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Did You Know Chris Rock Was a DJ Before He Was a Comedian?

October 2, 2019

Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle

Chris Rock penned the foreword for a new photo book of the Beastie Boys and Run DMC called, "Together Forever" by Glen E. Friedman. “I was a DJ way before I told jokes. Run-DMC’s ‘Sucker M.C.’s’ taught me a ... Read Article

Chris Rock’s ‘Saw’ Reboot Gets Pushed Up to Summer 2020

Keenan Higgins

July 23, 2019

Digital Entertainment, Film, Hip Hop Entertainment | Hip Hop TV, Film and Video Games, Hip Hop Film and Movie News, News

He might've been "never scared" in his classic 2004 standup comedy special of the same name, but Chris Rock will definitely be trading in laughs for horrific screams when he debuts his Saw reboot next year. As ... Read Article

Chris Rock, Rico Nasty, Vince Staples and More Appear in Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ ‘Movie’

Miss2Bees

May 17, 2019

Hip Hop Music Videos | Official Videos and Performances

After topping the charts for a good two weeks the video for Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road (Remix)" is finally here, and it's a movie. Not literally but it's an eye grabber. The rapper is joined by Billy Ray Cyr... Read Article

Chris Rock on the Obamas Netflix Deal: 'I Want Him Above That'

Chris Rock to Reboot the ‘Saw’ Film Franchise

Rashad Grove

May 17, 2019

Film, Hip Hop Film and Movie News

Chris Rock has gained a well-deserved reputation as one of the greatest comedians of all-time. But instead of taking his usual comedic route for his latest project, the Top 5 actor is trying his hand at the hor... Read Article

Micheal Ealy Said Chris Rock Was An ‘A Hole’ to Him On Set Before

Symone Daniels

May 9, 2019

Film

Have you ever met a celebrity you idolized and they treated you with disdain? Well, actor Micheal Ealy recently shared his celebrity horror story. In a recent interview with The Chicago Tribune actor Micheal Ea... Read Article

Showtime Producing Documentary on Legendary L.A. Venue ‘The Comedy Store’

Rashad Grove

April 23, 2019

Entertainment/TV, TV

Showtime Documentary Films announced a four-part documentary series that will chronicle the history of the iconic L.A. club The Comedy Store, directed and executive produced by Mike Binder and executive produce... Read Article

Jamie Foxx Announces Plans for New Comedy Tour

Rashad Grove

April 18, 2019

Entertainment/TV, Film, Hip Hop Community News, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, Hip Hop Entertainment | Hip Hop TV, Film and Video Games, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, TV

In the entertainment industry, they are very few who can claim to be more talented than Golden Globe, Oscar, and Grammy award-winner Jamie Foxx. He is now coming full circle by returning to his first love of st... Read Article

Today in Hip-Hop History: Cult Classic Flick ‘CB4’ Opened in Theaters 26 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 12, 2019

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On this date 26 years ago, Gusto and the gang shows us what gangsta Hip-Hop is all about. In 1993, Chris Rock, Allen Payne and Charlie Murphy gave their own take of how things go down behind the scenes with ... Read Article

Video Surfaces of Louis C.K. Using N-Word in Front of Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, & Ricky Gervais

Miss2Bees

December 24, 2018

Hip Hop Community News, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

The Internet was in an uproar when a video surfaced of Louis C.K. freely tossing around the N-word right in front of Chris Rock, Ricky Gervais, and an uncomfortable Jerry Seinfeld. A lot of the backlash was ... Read Article

Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Rock Lead The Latest Class of the New Jersey Hall of Fame

sourcestaff

November 19, 2018

Hip Hop Entertainment | Hip Hop TV, Film and Video Games, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Words by: Rashad Grove Comedian Chris Rock, actresses Whoopi Goldberg and Anne Hathaway, Seinfeld star Jason Alexander, and the Anthony Bourdain are among the latest nominees to the New Jersey Hall of Fame. ... Read Article

Chris Rock Will Star in Season 4 of ‘Fargo’

Shawn Grant

August 4, 2018

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Chris Rock will put the comedy aside as he will star as a crime boss in the forthcoming season of the Emmy award-winning show Fargo. Season 4 will bring Rock and the cast to Kansas City, Missouri in the year 19... Read Article

Halle, Kendrick, Chris & Sam… How Crack Addiction Launched Their Acting Careers

NDSmith

July 29, 2018

Covers, Hip Hop Entertainment | Hip Hop TV, Film and Video Games, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

When Halle Berry popped up in Spike Lee's Jungle Fever, she was a virtually unknown actress trying to make her way in Hollywood. Who knew that playing a crackhead would launch her career. By her side in the ... Read Article

Chris Rock on the Obamas’ Netflix Deal: ‘I Want Him Above That’

