On this date in 1984, the Kings from Queens released their first self-titled album on Def Jam Recordings under Rush Management. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This monumental album put Daryl McDaniels (DMC), Joseph Simmons (DJ Run), and Jason Mizell (Jam Master Jay) on the map, and launched one of the most successful careers Hip-Hop […]
On this date in 1985, James Todd Smith better known as LL Cool J dropped his first full-length LP on Def Jam Records. Primarily produced by Rick Rubin besides “I Need A Beat”, which was produced by DJ Jazzy Jay, Radio was a pivotal LP for not only LL and Def Jam, but for an […]
Russell Simmons beat a sexual assault lawsuit against him and it’s not necessarily because he’s innocent. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Jane Doe filed a $10 million lawsuit in March 2018 alleging the music mogul raped her and inflicted emotional distress. Simmons denied the claims and called it a “vile” extortion attempt. L.A. Superior Court […]
Slick Rick was, and still is, one of the greatest storytellers in hip-hop history. After the promotion and success of his first album, The Adventures of Slick Rick, the British MC continued his ascent to stardom with his sophomore effort The Ruler’s Back. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Slick Rick’s second album was finished rather […]
Both Revolt TV & Tidal are facing major scrutiny after fans caught wind of Russell Simmons discussing the importance of Black Lives Matter in an episode of Drink Champs. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Co-hosts N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN featured multiple guests discussing the topic of BLM movement. But this particular episode featured Rush, who […]
Multiple women recounted the time Russell Simmons allegedly sexually assaulted and raped them in an HBO Max documentary, On The Record. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The mogul reappeared on The Breakfast Club where denied the accusations once again. “Back then, I thought it was a game…. There were no Black actresses that I didn’t […]
Most people know that the Notorious B.I.G. was discovered by The Source through our Unsigned Hype franchise, but did you know that the first major label that Christopher Wallace aka Biggie Smalls was signed to was Uptown Records? Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Back in the day, Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs had just become the […]
Russell Simmons claims Stacey Abrams is set to be Joe Biden’s Vice President according to a “very reliable top source.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The controversial Hip Hop icon congratulated her in the Instagram post below, with the following caption: “America’s next VP From a very reliable top inside source…Great news The eminent rise […]
After the recent release of the Russell Simmons-centered HBO documentary On The Record, the Hip-Hop pioneer and mogul have addressed the allegations set forth in the accusatory project. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In an exclusive statement given to HipHopDX, the Def Jam Recordings founder leaves the entire ordeal up to God. “The stories are […]
While sex crime cases and trials of celebrities have been making news headlines since the spawn of the #Metoo movement, the court of public opinion will open the flood gates for judgment in the case of Hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons after the release of On The Record, the HBO Max doc that chronicles the […]
Legendary New York group the Beastie Boys have today released their long-awaited live documentary directed by Spike Jonze on Apple TV titled Beastie Boys Story. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The innovate near 2-hour stage performance of Mike D and Ad-Rock runs through the iconic groups’ pre-history from the early 1980s until today from their […]
On this date in 1984, the Kings from Queens released their first self titled album on Def Jam Recordings under Rush Management. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This monumental album put Daryl McDaniels (DMC), Joseph Simmons (DJ Run) and Jason Mizell (Jam Master Jay) on the map, and launched one of the most successful careers […]
The On the Record documentary about the women who accused Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct, had a home at Apple TV before Oprah Winfrey parted ways with the project. But it secured a home at HBO Max following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Oprah explained that she was […]
After months of flack from millions of people via social media, media mogul Oprah Winfrey has coincidentally withdrawn her involvement with the On The Record documentary, which is an exposé about sexual harassment in the music industry, with a large focus on Hip Hop pioneer Russell Simmons. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Several Hip-Hop figures […]
The “Kings From Queens” dropped their second album 35 years ago today. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On this date in 1985, Joseph Simmons, Daryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell successfully avoided the sophomore jinx over three decades ago when they released the follow up to their self-titled debut album with King Of Rock. Produced by […]
The documentary detailing sexual misconduct allegations against Russell Simmons has just lost an executive producer as Oprah Winfrey has stepped down. TMZ details Oprah will be going away from the documentary and also not allowing for it to make its way to Apple TV+. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “I have decided that I will […]
Hip-Hop mogul has birthed several movements throughout this career. Forget about movement… think about the executives that he has tutored. Chris Lighty? Andre Harrell? Lyor Cohen? Hot stuff, huh? Now think about all of the stars that he has guided into rap music history. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame only has three rap […]
Oprah Winfrey is receiving backlash for her producer role in the upcoming #MeToo documentary centered around Russell Simmons’s sexual misconduct allegations. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information 50 Cent blasted her on Instagram for targeting Black sexual predators, meanwhile,the white men who were accused of sexual misconduct are walking freely. Clearly Simmons agrees with her because […]
50 Cent may have reignited his beef with Oprah Winfrey with a single Instagram post. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Queens native called her out Thursday night amid the announcement of her upcoming #MeToo documentary centered around Russell Simmons’ alleged sexual misconduct. The flick is described as “…a profound examination of race, gender, class […]
Two years after several women accused Russell Simmons of sexually assaulting them, Oprah Winfrey is putting on her executive producer hat to help them tell their stories. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information AppleTV+ acquired the documentary, and it would be directed by Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering. The logline says the film follows, “a brilliant […]
