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Today In Hip Hop History: DMX Dropped His Third LP ‘…And Then There Was X’ 22 Years Ago

On this date in 1999, rap phenomenon DMX released his third studio effort entitled …And Then There Was X on the Def Jam/Ruff Ryders imprint. With production from the likes of Harlem trendsetter Dame Grease, Swizz Beatz, and of course the Ruff Ryders’ generals Dee and Waah, this timeless classic went five-time platinum within a […]
Watch DMX’s ‘Exodus’ Album Trailer

DMX’s eighth and final album, Exodus, is set to release on Friday, May 28th. The Yonkers rapper finished the now-posthumous release prior to his April 9th passing. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Earlier this month, Swizz Beatz released the project’s star-studded track-list, which features Jay-Z, Nas, Lil Wayne, The LOX, Alicia Keys, Griselda, Snoop Dogg, […]
Today In Hip Hop History: Ruff Ryders’ Debut Album ‘Ryde Or Die Vol.1’ Dropped 22 Years Ago

On this date in 1999, the label known as Ruff Ryders Entertainment dropped their first Full-length studio release aptly titled Ryde Or Die Vol.1, which the label released alongside the Interscope imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With production from the likes of Ruff Ryders in-house producer Swizz Beatz as well as DJ Clue, tracks […]
[WATCH] Drag-On Curses Out Security For Stopping Him At DMX Memorial

The Ruff Ryders showed up and showed out for DMX’s memorial in Brooklyn; everyone from Dee and Waah to the hundreds and possibly thousands of motorcyclists with the elaborate “Double R” emblem on their vests. Drag-On, one of the Ruff Ryders’ premiere artists, went through a little hassle with security just to be allowed in […]
[WATCH] Drag-On Speaks On The Loss Of DMX

Until his passing, DMX was not even mentioned in Top 5 DOA conversations, but fans and critics who were late to give the X his flowers while he was living have been feeling DMX’s impact in the game, even in his absence. Drag-On, a Ruff Ryders artist who was viewed as a “mini-DMX”, spoke emotionally […]
DMX Reportedly Has Contracted COVID-19

Over the weekend, Hip-Hop was rocked with the news of DMX being hospitalized following an overdose and a heart attack. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Updates following the hospitalization have been scarce on X’s current condition after a false alarm about the legend being pulled off life support, however, DMX’s manager revealed to DJ Vlad […]
Today In Hip Hop History: DMX Released His Second LP “Flesh Of My Flesh Blood Of My Blood’ 22 Years Ago
Today in Hip-Hop History: DMX Dropped His Third LP ‘…And Then There Was X’ 21 Years Ago

On this date in 1999, rap phenomenon DMX released his third studio effort entitled …And Then There Was X on the Def Jam/Ruff Ryders imprint. With production from the likes of Harlem trendsetter Dame Grease, Swizz Beatz, and of course the Ruff Ryders’ generals Dee and Waah, this timeless classic went five-time platinum within a […]
Happy 50th Birthday DMX! Top 10 Anthems From “The Dog”

It’s only one Dark Man Unknown and today is his birthday! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Born Earl Simmons on this day in “Money Earnin’” Mount Vernon in 1970, DMX has become one of the largest names in Hip Hop as well as entertainment, becoming a sought after actor on the silver screen, too.In honor […]
JAY-Z Cleared $12 Million Def Jam Debt for Ruff Ryders

The Ruff Ryders has a star-studded lineup, but DMX was the heartbeat of the collective. There was a point in time when JAY-Z and X were beefing, and it hit a peak when Hov became President of Def Jam in 2004. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “What had happened was Jay-Z called X and told […]
Today in Hip-Hop History: Jadakiss Drops His Debut Album ‘Kiss Tha Game Goodbye’ 19 Years Ago

On this date in Hip Hop history, Jason Phillips aka Jadakiss released his first full-length studio album Kiss Tha Game Goodbye on the Ruff Ryders/Interscope imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Regarded as one of the most anticipated releases within the month of the 9/11 tragedy(which also includes Jay-Z’s Blueprint and Fabolous’ debut Ghetto Fabolous), […]
BET Premieres Upcoming Ruff Ryders Docu-Series Coming This Fall

“What y’all really want?” The Ruff Ryders docu-series is coming soon. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The BET Awards was more than a celebration of the network’s 40th birthday. It was a premiere for a number of future projects that Black Entertainment Television is set to produce, including the 5-part Ruff Ryders docu-series. The DMX-led […]
Jadakiss Set to Drop New Album ‘Ignatius’ This Friday

NYC rap legend Jadakiss is set to drop his fifth solo studio album Ignatius this Friday on Def Jam/Roc Nation/D-Block. The album is named after his former manager, Ruff Ryder producer/A&R and long-time friend Ignatius “Ice Pick Jay” Jackson who unfortunately passed away from cancer in June 2017 (RIP). Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This […]
Today in Hip-Hop History: DMX’s Third LP ‘…And Then There Was X’ Turns 20!

On this date in 1999, rap phenomenon DMX released his third studio effort entitled …And Then There Was X on the Def Jam/Ruff Ryders imprint. With production from the likes of Harlem trendsetter Dame Grease, Swizz Beatz and of course the Ruff Ryders’ generals Dee and Waah, this timeless classic went five-time platinum within a […]
[WATCH] DMX Delivers First Post-Prison Performance

Step aside, the dog is on the loose! Fresh off the heels of his prison release on Friday, DMX is back to doing what he does best. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Dark Man X put on his first post-prison performance Saturday night at Mr. Ciao in Staten Island. The energy was through the roof […]
Today In Hip Hop History: DMX Drops His Third LP ‘…And Then There Was X’ 19 Years Ago

On this date in 1999, rap phenomenon DMX released his third studio effort entitled …And Then There Was X on the Def Jam/Ruff Ryders imprint. With production from the likes of Harlem trendsetter Dame Grease, Swizz Beatz and of course the Ruff Ryders’ generals Dee and Waah, this timeless classic went five time platinum within […]
Today in Hip Hop History: Jadakiss Drops His Debut Album ‘Kiss Tha Game Goodbye’ 17 Years Ago

On this date in Hip Hop history, Jason Phillips aka Jadakiss released his first full-length studio album Kiss Tha Game Goodbye on the Ruff Ryders/Interscope imprint. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Regarded as one of the most anticipated releases within the month of the 9/11 tragedy(which also includes Jay-Z’s Blueprint and Fabolous’ debut Ghetto Fabolous), […]
DMX’s Lawyers Plan To Use His Music To Woo Judge At Next Sentencing
Check Out Ruff Ryders’ Quadir Lateef’s New EP ‘The Killmonger Theory’

Inspired by Black Panther star “Killmonger” rapper Quadir Lateef embodies the revolutionary position and presents it in a Hip Hop Jewel titled “The Killmonger Theory” 6 tracks of rugged boom bap produced by veteran producer Brian Blaze this is a must LISTEN! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information