The Hip-Hop world was shaken with the loss of New York legend Prodigy on June 20th. Since then many artists have used their social media or live performances to pay homage to the Mobb Deep member’s name. Fellow New Yorker Nas joined in on the tributes, with a special performance of the iconic song “Shook Ones” at the […]
The entire Hip-Hop community was impacted when the news broke that Prodigy died due to complications caused by sickle cell anemia. His loved ones are still coping with the loss of a beloved friend and family member. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Prodigy’s daughter took to Instagram to share a home video of her dad […]
Everyone from family, friends, fans, colleagues and media came out to show their love and respect for the lyrical half of the legendary Mobb Deep, Albert Johnson, more affectionately known to the Hip-Hop world as “Prodigy”. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information A continuous line made its way through Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home on Madison […]
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In a private, warm and loving ceremony befitting a king this afternoon, family, friends and Hip Hop luminaries came to pay their respects, farewell and celebration to Albert “Prodigy” Johnson, one of the true innovators and street legends of Hip Hop music and culture. Tributes from those who knew him dearly and others he inspired […]
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The 2017 BET Awards will reportedly honor Prodigy during tomorrow’s short, after the Mobb Deep emcee died earlier this week. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information TMZ reported: “The BET Awards will pay tribute to Prodigy, but it won’t be a major spectacle—instead, his rap partner Havoc and Lil Kim will do the honors on their own.” Mobb […]
We lost a Hip-Hop legend this Tuesday (June 20th) with the passing of Prodigy, one half of New York’s own Mobb Deep. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In honor of his life and influence, here from the archives is The Source‘s Unsigned Hype showcasing their skills when Prodigy and Havoc were just 16 years old rapping all over […]
Today in Source News Flash: On a promotional roll of his latest album, Pretty Girls Like Trap Music, 2 Chainz does not stop. Just a day after the release of video for Migos-assisted “Blue Cheese,” Chainz jetsets the world in a brand new video for his “Sleep When U Die.” Also in music video news, SZA released […]
After battling health problems for years, a representative has confirmed Prodigy has passed away at the age of 42. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Mobb’s publicist released the following statement: “It is with extreme sadness and disbelief that we confirm the death of our dear friend Albert Johnson, better known to millions of fans as […]
The Chicago Cubs have fired one of their DJs after his controversial song selection from a game over the weekend. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The DJ in question—his identity has yet to be revealed by the team—played a song called “Smack My B*tch Up” by an English band, Prodigy, after recently-acquired Cubs closer, Aroldis […]
Veteran MCs working on joint projects is nothing new, as we’ve seen D-Block and Wu-Tang and many others collab on albums. Havoc of Mobb Deep and Alchemist will next release a joint project titled The Silent Partner on May 20. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Babygrande Records release will feature both artists, who’ve worked […]
Last fall, Prodigy of Mobb Deep filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Publishing Group for back royalties for allegedly taking 50% of all his work under his Mobb Deep deal which was signed back in 1995. Prodigy’s solo material was also included though it was not technically covered by the deal. He also went on […]
On this day in Hip Hop history, “The Infamous” Mobb Deep released their third studio LP Hell On Earth. This album was a follow up to their highly successful sophomore project The Infamous. The style they created with The Infamous made them a household name in East Coast rap and led to their decision to […]
With so much political huffing and puffing going on in the media, there have been very few artists that tackle the issues that face the majority of the Hip Hop audience .Well, until now. M1 of the revolutionary but gangsta duo dead prez has teamed up with Italy’s illest producer Bonnot again for “Number One […]
Three years ago today, Prodigy dropped the third addition to the “H.N.I.C. Series” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The debut solo album by NYC crime rhyme rapper Prodigy of the Hip Hop duo Mobb Deep was released on November 14, 2000. After four Mobb Deep albums, Prodigy took a temporary break from the group projects […]
Juvenile Hell was the first album by duo Mobb Deep that paved the path for many other East Coast rappers of their genre Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Dubbed as one of the most acclaimed East coast rap duos of all time, MCs Havoc and Prodigy came together to release their first album, Juvenile Hell on this […]
What happens when rap legend Prodigy combines his talents with the Queensbridge native Boogz Boogetz? Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Taking it back to where it started… Check out the first installment of ‘The RapFest” Cipher. This new song/cipha features Smoke DZA, Prodigy of Mobb Deep & newcomer Delorean. The beat on the song was produced by AListFame who also speaks on the production of it during the video clip. […]
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