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Today In Hip Hop History: RUN-D.M.C. Dropped Their Sophomore LP ‘King Of Rock’ 37 Years Ago

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The “Kings From Queens” dropped their second album 37 years ago today. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On this date in 1985, Joseph Simmons, Daryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell successfully avoided the sophomore jinx some three decades ago when they released the follow-up to their self-titled debut album with King Of Rock. Produced by Run’s […]

ICYMI: Jam Master Jay’s Alleged Shooters Won’t Face the Death Penalty

Jam Master Jay's Family, Run-DMC Responds to Arrests Made in Late Rapper's Murder Case

The two men currently on trial for the killing Run-DMC group member Jam Master Jay will not face the death penalty. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to AllHipHop.com U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that prosecutors will not seek the death penalty against Ronald “Tinard” Washington and Karl “Lil D” Jordan for the death […]

Jam Master Jay’s Alleged Killers Will Not Face Death Penalty

Jam Master Jay's Family, Run-DMC Responds to Arrests Made in Late Rapper's Murder Case

The two men currently on trial for the killing Run-DMC group member Jam Master Jay will not face the death penalty. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to AllHipHop.com U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that prosecutors will not seek the death penalty against Ronald “Tinard” Washington and Karl “Lil D” Jordan for the death […]

Jam Master Jay’s Ties to the Black Mafia Family Uncovered in New Article

Jam Master Jay's Family, Run-DMC Responds to Arrests Made in Late Rapper's Murder Case

This past Saturday was the 19th anniversary of Jam Jamster Jay’s murder, which occurred outside a Jamaica, Queens recording studio. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information A new article uncovers the complicated history of the Run-DMC member, noting the connections of Jay to the Black Mafia Family. According to HipHopDX, journalist Frank Owen uncovered his BMF […]

Today in Hip-Hop History: Onyx Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Bacdafucup’ 27 Years Ago

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On March 30, 1993, cousins Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz along their partners Sonny Seeza and Big DS to put out their debut album, Bacdafucup, on the newly created Rush Associated Labels. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Primarily produced by the group’s founder Jam Master Jay, other production credits include The Afros’ Kool Tee, Chryskillz […]

Happy 56th Birthday To the Late, Great DJ Jam Master Jay!

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Born on this day in 1965, “the best DJ in the U.S. of A.”, Jason William Mizell, also known as Jam Master Jay was born. The man behind the wheels of steel for the pioneering Hip Hop duo Run-D.M.C. was one of the greatest influences to ever walk the streets of his Hollis, Queens neighborhood […]

Federal Authorities Arrest Two Men for the Killing of Jam Master Jay

Jam Master Jay's Family, Run-DMC Responds to Arrests Made in Late Rapper's Murder Case

On Monday (Aug 17), federal prosecutors are set to announce the indictment of two men in the killing of Run-DMC’s DJ Jam Master Jay. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to The New York Times, Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr. were indicted for the murder while engaging in drug trafficking. The report states the […]

Today in Hip-Hop History: Onyx Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Bacdafucup’ 26 Years Ago

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On March 30, 1993, cousins Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz along their partners Sonny Seeza and Big DS to put out their debut album, Bacdafucup, on the newly created Rush Associated Labels. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Primarily produced by the group’s founder Jam Master Jay, other production credits include The Afros’ Kool Tee, Chryskillz […]

Happy Birthday, Jam Master Jay! (RIP)

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Hip Hop lost a great DJ almost two decades ago, but in celebration of JMJ’s life today, his legacy will forever live on On this date in 1965 in Brooklyn, New York, Jason Mizell, who later became as Jam Master Jay, was born. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Jay was the DJ for the legendary […]

Today in Hip-Hop History: RUN-D.M.C.’s Sophomore LP ‘King Of Rock’ Turns 35!

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The “Kings From Queens” dropped their second album 35 years ago today. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On this date in 1985, Joseph Simmons, Daryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell successfully avoided the sophomore jinx over three decades ago when they released the follow up to their self-titled debut album with King Of Rock. Produced by […]

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