On Friday, September 20th, in downtown Los Angeles, The Lox blessed the stage, celebrating 30 years of their trio catalog. The group showcased their notable classics from albums such as Money, Power & Respect (1998), We Are the Streets (2000), Filthy America… It’s Beautiful (2016), and Living Off Xperience. Each artist also presented selections from their solo catalogs. The event took place at the Belasco Theatre in the heart of DTLA and was energized by an opening performance from Coast Contra, featuring Little Cease of Junior Mafia as a surprise guest.
The Lox are an East Coast trio based in Yonkers, NY, that emerged in the 90s. They made their commercial debut with Money, Power & Respect. Each member has established a name for themselves beyond their group work while still holding it down in the East Coast, New York underground scene.
Veteran New York rapper Styles P of the legendary Rap trio The LOX has dedicated over a decade of his career to helping build healthy communities through his health and wellness ventures Juices For Life and, more recently, Farmacy For Life and, more recently, Juice 2 Heal. On Saturday, August 31 2024, the rapper’s nonprofit organization Farma Cares is set to host the inaugural Plant-Based BBQ at the Nepperhan Community Center in Yonkers, New York.
Free and open to the public, the Weill Cornell Medicine-sponsored event will feature music provided by the legendary Large Professor, and a lineup of interactive cooking and juicing demonstrations, kids’ activities, and delicious plant-based meals. As the first event of its kind in Westchester County, the BBQ aims to introduce the community to the numerous benefits of plant-based eating, cancer prevention, and overall wellness in a fun, engaging environment.
This family-friendly event offers more than just great food. Attendees will also gain valuable insights into health and nutrition through expert-led workshops on cancer prevention and the benefits of plant-based diets. The event will play a crucial role in Farma Cares’ mission to provide underrepresented communities with access to health education and healthier lifestyle options. With the passionate leadership of organization co-founders Styles P, Daniel Dapaah, and Justin Leigh Tolbert, Esq., Farma Cares is determined to create lasting positive impacts in the community.
Event Highlights:
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
• Workshop: Prostate Cancer Prevention and Screening – Speaker: Hassan “Dr. Pooch” Diop (Meyer Cancer Center | OCOE)
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
• Workshop: Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Screening – Speaker: Tyrone Nero (Real Dads Network)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
• Expert Talk: Nutrition and the Importance of a Plant-Based Diet – Speaker: Aiya Aboubakr (Weill Cornell Medicine)
Last weekend, the lyrical emcee Iman Nunez hosted his unique Phases: Experience concert at The Sultan Room in Brooklyn, NY. The show was hosted by Gabe P from On The Radar, and it featured a variety of special guests including Styles Pand more.
Bandsome Will provided the sounds throughout the night to keep the crowd upbeat. Iman performed through his Phases: Vol 2 album for the audience. During the show, Iman Nunez recreated his iconic On The Radar cypher performance alongside Niko Brim, Fergie Baby, and more. He had additional guests, such as Donmonique and Gio Genesis, perform with him on stage.
The legendary emcee and fellow Yonkers native Styles P surprised the crowd and performed alongside Iman Nunez. Styles P performed some of his solo records and verses from several songs with his group, The LOX.
The artists can be found on Instagram. @imannunez @gabepnyc @nikobrim @donmonique @giogenesis @bandsome.wil
Veteran New York rapper Styles P of the legendary Rap trio The LOX has dedicated over a decade of his career to helping build healthy communities through his health and wellness ventures Juices For Life and, more recently, Farmacy For Life.
Today(June 29 2024), the rapper, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and health advocate is set to completely overhaul the Juices for Life brand and officially launch Juice 2 Heal. There will be a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the White Plains juice bar, located at 180 Grand St., White Plains, New York, NY 10604. Congressman Jamaal Bowman, White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and White Plains City Council Members are all expected to be in attendance.
The remaining Juices For Life bars located in The Bronx and Yonkers will all carry the new name, Juice 2 Heal.
“The Ghost” Styles P from the legendary Ruff Ryders sat down on a recent episode of Scoop B Radio, and he discussed a ton of topics, including whether or not Jay-Z has ever lyrically surpassed the late Notorious B.I.G. As one of the most revered lyricists with a career spanning three decades, including his close relationship with Biggie, it’s safe to say that what Styles has to say is valid.
Around the 25-minute mark, Scoop asked if Hov ever surpassed Biggie lyrically, and Styles matter-of-factly replied, “No, I don’t. I don’t say anyone surpassed Biggie because Big didn’t have a fair shot to be around as long as he should’ve, and I believe he set the tone. I believe in hip-hop; we make too many comparisons, especially with people who are not around. I don’t think Jay-Z makes it to where he’s at; The L.O.X. makes it to where he’s at…a bunch of us, if it wasn’t for Big and ‘Pac setting a certain tone, standard and bar in the rap game for you to keep up to the bar.”
Styles delved into other topics, including his favorite producers to work with, his “Mount Rushmore” of MCs, who were Big Daddy Kane, Rakim, Kool G. Rap, and KRS-1, as well as a host of other topics related to Styles’ illustrious career.
The dynamic duo of Method Man and Redman headlined the inaugural BUD DROP concert at Terminal 5 in NYC on Friday, April 19th. This groundbreaking event, produced by LTB Productions, provided a New Year’s Eve-style celebration on the eve of the cannabis holiday, culminating in a midnight “BUD DROP,” which is a spinoff of the NYE ball drop – counting down to the 4/20; marijuana culture’s high holiday.
