The major awards season may be over, but that didn’t stop some of the hip-hop industry’s top names from being honored at the 5th annual Culture Creators “innovators & leaders” Awards ceremony this week. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The ceremony, which was presented in partnership with YouTube, celebrates leaders throughout the creative community who uphold a […]
Making waves throughout the creative community and celebrating distinguished, diverse leaders, Culture Creators returns with its fifth annual “Innovators & Leaders” Awards Brunch in partnership with YouTube. It will take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on Saturday, June 26. The ceremony will be broadcast on the Culture Creators YouTube Channel on July 1st at 5pm […]
DMX will be honored during a special tribute at the BET Awards with performances by Swizz Beatz, Busta Rhymes, Method Man, Griselda, and a special appearance by Michael K. Williams. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The network will celebrate the life and music of the late rapper from his prime with his Ruff Ryders squad, […]
DMX’s funeral was fit for a King. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The late rapper served as the lifeline of Def Jam for many years so it was only right that the record label sent him home in style. TMZ reported that Def Jam covered the transfer of DMX’s remains to the funeral home, embalming, […]
The 2021 ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards are taking place on June 22. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers will honor Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and D-Nice as this year’s Voice of The Culture Award recipients. ASCAP, announced Tuesday in a press release that the hitmaking producers Swizz […]
The 2021 ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards are taking place on June 22. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers will honor Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and D-Nice as this year’s Voice of The Culture Award recipients. ASCAP, announced Tuesday in a press release that the hitmaking producers Swizz […]
Swizz Beatz and Timbaland faced off for their epic Verzuz rematch over the weekend, and Swizz made headlines after calling Justin Timberlake out. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After Timbo played “Sexy Back” and “Cry Me a River” the Ruff Ryder said, “He gotta admit that he loves the Black culture and he gotta be […]
DMX’s posthumous album, Exodus, executive produced by the late rapper’s late friend Swizz Beatz, is now available. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The new album brings in a host of X’s friends and new collaborators for features. Nas, JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, Moneybagg Yo, The Lox, Usher, Griselda Alicia Keys are all involved. The album is […]
Earlier in the year, VERZUZ revealed a list of battles but did not announce who would be in the rematch event. Now we know the Memorial Day match-up will bring Swizz Beatz and Timbaland back to the battle. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The two iconic Hip-Hop producers will meet at LIV nightclub in Miami […]
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, […]
The news of DMX’s passing still has the world picking up the pieces, the rapper’s contribution to Hip Hop and empowering words can never be forgotten. Just before he passed, DMX was gearing up to return to the music industry after signing a deal with Def Jam and beginning the process of releasing a new […]
Before DMX’s homegoing, Swizz Beatz had called on Kanye West to attend the service and have his Sunday Service choir perform too. In a new interview with Hot 97, Swizz spoke on Ye’s involvement in the ceremony and how it was solely motivated by his love for X. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Swizz revealed […]
Swizz Beatz has announced the posthumous studio album of late Hip-Hop icon DMX will arrive on May 28. The new Def Jam Records release will be titled Exodus. The album is executive produced by Swizz. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “My brother X was one of the most pure and rare souls I’ve ever met. […]
Irv Gotti received an onslaught of criticism from both the Ruff Ryder family and fans, who considered him out of pocket for his comments about DMX’s cause of death. Now, after Gotti has backpedaled and apologized for his insensitive statements, 50 Cent has come out on social media to send his condolences to X’s loved […]
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 […]
According to Page Six, super producer and Ruff Ryders in-house man behind the boards Swizz Beatz has reportedly requested that Hip Hop/fashion trailblazer Kanye West make an appearance at the funeral service for fallen legend of music and film, Earl “DMX’ Simmons. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information It is unclear as to whether or not […]
DMX and Swizz Beatz are one of the best producer-rapper duos in Hip-Hop history. The two teamed for “Ruff Ryders Anthem” and the VERZUZ creator hit Instagram and spoke about his friend. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “My brother was a different type of brother,” Swizz said. “A different type of artist, a different type […]
Peloton has announced its newest music partnership, aligning with the Swizz Beatz and Timbaland created VERZUZ. Peloton Verzuz will blend together music and fitness in an unparalleled experience for members. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Peloton VERZUZ will experience celebrates the iconic music of two legendary artists, in one friendly competition, across multiple disciplines. Peloton […]
The Verzuz battles, which have become a visual and audible cure to the pandemic woes for Hip Hop and R&B lovers, have also morphed into a platform of musical happenings all by itself. From the epic Jeezy vs. Gucci Mane battle to last week’s Wu-Tang Clan members’ face-off, Verzuz is definitely a conversation among music […]
Verzuz just got bigger thanks to Triller. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Swizz Beatz and Timbaland created Verzuz in response to the mandated global COVID-19 lockdown. The duo announced that they will serve as brand visionaries for Triller following the app’s acquisition of the popular virtual event series. “This is a momentous occasion not only for Verzuz […]
