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Today In Hip-Hop History: Jay-Z Drops His ‘The Dynasty: Roc La Familia’ LP 19 Years Ago

October 31, 2019

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On this date at the turn of the millennium, Jay-Z and his Rocafella cohorts released the only crew album of his career, The Dynasty: Roc La Familia. Along with Memphis Bleek and the State Property clan from ... Read Article

Common, Freeway and Jazzy Jeff Celebrate ‘The City’ With Janet’s Tour Spinner, DJ Aktive

NDSmith

June 12, 2019

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Janet Jackson and P Diddy have a secret weapon on their sold out tour that may be key to the concerts' success... And that would be Philly's own DJ Aktive. READ MORE: Freeway, Ms. Jade, Estelle & Others ... Read Article

HBD: 5 Hip Hop Songs That Samples Gladys Knight

HBD: Five Hip-Hop Songs That Samples Gladys Knight

Miss2Bees

May 28, 2019

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Gladys Maria Knight, born May 28, 1944, known as the "Empress of Soul," is a singer, actress, businesswoman, and author. Knight is a seven-time Grammy Award-winner, who is known for the hits she recorded in the... Read Article

Exclusive: Freeway Talks About His Battle With Cassidy

NDSmith

April 14, 2019

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Freeway speaks exclusively to The Source about his historic battle against Cassidy. This is one of the only on camera battles of Cassidy or Freeway.

Cassidy Returns to the Stage, But Remember When He Battled Freeway?

NDSmith

April 12, 2019

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People look to Cassidy's battle with former Roc-A-fella rhyme-spitter Freeway to determine his legend status in battle rap.

Management for Freeway Confirms Successful Kidney Transplant

Shawn Grant

February 5, 2019

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Freeway has successfully received a new kidney in a transplant on February 5.

‘Tis The Season of A 360 Give Back: SOURCE360 Recap Video Series

NDSmith

December 20, 2018

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While most folk are winding down, wrapping their gifts, hanging their stockings and OD’ing of homemade eggnog, The NorthStar Group and The Source wants you to remember the power of service and giving. Check out... Read Article

The Source Presents The 5th Annual SOURCE360 Conference and Festival

NDSmith

August 21, 2018

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SEPTEMBER 6-9, THE 5TH ANNUAL SOURCE360 CONFERENCE & FESTIVAL TO BRING TOGETHER HIP-HOP ICONS, NEW & EMERGING MUSICAL TALENT & INDUSTRY ACTIVISTS TO CELEBRATE HIP-HOP & PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ... Read Article

Philly Freeway Needs Immediate Kidney Transplant

Sha Be Allah

May 7, 2018

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Former Roc-A-Fella Records and current Roc Nation signee Freeway was diagnosed with kidney failure almost three years, but this past week, the Philly rapper, whose given name is Leslie Edward Pridgen, updated h... Read Article

Kool G Rap Releases “Wise Guys” Featuring Freeway And Fame(M.O.P.)

Sha Be Allah

May 2, 2017

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Hip Hop’s golden era constituent, Queens’ native, the godfather of Mafioso rap, legendary and influential emcee, Kool G Rap, broke out in the late 80s and early 90s as one half of the duo with DJ Polo. Togethe... Read Article

Former State Property Member Oschino Vasquez Calls Out Beanie Sigel, Labels Him A Thief

Rocko Rathon

June 14, 2016

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There is clearly some tension within Philadelphia’s State Property camp as things went haywire via social media last weekend. Oschino Vasquez of Roc-A-Fella’s Oschino & Sparks took to his Instagram account ... Read Article

Listen to Freeway’s New Single, “Hot As Ice”

khari

March 25, 2016

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It's been a couple of years since we officially heard from Freeway. In 2014 we saw him release Highway Robbery with the late The Jacka, and Broken Ankles with Girl Talk, and his last solo studio album was in 20... Read Article

