Ahead of its time to say the least, A Tribe Called Quest’s experimental, alternative, jazz rap was originally unappreciated by mainstream audiences. It took six years for the Tribe’s first album to hit gold. The album might not have been a huge commercial success at first, but their innovative and comedic sound beautifully balanced the light-hearted […] The post Today In Hip Hop History: A Tribe Called Quest Dropped Their Debut Album ‘The People’s Instinctive Travels And The Path To Rhythm’ LP...
Despite vindication over police and media lies that followed the disaster, families and survivors lament lack of accountabilityOn this spring day, 15 April, the clocks move round to 35 years since that terrible afternoon in 1989, when 97 people were unlawfully killed attending a prestige football match at Sheffield Wednesday’s home ground, Hillsborough.English football will remember its deepest shame as a different age, the appalling crush on unsafe terraces with fenced-in “pens” for supporters,...
Asiiat Urusova of Huntersville felt a big lottery win approaching and a $2 Lucky for Life ticket delivered, winning her a $25,000 a year for life prize.
Ralph Yarl, the Black teenager who survived a gunshot to the head after ringing the wrong doorbell back in April 2023, is still grappling with the profound impact of the traumatic event on his life.
The Beatles’ 1970 film “Let It Be,” which has never been on any streaming service, Blu Ray or DVD format, will finally land on Disney+.
“Lucky there’s a family guy,” a chorus of friends, neighbors and relatives sing about the lunkhead Peter Griffin in the razzle-dazzle opening of each episode of “Family Guy” — more than 400 and counting. This animated sitcom produced for Fox by 20th Television Animation about a none-too-typical household in suburban Rhode Island — father, mother, son, daughter, talking baby and talking dog — has recently celebrated an astonishing 25 years on the air. And from the moment it debuted in 1999,...
The number of charities seeing young people asking for food support has doubled in the last year
On this day in Hip Hop history, Queens legend Nas released the video for his hit single, “Hate Me Now.” Although the song may be a fan favorite, the video came with a lot more controversy than any music video should. Shot by Hype Williams, the video features the crucifixion of Christ with Nasir himself […] The post Today In Hip Hop History: Nas Released The Controversial Visuals For ‘Hate Me Now’ 25 Years Ago first appeared on The Source.
Lashana Lynch became the first woman to take on the 007 title in the 2021 James Bond film No Time to Die, but it turns out a plan to make James Bond a woman was...
Juvenile Hell was the first album by duo Mobb Deep that paved the path for many other East Coast rappers of their genre, which only a few know preceded their most revered LP, The Infamous. Dubbed as one of the most acclaimed East Coast rap duos of all time, MCs Havoc and Prodigy came together […] The post Today In Hip Hop History: Mobb Deep Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Juvenile Hell’ 31 Years Ago first appeared on The Source.
MATT BARLOW: Bill Shankly called it football's 'greatest feat' and half a century on Carlisle United's promotion to the top tier still stands scrutiny.
‘Is it his time? Yes! At long last!’ As broadcast great Jim Nantz uttered another iconic Masters call, Phil Mickelson jumped for joy as he finally realised his Augusta dream 20 years ago today. All