Darryl Robertson

Darryl Robertson is a senior at the University of Southern Mississippi with dual majors in History and Mass Communications. He has published work in Vibe, XXL and Liberator magazines, to name a few. Robertson is a self proclaimed history and hip hop nerd. After graduating from USM Robertson plans to attend grad school to pursue a Ph.D. in history. Follow him on Instagram @bookhop and Twitter @darry_robertson

Check Out Ab-Soul’s New Track, ‘Trees Of Life’

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Usually there’s one rapper that outshines everyone else in the crew. Think B.I.G. and Bad Boy, Jay Z and Roc-A-Fella, 50 Cent and G-Unit.  But TDE’s roster is, arguably balanced out with talent. Fans eagerly anticipate their each of TDE’s projects. And Kendrick, ScHoolboy, Jay, SZA and Isaiah deliver every time. Today, […]

Check Out Migos New Song, ‘Bedloo’

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Quavo,Takeoff and Offset, collectively known as Migos released another potential party starter, curtsey of Zaytoven on the track. On the new song, ‘Bedloo,” the Gwinnett County, Georgia natives express their troubles about what car to drive, clothes to wear and what girl should they date today. Advertisement Quavo raps: Versace, […]

Aretha Franklin Filing $10 Million Lawsuit Over Fake Story

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Last week, The News Nerd, a satirical publican, ran a story about R&B sensation Patti Labelle punching Aretha Franklin at an R&B/Soul concert.  Although The News Nerd intended to get a laugh from it’s readers, the R&B legend didn’t find it funny. The News Nerd has a disclaimer saying that news […]

Big Glo’s Last Interview Before He Was Murdered

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Just a five days before he was gunned down in Chicago’s Englewood section of the city, Big Glo spoke with VladTV. During the interview Glo talked about the violence in Chicago and he reminisced about the time he was badly beaten and having to spend months in the hospital. “I had […]

Heroin Kills More People Than Violent Crimes

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Heroin has caused more deaths than violent crime and car accidents, according to an article published in the USAToay. In 2012, there were 730 drug overdoes–half of those were caused by heroin and prescription opiates. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In some cities, the deadly drug can be purchased for a little as $4 a bag. […]

New Music: August Alsina Featuring Fabolous, ‘Get Ya Money’

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New Orleans R&B king and vivid storyteller, August Alsina, recruits Brooklyn’s Fabolous for the get dough anthem. Over the Dun Deal and Spinz-produced, “Get Ya’ Money,” Aslina and Fab salute female hustlers as Aslina sings: Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information And, I know how it is to hit the block and get that gwop/And, you know […]

Check Out PARTYNEXTDOOR’s New Song, ‘West District’

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information OVO’s Jahron Brathwaite AKA PARTYNEXTDOOR released his song, “West District” today. Over the dingy-electronic beat, which originally served as the instrumental for Drake’s most recent release, the Rihanna-inspired “Days In The East”, the Canadian crooner gives fair warning to anyone thinking that it’s all love. That goes for men and women as […]

Nick Cannon Recalls Growing Up In Blood A Neighborhood

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information During an interview with Vlad TV, entertainer Nick Cannon recalled growing up in Bay Vista, which is a Blood neighborhood in San Diego, California. “I wouldn’t say I joined a gang. It wasn’t like a boys or girls club where you can walk up and sign up. I grew up in […]

Check Out Cam’ron’s New Song Featuring Juju, ‘Devil’

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  Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In another life, Harlem native Cam’ron probably would’ve been a pimp. He has an intriguing charisma and flyness about him. And, he always drops ridiculously funny insults against men and women, alike.  On Cam’s new single, “Devil,” The Dipset boss continues the insults as he raps,”Grab the h***/Made it […]

Producers of Drake’s ‘Draft Day’ Discuss Sampling Lauryn Hill

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  Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information When Drake’s“Draft Day” comes on, you should get amped, unless you’re ignorant to classic hip hop, because of the Lauryn Hill sample, (“Doo Wop”).  Regardless of what one thinks about Drake’s alleged aim at Jay Z, the nostalgic beats puts one in the succor of quality lyrics, like the year 1998, […]

Talib Kweli Says Conscious Rappers Have Longer Careers

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information During an interview with Vlad TV, Brooklyn rapper, Talib Kweli said that conscious rappers have longevity in the rap game, but it’s harder for them to get a record deal. “I think it’s real easy to get caught up in generalizing Hip Hop,” Talib said. “You know, when you say […]

Check Out Future f/Lil’ Boosie & Laudie, ‘Poppin Tags (Remix)

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Future has been prepping fans the April 22 release of his second studio album, Honest. Today, (April 3) he linked with Lil’ Boosie and Laudi for the draped up, “Popppin Tags.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Not much is known about Laudie, who raps about staying fresh in Louis Vuitton, but he holds his own against the […]

Listen To Drake’s New Single, ‘Days In The East’

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After allegedly getting at Jay Z with the release of “Draft Day” earlier this week, Today, (April 3) Drake released the emotional,“Days In The East.” The passionate track, produced by PARTYNEXTDOOR, finds Drake crooning about love, loyalty and the woman that he wants not getting proper treatment from her man. He […]

Check Out Doe B’s,’Homocide’ Featuring T.I.

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It’s safe to say that Doe B would’ve had a prolific rap career. This morning, Doe B’s,”Homicide,” featuring T.I. was released. No ID updated UGK‘s classic,”Murder,” and Doe matches the beat as he spits, “I’m still Doe B, bi***/So, what the f**k is up/Got ya’ ho on my d***/whole town on my nuts.” Then The Alabama […]

Paul Ryan Unveils Budget That Will Cut Pell-Grants for Low Income Students

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information House Budget Committee Chairman, Paul Ryan, unveiled a plan to cut federal spending by $5.1 Trillion over the next decade. The Huffingpost.com article says that the proposal will balance the books but it would cut Pell-Grants for low-income college students, food stamps and medical care for the poor and working class. But […]

Check Out Styles P New Song, ‘Never Safe’

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Styles P adds some back-alley wisdom to the rap game with his new single, “Never Safe.”  The  Ghost prays to God, but uses logic, before going to face the mayhem of the streets. P raps, “I’m just trying to talk sense to you/He says he homie, but I bet he […]

Watch Nas and Michael Eric Dyson’s Discussion About the State of Hip-Hop, Illmatic and More

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Last night, hip-hop had an important discussion. Queens rapper, Nas, and distinguised author and Georgetown University Professor, Michael Eric Dyson discussed the state of hip-hop, Nas’ impact on the culture and his upcoming 20th anniversary of the classic, Illmatic album. During the conversation, Nas spoke about honesty. “I don’t see enough MCs […]

Gucci Mane Made $1.3 million While Incarcerated

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information As the saying goes, prison is the place for the living dead. Well, Atlanta rapper, Gucci Mane, may be in prison but he’s still calling shots. The $1.3 million he made in 2013 is proof. According to a Noisey interview with Ronald “Caveman” Rosario, Gucci did 12 projects in 2013 […]

The Source Talks With Hip Hop’s Next Trapstar, Lil Herb

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Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Chicago’s thriving music scene is nothing new. During the Great Migration, blacks fleeing the Jim Crow south, African Americans went to northern cities and brought with them their country slang, country ways and powerful music. Mississippi bluesmen such as Muddy Waters, BB King and Howling Wolf migrated to the Windy […]