Legendary producers, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, recently announced that they sold the Verzuz platform to Triller. In exchange, they would become shareholders of the Triller Network. While the two might be celebrating their recent business move, not everybody is happy, especially Power Book II: Ghost star, Michael Rainey Jr. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Michael […]
On this date in 2000, West Coast rap giant Snoop Dogg released his fifth full-length studio album entitled The Last Meal, which was released on Master P’s Dirty South, independent powerhouse, No Limit Records, as well as the first album on Snoop’s Doggystyle Records. This album was released during the “dog days” of Death Row, […]
We were crushed last weekend when news broke that Ashanti tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of her highly-anticipated Verzuz battle with Keyshia Cole. The battle was postponed until 2021 while the singer recovers, but Swizz Beatz and Timbaland weren’t going to leave us hanging. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Its been announced that West Coast […]
On this day in 2001, Ludacris released his second full-length album, Word of Mouf. This LP was ridiculously successful, debuting at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart and selling 281,000 copies in the first week. It also received critical acclaim, being nominated for a Grammy for Best Hip Hop album (he lost to The Eminem […]
Verzuz creators Swizz Beatz and Timbaland deserve their flowers for such a progressive movement. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On Thursday night (Nov. 19) we witnessed Hip-Hop history between two long-standing foes. Both Gucci Mane and Jeezy took to the Verzuz stage to not only celebrate their legendary catalogs, but to settle their differences once […]
On this day in 1997, the Norfolk, Virginia based duo of producing legend Timbaland and rapper Magoo released their first studio album Welcome To Our World. For a debut album, this LP was widely successful, going platinum during the first year of its release. Welcome To Our World also led to the relationship that Timbaland […]
As we await the second season premiere of Verzuz, set to take place on Monday, November 9th as T.I. and Jeezy duke it out, Swizz Beatz may have revealed a pending matchup that sounds too good to be true. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Speaking with Kid Capri on Instagram Live, Swizz announced that a […]
Just as many other conferences and celebrations of music across the globe, A3C 2020 will be going virtual. A3C has partnered with Facebook to become the official streaming partner for the virtual conference experience, A3C20 For the Culture. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The virtual experience will be on October 15-16 and is free, bringing […]
The Verzuz battle series was one of the best things that came out of this pandemic. It shined a spotlight on many industry game-changers that aren’t celebrated enough on a mainstream scale. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Swizz Beatz and Timbaland created the platform and fans had the honor of seeing Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, […]
Could we get Kanye West and Drake in the VERZUZ arena? That’s what Swizz Beatz is alluding to. Near the conclusion of Rick Ross and 2 Chainz, Swizz threw a subliminal to his partner Timbaland. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Ayo Tim Drake VS YE #versuz,” the super producer wrote on Twitter. It is something […]
Juicy J is ready for his VERZUZ moment and the latest artist that he has called out is Nas. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On Monday Timbaland asked fans who should be in the next VERZUZ battle and Juicy retweeted it with a request for himself vs. Nas. late last month, Juicy J had matched […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, rap queen Missy Elliott released her debut LP, Supa Dupa Fly. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Arguably the most influential release by a female rapper in history, this project birthed one of rap’s most important icons, male or female. The Hip Hop/R&B experimental masterpiece not only delivered a […]
During the lockdown due to the global pandemic, Verzuz battles have become a virtual, cultural escape for Hip Hop, R&B, and reggae fans around the world. The creators of the platform have now revealed their objective and why they turned down the money to maintain authenticity. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Following up on the […]
A busy weekend in the world of VERZUZ took us to Jamaica for a battle of the dancehall between Beenie Man and Bounty Killer then to Atlanta for a battle of 112 and Jagged Edge. The next edition is shaping up to be Memphis vs. Houston. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Bun B hit Instagram […]
After some brief controversy surrounding the song and a bar that seemingly showed love for R. Kelly, Ludacris has released the full version of “S.O.T.L. (Silence of the Lambs).” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The first time we heard the song was on the VERZUZ battle between Luda and Nelly, leading to fans wanting to […]
Although we’re stuck in the house, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s Verzuz series has brought virtual joy to millions of people. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “I was going to take Saturday off,” Swizz tells Variety. “But I’m getting a lot of pushback from the artists and the audience to keep it going, especially since it’s a […]
The Verzuz Instagram live battles have been keeping us all entertained during this global pandemic. By now, we have seen various industry heavyweights go hit for hit in these battles. Who would’ve known Timbaland and Swiss Beatz would have been holding it down for us as we are encouraged to stay at home and quarantine. […]
DMX said that he would only have battled JAY-Z but a new opponent has entered the arena, Eminem. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information N.O.R.E. hit Instagram and stated the next VERZUZ match-up will bring Slim Shady and X to Timbaland and Swizz Beatz’s Instagram battle stage. “This moment is so Legend !!! 3 minutes before […]
After declining a Verzuz battle with Ja Rule in the pettiest way possible, 50 Cent said he’d be open to going against Snoop Dogg. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information But Snoop thinks JAY-Z would be a more fitting candidate because they simultaneously reigned in their respective regions. “Biggie passed away and then Nas had it […]
The initial auctions of #AllInChallenge by Fanatics executive chairman and Philadelphia 76ers partner Michael Rubin has closed. Auction experiences from Ciara & Russell Wilson, Yo Gotti, Dwyane Wade, and Timbaland generated a ton of money that will benefit COVID-19 relief. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Ciara and Russell Wilson’s offer to fly on a private […]
