On this date in 1996, Death Row Records, led by then CEO Suge Knight, dropped an exclusive Christmas project for the holiday season. Sadly, this album was released just shy of three months after the tragic shooting death of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The album featured all of Death […]
16 year old wunderkind DJ The Rapper is set to lead a new wave of next generation rap purists and is stepping into 2020 with his new single and video aptly titled “Options”. His singles “Money Talk” and “What’s Gucci” are already in radio rotation in Houston, while he has already connected with the likes […]
Unless he’s being held there against his will, ASAP Rocky will not be allowed to come back to the prison in Sweden. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Despite a written formal request from ASAP, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, Sweden’s Prison and Probation Service cited logistic and security concerns as their reasoning for not […]
On this date in 2007, Chad Butler aka Pimp C of Houston’s legendary Underground Kingz along with Bun B, lost his life from an overdose of promethazine syrup, which is called “lean” on the streets, in West Hollywood, California. He was only 33 years old. Even though his physical presence is gone and sorely missed, […]
NFL Player George Atkinson III, son of NFL Pro Bowler George Atkinson Jr. and brother of late NFL standout Josh Atkinson, died on Tuesday. He was 27 years old. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information There was no cause of death announced for Atkinson III, however, it was confirmed that he was battling depression since the […]
After years of trying to fit in the bourgeois art galleries around the world, graffiti finally has a place of its own to call home. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Since the advent of “wall writing” in the late 60s and early 70s, graff has always been recognized as an illegal art form, chalked up […]
Yesterday, Reebok revealed a new innovation in sustainable footwear as the brand unveils the Forever Floatride GROW, a plant-based performance shoe that rivals the best performance running sneakers on the market. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The plant-based running shoe, which will launch in Fall 2020, is an updated version of Reebok’s award-winning Forever Floatride Energy running shoe. The most significant sustainability advancement is the […]
On this date exactly a half-century ago, Chairman Fred Hampton, one of the most prolific and recognizable leaders of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense, was assassinated in his home by the Chicago Police Department, who were carrying out orders from the J. Edgar Hoover-led Federal Bureau of Investigation. Party member Mark Clark was […]
Millennial rap favorite Future made a public announcement via his Instagram less than a week ago that Lori Harvey, daughter of esteemed actor and TV host Steve Harvey. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Needless to say, the Family Feud host may not be jumping for joy, but he has remained silent on the newfound relationship […]
According to a confirmed report from TMZ, Atlanta rapper Gorilla Zoe had all charges dropped stemming from a domestic incident that occurred last month. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Monroe County, Florida prosecutors confirmed that all charges were dropped against Zoe, whose real name is Alonzo Mathis, after his girlfriend refused to go through with […]
On December 4, 1990, Brand Nubian released their classic Five Mic debut album One For All on Elektra Records. Boasting production Dante Ross, Skeff Anslem, the SD 50s(Stimulated Dummies), Jam as well as their own hands on the boards, Brand Nubian arguably released one of the most influential debut albums in Hip Hop history. The […]
adidas and Kanye West announced the Yeezy Boost 700 Carbon Blue. It will be available globally on December 18, 2019, with a recommended retail price of $300. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Yeezy Boost 700 features an upper composed of blue suede overlays with a combination of blue and grey mesh underlays, the premium […]
On this date in 1995, Death Row Records released one of the label’s most successful singles featuring Dr. Dre, Tupac Shakur and Zapp frontman, the late Roger Troutman aptly titled “California Love” from ‘Pac’s All Eyez On Me LP. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information As Tupac’s first single as a Death Row artist and as […]
In an exclusive video obtained by TMZ, Hip Hop producer Shawty Redd recorded himself being arrested on disorderly conduct charges, which Redd claims was totally trumped up. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The behind the boards master of hits for stars such as Young Jeezy and Snoop Dogg was arrested at the Hyatt Centric Midtown […]
On what was arguably the coldest day of New York City’s fleeting Fall, indigenous emcee Immortal Technique ended his 34 date Middle Passage Tour with a bang in the Rotten Apple. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information As the three-fourths full crowd filed in slowly, but steadily into the downstairs area of Times Square’s PlayStation Theater, […]
Akon releases “Wakonda” the FULL official version of the second music video from his recently released Afrobeat album Akonda. The visual is his second one directed by industry veteran Mazi O.
Even with a 98% conviction rate, the federal government was no match for Irv Gotti and the Murder Inc. crew. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On this date in 2005, the U.S. government exonerated Irv and Chris Gotti along with their Murder Inc. after a two-year-long case in which the Lorenzo brothers were forced to […]
Nilladriz is an American videographer, photographer, and entrepreneur. He’s recognized for being one of the youngest yet most promising creatives in the entertainment industry. This twenty year old photographer and director has worked with notable rappers including: Fetty Wap, Famous Dex, Skinnyfromthe9, and Reggie Mills amongst others. Nilladriz launched a self-titled YouTube channel where he released his first […]
Lil Bub, the internet celebrity cat who brought joy to millions of fans, has died at 8 years old. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Born as the runt of her litter with a form of feline dwarfism, Lil Bub’s genetic mutations gave her the unique features of looking like a permanent kitten, and a toothless jaw […]
Just in time for the holiday season, adidas Watches releases a fresh line-up of timepieces for FW19. Included into the brand’s second installment for the season is the all-new Archive M3, and fall-forward colorways of the ever-popular Archive MR2 and Archive SP1. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information adidas Watches announces its second FW19 installment revealing a host of timepieces for the cooler months ahead. Headlining the […]
