On this day in Hip Hop history, Eazy-E releases his second solo EP It’s On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa. Released one year after his first EP and a long five years after his debut album Eazy-Duz-It, this album was a response to Dr. Dre’s prolific debut The Chronic. Tensions became high between the two N.W.A. heavyweights and after the […]
On this date in 1990, “the world’s most dangerous group” dropped their second album and only EP, 100 Miles And Runnin on the Ruthless/.Priority label. This was also the first release by N.W.A. sans their lead songwriter and most celebrated emcee O’Shea “Ice Cube” Jackson after a contract dispute forced the now famed rapper/actor to […]
Eazy-E’s wife and his son have finally settled their legal battle over the use of the N.W.A. name. According to reports, court documents show that Tomica Wright and Eric Wright have finally reached a settlement that will bring the case to a close after years of litigation. Eazy’s son agreed to a clause in the […]
Today on The Source Report, we salute one of the most classic records in the history of Hip-Hop. Exactly 30 years ago on 8/8/88, N.W.A. dropped Straight Outta Compton, introducing to world what is now known as “gangsta rap’. Without a lot of radio promotion or marketing, this album caused a huge stir around the nation. […]
On 8/8/88, Ice Cube, MC Ren, DJ Yella, Eazy E, along with the legendary Dr. Dre from the World Class Wreckin’ Crew put together the second N.W.A. album called Straight Outta Compton. This album came on the heels of Eazy E’s debut release, Eazy E, and The Posse, which led Eazy E and his Ruthless […]
Former NWA member Ice Cube was born June 15, 1969. He has set his own mark in gangsta rap music since leaving N.W.A in 89′ and has built a successful solo career in music and film. In celebration of his birthday, here are our 5 favorite gangsta roles played by Ice Cube in his substantial movie […]
Many are able to embody the persona of gangsta rap. That’s thanks to the likes of Schooly D, Ice-T, and N.W.A. The difference between the two former when compared to the latter, is Eazy-E. A true entrepreneur, if it wasn’t the rap game, his money would’ve (as it has) been made regardless. In 1986 Eazy-E […]
Reports have surfaced stating Suge Knight has filed a motion accusing both prosecutors and the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department for wiretapping the authorized phone calls between him and his lawyer. In the motion, Knight claims prosecutors and the Sheriff’s department “have secretly listened to every word” discussed between him and his lawyer during his current incarceration […]
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. There is the common talk about the DAMN rapper being considered as the […]
Sometimes even the most humble get sick and tired of the bullshit. O’Shea Jackson, better known to the world as Ice Cube, mad a lot of people mad when he was fed with the bs and released this scathing album, appropriately entitled Death Certificate 25 years ago on this date. The album cover itself speaks […]
Despite the fact that the Hip Hop community lost this giant in the game over two decades ago, the legacy of Eazy-E will always be seen, heard and celebrated by the culture of Hip Hop. Eazy-E was born Eric Lynn Wright on this date in 1964 in Compton, California. As most of his gang-infested Compton […]
Fresh off of his Hollywood Walk Of Fame induction and the continued success of the N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton, emcee, producer, actor, director and one fourth of “the world’s most dangerous group” Ice Cube never forgot who and what got him where he is today. With a career spanning almost three decades, Mr. O’Shea […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, Ice Cube released his debut solo album Amerikkka’s Most Wanted. Following the tragic break up of NWA, this album’s unexpected commercial and critical success not only set the tone for Ice Cube’s solo career but was also a launching pad toward success. Being able to peak at #19 […]
Its been 20 years since the original stoner comedy Friday lit up the theaters. The film not only grossed $28 million in the box office, it became a timeless classic. Friday tells the story of two pals, Craig (Ice Cube) and Smokey (Chris Tucker), who are enjoying the start of their weekend while trying to avoid the neighborhood’s […]
N.W.A.‘s controversial, but platinum-selling Straight Outta Compton was selected for the National Recording Registry today. Originally released in 1988, Straight Outta Compton served as the blueprint to West Coast rap and uncovered the LA/Cali gang culture to the rest of the world. The group’s most popular album was one of 25 other pieces of music […]
Hip Hop mogul Andre Young aka Dr. Dre was arrested at his home in Malibu, California yesterday following an incident where a motorist claimed that the Beats By Dre founder pulled a gun on him. According to reports, a motorist stopped in front of the 47 year old multi-millionaire’s Malibu home, blocking the driveway, which […]
To the surprise of many, Ice Cube defended his First Amendment right when asked if he would continue to perform N.W.A.‘s famed single “Fuck The Police” despite the recent ambush-style attack on police offciers around the country in the past week. “Nobody said nothing to me. I ain’t gonna change nothing I do, cause I […]
Ice Cube might just win the award for bringing out the best special guests this year at Coachella. The N.W.A legend brought out former members MC Ren and DJ Yella, as well as Snoop Dogg and Common to an unassuming crowd. Cube started his set with “Straight Outta Compton” as Cube’s son, O’Shea Jackson, Jr., graced the stage […]
Earlier this year when it was announced that seminal group Hip Hop group N.W.A. would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, KISS frontman Gene Simmons was a bit perturbed by the news, telling Rolling Stone: I am looking forward to the death of hip-hop. Talib Kweli and others fired back at […]
Last year it was announced that “the world’s most dangerous rap group”, N.W.A., would be joining the ranks of Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, Run-D.M.C., The Beastie Boys and Public Enemy as the next Hip Hip group to be inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame. It has just been announced that […]