Miss2Bees

June 7, 2018

Hip Hop Entertainment | Hip Hop TV, Film and Video Games, TV

Not everyone is happy about Barack and Michelle Obama inking a multi-year Netflix deal. Chris Rock thinks the former President shouldn't be concerned about Rotten Tomatoes scores. The comedian did an intervi... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Cult Classic Film ‘New Jack City’ Debuts In Theaters 27 Years Ago

Sha Be Allah

March 8, 2018

Exclusives, feature, featured, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, News Exclusives

On this day in the cult-classic crime thriller, New Jack City, arrived in theaters across America. The story of the rise and fall of Nino Brown and the Cash Money Brothers has continued inspired Hip Hop culture... Read Article

Monique Claps Back at Charlamagne In Breakfast Club Interview

Roman White

February 23, 2018

Digital Entertainment, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle

About a month ago, Charlamagne Tha God gave legendary comedian Monique a "Donkey of the Day" for railing against Netflix on grounds of racial and gender bias and asking her fans to boycott the streaming service... Read Article

Chris Rock Admits to Flirting with Rihanna After His Divorce

Shanice Stephanie

February 22, 2018

Digital Entertainment

After the divorce from his wife of 18 years, Malaak Compton- Rock, comedian Chris Rock wanted to get back into the dating scene. On his new Netflix special, Chris Rock: Tamborine, he revealed that at one point ... Read Article

No Spoilers: Netflix Releases Chris Rock Stand-Up Special ‘Tamborine’

Roman White

February 14, 2018

featured, Film, Lifestyle

On this Valentine's Day, Netflix is encouraging couples to save a few dollars and staying home. Are you ready to "Netflix and chill" with your loved one and watch Chris Rock's new Stand up special, Tamborine. T... Read Article

Comedian & Producer Louis C.K. Accused of Sexual Misconduct

sourcestaff

November 10, 2017

Digital Entertainment, Her Source | Beauty and Fashion Trends, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, Hip Hop Entertainment | Hip Hop TV, Film and Video Games, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Words by Nick Slay Most people know famed comedian Louis C.K. from his hit television show on FOX owned cable channel FX. After 5 seasons and 2 Primetime Emmy awards, Louie was received as a hit by criti... Read Article

Chris Rock Exits to a Silent Crowd After Sexual Harassment Jokes

Ime Ekpo

November 8, 2017

Digital Entertainment, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, Hip Hop Entertainment | Hip Hop TV, Film and Video Games

Chris Rock struck a couple of nerves, mostly those of women, after his shelling sexual harassment jokes last week. Last Thursday night (Nov. 2), Rock performed at the Comedy Cellar in New York City and clinched... Read Article

Chris Rock Talks Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Dave Chappelle Collaboration with Ebro in the Morning [Watch]

Tiffany Hamilton

May 2, 2017

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Chris Rock in undeniably one of the funniest comedians in the game, so when he stopped by Hot 97 to discuss his tour-things got pretty hilarious. During the interview with the Ebro in the Morning co-stars Pe... Read Article

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Did You Know Chris Rock Was a DJ Before He Was a Comedian?

Chris Rock’s ‘Saw’ Reboot Gets Pushed Up to Summer 2020

Chris Rock, Rico Nasty, Vince Staples and More Appear in Lil Nas X’s ‘Old Town Road’ ‘Movie’

Chris Rock to Reboot the ‘Saw’ Film Franchise

Micheal Ealy Said Chris Rock Was An ‘A Hole’ to Him On Set Before

Showtime Producing Documentary on Legendary L.A. Venue ‘The Comedy Store’

Jamie Foxx Announces Plans for New Comedy Tour

Today in Hip-Hop History: Cult Classic Flick ‘CB4’ Opened in Theaters 26 Years Ago

Video Surfaces of Louis C.K. Using N-Word in Front of Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, & Ricky Gervais

Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Rock Lead The Latest Class of the New Jersey Hall of Fame

Chris Rock Will Star in Season 4 of ‘Fargo’

Halle, Kendrick, Chris & Sam… How Crack Addiction Launched Their Acting Careers

Chris Rock on the Obamas’ Netflix Deal: ‘I Want Him Above That’

Today In Hip Hop History: Cult Classic Film ‘New Jack City’ Debuts In Theaters 27 Years Ago

Monique Claps Back at Charlamagne In Breakfast Club Interview

Chris Rock Admits to Flirting with Rihanna After His Divorce

No Spoilers: Netflix Releases Chris Rock Stand-Up Special ‘Tamborine’

Comedian & Producer Louis C.K. Accused of Sexual Misconduct

Chris Rock Exits to a Silent Crowd After Sexual Harassment Jokes

Chris Rock Talks Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Dave Chappelle Collaboration with Ebro in the Morning [Watch]

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