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Documentary WE WERE HYPHY Captures Distinct Bay Area Sound and Culture

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Los Angeles may be known as the birthplace of gangsta rap, but just 500 miles away in northern California, the Bay Area boasts its own distinct hip-hop sound and culture in a vibe that can only be described as “hyphy.” While the hyphy movement never gained the same mainstream momentum as other musical genres, it […]

Today In Hip Hop History: Bay Area Icon Mac Dre Shot And Killed 17 Years Ago

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`On this date in 2004, Thizz Ent. members were leaving a show in Kansas City, Missouri when an unidentified gunman shot up the van the entourage was traveling in, which killed Bay Area legend Andre “Mac Dre” Hicks, who was shot in his neck. He was 34 years old. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Before […]

Mac Dre’s Mother Credits Drake With Inspiring Getting The Late Rapper’s Documentary Done

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A new documentary about the late Mac Dre has been officially released and the Bay Area legend’s mother credits Drake with inspiring her to get it made. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In an interview with AllHipHop.com, “Mac Wanda” Salvatto states that a conversation with the OVO frontman helped her realize the importance of keeping her son’s legacy alive. “I […]

Happy Birthday Mac Dre! Tribute To The Founder Of “Thizz Music”

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Happy Birthday and R.I.P. Andre Louis Hicks (July 5, 1970 – November 1, 2004) better known as the West Coast legend Mac Dre Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On November 1, 2004, rapper Mac Dre, 34, was shot and killed by Mitchel Hermiston after a performance in Kansas City, Missouri. Today would of made his […]

Is New Nicki Minaj & Beyonce Song a Ripoff of Mac Dre?

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One thing can be said about the newly released video “Feeling Myself” by Nicki Minaj featuring Queen Bey; it’s taking the internet by storm. The newly released Nicki Minaj video is only the second of its kind featuring Beyonce and Vevo is not too happy about it. With the recent launch of Jay Z’s streaming […]

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