On the day that would have been Tupac Shakur‘s 46th birthday, fans are getting a chance to get a glimpse into the Hip-Hop legend’s life and legacy. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Despite all of the controversy surrounding his life, death, and legacy, Pac was an enigma when it came to music. The only MC […]
As part of a tribute to Tupac in The Source Magazine Issue #272, ‘Pac’s induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the release of All Eyez On Me, and his birthday today, The Source asked his close friends to share their memories of him. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “In the spring of […]
The article was originally published in Issue #272 “The Life And Times Of Tupac Shakur”. Words by Michael Lasalle. Interview by Marvin Lucien. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With over 40 years in the game, Dennis “Dago” Coelho, the tattoo artist responsible for some of Tupac’s most iconic tattoos, reflects on how his work will […]
June 16, 1971. Rap pioneer Tupac Amaru Shakur was born in East Harlem, New York City yet he later became an icon who symbolized West Coast. The world didn’t know the impact that this man would later have in his mere 25 years on Earth, as 2Pac is widely regarded as one of the greatest artists and […]
It was in 2015 that Dr. Dre unleashed his Compton album, vowing to donate the royalties ,add off the album to the development of a performing arts facility in his hometown. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Now, the rapper and producerhas announced his commitment to donate $10 million to the center for the new Compton High School right […]
Words Shaheem Reid // This article was originally published in Issue #272 Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information When you think of the greatest MCs ever, Tupac Shakur is on the Mount Rushmore of rap. While other rappers may be more nimble with skating across tracks with intricate flows, some may have had superior wordplay, none […]
When All Eyez On Me hits theaters tomorrow, June 16, Tupac Shakur will earn yet another place in music history, being the latest rapper to have their story told on the big screen. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information During the ’90s, the rapper was lauded in the Hip-Hop community for his musical abilities. Whether he was […]
Words by Omari White – This article was originally published in issue #272 Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information HOLLYWOOD SHUFFLE From getting the Juice and flying Above the Rim to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, we take a look at Tupac’s most notable big screen moments. Above The Rim (1994) Regarded as a classic streetball sports film, […]
The press tour for the highly anticipated Tupac Shakur biopic All Eyez on Me continues as the cast, Demetrius Shipp Jr., Kat Graham (“Vampire Diaries”) and producer L.T. Hutton preps for the film’s premiere. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Stopping by the Windy City on Friday, June 9, Shipp, Hutton and Graham, who plays a […]
According to the production sources behind the new Tupac film, “All Eyez On Me” – producer L.T. Hutton reached out to both Diddy and Suge Knight for their opinions on it. The film actually turns out to be something they could agree on so no worries for the old East Coast-West Coast war. Visit streaming.thesource.com for […]
Weeks before the release of legendary rapper Tupac Biopic film, CEO of MBIND LLC Maxwell Benson has launched new animation series ” 8 Million Stories.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Narrated by Money B, the first episode tells about Tupac touring with Digital Underground and the early days before being an artist when he was […]
Two new clips have been released from “All Eyez On Me” in honor of Mother’s Day. The clips portray the unbreakable bond Tupac and his mother Afeni Shakur shared throughout his livelihood. In the first clip, you can see a festive Christmas for young Tupac. Afeni, played by Danai Gurira, gifts her son with a […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Today in Source News Flash: Starting July 5, Meek Mill and Yo Gotti will hit the road on their “Against All Odds” Tour. They are set to make 21 stops nationwide. 12 Years a Slave director Steve McQueen will create a Tupac Shakur documentary that will be supported by the late rapper’s estate. […]
20 years after the death of Hip-Hop icon Tupac, Hot 97 on air personality Funkmaster Flex and Ray J‘s manager Cash Jones are throwing out claims that have sent fans into a frenzy. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information During an Instagram Live session, Funkmaster Flex and Junior Mafia member Lil’ Cease began talking about the […]
This past weekend, Tupac fans from all over the country were in New York for two things; Pac’s Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame induction in the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn and the Powamekka Cafe experience in LES. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Friday through Sunday, Nas’ Sweet Chick restaurant was converted in the chicken […]
A dream Tupac wrote about in a three-page open letter 21 years ago is about to become reality. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Powamekka Cafe is a concept that Pac wrote about, and his estate will be teaming up with the Nas and John Seymour-owned restaurant, Sweet Chick to make it happen. Powamekka Cafe will be […]
Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Today in Source News Flash: Snoop Dogg will induct Tupac into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during a celebration in Brooklyn on April 7. Kodak Black reveals the artwork for his upcoming album Painting Pictures. Trey Songz drops Tremaine The Album. Supreme and The North Face reveal their collaboration for […]
Legendary actor Wood Harris stopped by Power 105.1‘s The Breakfast Club to discuss the new season of VH-1‘s The Breaks and ended up dropping some mind blowing facts. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In the interview, Harris talked about how he taps into character for some of his most passionate characters including “Avon Barksdale” from HBO’s […]
Today in Hip Hop history 24 years ago, February 16, 1993, the legendary rapper Tupac Shakur released his second studio LP entitled ‘Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.’. 2Pac stated the acronym ‘N.I.G.G.A.’ stands for “Never Ignorant Getting Goals Accomplished”. It showed the political stance of Pac with a message that was clear and in your face ‘real’. […]
Meet Ghost. Not the supernatural entity or the street lord of Showtime’s POWER, but the artist. The rap world knows him as Ghost, but personal associates call him Roderick Harris, Jr. Roderick was born in Bryan, Texas, in the dangerous community “Kurrupt City.” His vivid lyrics will haunt your thoughts, as he shares his life […]
