On this date in 1985, James Todd Smith better known as LL Cool J dropped his first full-length LP on Def Jam Records. Primarily produced by Rick Rubin besides “I Need A Beat”, which was produced by DJ Jazzy Jay, Radio was a pivotal LP for not only LL and Def Jam, but for an […]
On this date 36 years ago, Adam Horowitz (Ad Rock), Adam Yauch (MCA), and Michael Diamond (Mike D) aka The Beastie Boys, dropped their sophomore LP Licensed To Ill on the Def Jam Imprint under Columbia Records. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information On the heels of the successful LL Cool J Radio album and the cult […]
Today we celebrate the 61st birthday of Hip Hop pioneer Russell Simmons! Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Since the founding of Def Jam Recordings in 1983, Russell Simmons has been an instrumental part in the advancement of Hip Hop culture. Over his illustrious career Russell has launched the careers of multi-platinum artists (LL Cool J, Beastie […]
On this date in 1985, James Todd Smith better known as LL Cool J dropped his first full-length LP on Def Jam Records. Primarily produced by Rick Rubin besides “I Need A Beat”, which was produced by DJ Jazzy Jay, Radio was a pivotal LP for not only LL and Def Jam, but for an […]
With the Olympics in full swing, there’s been no shortage of controversy surrounding the games. However, one major bright spot has been the addition of skateboarding, which made its debut in this year’s Olympic lineup. While skateboarding has been a mainstay of pop culture for decades, few know of the sport’s strong ties to the […]
After Hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife and fashion maven Kimora Lee Simmons and her husband, Kimora has now opened up about the allegations from the Def Jam co-founder, saying that his lawsuit is “nothing more than extortive harassment from a serial abuser,” according to a report from TheBlast. Visit […]
On this date in 1984, the Kings from Queens released their first self-titled album on Def Jam Recordings under Rush Management. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This monumental album put Daryl McDaniels (DMC), Joseph Simmons (DJ Run), and Jason Mizell (Jam Master Jay) on the map, and launched one of the most successful careers Hip-Hop […]
On this date in 1985, James Todd Smith better known as LL Cool J dropped his first full-length LP on Def Jam Records. Primarily produced by Rick Rubin besides “I Need A Beat”, which was produced by DJ Jazzy Jay, Radio was a pivotal LP for not only LL and Def Jam, but for an […]
Russell Simmons beat a sexual assault lawsuit against him and it’s not necessarily because he’s innocent. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Jane Doe filed a $10 million lawsuit in March 2018 alleging the music mogul raped her and inflicted emotional distress. Simmons denied the claims and called it a “vile” extortion attempt. L.A. Superior Court […]
Slick Rick was, and still is, one of the greatest storytellers in hip-hop history. After the promotion and success of his first album, The Adventures of Slick Rick, the British MC continued his ascent to stardom with his sophomore effort The Ruler’s Back. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Slick Rick’s second album was finished rather […]
Both Revolt TV & Tidal are facing major scrutiny after fans caught wind of Russell Simmons discussing the importance of Black Lives Matter in an episode of Drink Champs. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Co-hosts N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN featured multiple guests discussing the topic of BLM movement. But this particular episode featured Rush, who […]
Multiple women recounted the time Russell Simmons allegedly sexually assaulted and raped them in an HBO Max documentary, On The Record. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The mogul reappeared on The Breakfast Club where denied the accusations once again. “Back then, I thought it was a game…. There were no Black actresses that I didn’t […]
Most people know that the Notorious B.I.G. was discovered by The Source through our Unsigned Hype franchise, but did you know that the first major label that Christopher Wallace aka Biggie Smalls was signed to was Uptown Records? Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Back in the day, Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs had just become the […]
Russell Simmons claims Stacey Abrams is set to be Joe Biden’s Vice President according to a “very reliable top source.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The controversial Hip Hop icon congratulated her in the Instagram post below, with the following caption: “America’s next VP From a very reliable top inside source…Great news The eminent rise […]
After the recent release of the Russell Simmons-centered HBO documentary On The Record, the Hip-Hop pioneer and mogul have addressed the allegations set forth in the accusatory project. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In an exclusive statement given to HipHopDX, the Def Jam Recordings founder leaves the entire ordeal up to God. “The stories are […]
While sex crime cases and trials of celebrities have been making news headlines since the spawn of the #Metoo movement, the court of public opinion will open the flood gates for judgment in the case of Hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons after the release of On The Record, the HBO Max doc that chronicles the […]
Legendary New York group the Beastie Boys have today released their long-awaited live documentary directed by Spike Jonze on Apple TV titled Beastie Boys Story. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The innovate near 2-hour stage performance of Mike D and Ad-Rock runs through the iconic groups’ pre-history from the early 1980s until today from their […]
On this date in 1984, the Kings from Queens released their first self titled album on Def Jam Recordings under Rush Management. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This monumental album put Daryl McDaniels (DMC), Joseph Simmons (DJ Run) and Jason Mizell (Jam Master Jay) on the map, and launched one of the most successful careers […]
The On the Record documentary about the women who accused Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct, had a home at Apple TV before Oprah Winfrey parted ways with the project. But it secured a home at HBO Max following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Oprah explained that she was […]
After months of flack from millions of people via social media, media mogul Oprah Winfrey has coincidentally withdrawn her involvement with the On The Record documentary, which is an exposé about sexual harassment in the music industry, with a large focus on Hip Hop pioneer Russell Simmons. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Several Hip-Hop figures […]