The night started with sets from DJ DPrizzy. Host Ace the General introduced the opening act including Doov.DJ Self provided an enthusiastic set that transitioned from old-school hip-hop to Latin, to reggae, keeping the crowd energetic before the duo Girll Codee performed their set. They had the crowd chanting, “Roll that smoke that pass that” as it was a 4/20-themed event. DJ Self also paused for a brief moment to acknowledge the late great DJ Mister Cee, who recently passed away. Kyah Baby also graced the stage for the main acts.
Yonkers legend Styles P performed some of his old hits including “Fuck You” and “Wild Out.” Fellow LOX member Sheek Louch came out to perform “Wild Out” with Styles P. The duo also paid tribute to the late rapper DMX, performing “We Gonna Make It.”
His high-energy performance set the tone and prepared the crowd for Method Man and Redman, who closed out the BUD DROP event with an iconic performance. In the middle of their set, Method Man and Redman counted down the last few seconds before it was officially 4/20. Balloons and confetti dropped soon after and the Wu-Tang members continued their celebratory performance.
Throughout the show, attendees were able to shop with different THC and weed strain companies. Some vendors included Nectar Wellness, Motagua NYC, Don Karlos Cannabars, The Culture Craft Cannabis, and the Empire Cannabis Club. Attendees were able to purchase teas, candy bars, edibles, vapes, and weed strains.
Sei Less was the event’s food partner. They gave concert-goers a culinary journey that perfectly complements the festive atmosphere. Empire Cannabis Club NYC brought its unique touch to the event, ensuring concert-goers enjoyed an immersive holiday atmosphere. Empire provided all the pre-rolls in the balloons that dropped after the bud drop countdown, as well as complimentary tote bags upon entry filled with branded lighters, grinders, pre-rolls, edibles and more.
Veteran rapper Styles P has added his voice to the ongoing feud between hip-hop heavyweights Kendrick Lamar and Drake, expressing his belief that the escalating tension could reignite a competitive spirit in the genre that has been missing for years. In an Instagram post shared on Saturday, Styles P shared his candid thoughts on the situation, suggesting that the feud has the potential to bring back the era of competitive emceeing.
“Not that anyone asked me. But it’s pretty simple whoever can be the pettiest and most disrespectful and not worry about crossing boundaries while being witty and applying pressure will win,” Styles began in his post. He expressed his anticipation for the unfolding drama, likening it to “verbal warfare” and stating, “Let the games begin im in the audience with the popcorn.”
Styles P, known for his candid and unfiltered opinions, didn’t shy away from acknowledging the potential for controversy in the feud. However, he emphasized his belief that the verbal sparring between artists is unlikely to result in any physical harm. “I would bet a fingernail no one is gonna get hurt,” he remarked, highlighting the non-violent nature of the competition.
The rapper’s comments sparked a flurry of reactions from fans, reflecting the divisiveness of the feud within the hip-hop community. While some echoed Styles P’s excitement for the return of competitive emceeing, others expressed disappointment at the negative turn of events in the genre. One fan lamented, “Smh this is sad what hip-hop has turned into. It was started as a way to uplift the ppl and y’all decided to use it as a weapon against each other.”
Another fan questioned the sincerity of J. Cole’s recent apology, suggesting that the feud may have influenced his decision. “You think that’s why Cole apologized? He for the people and growth for real,” they speculated, alluding to J. Cole’s reputation for advocating social consciousness and personal growth through his music.
As the feud between Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and now Rick Ross, The Weeknd, and others continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether it will indeed spark a revival of competitive hip-hop or further fuel division within the community.
NY crime rhyme vet David Styles, better known to the Hip Hop world as Styles P, turns 49 years young today.
The L.O.X.(Living Off Experience) co-founder along with Sheek Louch and Jadakiss began their careers with platinum honors, appearing on Puff’s No Way Out album and selling a million copies of their debut LP Money, Power and Respect. Styles has put out seven full length solo projects along with a host of mixtapes and callabos throughout his career, establishing himself as one of the top lyricists in the rap game. “The Ghost” has also made a proactive contribution in keping the hood healthy by opening all natural juice bars in NYC as well as his natural supplement and vitamin company built along with his wife Adjua Styles called Farmacy For Life.
From everyone here at The Source, we send a “Super Gangster And A Gentleman” salute to Styles on his born day and we hope that he enjoys today and many more!
Styles P released his latest album Penultimate: A Calm Wolf Is Still A Wolf on January 27, 2023. Now, after 15 solo albums, and six collaborative projects, the veteran New York rapper and one-third of the legendary Rap trio The LOX is set to retire from his solo Rap career. Before he officially bids farewell with his final solo album, the Yonkers, New York native will hit the road for the ‘Respect My Legacy’ Tour. Announced today (10/20/2023), the U.S. tour will hit a total of eleven cities through February, kicking off at Irving Plaza in New York City on November 27 (a day before the emcee’s 49th birthday). The show will feature support from Harlem’s own Smoke DZA, and a headlining performance by Styles P alongside a live band. Brady Watt‘s Bass & Bars ensemble will accompany Styles for the special birthday celebration show in New York, and Ramakhandra will accompany the emcee for the rest of the tour’s dates.
The full list of dates and tickets are available here.
The ‘Respect My Legacy’ tour announcement arrives on the heels of Styles P’s sold out ‘Respect My Legacy’ concert in Toronto on October 12, which was his first ever solo show in the Canadian city.
With guest appearances from Bucky and Brady Watt, and production from Vinny Idol, Black Saun, Ty Feif, as well as Styles P’s son, Noah Styles, among others, Penultimate: A Calm Wolf Is Still A Wolf is P’s second to last solo album before retirement.
Styles P announced his retirement in 2022 but has started a new business beyond his rap career with a PB&J spread, STYLES PB&J. The spread is a healthier option and is set to hit stores soon. The LOX rapper Styles P has shifted into the food industry with his own spread for a healthy peanut butter […]
