Hip Hop artist Big Hookz is a force to be reckoned in the music industry. Hailing from Cameroon, before moving to Germany where he honed his music and production skills, Hookz has a unique style that he brought to the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area where he is captivating fans with his energetic voice and […]
Baton Rouge rapper Kevin Gates, who canceled a New Orleans performance in October due to “unforeseen incarceration,” knows where he’ll be spending the next 30 months: In prison. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information That’s the sentence Gates received Wednesday on a felony gun possession charge in a 2013 Illinois case. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office […]
Kevin Gilyard aka Kevin Gates will not be walking out of prison after serving five months on a six month sentence. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The 31 year old Gates was scheduled to be released March 24th, however, a warrant for weapons possession kept Gates behind bars at the Polk County Jail in Florida […]
Charges of battery dangle over Kevin Gates‘ head stemming from a 2015 incident where he allegedly kicked a female fan. Gates recently went to court for the incident where he found out he would not be able to use Florida’s notorious stand your ground law in his defense. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information He appeared […]
Do you remember Lil Wayne‘s most recent emergency landings as he seized and blacked out two days in a row on two separate flights? In light of the recent accusations of Weezy’s episodes being due to his codeine addiction and the rise in the use of the syrup, the LAPD has made a decision to […]
A unique lineup of artists from various different genres of music made appearances at the 9th Annual Roots Picnic in Philly this past weekend. The Roots pride themselves on creating such a musical atmosphere that audiences will never get to witness anywhere else. From Future to Swizz Beatz, The Roots to Leon Bridges, Usher to […]
A few days ago, Baton Rouge, LA rappers Kevin Gates and Boosie Badazz were set to perform a show in Louisville, KY but things got way out of hand when both of their respective entourages brawled on stage. Though it is unclear why, rumors have begun to swirl that it might have something to do […]
O.T. Genasis emerged two years ago with “CoCo,” a booming anthem about the love of baking soda–of all things–which, ostensibly, was a dedication ballad to the art of manufacturing narcotics. For a while after, Genasis, a protege of Busta Rhymes, appeared to go quiet, but he’s returned in a major way with “Cut It,” an incredibly […]
After teasing his fans on Instagram with previews of new music, Chris Brown has finally released his joint mixtape with his Original Hood Bosses (OHB) crew titled Before Da Trap:Nights in Tarzana, which dropped Friday, April 29. Breezy stuck to his word, despite the hype surrounding Drake’s new album, and released the 19 track collaborative tape. Visit […]
The third annual Merry Jane Wellness Retreat in Denver’s Fiddler’s Green was filled with puffs of smoke as Snoop Dogg and Future, Kevin Gates and Tory Lanez entertained the weed laced crowd last night [Wednesday, April 20]. And as Snoop does every year, taking off his glasses to end the show, he promised the crowd […]
Outside of being Kevin Gates’ wife, Dreka Gates is her husband’s booking manager and co-founder of the Bread Winner’s Association, the record label her and Kevin created in 2010. The Hip Hop world first fell in love with Dreka from the imagery of Kevin’s music. Kevin rarely makes a song without mentioning Dreka, now his […]
Last August, rapper Kevin Gates was performing a show in Lakeland, FL when he kicked a woman in the front row. The video of the incident went viral and the woman, Miranda Dixon, soon pressed charges. Today, Gates’ reps have stated that the rapper was acting in self defense in the incident, citing Florida’s “Stand […]
And we’re happy she’s back! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After a heartbreaking and tragic public incident between Atlantic recording artist Kehlani, NBA star Kyrie Irving and OVO singer/songwriter Party Next Door, the “Down For You” singer took some much needed time to recover following a suicide attempt last month. The Grammy nominated songstress took […]
This summer Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa are literally hitting the high road, as they embark on their first “joint” tour (geddit?). Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Calling it the ‘High Road’ (a well suited name for the pair) the rappers will tour North America this July, starting in West Palm Beach, Fla. and then […]
In a video interview with Rolling Stone, New Orleans rapper Kevin Gates says that the reason that his children are scholastically advanced is because they have never been vaccinated. He stands as a staunch advocate against the standard, yet controversial practice of the medical field, as Gates condemned vaccines on a Breakfast Club interview in […]
In honor of Black History Month, each day here at The Source we’ll be chronicling many of the best moments pertaining to Hip Hop that occurred during the meaningful month of February – celebrating the birthdays of now-legendary MCs; highlighting the most impactful album and single releases; even reminiscing on the most obscure, yet culturally-significant […]
Careful not to mix business with pleasure, Kevin Gates avoids crossing his wires in the strategically-implemented video for “2 Phones,” the latest single from his upcoming major label debut Islah, available on January 29. While it’s been suggested that two monologues do not make a dialogue, the Breadwinners Association CEO employs a tried and tested […]
Check out this catchy joint from Albany, NY newcomer Slim Rogers and ATL’s Brick called “Smell Like Money” featuring the multi-talented rapper/inger Kevin Gates. Give a listen to this Money Mobbin/DJ LeFlare exclusive. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information
Young Moe drops the visuals for his loosie, “Nobody,” reminding us that he’s definitely somebody we should watch and listen for.
While currently wrapping up the second installment of his #IDGT Tour, Louisiana’s own Kevin Gates relays a new cut entitled, ‘Tomorrow‘. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Being on tour hasn’t kept Luca Brasi quiet, in fact, he has released several dope records including ‘Kno One’, amongst others. The heavy bass and auto-tuned Brasi drops bars […]
