Yesterday (Jan. 7) Jay-Z and Beyoncé‘s first daughter, Blue Ivy Carter turned six years old, and the masses flooded the net with happy birthday wishes, heartwarming candids of the young star, and several flashbacks of her “never seen a ceiling in my whole life” bar. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In June of 2017, Jay-Z […]
On Friday (Dec. 29), Jay Z released the star studded, seriously star studded video to his song “Family Feud” directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ava DuVernay, in which, was the first music video she has ever directed. The visual to the 4:44 gem was dropped as a Tidal exclusive at 4:44 pm eastern standard time on […]
Just last week, Jay Z released the Tidal exclusive videos for his 4:44 records “Smile,” “Legacy” and “Marcy Me” to Youtube. This morning, Tidal released a 34-second teaser of the music video for “Family Feud” featuring Beyonce. In the short clip, you can see Jay-Z and Blue Ivy walking through a church, then scenes of […]
The Diplomats shook up east coast hip-hop history when they reunited on the stage of Hammerstein Ballroom last month. The reunion follows years of internally wretched dilemmas and deceit among the four comrades, Cam’ron, and Jim Jones, in particular, Juelz Santana, and Freekey Zekey. The Harlem class act of a collective solidifies their unification in […]
This past Saturday, Jay Z shared a special moment on stage with a fan he spotted in the crowd at his Oakland, California show at the Oracle Arena. Holding up a sign that read “I beat cancer 2x 2 see u! I love u!!! Selfie or hug?,” Jay asked fans to help Christina Cruz get up […]
You see, any new school hip-hop artist that makes the decision to recognize the veteran emcees of this culture will always gain lucid kudos from the true hip-hop audience, which spans out to four generations. In a recent interview with Montreality, Trap artist Famous Dex admits that the current phenomenon of trap music, which has also […]
Another groundbreaking milestone in the career of Jay-Z has surfaced. Last night (Dec. 5), during the Chicago stop of his 4:44 tour, Jay-Z reunited with his documented mentor, Jaz-O after years of vivid hostility over a Roc-A-Fella contract dispute involving Sauce Money. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Back in the mid-eighties, hip-hop’s true school era, […]
Ayo Beasley… holla at Smack and set this jawn up! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From Harlem USA to Anytown, East Jablip, the streets are talking about the beef between Ma$e and Cam’ron. And while we NEVER want anything to trickle over into real rap rumble, we must admit hearing rap battles on “wax” gives […]
The perfectionist in Jay-Z will not allow him to cut any means short when it comes to the 4:44 tour. On Friday (Nov. 24th), Jay-Z released a statement announcing his Dec. 6th show in Nebraska at Pinnacle Bank Arena was cancelled due to technical difficulties. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information According to the Brooklyn […]
During his 4:44 Tour stop in Toronto on Wednesday (November 22) JAY-Z spit a few bars over Drake’s More Life cut “KMT,” which features British rapper Giggs. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After Hov finished his verse over the track, Giggs’ widely quoted part to played on. Giggs then posted the moment to his Instagram, captioning: “Man […]
The holidays are upon, and Beyoncé is doing her part by gifting fans with her new 2017 holiday capsule. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The line includes crewnecks, sweaters and shirts that read “Have A Thicc Holiday,” “Sis The Season,” and “Beyoncé Holiday Sweater.” The collection also includes iPhone cases, wrapping paper, ornaments, as well a line of […]
Words by Jasmine Johnson Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information ____________________________________________________________________ In 2015, Vic Mensa came into the music industry ten toes down. Advertisement The Chicago rapper came up from the Windy City before catching the wave the his 2013 mixtape, ‘Innanentape.’ The mixtape earned him an audience with Jay-Z, who signed him to Roc Nation. Not […]
After a boasting year of success with his multi-platinum album DAMN gaining streams surpassing Beyonce and Bruno Mars over 2 billion alongside a Nike deal, Kendrick Lamar covers Forbes December issue as the “Hip-Hop Conscience” for their annual 30 Under 30 list. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information There is the common talk about the DAMN […]
Words by Comfort Nnana Kalu Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Beyonce and Jay-Z’s twins arrived in June, and to no surprise the details of the twins have been kept under-lock and key. The only photo that has been released during that time were of an unidentifiable woman holding one pink and one blue balloon with […]
Words by Megan Ambers Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Black-ish” star and comedian Anthony Anderson has been announced as the host of the 49th NAACP Image Awards. This will be Anderson’s third time hosting the prestigous award show after hosting both this year and in 2016. The show is scheduled to air live January 15, […]
During Jay-Z’s Dallas leg of his ‘4:44 Tour’, the emcee shouted out fellow rapper Meek Mill, and criticized Meek’s outrageous, ongoing 11 year probation, and his recent two to four year prison sentencing due to violating probation. “I gotta say something, about a young man by the name of Meek Mill. He caught a charge, […]
“Stadium status. My big brother was B.I.G.’s brother. Used to be Dame and Biggs’ brother. Who was Hip-Hop brother, who was No I.D. friend. No I.D. my mentor, not let the story begin.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Kanye West has unapologetically blazed his path in the years following his Graduation. Becoming a father and […]
Words By Ime Ekpo Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After a scheduled court appearance on the afternoon of Monday (Nov. 6), a Pennsylvania judge sentenced Meek Mill to two to four years in state prison for alleged probation violations, and celebrities immediately began to express their support for the Philly MC through social media. Commons […]
Today, Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill got booked for a 2 -4 year bid for violating his probation. While some are saying the sentencing was too harsh, others look to his reckless regard for the law as grounds for his current situation. Last Spring, Nicki Minaj’s old bae caught an assault charge and earlier this fall […]
“If you having girl problems I feel bad for you son / I got 99 problems but a b*tch ain’t one” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Real life perils; police brutality, social injustice and generational discriminatory practices mirrors visual narration in this week’s edition of “TALES” on BET. A powerful spin on Jay Z‘s 2003 […]
