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The 1995 Source Awards: The Night That Changed Hip-Hop

King Mar Season 3

In 1995, the Source Awards became the epicenter of hip-hop’s most intense rivalries and shifts in power. The night was meant to celebrate the genre, but instead, it became a defining moment in history—setting the stage for the culture’s biggest changes. From the infamous East Coast-West Coast tensions to the rise of Southern hip-hop, the 1995 Source Awards changed everything. In this special episode, we dive into that historic night, with exclusive interviews, rare audio clips, and behind-the-scenes stories that show just how this one event redefined hip-hop forever.


Directed By: King Mar


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