On this date three years ago, the Hip Hop community took a tremendous loss with the tragic death of legendary rapper-actor Earl “DMX” Simmons, who died at White Plains Hospital in New York. He was 50 years old. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information As one of the most revered emcees of the past 25 years, […]
Rising rapper HDBeenDope has unleashed his latest freestyle, “BDB,” marking the commencement of Roc Nation’s nationwide rap takeover on the freestyle platform From The Block. The video pays homage to the legendary rapper’s roots near the Calgary Municipal Housing complex, shot against the backdrop of visual artist Floyd Simmons’ iconic mural in Yonkers—a tribute to […]
On this date in 1999, rap phenomenon DMX released his third studio effort entitled …And Then There Was X on the Def Jam/Ruff Ryders imprint. With production from the likes of Harlem trendsetter Dame Grease, Swizz Beatz, and, of course, the Ruff Ryders’ generals Dee and Waah, this timeless classic went five platinum within a […]
Memphis Bleek shared a number of never heard before stories about his time under the Roc-A-Fella umbrella on his recent visit to Drink Champs, including a funny encounter with Jay-Z, when he asked Hov for tickets to a Beyoncé concert and his response had Drink Cham;s hosts DJ EFN and N.O.R.E. in stitiches. Visit streaming.thesource.com […]
It’s rest in peace to DMX forever. The late legend’s son, Exodus, was on the Instagram of his fiancée, Desiree Lindstrom, and paid tribute to his father with a piano rendition of the “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem.” After delivering the performance, Exodus said “I love you, daddy.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by […]
A few years ago I shared my personal DMX stories from my time in Harlem with the legendary rapper. Now his goddaughter Paige Hurd revealed they were once kicked out of Six Flags for weed possession. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In a recent interview with Preme Magazine, Hurd said during the early days of […]
We all know the greatness of “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem.” Would you believe that DMX ended up on the single as a result of a bet? Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Swizz Beatz pulled up on Sirius XM’s Hip-Hop Nation and revealed the beat didn’t specifically thrill the rapper, but he found his way on it […]
After teasing the release, Lil Wayne dropped his new single “Kant Nobody.” The single has a sample of DMX’s voice and is produced by Swizz Beatz. The single is the intro to Tha Carter 6. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Wayne spoke with Zane Lowe for Apple Music 1 and highlighted what Tha Carter 6 […]
Tha Carter VI might be coming sooner than we think. Lil Wayne took to IG to announce a new single he’s dropping from the upcoming album. The track is produced by “Uproar” collaborator Swizz Beatz and features a verse from the late DMX. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Both Wayne and Swizz posted a promo […]
According to reports, Sonovah Hillman Jr., the daughter of late rap legend DMX, is slated to drop a four-part docu-series to bring awareness to drug addiction and the deadly substance fentanyl, which has caused countless overdose deaths in the U.S. over the past decade. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The video used to promote Hillman’s […]
On this date in 1998, Earl “DMX” Simmons dropped his sophomore release, Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood on the Def Jam/Ruff Ryders imprint. Less than a year following his debut album, It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot, X put out one of his most celebrated releases that shipped gold in its first […]
On this date in 1999, rap phenomenon DMX released his third studio effort entitled …And Then There Was X on the Def Jam/Ruff Ryders imprint. With production from the likes of Harlem trendsetter Dame Grease, Swizz Beatz, and of course the Ruff Ryders’ generals Dee and Waah, this timeless classic went five-time platinum within a […]
On this day in film history, Hype Williams’ 1998 masterpiece Belly was released in theaters. Starring New York legends Nas and DMX, Belly follows the life and times of Tommy Bunds (DMX) and Sincere (Nas). The two get by as run-of-the-mill professional criminals ducking and dodging their way to their idea of a better life. […]
Now, she can officially be described as the Clueless actress. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Cousin to Roc-A-Fella co-founder Damon Dash, Stacey Dash revealed in a TikTok video to the public that she just discovered yesterday(August 31) that DMX passed away from a cocaine overdose and seems very genuine in her claim. “I didn’t know […]
In some alternate Hip-Hop multiverse, Joe Budden and DMX had a rap battle. In this current one, Budden attempted to get it going on the set of Belly. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Joe popped up on the Flip Da Script podcast and revealed how he saw X shooting a scene in New Jersey. At […]
DMX’s fiancee, Desiree Lindstrom, has opened up about her current dealing with the rapper’s death. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Lindstrom appeared on the It’s Tricky with Raquel Harper podcast and stated, “I haven’t moved on,” and acknowledged how hard it is. “It’s really hard. I just take it minute by minute. Some people say […]
On this date in 1998, Earl “DMX” Simmons dropped his sophomore release, Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood on the Def Jam/Ruff Ryders imprint. Less than a year following his debut album, It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot, X put out one of his most celebrated releases that shipped gold in its first […]
On this date in 1999, rap phenomenon DMX released his third studio effort entitled …And Then There Was X on the Def Jam/Ruff Ryders imprint. With production from the likes of Harlem trendsetter Dame Grease, Swizz Beatz, and of course the Ruff Ryders’ generals Dee and Waah, this timeless classic went five-time platinum within a […]
Bobby Shmurda comes from a long line of New York rappers, and he’s fully aware of the legends who came before and paved the way for him to be a leader for the new generation of rappers in the city. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Bobby took to Twitter on Tuesday, December 7th to weigh […]
On Thanksgiving Day, HBO released “DMX: Don’t Try to Understand,” a documentary that follows DMX following his prison release in 2019, reconnecting with friends and family and trying to find a fresh start in music. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Since its release, reactions to the documentary have been positive, with audiences praising the documentary […]
