Ever since the passing of Biggie, millennial rappers from Brooklyn have been vying for the “King of New York” crown, but between the controversial Tekashi 6ix9ine and the late Pop Smoke, the court of popular opinion leans heavily towards the latter and his new album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon, has a […]
DJ Clue has gotten on 50 Cent’s bad side. This time, in particular, Fif is taking it extremely personal. As you know, 50 Cent played an integral role in helping to finish and release Pop Smoke’s debut album. Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon is also the Canarsie rapper’s first posthumous project, following […]
After a delay, album cover issues, 50 Cent wanting to get everyone on it, and more, Pop Smoke’s first posthumous album is now available. Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon is 19 tracks including the bonus track Dior. Features include Tyga, Quavo, 50 Cent, Swae Lee, Rowdy Rebel, Roddy Ricch and more. The […]
Welcome back to The Source Report. In the latest edition, Kyla Imani details Tekashi 6ix9ine’s plummet from No. 1 on the Billboard charts. The single started on top but fell to the mid-30s. As expected, the rainbow-haired rapper had something to say about it. The biggest release this week will be the first posthumous album […]
The first posthumous Pop Smoke album is set to drop on Friday and Virgil Abloh had the honor of doing the cover, but the fans think he fumbled. After the cover was destroyed on Twitter, Smoke’s manager Steven Victor said he will change the cover because the late rapper would listen to fans. Now, Virgil […]
Pop Smoke’s album artwork hit the timeline and Virgil got lit up for it. Pop’s manager Steven Victor has pulled an audible and we will get something different for when the release comes. Aside from the core controversy, the trackless for Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon also hit the e-streets. The late […]
The countdown for the release of Pop Smoke’s debut album, Shoot for the Stars, has officially begun. His team unveiled the album’s cover art along with merchandise that was designed by Virgil Abloh. Apparently, it was the late Brooklyn rapper’s wish to have the fashion designer lead the creative direction of his freshman project. “you […]
Pop Smoke’s fans woo’d, and his manager, Steven Victor, woo’d back. The unveiling of the artwork was met with negative feedback. “Virgil put about Virgil percent effort designing this smh,” one Twitter user wrote. A petition created by Brooklyn party promoter, Scrillz, has over 8,000 supporters urging for the cover art to be changed. Steven […]
Philanthropy is one of DJ JP initiatives outside of deejaying. Despite facing adversity, he sees the need to give back to the less fortunate more now than ever. His annual Men’s sneaker giveaway “Just Kicking It” took place this past Saturday, June 27th at the Armory Men’s Shelter in, Brooklyn, New York. The late Pop […]
Pop Smoke launched his Shoot for the Stars foundations in January, shortly before his untimely death, and now his family plans to carry out the rapper’s plans. The foundation’s name is the same name as Pop’s posthumous debut album, which is scheduled to be released on July 3rd. The foundation’s mission is to help children, […]
Pop Smoke’s posthumous album was supposed to be released today but his estate decided to re-schedule for July 3rd in light of the sensitive social climate. “Music is the tool of revolution,” he began in the IG caption. “We have been watching, along with the rest of the world, as long overdue change starts to […]
If you were hoping to hear Pop Smoke’s first posthumous album at the stroke of midnight you will have to wait a bit longer. The album is being pushed back to the Fourth of July weekend. Steven Victor hit Instagram to announce the pushback. What will come instead of the full album is “Make It […]
Pop Smoke’s murder investigation is reportedly facing many setbacks as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic. The Brooklyn rapper was slain in Beverly Hills on February 19th, but there has been a global stay-at-home order in place for the past two months. Therefore sources close to the case, including LAPD, says they have “less […]
The family of Pop Smoke and his label head Steven Victor released details about his forthcoming releases last week. Today, we have a release date for Pop Smoke’s debut album. Victor returned to Instagram and revealed the posthumous album will his streaming services on June 12. There was not a title provided, nor was there […]
It has been almost three months since the untimely death of Brooklyn rapper, Pop Smoke. In February, the 20-year-old rapper was murdered during a home invasion in Los Angeles, CA. There is no doubt that he was on his way to superstardom following the release of his first two projects, Meet The Woo and its […]
Pop Smoke was charged with interstate transportation of a stolen motor vehicle ahead of his untimely passing. Thankfully, the charges have been dropped. The judge attached to the case still has to sign off on the prosecutors’ motion to dismiss the January 2020 indictment, but court documents show the charges were dismissed. Pop appeared on […]
50 Cent is holding down Pop Smoke’s first posthumous album, but more is on the way from the late rapper, including a documentary headed up by his manager Steven Victor. Victor spoke to Complex and detailed while he is at work on the new album, there is more to be done. “I’m working really, really […]
The Source got the chance to link up with Bronx rapper Fred The Godson as he prepares ahead of the drop his second project of 2020, Payback. It comes five months removed from the God Level LP and two months after from Training Day hosted by comedian Jay Pharaoh. During our interview at the Heatmakerz […]
50 Cent is pulling all the stops for Pop Smoke’s posthumous album. He launched a full social media campaign enlisting top-charting artists. Roddy Ricch said he’s already on board and the Hip Hop veteran is waiting for a response from Drake and Post Malone. But he did throw shade at some unnamed artists on Instagram, […]
New York rapper, 50 Cent announced that he will be executive produce and complete Pop Smoke’s album. “I’m on the move listening to Pop smoke, I decided I’m gonna executive produce and finish his album for him,” 50 wrote on Instagram. Steven Victor, CEO of Pop Smoke’s record label will be supporting 50 Cent on this […]
