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Drake Inks Deal With Caffeine and URL to Show the World the Future of Battle Rap

February 11, 2020

featured, Hip hop news, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

We always knew that Drake wanted to get into battle rap, but for some reason, we assumed he would battle Murda Mook or Hollow Da Don. But with one mega-move, he became the rocketship that URL needed to take th... Read Article

Queen of The Ring Re-Adjust Their Crown with Royalty Card

NDSmith

January 12, 2020

Exclusives, featured, Her Source, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

"My mouth is effective in its speech; I do not go back on my word.” -Queen Hatshepsut of EgyptWritings from Ancient Egypt, By Toby Wilkinson "The ladies will kick it the rhyme that is wicked Those that don... Read Article

The End of The Battle Rap’s Year Gets Cranked Up a Notch with ‘Volume 5’

NDSmith

December 13, 2019

Digital Entertainment, featured, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, Uncategorized

Rounding out a stellar year, SMACK and his band of winners have pressed forward with one more event to satisfy the battle rap fan. Doing it almost better than any other league, they have mastered big stages, t... Read Article

BET Champion DNA vs Aye Verb Announced For Volume Card

Sam - @thewriterau

November 7, 2019

Events

Announced yesterday via URLTV’s own dedicated App, Queens' DNA is set to take on St. Louis’ Aye Verb in a small room setting on Saturday 14 December as the main event for SMACK/URLTV’s newly announced Volume 5 ... Read Article

Murda Mook Returns to SMACK/URLTV Today After Seven Years

Sam - @thewriterau

September 7, 2019

Digital Entertainment, Events

The longest layover in SMACK/URLTV battle rap history will finally come to an end this weekend. Murda Mook is back on the main stage for the first time since he convincingly beat Iron Solomon at Summer Madness ... Read Article

Exclusive: Ten Questions With Norbes Of URLTV – Talking Loaded Lux, Cassidy, Math Hoffa + more

Sam - @thewriterau

August 21, 2019

Exclusives, Interview

SMACK/URLTV is the most important stage in battle rap league throughout the world. It is has a reputation for putting together classic match ups year after year - driving Hip-Hop forward through its vehicle of ... Read Article

Dave East And Goodz Mock Cassidy For Losing At Resolution

NDSmith

July 11, 2019

Exclusives, featured, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

By now it is common knowledge that former Jive recording artist and Swizz Beats protegé, Cassidy lost in a rap battle against the Bronx bomber, Goodz. The two have had history. They were both loosely affilia... Read Article

Murda Mook Finally Returns To SMACK/URLTV On The Biggest Card In The History Of The Sport

Sam - @thewriterau

July 8, 2019

Digital Entertainment, Events, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Legendary Harlem battle rapper Murda Mook has announced his long-awaited return to battle rap’s premiere platform SMACK/URLTV, appearing on the platform's inaugural "Summer Impact" card. The event will be held... Read Article

Hitman Holla, Charlie Clips, Tsu Surf, Loaded Lux and Jaz The Rapper Announced for ‘Summer Impact’ Event on SMACK/URLTV

Sam - @thewriterau

July 2, 2019

Digital Entertainment, Events, Uncategorized

Halfway through their most successful year since their formation almost a decade ago, battle rap’s world leader SMACK/URLTV have announced their flagship event for 2019. This year combining two tentpole events ... Read Article

SMACK/URLTV Announces Battle Rap Event Of The Year With Loaded Lux, Pat Stay, Aye Verb, Tsu Surf + more

Sam - @thewriterau

May 13, 2019

Events

SMACK/URLTV have followed up their blockbuster Resolution event in Atlanta last fortnight which featured the return of Cassidy to battle rap vs. a now victorious Goodz with the full announcement of their next m... Read Article

Geechi Gotti Finally Gets A Shot At The Wave! Tsu Surf Accepts Challenge

Sam - @thewriterau

May 1, 2019

Events

The surprise announcement of the Tsu Surf vs. Geechi Gotti battle was unveiled live on stage. The battle is schedule to appear on the upcoming NOME 9 event in Houston, Texas set for Saturday, June 8th.

