Category: Hip Hop

Today marks the 51st birthday of one of hip-hop’s most treasured lyricists, Nas. By many, Nasir Jones is number one on their top, 10, 5, and 3 lists of the greatest emcees to ever touch the mic in Hip-Hop history. Marbled as the prodigal, deep, and lyrically intellectual spitter, Nas’ coming into Hip-Hop owned multidimensional […] The post Happy 51st Birthday To Queensbridge Rap King Nas! first appeared on The Source. The post Happy 51st Birthday To Queensbridge Rap King Nas! appeared first on The Source.

Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar, the beef, and rumors of further beef keep coming. While Drake let off a new collection of loosies on his Finsta, he is seemingly prepping yet another round of beef. Nestled in the uploads on his Instagram story was a clip of Rasheed Wallace after losing Game 1 of a playoff […] The post Drake Sends a Message Using a Rasheed Wallace Clip: ‘We Will Win Game Two’ first appeared on The Source. The post Drake Sends a Message Using a Rasheed Wallace Clip: ‘We Will Win Game Two’ appeared first on The Source.

JAY-Z has added more platinum plaques to his illustrious career. Adding to the numbers, the Recording Industry Association of America added honors to six Hov singles, one of which, “I Just Wanna Love You (Give It 2 Me),” officially obtained platinum status. Additionally, “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)” is double platinum, “99 Problems” is triple […] The post JAY-Z Adds New RIAA Certifications to Numerous Classic Singles, Including “I Just Wanna Love U” first appeared on The Source. The post JAY-Z Adds New RIAA Certifications to Numerous Classic Singles, Including “I Just Wanna Love U” appeared first on The Source.

Another day, another moment of fans coming for Cardi B. The “Bodak Yellow” rap star dropped off an image, sharing a moment with her friend who was touching her pregnant stomach. Then fans accused Cardi of bleaching. “Bleaching while pregnant?”Cardi responded. “Why must yall be so dumb ? Actually NO ! I’m pregnant I’m slightly […] The post Cardi B to Fans Accusing of Her Bleaching: ‘Why Must Y’all Be So Dumb’ first appeared on The Source. The post Cardi B to Fans Accusing of Her Bleaching: ‘Why Must Y’all Be So Dumb’ appeared first on The Source.

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna are still going strong. In an exclusive story with Billboard, Rocky celebrated their ability to balance their lives and love each other. “It’s crazy how we find balance with our chaotic schedules,” Rocky said. “[The relationship] is going great. I don’t think there’s a more perfect person because when the schedules […] The post ASAP Rocky Says Rihanna is ‘Perfect Person’ for His Life first appeared on The Source. The post ASAP Rocky Says Rihanna is ‘Perfect Person’ for His Life appeared first on The Source.

After dominating every airwave and playlist possible this summer, Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” is about to get another run through college football season as multiple HBCU marching bands have adopted the banger. A thread started by @KendrickChart shows Southern University’s Human Jukebox, Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South, and more being infused into […] The post HBCU Bands Infuse Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” and “Euphoria” Into Their Setlists first appeared on The Source. The post HBCU Bands Infuse Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” and “Euphoria” Into Their Setlists appeared first on The Source.

Last week, Shreveport rapper Hurricane Chris made headlines after expressing frustration over 50 Cent’s recent Humor and Harmony festival in Shreveport, Louisiana. The rapper, born Christopher Dooley Jr., took to social media to voice his disappointment that local artists were seemingly overlooked for the event. The video quickly went viral, sparking conversations about the representation […] The post Hurricane Chris Clears the Air: No Malice Towards 50 Cent, Ready to Collaborate first appeared on The Source. The post Hurricane Chris Clears the Air: No Malice Towards 50 Cent, Ready to Collaborate appeared first on The Source.

Nicki Minaj is facing a $5 million defamation lawsuit brought by one of her most dedicated fans. The plaintiff, Tameer Peak, claims that the New York rapper defamed him and caused significant emotional and financial harm over the course of several years. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Peak has been a devoted fan […] The post Nicki Minaj Faces $5 Million Defamation Lawsuit Filed by a Longtime Fan first appeared on The Source. The post Nicki Minaj Faces $5 Million Defamation Lawsuit Filed by a Longtime Fan appeared first on The Source.

Update: We have pictures of the return of the Nike Dunk High “Wu-Tang.” The sneaker is rereleasing for the first time since 1999 and will be available on the SNKRS app and retailers for $150. You can see the sneakers below. RETAILER LOOK: Nike Dunk High Retro "Wu-Tang" 2024 ???? ????️ September 1st, 2024???? HJ4320-001 […] The post Nike Dunk High “Wu-Tang” Set for Sept. 1, Official Pics Released first appeared on The Source. The post Nike Dunk High “Wu-Tang” Set for Sept. 1, Official Pics Released appeared first on The Source.

Prayers go out to Scarface, who shared an image on Instagram of undergoing treatment in a hospital. The 52-year-old legend was attached to wires. As Complex notes, Scarface is being treated by a nurse with a CVICU badge, noting the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. “Ouch… ???????????????????????? Grateful,” Scarface wrote in the caption. View this post […] The post Scarface Reveals He’s Receiving Treatment in Intensive Care Unit first appeared on The Source. The post Scarface Reveals He’s Receiving Treatment in Intensive Care Unit appeared first on The Source.

Reports have confirmed that T-Boz of the legendary R&B trio TLC was hospitalized due to severe abdominal pain and has been placed in ICU, forcing the group’s New York concert date to be abruptly cancelled. The group was scheduled to perform in Syracuse, NY on Friday at the New York State Fair, but a half […] The post T-Boz Hospitalized For Abdominal Blockage, Cancels TLC Show In New York first appeared on The Source. The post T-Boz Hospitalized For Abdominal Blockage, Cancels TLC Show In New York appeared first on The Source.

Judge J. Michael Luttig, a respected conservative legal scholar and appointee of President George H. W. Bush, endorsed the Harris-Walz ticket, joining a growing list of prominent Republicans who are backing Vice President Harris over Donald Trump. Luttig, alarmed by Trump’s persistent and knowingly false claims that he won the 2020 election, urged Americans to […] The post Conservative Judge J. Michael Luttig Endorses Harris-Walz Ticket, Citing Threat to Democracy first appeared on The Source. The post Conservative Judge J. Michael Luttig Endorses Harris-Walz Ticket, Citing Threat to Democracy appeared first on The Source.