The Source Magazine

Today In Hip Hop History: Tone Lōc Dropped His Legendary Single “Funky Cold Medina” 37 Years Ago

On this day in Hip Hop history, West Coast trailblazer Tone Loc released his breakout single “Funky Cold Medina,” which now celebrates its 37th anniversary. Dropped in 1989, the track would go on to ...
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Legendary Hip-Hop Icon Tone Loc Returns With New Animated Social Media Project

LOS ANGELES, July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary rapper, actor, and entertainment pioneer Tone Loc is debuting in another animation project to be released on social media; marking his first solo ...
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Tone Loc

Today, Mar. 3, is the birthday of Los Angeles MC Anthony Terrell Smith, better known to the hip-hop world as Tone Lōc. Earlier this week, news broke that Chicago up-and-comer Lil Reese was arrested in ...
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Tone Loc Pleads Not Guilty to Beating His Baby Mama and Illegally Owning an Assault Rifle

Yesterday, hip-hop pioneer Tone Loc plead not guilty to dual charges of domestic violence and unlicensed possession of an assault rifle. The rapper and cartoon voice actor was arrested after a dispute ...