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Today in Hip-Hop History: Kanye West Releases His ‘College Dropout’ Debut LP 17 Years Ago
On this date in 2004, Def Jam Records through the Roc-A-Fella imprint dropped the debut album of the uber-talented producer/emcee Kanye West properly entitled College Dropout. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The LP debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 441,000 copies during its first week. The five singles that achieved […]
Happy 52nd Birthday ODB (RIP)! Top Five Most Memorable Ol’ Dirty Bastard Moments
On this day in Hip-Hop history, we celebrate the birth of one of the culture’s brightest stars, the late, great Russell Jones, affectionately known to the Hip-Hop world as Ol’ Dirty Bastard. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information To Hip Hop, Dirt Dog was more than a rapper. His personality and ostentatious demeanor were representatives of the […]
Today in Hip-Hop History: Lauryn Hill Dropped Her Solo Debut Album ‘The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill’ 22 Years Ago
On this date in 1998, after her successful intro into the game with The Fugees, Lauryn Hill embarked on her solo journey and released her first solo LP entitled The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill on the Ruffhouse/Columbia imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information As a play on the titles of Carter G. Woodson’s The Mis-Education […]
The GRAMMY Awards Drop ‘Urban’ From Descriptions and Release Rule Book Online
A week after Republic Records announced their decision to drop “Urban” from their department descriptions, The Recording Academy announced a similar change. The term will be dropped from awards and language, as announced in the recent guidelines changes, Variety reports. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The change will affect the Best New Artist category, along […]
Roddy Ricch Cops 7 Diamond Championship Rings For Crew Following Grammy Win
Compton rapper Roddy Ricch copped his entire crew diamond-encrusted rings that resemble sports championship rings after bringing home the golden phonograph for his Grammy win. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Created by celebrity jeweler Elliot Eliantte, the seven rings made cost the 21-year-old rapper a whopping quarter-million dollars. Rich copped the rings after landing the […]
EXPLOSION! Right Before Their Big Weekend, Ex-CEO of the GRAMMYS Drops Major Bombs about Rape, Corrupt Voting Practices and How Dirty They Are Doing Black People
Days before The Grammys are set to air, the former CEO of The Recording Academy is fired and she is not going down with a fight or dropping a few major bombs. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Deborah Dugan was only the CEO of the Recording Academy for a short time and was reveling in […]
Today in Hip-Hop History: Ludacris Dropped His Sophomore Album ‘Word Of Mouf’ 18 Years Ago
On this day in 2001, Ludacris released his second full-length album, Word of Mouf. This LP was ridiculously successful, debuting at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart and selling 281,000 copies in the first week. It also received critical acclaim, being nominated for a Grammy for Best Hip Hop album (he lost to The Eminem […]
Happy Birthday ODB (RIP)! Top Five Most Memorable Ol’ Dirty Bastard Moments
On this day Hip-Hop history we celebrate the birth of one of the culture’s brightest stars, the late, great Russell Jones, affectionately known to the Hip-Hop world as Ol’ Dirty Bastard. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information To Hip Hop, Dirt Dog was more than a rapper. His personality and ostentatious demeanor were representatives of the soul […]
Today in Hip Hop History: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s Released Their Second Album ‘He’s The DJ, I’m The Rapper’ 31 Years Ago
On this day in Hip Hop history, rapper turned actor Will Smith along with DJ Jazzy Jeff released their second LP, He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper. This was the first double album in Hip Hop in its original vinyl state and is certified platinum by the RIAA. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information It can […]
Happy 47th Birthday to Chicago Hip-Hop Icon Common!
HERSource Review: Get to Know ‘Album of the Year’ GRAMMY Winner Kacey Musgraves
The 2019 GRAMMY Award ceremony that went down this past weekend is still on the minds of many, mainly due to the Recording Academy righting their wrongs from last year’s near shut-out of acknowledging women with awards. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This year was a complete contrast, with female musicians pretty much dominating in […]
Travis Scott and Lady Gaga Added to Perform at the 2019 Grammy’s
It has been announced by The Recording Academy that Travis Scott and Lady Gaga have been added to perform at this year’s Grammy Awards. The show will be held in Los Angeles, California on Sunday, February 10 that will start at 8:30/7:30 EST. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Recording Academy tweeted the announcement, which […]
Nominees for The GRAMMY’s Top Awards Expanded From Five to Eight
The Grammy Awards are known as music’s biggest night and brings out intense competition among those who put in elite work during the award’s cycle. The battles for the top prizes of the night will get more competitive as Billboard reports the next edition of the awards will increase the number of nominees in specific […]
Today in Hip Hop History: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s Second Album ‘He’s The DJ, I’m The Rapper’ Turns 30!
On this day in Hip Hop history, rapper turned actor Will Smith along with DJ Jazzy Jeff released their second LP, He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper. This was the first double album in Hip Hop in its original vinyl state and is certified platinum by the RIAA. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information It can […]
Dave Chappelle Wins His First Grammy Award, Interrupts Kendrick Lamar’s Performance
Dave Chappelle‘s triumphant return to standup comedy led to a prize at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The former Chappelle’s Show star famously left Comedy Central in 2005, turning down millions of dollars to lead a quiet life in South Africa for years. He returned to the stage in 2013, […]
Mary J. Blige Honored With Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame On Her Birthday
Mary J. Blige received the birthday gift of birthday gifts; a star on the the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Surrounded by fans, family, and friends such as Diddy, Andre Harrell and Jimmy Iovine, the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul dually celebrated turning 47 with immortalization on the iconic strip. “I’m so grateful […]
Bruno Mars, Cardi B, SZA to Perform at the 2018 Grammy Awards
The 60th annual Grammy Awards is approaching and yesterday the Recording Academy announced that Cardi B, Bruno Mars, and SZA have been added to the list of performers. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Bruno and Cardi will be hitting the stage together to perform the remix to their hit song “Finesse.” Other performers scheduled to […]
Today In Hip Hop History: Ludacris Drops His Sophomore Album ‘Word Of Mouf’ 16 Years Ago
On this day in 2001, Ludacris released his second full length album, Word of Mouf. This LP was ridiculously successful, debuting at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart and selling 281,000 copies in the first week. It also received critical acclaim, being nominated for a Grammy for Best Hip Hop album (he lost to The […]