Happy Born day to Ahmir Khalib Thompson better known as ?uestlove a.k.a Questlove! Born in 1971, he turns a half-century today. The OG is originally known as the drummer for the legendary hip hop band The Roots, but he has many other roles. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On February 17, 2014, he became a part of […]
On this day in Hip-Hop history, legendary west coast DJ, rapper, and producer DJ Quik was born in 1970. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information David Marvin Blake, a.k.a. DJ Quik, was born in Pomona, California, and shortly after relocated to Compton, California. His love for music began at a very young age, and by age 12, he […]
Happy Birthday Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Born January 15, 1929, Civil Rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would’ve turned 91 Years old today; as we celebrate the day of his birth almost 47 years after he was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. Born to Martin Luther King, Sr. and […]
There has not been a figure in the history of the United States that can ever be compared to the life and legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His methods of non-violent protest that were used to fight oppression and inequality in this country have been emulated all over the world. Besides, […]
On this date in 1970, Wu-Tang Clan swordsman and lyrical legend Raekwon The Chef was born in Staten Island, New York. The Staten Island-based emcee is one of Wu’s most celebrated artists, with his Only Built 4 Cuban Linx projects reaching cult-like following proportions. With his Wu blood kin, Rae has appeared on every WTC […]
In 1971, rapper Daniel Dumile, also known as MF DOOM (Metal Face Doom), was born to his Trinidadian mother and Zimbabwean father in London, England. His family relocated to New York when Dumile was a teenager, where he developed a love for the Hip-Hop culture. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In 1988, Dumile, under the […]
Houston Hip Hop legend Pimp would’ve turned 50 years old today Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Born Chad Lamont Butler on this day in 1973 in Port Arthur, Texas, Pimp C emerged into the Hip Hop scene with his partner Bun B to make the Underground Kingz (UGK) one of the greatest rap groups to […]
On this date in 1960, record exec, rapper, producer, and pioneer Luther Campbell, aka Uncle Luke, was born in Miami, Florida. Luke has morphed into one of the trailblazers of today’s strip club-based Hip Hop that is seen from southern artists such as Future, Kodak Black and even Megan Thee Stallion. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more […]
One of the most infamous graffiti artists of the 20th century is celebrating his 55th born day today, and he goes by the name of COPE2, founder of the world-famous KINGS DESTROY crew. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Born Fernando Carlo on this date in 1968 in the Bronx, New York, COPE2 began his illustrious […]
On this date in 1958, internationally renowned graffiti legend Jeff Brown, better known as KASE 2(or CASE 2) was born in Harlem, New York. KASE 2 is one of the pioneers of the art form known as graffiti that was birthed and popularized in the streets of the South Bronx. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
NY crime rhyme vet David Styles, better known to the Hip Hop world as Styles P, turns 49 years young today. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The L.O.X.(Living Off Experience) co-founder along with Sheek Louch and Jadakiss began their careers with platinum honors, appearing on Puff’s No Way Out album and selling a million copies […]
On this date in 1956, one of Hip Hop’s original gatekeepers, Fred Crute aka Kool DJ Red Alert, was born on the Caribbean island of Antigua. Red Alert, a Hampton University alumnus, has become one of the least celebrated trailblazers of Hip Hop’s in its 50th year celebration. In the immortal words of Just-Ice in […]
On this day in 1970, the second lyrical half of A Tribe Called Quest, Phife Dawg was born. Born Malik Isaac Taylor in Queens, New York, Phife was one-fourth of one of the most influential groups in Hip-Hop culture; A Tribe Called Quest. It’s been almost four years since Phife lost his battle with diabetes, […]
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 […]
Born on this day in 1971 in Bronx, NY, Terror Squad lieutenant Christopher ‘Big Pun” Rios grew from an exceptional emcee that stood side to side by Fat Joe during his Jealous One’s Still Envy heyday to morphing into one of the game’s greatest lyricists of all time. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Big Punisher […]
The Mind Squad would like to send a supreme posthumous born day salute to Albert “Prodigy” Johnson, the lyrical half of the “Infamous” Mobb Deep. In 2017, the Hip-Hop community lost Prodigy in what is recognized as a freak hospital accident, with reports stating that P passed after choking on an egg while hospitalized for […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, we celebrate the birthday of Eminem, one of the greatest MCs of all time. Aside from being one the most prolific pure lyricists in Hip Hop, Eminem pioneered diversity in rap culture. As the first white rapper to gain international acclaim, Eminem forever changed rap and proved that […]
Born on this day in 1970, Lana Michelle Moorer has been a pillar of feminism and respect for women in Hip Hop since her 1986 debut. After her first single, “I Cram to Understand U” sent shock waves through the growing New York Hip Hop scene, Lyte was awarded a record deal from First Priority […]
Today we celebrate the 66th birthday of Hip Hop pioneer Russell Simmons! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Since the founding of Def Jam Recordings in 1983, Russell Simmons has been an instrumental part in the advancement of Hip Hop culture. Over his illustrious career Russell has launched the careers of multi-platinum artists (LL Cool J, Beastie […]
Born on this date in 1971 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as Tariq Luqmaan Trotter, Black Thought, the lead emcee of the legendary Hip Hop band The Roots, has created his key to success with simply one word; longevity. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Thought has always been regarded as one of the most lyrical post-Golden Era […]
