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Exclusive: Jadakiss Talks “Consignment” Mixtape

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Just one month away from a release date, Jadakiss has officially given a name to his next mixtape: Consignment. “‘Cause I’m giving that to the people to hold that until the album come,” he said exclusively to thesource.com. “I should make you pay for it. But just ‘cause I love […]

Ne-Yo At Malibu Red Launch, Liberty Theater In NYC

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information These days, seems like every artist is attached to a liquor brand. Ne-Yo is no different. Last night, in conjunction with Malibu Rum, R&B singer Ne-Yo launched Malibu Red at Liberty Theater in NYC.  Ne-Yo gave a grown and sexy performance at a packed house in the midtown NYC theater. […]

Tyga Tweets About Tour Bus Shooting

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Tyga has already released a comment via twitter, that seems to be in response to the news about the gunshots fired at his tour bus last night that left a member of his entourage wounded. “Let’s be clear them was haters not fans.My fans love me I love them,” the […]

Women’s History: The Source Celebrates Missy Elliott

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information   One of the most colorful entertainers in the entertainment industry, male or female, singer/songwriter and producer Melissa ‘Missy’ Elliott offered a refreshing variation of a run of the mill sound and the Hip-Hop community gladly accepted it. Her debut album, released in 1997–after hip-hop lost two of its prominent rappers was […]

Women’s History: The Source Celebrates Hi-Hat

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information NYC native dancer and choreographer Nadine Ruffin aka “Hi-Hat” is proof that the greatest challenge we will ever face is ourselves. By defeating Will Smith’s choreographer in a dance battle a decade ago in Los Angeles, Hi-Hat positioned herself to become a professional dancer, soon-turn choreographer. She would go on […]

MC Hammer Makes Guest Appearance At SXSW

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Not to be outdone by Jay-Z’s show stopping performance Tuesday night at SXSW, S.o.B.’s made sure to pull out all the stops for their 30th anniversary show last night in Austin, TX. Though Kanye West surely stole the show by coming out during 2 Chainz’s performance, Slaughterhouse had a special guest […]

Women’s History: The Source Celebrates Rah Digga

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Rashia Fisher, better know as Rah Digga, is a New Jersey representative who first grabbed our ears on the infamous Fugees album, The Score, on a track titled, ‘Cowboys‘ with her then group “Da Outsidaz.” The group spawned loads of talent including her future husband, Young Zee, but it was Digga’s aggressive […]

T.I. and Nelly Team Up For New Video

TI and Nelly teamed up earlier this week to shoot the video for their song “This Time of Night” off TIP’s new mixtape “F*ck Da City Up.’ The video, shot in ATL’s famed strip club “Diamonds” of Atlanta is already being labeled as “Tip Drill Pt 2.” Uh oh. Nelly and T.I. should be forewarned: […]

Women’s History: The Source Celebrates Salt-n-Pepa

One of the first all female rap trios, Salt N Pepa, broke boundaries when they were introduced to the world in 1985 under the name ‘Super Nature’. The two lyricists, along with their first DJ, donned fly hip hop gear with pretty faces and grabbed hip hop’s attention as spicy, fire-tongued females. These strong minded […]

Women’s History: The Source Celebrates Lil Kim

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Superstar Kimberly ‘Lil’ Kim’ Jones stepped into the scene in 1994 asthe Notorious B.I.G.’s protege and first lady of the Brooklyn-bred rapgroup Junior Mafia. The pint-sized rapper packed a big punch standingnext to her mentor spitting daring, unforgettable rhymes thatcertified their debut album, Conspiracy, gold.  Kim’s ability tomesh porn-laced lyrics […]

A Peek Into This Month’s Female MC Story

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Just in time for Women’s History Month, the current issue of the Source Magazine takes a deep dive into the plight of the female MC. With interviews with Iggy Azalea, Brianna, Nitty Scott MC and others, journalist Courtney Brown examines why it’s so hard for femcees to maintain longevity in […]

Women’s History: The Source Celebrates Foxy Brown

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Born Inga Marchand in Brooklyn, New York, Foxy remains a fixture on the Hip Hop scene. She was a key figure of the last memorable era of Hip Hop as one of the few female artists on Def Jam and the first lady of legendary supergroup, The Firm. Launching her […]

The Women In Biggie’s Life

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information See photos of the “Notorious” women who became part of Big’s story. Click on the images to reminisce.   Advertisement

12 Biggie Lyrics Still Better Than Your Favorite Rappers’

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On the 15th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest, The Source compiles a list of some Notorious B.I.G.’s rhymes that are still light years ahead of the competition.  R.I.P. Big Poppa Advertisement

Women’s History: The Source Celebrates Nikki D.

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Veteran rapper, Nikki D, was the first female rapper signed to Def Jam Recordings back in 1989. In 1991, Def Jam released her first and only album, ‘Daddy’s Little Girl’.  She reached #1 on the US Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart with her commercial hit single ‘Daddy’s Little Girl’ which spoke wisdom to the […]

Women’s History: The Source Celebrates Queen Latifah

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Since her introduction into Hip-Hip back in 1989, Queen Latifah has been destined for greatness. Born Dana Elaine Owens, the East Orange, New Jersey-native released her first album All Hail The Queen on Tommy Boy Records. Soon after, Latifah transitioned into Hollywood, launching an acting career in 1993 with her […]

Diggy Simmons Unveils Debut Album At Listening Session

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Last night, Diggy Simmons unveiled his debut album Unexpected Arrival to a room full of journalists, industry tastemakers, and record executives. The private listening session was hosted by Atlantic Records and held at Tribeca Cinemas in downtown NYC.  With the twittersphere being inundated with tweets from the so-called “in-crowd” about […]

Ready For Another Watch The Throne Album?

Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Just when you thought you’d had enough throne watching for a few years, Young Guru stirs up news of a sequel. The sound engineer behind some of Jay’s biggest hits is currently working with Hov on an upcoming concept album. He recently sat down with Complex.com to discuss Jay, his […]