It was a Sunday morning in 1999, where Raymond “Freaky Tah” Rogers of the legendary Lost Boyz was attending a party for a friend. Tragically, while leaving the party hosted at the Sheraton Hotel in Queens, NY, Tah was shot in retaliation for another murder he had nothing to do with. According to a report […] The post Today in Hip-Hop History: Freaky Tah Of The Lost Boyz Shot And Killed In Queens 25 Years Ago first appeared on The Source.
There was no roster makeover, blockbuster trade or eye-popping free-agent signing for the Toronto Blue Jays this past off-season.
On March 16, 1999, the fantasy MMO EverQuest officially launched. It became a massive hit and 25 years later it remains one of the most influential titles ever released in PC game history.
An illegal immigrant suspected of murdering a 25-year-old Michigan woman in a carjacking gone wrong is awaiting murder charges.Brandon Ortiz-Vite, 25, allegedly shot Ruby Garcia, whose body was left on the side of Highway US 131 in downtown Grand Rapids on Friday evening. Michigan State Police are still investigating her death, but believe she may have been the victim of a carjacking on Friday around 11:38 p.m. Law enforcement has not released any information about Ortiz-Vite but confirmed he is...
Since the earliest days of the franchise, Star Wars has been full of mystery and wonder. George Lucas began as he intended to go on, too, by introducing one of the most enduring mysteries in the very first film, A New Hope (simply titled Star Wars upon its release). Continue reading Star Wars mystery from George Lucas left fans confused for 25 years MORE FROM THE DIGITAL FIX: New Star Wars movies, Star Wars movies in order, Star...
Miriam Margolyes is doubling down on her thoughts that adult Harry Potter fans should move on from stanning the film and book series created by J.K. Rowling. After her initial opinion went viral, Margolyes booked another interview where she was asked about her divisive take amid the backlash she’s received. “I’m not unhappy about it. […]
On this day in 1995, gangster rap pioneer Eric “Eazy-E” Wright succumbed to complications of the AIDS virus less than 10 days after making it known to the public. Many are able to embody the persona of gangsta rap. That’s thanks to the likes of Schooly D, Ice-T, and N.W.A. The difference between the two […] The post Today in Hip-Hop History: NWA Founder Eazy-E Died From AIDS 29 Years Ago first appeared on The Source.
On this date in 1996, Busta Rhymes did the inevitable and released his highly anticipated solo album The Coming on Elektra Records. Even though the Leaders Of The New School were a celebrated group within the culture, it was always suggested that Busta drop a solo project minus LONS. With production form the likes of […] The post Today In Hip Hop History: Busta Rhymes Dropped His Debut Album ‘The Coming’ 28 Years Ago first appeared on The Source.
The reality show started in 2000 and its name is a reference to the all-seeing presence in the George Orwell novel 1984.
On this date in 2003, Cam’ron’s crew from Harlem, The Diplomats, dropped their debut album, Diplomatic Immunity, on the Roc A Fella Records/Def Jam imprint during the pivotal time when Dame Dash appointed Cam’ron as the President of Roc-A-Fella Records. Coming on the heels of the release of Cam’s Come Home With Me LP, Diplomatic […] The post Today in Hip Hop History: The Diplomats Released Their Debut Album ‘Diplomatic Immunity’ 21 Years Ago first appeared on The Source.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Death Row Records, in conglomeration with Interscope Records, released the soundtrack to the popular film, Above the Rim. Winning the 1995 Source Award for Soundtrack of the Year, this album featured so many hits that it could have stood alone from the movie as a compilation album. Acting as […] The post Today in Hip-Hop History: Death Row Records’ ‘Above The Rim’ Soundtrack Turns 30 Years Old! first appeared on The Source.
On this day in Hip Hop history, Atlanta based tag-team Kriss Kross released their ridiculously successful debut album, Totally Krossed Out. The album was the follow up to the mega-hit single Jump released in February of the same year. Largely written and produced by Jermaine Dupri, it took two years to produce the album after […] The post Today in Hip Hop History: Kris Kross Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Totally Krossed Out’ 32 Years Ago first appeared on The Source.