Keith Carter aka Legendary DJ Big Kap passed away today[February 3, 2016] in NYC at the age of 45. As one of the premier DJs from New York’s Flip Squad DJ crew, Kap’s impact on NYC Hip Hop is unparalleled. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information His most memorable project was The Tunnel album with Funkmaster […]
In 2016, the Tupac Shakur biopic All Eyez On Me is slated to reach movie theaters. The L.T. Hutton-produced film stars veteran actor Hill Harper and Demetrius Shipp, Jr. as the late Hip Hop icon. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Jamal “Gravy” Woolard, who played Christopher Wallace aka Biggie Smalls in the B.I.G. biopic Notorious, […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, the late Notorious B.I.G. released his second posthumous album, Born Again. This project was a compilation album featuring old recorded verses over newer beats with guest features. The album had a high reception rate, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and selling 485,000 albums in the […]
Former LAPD detective Russell Poole, who investigated the 1997 murder of rapper Notorious B.I.G., died today (August 20), of an apparent heart attack. Poole, who was a decorated member of law enforcement, famously quit his role for the LAPD after he alleged that the murder of Biggie Smalls was connected to the 1996 shooting of […]
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In an effort to highlight the hottest unsigned rapper in the streets in 1992, Matty C. chose to write about the Brooklyn upstart The Notorious B.I.G., who, at the time, unbeknownst to the rap world, was two years away from releasing one of the biggest, most successful, and most important debut records by any artist […]
Mike D of the legendary Beastie Boys speaks on the how the Biggie/Tupac feud changed Hip Hop
Mashups by illustrator and artist Justin Hager. The gangs all here. Lil Waynedeer, MacDonalds, Biggie Lebowski, Kurt & Ernie, BIG Gulp, Beach Boyz N The Hood, Goocci, Jay Z Salinger, BIG Macaveli, The Jesus and Mary J, ETLC, Robert Dinero, Freddie Murphy, Yeezus and Butthead, Barbie Brown, OJ Simpson, Salt N Pepa’s Lonley Hearts Club […]
What a way to pay homage!
Only Christopher we acknowledge is Wallace Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information March 9th may be like any other day for most people during the year, but to those who cared about Christopher Wallace and Hip-Hop, it’s an international holiday of remembrance. This year, March 9th marks the 17th year since the passing of Biggie Smalls […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In case you haven’t heard, Jonathan Mannion‘s studio is closing down today, and in remembrance of his work in hip-hop and the world of photography, we put together this collection of our fifteen favorite Jonathan Mannion moments. From his contributions to major hip-hop publications–including ours of course–to his 1-of-1 visions […]
Barron Claiborne’s Biggie Crown photograph is by far the most famous and most ripped off photo to appear in the game. If your not familliar with his work, Barron’s images evoke spirit and pay respect to his subject not often seen. One of the most gifted artists of our time Barron’s work transends the category […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The first single from a young Biggie Smalls debuts 20 years ago today
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Today is Christopher Wallace aka Biggie Small’s Birthday and not only has he influenced Hip Hop music he has also influenced Graffiti as well. That being said here are five of my favorite Biggie murals in no specific order. Advertisement
