Step aside, the dog is on the loose! Fresh off the heels of his prison release on Friday, DMX is back to doing what he does best. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Dark Man X put on his first post-prison performance Saturday night at Mr. Ciao in Staten Island. The energy was through the roof […]
On this date in 1999, rap phenomenon DMX released his third studio effort entitled …And Then There Was X on the Def Jam/Ruff Ryders imprint. With production from the likes of Harlem trendsetter Dame Grease, Swizz Beatz and of course the Ruff Ryders’ generals Dee and Waah, this timeless classic went five time platinum within […]
On this date in Hip Hop history, Jason Phillips aka Jadakiss released his first full-length studio album Kiss Tha Game Goodbye on the Ruff Ryders/Interscope imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Regarded as one of the most anticipated releases within the month of the 9/11 tragedy(which also includes Jay-Z’s Blueprint and Fabolous’ debut Ghetto Fabolous), […]
Last November, DMX pleaded guilty to one count of tax fraud at a Manhattan court and is now facing five years in prison. The Ruff Ryder rapper was accused of masking the earnings from his spawned hits which include “X Gon’ Give it to Ya” and “Where the Hood At,” owing $1.7 million back in […]
Inspired by Black Panther star “Killmonger” rapper Quadir Lateef embodies the revolutionary position and presents it in a Hip Hop Jewel titled “The Killmonger Theory” 6 tracks of rugged boom bap produced by veteran producer Brian Blaze this is a must LISTEN! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information
“Real Friends” featuring Ty Dolla Sign was one of the most standout songs on Kanye West’s latest album, The Life of Pablo. Swizz Beatz took to Instagram to announce that his real friend, DMX, was hopping on the remix. But the super producer never specified when it will be released, or if it will be […]
Competition is intensified amongst the women of Hip Hop. Femcee and newly dubbed talk show host Eve reminisced on her early days when an unnamed female rapper tried to upstage her at an early concert. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Coming up in this business, it’s obviously very competitive,” she said on The Talk. “I had like […]
Today, Nov. 16th marks the day Swizz Beatz officially becomes a graduate from an Ivy League school, Harvard Business School. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Back in 2014, the Ruff Ryders producer was accepted into the Owner/Executive Management executive program at Harvard Business School. As described by the university, the course is “focused on corporate growth, […]
Drag-On, one of the original members of the iconic Ruff Ryders hip hop collective, has released a new solo effort called “ChopaTree”. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Bronx native’s new single marks his re-entry into the hip hop scene, promising deliver music that will take hip hop back to it’s roots. Advertisement […]
DMX was placed on house arrest earlier this month, and recently submitted a travel request to a New York federal judge. The request states that the rapper needs to travel in order to work and support his children. His request was approved, but only under one condition: A round-the-clock sober coach must accompany him. Visit […]
Following a single release (“Bane Iz Back”) at the top of the year, a verse on the winning track of the infamous “Beat Battle” between Swizz Beatz and Just Blaze which broke the internet, a reunion tour with the Ruff Ryders and headlining the 13th annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival; it goes without saying that one […]
DMX seems to be having a rough ride. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Following the cancellation of a few scheduled shows in California due to a “medical emergency”, the legendary rapper has checked himself into rehab. X has been struggling with addiction throughout his career, and many fans were concerned for his health after an […]
DMX has cancelled a number of scheduled performances in California. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to a report from TMZ, the rapper’s show in Santa Ana was canceled due to a “medical emergency.” Additionally, the Los Angeles and San Diego dates have been postponed, reportedly due to the same medical issue. Though no one knows […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Today in Source News Flash: After debunking rumors about a follow-up album, Kendrick Lamar announced the dates for his upcoming The DAMN. Tour. Performances will feature Travis Scott and D.R.A.M. The tour will kick off in Phoenix, AZ on July 12. For full list of dates, see Kendrick’s Instagram post […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information DMX strikes again…. Looking fit, strong and focused, Dark Man X tore the roof off of one of his favorite New York City locations this past Friday when he performed at BB Kings, co-sponsored by us here at The Source Magazine. The Hip-Hop legend has frequented the venue for his […]
DMX, Swizz Beatz, Eve, and The LOX announce a Ruff Ryders reunion show Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Ruff Ryders are about to shut down the Barclays Center in Brooklyn with a reunion show. In celebration of the imprint’s 20th anniversary, DMX, Swizz Beatz, Eve, The LOX and Drag-On are all on board for […]
What we called hip hop in the past seems to not exist. Some might say Hip Hop is moving in a different direction, Well Ruff Ryder’s own Quadir Lateef is here to help bring back the element of hip hop. Legend DMX recently co-signed Quadir to take over the throne. Last month Lateef was invited […]
On this date in 1998, Earl “DMX” Simmons dropped his sophomore release, Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood on the Def Jam/Ruff Ryders imprint. Less than a year following his debut album, It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot, X put out one of his most celebrates releases that shipped gold in its first […]
On this date in 1999, rap phenomenon DMX released his third studio effort entitled And Then There Was X on the Def Jam/Ruff Ryders imprint. With production from the likes of Harlem trendsetter Dame Grease, Swizz Beatz and of course the Ruff Ryders’ generals Dee and Waah, this timeless classic went five time platinum within […]
This year’s VH1 Hip Hop Honors will be dedicated to the Queens of Hip Hop. Appropriately titled “All Hail the Queens,” VH1 takes the time out to honor all female Hip Hop legends of our time. Although Eve hasn’t released any recent music, it’s only right she hosts the event as she was a major […]