Cassidy Returns To Battle Rap Vs. Goodz on SMACK/URLTV

Sam - @thewriterau

January 2, 2019

Digital Entertainment

Platinum-selling, number 1 charting Philadelphia legend Cassidy makes his long-awaited return to battle rap, this time debuting on the SMACK/URL stage vs. Bronx legend Goodz. This will be Cassidy’s first battle... Read Article

Aye Verb Continues To Fight For A Place of Mt. Rushmore; Battles Icon Lux in 2019

Sam - @thewriterau

December 26, 2018

Digital Entertainment, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Harlem battle rap legend Loaded Lux is set to make his long-awaited return to SMACK / URL next year, with a NOME 9 appearance battling against St Louis’ Aye Verb in Houston, Texas. Without a doubt, one of th... Read Article

The Strike Is Over – URL Presents “The Strike 2.5”

Sam - @thewriterau

September 17, 2018

Digital Entertainment, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle

URLTV / SMACK have announced their next event on Saturday 13th October, titled “The Strike 2.5.” With unsubstantiated rumors circulating that URL made $2.5 million off the last PPV resulting in a self-declared ... Read Article

From The Harlem Corners to Karmaloop: How URL Transformed Culture Into Bank

Corey Copeland

August 23, 2018

Exclusives, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle, Hip Hop Lifestyle News | Culture Trends

The world is still whirling off of the last two battle rap events of the summer. And with the flashes of vets keeping these young pups on their toes, one can't help but think about the long legacy of battle rap... Read Article

Summer Madness 7 Maybe The Most Iconic Card In History

Corey Copeland

August 10, 2018

Digital Entertainment, Hip Hop Community News, Hip Hop Culture | Hip Hop Arts and Lifestyle

In case you missed it, Summer Madness 7 is going down in Las Vegas tomorrow. SMACK/URLTV still has enough time to call in legendary ring announcer, Michael Buffer (yeah we know you got Champion's Tech 9 to do ... Read Article

Tsu Surf Recovering and In Good Spirits “Needs Rest”

NDSmith

July 27, 2018

Exclusives, Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

The battle rap world can collectively breathe a sign of relief as news about URL superstar, Tsu Surf recovery from his recent shooting trickles in. Sources say that he is doing better and recuperating; addin... Read Article

SMACK Announces this Month is “SMACK Madness” on URL

Sam - @thewriterau

March 8, 2018

Digital Entertainment

Smack White has recently announced that, in celebration of the upcoming URL “SMACK Volume 2” event going down on March 31st, The Ultimate Rap League will be releasing all unreleased battles that have been vault... Read Article

Revisiting Our Conversation On Mental Wellness in Hip-Hop From The Source 'Power 30' Issue

FROM THE ISSUE: NIPSEY HUSSLE, The Marathon Man

[FROM THE ISSUE] SOURCE SPORTS Presents What’s Next in The World of Sports

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie ‘Rappers Are Never Going To Stop Talking About Drugs’

FROM THE ISSUE: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is The Future of Hip-Hop

[PROFILE FROM THE MAGAZINE] Unsigned Hype B. Lou

Female Camaraderie: Does It Still Exist?

Drake Inks Deal With Caffeine and URL to Show the World the Future of Battle Rap

Queen of The Ring Re-Adjust Their Crown with Royalty Card

The End of The Battle Rap’s Year Gets Cranked Up a Notch with ‘Volume 5’

BET Champion DNA vs Aye Verb Announced For Volume Card

Murda Mook Returns to SMACK/URLTV Today After Seven Years

Exclusive: Ten Questions With Norbes Of URLTV – Talking Loaded Lux, Cassidy, Math Hoffa + more

Dave East And Goodz Mock Cassidy For Losing At Resolution

Murda Mook Finally Returns To SMACK/URLTV On The Biggest Card In The History Of The Sport

Hitman Holla, Charlie Clips, Tsu Surf, Loaded Lux and Jaz The Rapper Announced for ‘Summer Impact’ Event on SMACK/URLTV

SMACK/URLTV Announces Battle Rap Event Of The Year With Loaded Lux, Pat Stay, Aye Verb, Tsu Surf + more

Geechi Gotti Finally Gets A Shot At The Wave! Tsu Surf Accepts Challenge

Cassidy Returns To Battle Rap Vs. Goodz on SMACK/URLTV

Aye Verb Continues To Fight For A Place of Mt. Rushmore; Battles Icon Lux in 2019

The Strike Is Over – URL Presents “The Strike 2.5”

From The Harlem Corners to Karmaloop: How URL Transformed Culture Into Bank

Summer Madness 7 Maybe The Most Iconic Card In History

Tsu Surf Recovering and In Good Spirits “Needs Rest”

SMACK Announces this Month is “SMACK Madness” on URL

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