After 24 years since the release of their debut album, Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star, Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) and Talib Kweli, the hip-hop duo known as Black Star, are finally set to release their highly anticipated second album, No Fear of Time. The album will be available exclusively on the […]
As the defining era of the nineties continues to mature, the admirable sounds of the beloved time reign heavily in longevity. Earlier this week, the Library of Congress announced the names of 25 recordings have been added to the National Recording Registry for 2022 including Wu-Tang Clan’s Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and A Tribe […]
On Monday night (April 11), a classic hip-hop album showcased its bind to longevity. Wu-Tang Clan legends Raekwon and Ghostface Killah took to the stage of Sony Hall in New York City and performed an array of hits from the Chef’s classic solo debut album, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, also known as The Purple Tape, with […]
As of 2022, Bianca Bonnie, formerly known as Young B, is known for her 2006 smash hit litefeet jingle, “Chicken Noodle Soup,” and reality television stardom as a former cast member of VH1’s Love and Hip-Hop. Before her stint with reality television, Bianca was often recognized as the young teenage lady who harmonized the canorous […]
Yesterday (Feb. 27), history was made in the battle rap world. Remy Ma officially launched her all-female battle rap league, Chrome 23, with the inaugural “Queens Get The Money” inaugurated in New York City. In collaboration with Hot 97, the event was live-streamed on the veteran platform’s website and YouTube and hosted a voting system […]
At times an affronted detail, hairdos among men in hip-hop have a track record of accentuating their presence. Within hip-hop’s history, acts like Kurtis Blow, Big Daddy Kane, Snoop Dogg, and more have established signature looks, with their hairdos serving as the main attraction. Multi-talent Bow Wow also fits this mold as one faculty about […]
As we approach the end of Black History Month, it is essential to highlight a culture that bears an overwhelming significance amid its celebration. That culture is no other than hip-hop culture. While hip-hop has its month in November, National Hip Hop History Month, which was declared by Congress last year, is strictly dedicated to […]
First and foremost, battle rap is on the verge of obtaining the regard it deserves when it comes to surface-level exposure. On Saturday, October 30, battle rap history was made as a stacked card featuring twelve of battle rap culture’s most voluminous contenders sparred for Drake’s “Til Death Do Us Part” event. The “Way 2 […]
Without a doubt, podcasters are giving their take on last weekend’s historic Verzuz event featuring hip-hop legends Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One. Off of the Joe Budden Network, Mandii B and R&B songstress Bridget Kelly of the See the Thing Is podcast were among many podcasters who gave their take on the event. Mandii B […]
Slick Rick recently made his presence known for a noble cause. On Thursday night (September 30), Slick Rick popped up at the 1st Annual K Woods Foundation Community Center Fundraiser and Auction in Staten Island with a surprise performance. The hip-hop icon swiftly breezed through his collection of classics including “The Show” and “Children’s Story.” […]
On Saturday, July 10, hip-hop made an illustrious impact on Staten Island, one of New York City’s most underestimated boroughs. The inaugural Staten Island Peace and Unity Festival took place this Saturday with Ashanti and Ja Rule as headliners alongside Method Man, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, Cappadonna, and Redman. Sponsored by community organizations The Water […]
Since his coming as the tenacious emcee from Wu-Tang Clan with the self-titled single, aside from spitting bars about the Shaolin style, Method Man has managed to master another art form, acting. With a history of standout roles in Belly, How High, The Wire, The Deuce, and presently, Starz’s Power Book II: Ghost, where he […]
Hip-hop culture is a melting pot of various sounds, languages, dances, fashions, and lifestyles. One way of life that has an undisputed imprint on hip-hop is the Five Percent Nation of Gods and Earths. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information From pioneering rap group, World Famous Supreme Team, who, according to a book written by members […]
The hip-hop community closed out the year 2020 with the shocking revelation about the passing of MF Doom. On December 31, in what started off to read as a dedication, a post was shared on MF DOOM’s verified Instagram account with a message from his wife, Jasmine, and revealing the masked rap icon passed away […]
Beyoncé delivered a batch of powerful messages on Saturday (June 7) as a part of YouTube Originals’ “Dear Class of 2020” virtual commencement ceremony. She recognized the global collective of people who have protested in the name of Black Lives Matter and made a confounding statement about sexism in the music industry. Visit streaming.thesource.com for […]
Jay-Z certainly is in tune with the rhythm of our times. On Tuesday, the rapper turned business mogul dropped a new playlist titled Songs for Survival 2 — the sequel to his exclusively made playlist Songs for Survival on TIDAL. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The playlist features classics from R&B, Funk, and Soul icons […]
On Sunday (May 31), Joe Jackson’s granddaughter, Yasmine Jackson, took to Instagram and shared that she was a victim of a hate crime — a racially charged stabbing that took place near her Las Vegas home. She revealed that she was stabbed seven times. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “I was stabbed 7 times right […]
On Friday night (May 29), Dr. Dre got the chance to delve into his sentiments about the death of George Floyd with Lil Wayne on Young Money Radio. The once N.W.A. rapper/producer expressed the pain he shares with Black men all over America concerning Floyd’s death. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “It’s like, man, that […]
LL Cool J concluded one of 2020’s most eventful weekends with a freestyle highlighting the death of George Floyd and overall racial injustice against Black people in America. The passionate freestyle follows a brief moment of controversy based on a tweet he wrote about biracial families. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “For 400 years you […]
After capturing the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis State Police on video, 17-year-old Darnella Frazier shared that she is traumatized. The teen was covered by NowThis when she visited the scene of the murder the next day where she is seen emotionally distraught. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “I’ve seen him die. I posted […]
