Jam Master Jay’s death was traumatic for Hip-Hop but Chris Rock has revealed how the moment went when he attended the icon’s funeral. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Speaking on the Serch Says Podcast with MC Serch, Rock states he broke down at the funeral and he was consoled by Busta Rhymes. “I remember I […]
Jam Master Jay’s fatal shooting in 2002 sent shockwaves through the entire Hip Hop community. It was even more shocking when two people who were close to the late rapper were arrested and charged for his murder last week. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan, Jr. conspired to kill the rapper, born Jason […]
RUN DMC (without Jam Master Jay) took to the GRAMMYs stage and murked a performance with the classic rock band, Aerosmith. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Amidst all of the recent conversations about The GRAMMYs not being warm to Black music, the four-time award winners Aerosmith has been checking for RUN DMC. They check for […]
Iconic music groups Run DMC and Aerosmith are set to reunite for a legendary music moment at the upcoming Grammy Awards. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Variety details the show will be on January 26 and Run-DMC is expected to join Aerosmith for “Walk This Way” during a medley of their career hits. The song […]
Legendary lyricists Black Thought and super-producer Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson of The Roots are executive producers of a six-part docuseries entitled Hip-Hop: The Songs That Shook America on AMC. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On each episode of this new series put emphasis on a trailblazing song that was critical to the transformation of American music […]
It’s no secret that Hip-Hop has reached far beyond American borders as Run DMC stopped in London to perform the hits that made them into legends. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Last night at the Eventim Apollo, Rev Run proved part of his wild side still remained as he proclaimed, “We got too many fucking hits.” […]
Queensbridge legends Onyx are back on the scene and teaming up with Brooklyn bred lyricist Skyzoo for the release of their new single, “I’ma F*ckin Rockstar.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The collaboration, which serves as the first single off of their upcoming return Black Rock, features a new sound that interpolates Onyx’s intense hardcore vocals, booming […]
Christmas is today, and if you’re in the spirit, there might be holiday-themed music on your playlist. If you’re a Hip Hop fan, “Silent Night” or “Deck the Halls” might not be ideal tunes to get the house gathering lit. You might prefer listening to Master P and C Murda tell tales of “Christmas in […]
Words by Ime Ekpo Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information When will the family of Jason Mizell get their peace? After 15 years of investigating, the New York Police Department has declared the murder case of RUN D.M.C.’s star DJ, Jam Master Jay as unresolved, thus becoming a cold case. Advertisement October 30th, 2002 will always […]
Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC has released a new memoir titled Ten Ways Not to Commit Suicide. It chronicles his many struggles throughout his life and career. Even at the height of Run-DMC’s fame, the legendary emcee was close to taking his own life due to struggles with alcoholism and coping from the loss of his voice because of […]
Since the tragic Wednesday night shooting at a T.I. concert in New York City, where Troy Ave affiliate Banga was killed and three others were wounded, there’s been a lot of finger pointing. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information NYPD commissioner Bill Bratton blamed the violence on the nature of Hip Hop culture, a statement Darryl McDaniels (DMC of Run-DMC) […]
Daughter of Run D.M.C.’s Rev Run, Angela Simmons, has announced her engagement to a mystery man who has yet to be revealed. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The 28 year old Growing Up Hip Hop and Run’s House star is normally quiet about her personal life, so it’s not surprising she hasn’t released the name of […]
There are very few that can hold the title of being a legendary lyricist, but Virginia bred emcee Skillz (a.k.a. Mad Skillz) has proven not only can he hold the title on his own, but through many years of ghostwriting for some of the illest emcees in the game, as a co-conspirator. Visit streaming.thesource.com for […]
The energy surrounding Super Bowl 50 this Sunday is at an all time high. This year’s game will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA pitting the Carolina Panthers against the Denver Broncos and with that, there will be a pre-Super Bowl concert held in nearby San Francisco, headlined by the Red Hot […]
The Recording Academy announced Wednesday (January 13, 2016) a Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to world renowned Hip Hop pioneers, Run-D.M.C., in recognition of their unparalleled contributions to Hip Hop. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Selected by the Recording Academy’s National Board of Trustees, the award honors performers who have made contributions of outstanding […]
Check out this dope collection of photographs at the MCNY spanning from the 70’s to the 90’s
