On this date in 2000, Robert Earl Davis Jr., best known to the world as DJ Screw, was found dead inside of his Houston recording studio from a codeine overdose. He was only 29 years old. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The codeine came from a prescription-strength cough syrup that he would mix with soda […]
Soulja Boy gets real about the real reason he quit lean. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Soulja Boy made another resurgence after his latest musical effort “She Make It Clap” took over TikTok. The rapper virtually appeared on the Ebro in the Morning show and reflected on his legacy and spoke about his decision to […]
Yukmouth of The Luniz protégé and The Regime rapper Monsta Ganjah has recently claimed in a new interview that the late great rapper and producer PIMP C of UGK never sipped lean in his life, contradicting commonly held claims that he passed away from a related overdose. There have long been strong rumors circulating that […]
Chief Keef did sort of did an interview with Complex. The writer detailed how the attempt to interview Sosa was a long chase that spanned weeks and ended up resulting in a brief conversation in a parking lot surrounded by fans. The biggest news of the piece came from his manager, who revealed the large […]
With many rappers celebrating sipping lean in today’s Hip Hp music, it is more celebratory to acknowledge Sauce Walka’s decision to kick the deadly habit once and for all. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In a refreshing IG post, the Houston millennial slang spitter posted a photo of himself “after 12 Days of #Withdrawls PAINNN […]
On this date in 2007, Chad Butler aka Pimp C of Houston’s legendary Underground Kingz along with Bun B, lost his life from an overdose of promethazine syrup, which is called “lean” on the streets, in West Hollywood, California. He was only 33 years old. Even though his physical presence is gone and sorely missed, […]
With his year bid for tax evasion out the way, DMX’s future is looking bright with the expected arrival of new music. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The vet rapper sat down with Big Boy on Tuesday and they discussed the current state of rap. X agreed with the Real 92.3 host that rap is […]
The front man for NYC-based band Fun Loving Criminals says he likes Hip Hop, but he just can’t connect to today’s trap music phenomenon. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “I’m listening to [The Notorious B.I.G]. I’m listening to Ice Cube. I’m not listening to trap music so much but I get why trap music is […]
One of the most influential artists of the decade has admitted that he no longer indulges in drinking lean, a deadly mixture of promethazine and soda, hence one of its monikers, “dirty Sprite”. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Future admitted in a candid interview that he originally didn’t want to go public with his sobriety […]
Born on this day as Robert Earl Davis Jr., who is best known to the world as DJ Screw, morphed into a living legend in the city of Houston, Texas and beyond. His creativity will forever exist beyond the 29 years that he blessed his fans, family and friends with his music. Visit streaming.thesource.com for […]
This past weekend, Chicago rap favorite Fredo Santana was buried over the weekend and to say his services were unconventional would be an understatement. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Fredo died on January 19 from a seizure that is believed to have been caused by an overconsumption of promethazine or “lean”, which severely damages the […]
On this date in 2000, Robert Earl Davis Jr., best known to the world as DJ Screw, was found dead inside of his Houston recording studio from a codeine overdose. He was only 29 years old. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The codeine came from a prescription-strength cough syrup that he would mix with soda […]
Lean and pill laced lyrics and visuals make Hip Hop look like a pharmaceutical giant as of lately, rather than music. “Gettin Up” plays in the background as Wiz Khalifa does “a little bit of thinking.” He shared his insight via Instagram. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Making a point to denounce the double-cupped drink of […]
In recent years, much attention has been paid to the prevalence of lyrics glorifying the use of drugs in Rap music. In addition to decades of references to alcohol and cannabis, over the last few years, a number of artists have rapped about MDMA (aka Molly) and other substances, including prescription-strength cough syrup mixed with […]
When we interviewed Z-Ro back in July about his project Drankin’ & Drivin’ we learned that the Texas MC is unapologetically brash. Although he has a good heart, he is not willing to get played in the process of the game just to get noticed. That theme runs through his latest single “New Shit”. Visit […]
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 […]
According to TMZ, Young Money general Lil Wayne is leanin’ again, with anonymous allegations from within his camp that Weezy is drinking the deadly concoction again after his near death seizures almost three years ago. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Sources close to the rapper say that he’s been doubling up his cups for the […]
Dirty Sprite, drank or lean; it’s all referring to the codeine-promethazine blend that is the main ingredient in the deadly drink that has been made popular in Hip Hop culture. Allegedly finding its origins in Texas, “lean” or “sizzurp” can create euphoric effects in its user, however, it is mostly known for its dangerous effects […]
