best diss record of all time. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Hip Hop heads unanimously named “No Vaseline” […]
On this date in 1991, “the world’s most dangerous group dropped their second and final album as a group, ironically titled Efil4zaggin on the Ruthless/Priority imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On the heels of Ice Cube departing from N.W.A. on a sour note to embark on a solo career, the now four-man group was […]
31 years ago, Eazy muthaf**kin’ E made his debut on the White House lawn. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information While other rappers of the time were totally against President George Bush and his staunch law and order policies, Eazy-E, along with his manager Jerry Heller, spent $1250 a plate to attend the Republicans Inner Circle […]
On this date 29 years ago, Gusto and the gang shows us what gangsta Hip-Hop is all about. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In 1993, Chris Rock, Allen Payne and Charlie Murphy gave their own take of how things go down behind the scenes with gangsta rappers vs. real-life gangsters in the comedy flick CB4. […]
Today we celebrate the birth of one of the most influential figures in Hip-Hop. The living legend is described as none other than Dr. Dre. Not only was this man the first rap billionaire, but he was also an instrumental part (literally and figuratively) in the creation of a new sub-genre of rap known as […]
Before Dr. Dre was a billionaire music legend, he was the producer and founder of “America’s Most Dangerous Group”, committing one of the most malicious acts in Hip Hop during its Golden Era. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On this date in 1991, the host of Hip Hop video show Pump It Up Dee Barnes […]
On this date in 1992, Dr. Dre released his debut solo album The Chronic on his own Death Row Records imprint, which was distributed by Priority Records. This album introduced the world to the Death Row experience, G-Funk infused Hip Hop and the one and only Snoop Doggy Dogg. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Recorded […]
O’Shea Jackson, better known to the world as Ice Cube, made a lot of people mad when he was fed up with the bs and released this scathing album, appropriately entitled Death Certificate 29 years ago on this date. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The album cover itself speaks volumes. A Caucasian corpse with a […]
On 8/8/88, Ice Cube, MC Ren, DJ Yella, Eazy E, along with the legendary Dr. Dre from the World Class Wreckin’ Crew put together the second N.W.A. album called Straight Outta Compton. This album came on the heels of Eazy E’s debut release, Eazy E, and The Posse, which led Eazy E and his Ruthless […]