Why “Live At The BBQ” Was One Of SXSW’s Livest Events

KC Orcutt

March 23, 2016

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Music festivals and Hip Hop have always had an interesting relationship. Hip Hop only festivals such as A3C in Atlanta and the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival present a different formula, but mainstream festivals by ... Read Article

HASEEB, Curtiss King & Freeway Link for “Deep Gritty”

Savannah Britt

July 27, 2015

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When the old school wisdom of a street-savvy survivalist meets the ever-ambitious hunger of new talent, an undeniable chemistry will emerge. Listen as Southern California emcee HASEEB and producer Curtiss King ... Read Article

#NewFuego | Freeway & Scholito Remix Yeezy & Vic Mensa’s “U Mad”

Evie Blanco

June 18, 2015

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Freeway, alongside his artist, Scholito hop on one of the most popular records out right now. This is the first time I've heard Scholito, and I'm diggin the kid's flow and voice. It actually sounds like he sh... Read Article

Watch Freeway’s Artist Scholito Wax Poetic Over Jay Z’s “Ignorant Sh*t”

The Source

June 10, 2015

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https://youtu.be/Sy2LPEmn2f4 Scholito, Freeway's protege, drops the visuals for his latest freestyle.... Read Article

Freeway’s Artist Scholito Rips This “Ignorant S**t” Freestyle

tialong

June 3, 2015

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Freeway's artist hops on an infamous beat and talks that talk in a new freestyle. ... Read Article

Beanie Sigel Talks about Possible Roc-A-Fella Reunion & More

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May 22, 2015

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8VSqR9B_ZA&feature=youtu.be Freeway Ricky Ross, Freeway and Beanie Sigel recently visited Monie Love on BOOM 107.9 in Philadelphia where they discussed the Roc-A-Fella re... Read Article

Rest in Peace: The Jacka Shot & Killed in Oakland Last Night

The Source

February 3, 2015

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Rest in peace, homie. Bay Area rapper The Jacka, real name Dominic Newton, was gunned down in East Oakland sometime last night. The rapper, whose music was influential in the West Coast rap scene spanning... Read Article

Beanie Sigel Returns Home With One Lung After Surgery (False Report)

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January 14, 2015

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Rapper Beanie Sigel returned home from the hospital with false TMZ report that one lung was removed Dwight Grant, a.k.a. Beanie Sigel, left the hospital in Atlantic City nearly two weeks ago. Doctors were fo... Read Article

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Today In Hip-Hop History: Jay-Z Drops His ‘The Dynasty: Roc La Familia’ LP 19 Years Ago

Common, Freeway and Jazzy Jeff Celebrate ‘The City’ With Janet’s Tour Spinner, DJ Aktive

HBD: Five Hip-Hop Songs That Samples Gladys Knight

Exclusive: Freeway Talks About His Battle With Cassidy

Cassidy Returns to the Stage, But Remember When He Battled Freeway?

Management for Freeway Confirms Successful Kidney Transplant

‘Tis The Season of A 360 Give Back: SOURCE360 Recap Video Series

The Source Presents The 5th Annual SOURCE360 Conference and Festival

Philly Freeway Needs Immediate Kidney Transplant

Kool G Rap Releases “Wise Guys” Featuring Freeway And Fame(M.O.P.)

Former State Property Member Oschino Vasquez Calls Out Beanie Sigel, Labels Him A Thief

Listen to Freeway’s New Single, “Hot As Ice”

Why “Live At The BBQ” Was One Of SXSW’s Livest Events

HASEEB, Curtiss King & Freeway Link for “Deep Gritty”

#NewFuego | Freeway & Scholito Remix Yeezy & Vic Mensa’s “U Mad”

Watch Freeway’s Artist Scholito Wax Poetic Over Jay Z’s “Ignorant Sh*t”

Freeway’s Artist Scholito Rips This “Ignorant S**t” Freestyle

Beanie Sigel Talks about Possible Roc-A-Fella Reunion & More

Rest in Peace: The Jacka Shot & Killed in Oakland Last Night

Beanie Sigel Returns Home With One Lung After Surgery (False Report)

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