Yo! MTV Raps is an undisputed pillar in Hip-Hop culture, dating all the way back to when hosts Dr. Dre, Ed Lover and Fab 5 Freddy were on the March 1992 cover of The Source (Issue #30), and even years before that. Now, the latter rap pioneer of the trio is getting the ultimate honor […]
Harlem EatUp returns to the city of New York for the fifth consecutive time. This 4-Day Harlem food festival invites you to see and taste all Harlem has to offer from the artists of the kitchen, the canvas, the stage and the streets.
Much anticipation has been brewing since last May when the campaign to co-name the northwest corner of 126th Street & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. in Harlem as “Allah, Justice & The Five Percenters Square” began. This Saturday afternoon that vision finally comes to fruition when the unveiling ceremony is conducted at the very same […]
The only thing better than getting a new Dipset album this week would have to be riding on a double-decker bus with all The Diplomats as your tour guide — Juelz, Jim, Freekey Zekey and even Killa Cam himself taking you stop-by-stop to their old haunts in Harlem. Thankfully, that’s exactly what went down last […]
Harlem natives Cam’ron, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana and Freeky Zekey got something cinematic about them. They keep you watching… Which is probably why reality television (there would be no Love and Hip-Hop without them) is so attracted to the Harlem crew. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The answer is really simple; When you see them, […]
The boys are back! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Cam’ron, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, and, yes, even Freekey Zekey — known collectively as legendary Harlem rap clique The Diplomats — are finally dropping a new album together for the first time in 14 years. Advertisement View this post on Instagram #DipSetThanksGiving “Diplomatic Ties” 11/22 #BlackFridayConcert […]
After the initial launch of Reebok’s ‘Alter The Icons’ campaign earlier this summer, the brand is now giving individual profiles on the stars featured in the activation, with emerging MC Bodega Bamz getting the latest spotlight. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Advertisement Similar to the profile featuring Jay IDK we saw last month, Bamz guides […]
Question Of The Day is always based on the streets. So we had to take Nicki Minaj out there and hear directly from the people of Harlem about her album. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Some think it’s awesome and connect with the ‘Queen’ while others feel differently. Check out this #QOTD and leave your […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, Harlem duo Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock released their hit album It Takes Two. As one of Hip Hop’s earlier party albums, this crossover hit helped to cement Rob Base and E-Z Rock their place in club anthem history. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With two of the […]
For the past 54 years, The Autobiography of Malcolm X has become a staple read in the black community. Mostly along the lines of what is considered to be knowledge of self. History on the classic writing tells that the published product the global masses have all grown to love has a fair amount of […]
Ever since Gucci and its Creative Director, Alessandro Michele, first announced they’d finally be showing proper homage to Dapper Dan as a style pioneer, fashion fiends everywhere have been waiting to get their hands on the collaborative collection. Now, after originally being exclusive to the Gucci SoHo store, the entire range is now available online […]
Looking at the visuals presented in Hip-Hop today, you may spot a few dirt bikes or all-terrain vehicles. Some may look at this as just a fad or the trendy thing to do — Supreme and Fox Racing dropping a collab this week is a great example — but unbeknownst to many, bike life and Hip-Hop […]
After a stellar, nearly two-hour set at Coachella this past weekend, Beyoncé is back to work on a new sportswear collection for her brand IVY PARK. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information To help show off some of the pieces from the set, King Bey joined with the young ladies of Figure Skating in Harlem (FSH), who together supply […]
Even while on a 20-year hiatus, their influence could still be felt. The likes of Notorious B.I.G., NWA, A Tribe Called Quest, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and countless others have sampled their timeless sound. A sound crafted in East Harlem in the 1970s that shaped hip-hop during it’s earliest stages. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
In the era of mass incarceration that has greatly affected the urban, minority community, the Alliance of Families for Justice (AFJ) is fighting back on behalf of people of color. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “New York state prisons have a population comprised of nearly 80 percent Black and Latino people,” according to the AFJ […]
In this classic footage of The Diplomates on The Source TV, the Harlem group performs “I Really Mean It” and “Santana’s Town” at The Source Awards in 2003. The award show was hosted by Lisa Raye and Treach of Naughty By Nature, and also included performances from Nelly, Diddy, Murphy Lee with “Shake Ya Tailfeather,” Trina with “B R […]
Owner of Black Ink Tattoo Studio, Caesar Emanuel, revealed on Instagram Monday that he is building a new Black Ink tattoo studio to the city of Brotherly Love. Emanuel posted a photo of him signing what is believed to be the building lease for the popular South Street location he is pursuing. This announcement comes […]
The singer and dancer is on the hunt for the flyest nail techs in the game. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Teyana Taylor took to Instagram on Tuesday afternoon, and announced that she’s been brewing up something special, a 90’s themed nail salon. Junie Bee Nails, inspired by the name of her two-year old daughter, […]
Style icon Dapper Dan has teamed up with high-end fashion brand Gucci to open up the first major luxury boutique in Harlem. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On Wednesday, Dapper Dan took to Twitter to announce the grand opening and give fans a rundown of services that will be offered in the elite high-end space. […]
Meanwhile we impatiently wait for Nicki Minaj to drop the The Pinkprint follow-up, she’s out here bodying features. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The latest song she remixed is A$AP Ferg’s beloved track, “Plain Jane.” The Queens rapper saluted Biggie on her verse: “I go hard in the booth/Biggie vibes, gimme the loot.” Then she went on […]
