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NBA YoungBoy is back home in his $5 million Utah abode after he was released early from his latest federal prison stint—this one for prescription fraud. While some folks suspect YB gave the feds info to get his early leave, his fans are just glad he’s back home. This weekend, YB fed the stans with […]

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Playboi Carti is one of the many rappers with whom Kanye West is feuding. So far, he’s the only one to threaten Ye with a gun. “I got to tell you another thing that Carti said to me on the phone, n*gga,” he said. “This n*gga told me he was at the Chateau [hotel] with […]

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Diddy has turned down a plea deal. The terms of the deal the government offered to the disgraced mogul, who is facing RICO and sex trafficking charges, have not been disclosed. Puff’s trial is scheduled to begin on May 7th. He is expected to use the “I’m a swinger” defense. He faces life in prison […]

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Joe Budden is always the contrarian. When Drake was everybody’s hero, Budden beefed with him. Now that Drake is mocked at award shows and major sporting events, he’s all about the boy. During a recent episode of his podcast, he suggested Drake’s album with PND, “Some Sexy Songs 4 U,” is trending toward being the best […]

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The freaky Diddy trial may have just gotten a little freakier. Prosecutors are claiming that Puff forced one of the alleged victims in his federal case to undergo a medical procedure. They want the details of the procedure to be presented to the jury because they speak “directly to the degree of control [Diddy] had […]

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In “Not Like Us”, Kendrick Lamar used Young Thug’s name when he accused Drake of “colonizing” Atlanta. Thugger was locked up when that was going on. Now that he’s out, he made it clear he’s still riding about the Canadian. Young Thug makes it clear he’s riding with Drake after being asked about being name […]

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Doechii roared on the scene last year with rave reviews and questionable streaming numbers. Is she an industry plant? Kanye certainly thinks so. Ye accuses Doechii of being an industry plant “Who is Doechii? Is that how you say her name?” pic.twitter.com/CKHBNW4WrH — Kurrco (@Kurrco) April 25, 2025 “Who is Doechii? Is that how you […]

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What’s going on between Young Thug and Gunna? YSL recently scrubbed Wunna from its social media, and Thugger appeared to call out his former slime in a new track. Young Thug speaks on the current status of his relationship with Gunna. “I know everyone wonder that… I don’t know.”pic.twitter.com/GWGyLOOEp0 — No Jumper (@nojumper) April 25, […]

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Kanye West has never been a fan of Boosie Badazz. In the past, the big issue that Ye has had with Boosie is that he doesn’t respect the Baton Rouge rapper’s artistry. Now it’s become more personal. Ye believes that Boosie smells “poor” and is offended by his poverty odor. Ye disses Boosie, and says […]

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Shannon Sharpe has stepped away from ESPN after by sued for rape by his much-younger ex girlfriend. Now, a clip from last month of Matt Barnes revealing Shaq had put money on the street for information on Unc has rememerged. Last month a leaked audio clip surfaced of former NBA player Matt Barnes claiming that […]

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Late last year, Ari Lennox, who had been signed to J. Cole and Dreamville, made it clear she was sick of her label situation. “Interscope and Dreamville have been playing with me all month and I’m so exhausted,” she wrote on Instagram. “I’m so tired of people treating me like they’re sorry for me and […]

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Eminem and Rhymefest squared off during Em’s battle rap days It was the 1998 Scribble Jam in Cincinnati, which Rhymefest remembers was the biggest battle in the Midwest. During their battle, Em dropped an N-bomb on Rhymefest. But he didn’t even care, because the bar was so sharp. Rhymefest says Eminem was the first white […]

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Prominent flat-earthers include Kyrie Irving and B.O.B. About a decade ago, Neil deGrasse Tyson tried to put an end B.O.B’s flat-earth advocacy by dropping some science. He may have to do that again with another rapper. During a stop on the Joe Budden show, Wiz Khalifa told the crew that he doesn’t believe the earth […]

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Donald Trump has helped folks like Kodak Black and Lil Wayne out of legal jams. The Feds believe Big U is hoping the President will use his pardon powers on him. The Crip boss has been charged with murder, racketeering, extortion, robbery, and fraud as part of a 43-count federal indictment unsealed in March 2025. […]

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We don’t know the first nine nominees for the 2025 XXL Freshman Class. But we do know the dozens of rappers who are up for the fan-voted tenth spot. One of those rappers has turned down the chance to be nominated. According to PlaqueBoyMax, he is not accepting votes even though he is on the […]

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According to Dave Blunts, he wrote Kanye West’s upcoming WW3 album. Dave Blunts says he wrote every song on Ye’s upcoming WW3 album 👀pic.twitter.com/LF2L09u8QH — Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) April 22, 2025 “Everyone seems to think WW3 is an anti-semitic album, but it’s not,” Blunts said, while playing a snippet. ” It’s about one man going between […]

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Image via Jim Legxacy/Instagram The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up providing you with the best rap songs you need to hear. Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Harley Geffner says The Bermuda Triangle really fell off. [embedded content] [embedded content] Yesterday, I saw a friend I […]

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Last month, the feds raided Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Florida home and found drugs and guns. That’s a probation no-no, and could send the troll rapper back to prison. 6ix9ine was in court today, and he did what he does best: tell. According to 6ix9ine, a (former) friend planted MDMA, a bag with cocaine residue, and a […]

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