While Kendrick Lamar was the main character in the Summer of 24 Drake Pile On, Future was certainly a playable character. Yet, the “Like That” rapper had a very interesting response when QG asked him about the Drake-Kendrick beef. Future speaks with GQ about the Drake & Kendrick Lamar beef 🔥😂 “There was a beef? […]
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Meek Mill was in the news today. Which is usually bad news for Meek. The latest story involves the bloody, slippery, grisly aftermath of a birthday party Diddy threw for Meek. Meek pushed back on the lousy coverage and posited a theory as to why he is targeted with negativity. Just think about it you […]
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Are we on the verge of a new Drake project? It’s possible, because he first changed his look by chopping off most of his hair. Oftentimes, artists will go with a new appearance when rolling out an album. Drake shared some new lyrics as well, which might be from a song that he’ll be releasing […]
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Three more people have accused Diddy of sex crimes, and they all sued him through Tony Buzbee, the lawyer who says he’s representing 120 victims of the Bad Boy founder. One of those people is a guy from Florida, who said he was invited to a Diddy after-party in Miami and given a drink. He […]
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Image via Hollow Da Don/Instagram Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Steven Louis met […]
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Drake has accused Kendrick Lamar of being at Taylor Swift’s beck and call. “Maroon 5 need a verse, you better make it wittyThen we need a verse for the SwiftiesTop say drop, you better drop and give ’em 50,” he rapped on Push Ups. At least she’s returning the favor. DJ Snake said the megastar […]
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Image via Crudchapo/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. Steven Louis has been Anaconda Livin’. [embedded content] [embedded content] “Anaconda Livin” is an anthem for the ectotherms. The human […]
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In 2020, Cardi B’s best friend, Yonette “Star Brim” Respass, was one of 18 5-9 Brims, a Blood set, arrested by the Feds for RICO and other crimes. Star, who was said to be the highest-ranking female in the gang, eventually pled guilty. She got a year and a day and has been locked up […]
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Russ is king of the hot take. He first started slamming all the rappers who rhyme about drugs. Russ also likes to talk about all of the money he’s made as an independent artist. The 32-year-old is now calling out those who bet on sports, and he called them losers. “Parlays and sports betting is […]
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Tyrese will do just about anything so he doesn’t have to fork over his money to his babies’ mothers, Samantha Lee and Norma Mitchell. He issued a stern warning to both of them on social media and even threatened violence. “Baby mama one and two, I ain’t giving you sh*t,” said Tyrese. “Like I fought […]
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When Snoop Dogg bought Death Row Records, he suggested he now owns Dr. Dre’s iconic album, The Chronic. Dre’s lawyer fired right back at that. “There are false reports out regarding ownership by Death Row of Dr. Dre’s The Chronic,” attorney Howard King said. “Dr. Dre owns 100 percent of The Chronic. The misunderstanding hasn’t […]
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Jake Paul and Mike Tyson were able to scam close to $100 million out of the boxing-starved public. That’s giving a lot of other people a lot of other ideas. Dwight Howard’s plan is to fight Shaquille O’Neal and profit. Unfortunately for him, Shaq’s not down. Shaq responds to Dwight Howard’s boxing challenge: “Gotta have […]
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50 Cent and Big Meech posed for their first photo together, which 50 posted yesterday. There’s a chance that Meech could be working on 50’s BMF show as well, which is based on Meech’s Black Mafia Family and their huge drug operation. The 56-year-old was released from prison last month after being sentenced to 30 […]
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Back in April, Cardi B said her new album will be dropping this year. The announcement caused major excitement among Bardi’s fans, because her debut album Invasion Of Privacy was released six years ago. But the new album won’t be arriving this year after all, according to the Bronx rapper herself. [embedded content] “I’ve been […]
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Ice Spice has been melting away for months. Whether it’s Ozempic, working out, or both, she keeps getting skinnier and skinnier. Some folks believe an Ice without booty won’t appeal to audiences as much as a Spice with junk in her trunk would. But perhaps the decline of her booty has been greatly exaggerated. ICE […]
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For a minute, Drake was rocking pigtails. Now, he’s going in a completely different direction. Drizzy, who recently lost a big chunk of change on the Mike Tyson Jake Paul fight, showed off his new hairstyle. Drake often changes his hair before releasing a new project, so this is a pretty good indication that his […]
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It’s been noted that JAY-Z has been very quiet lately. Some folks think he’s laying low because he’s worried about what his friend The Diddler may reveal about him and his wife, Beyonce. Or it could be he’s operating in silence because he’s about to get really loud. Rumors are swirling that Hov is about […]
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Earlier this month, Plies sued Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Cardi B, and Soulja Boy for sampling his 2008 song “Me & My Goons” without permission. According to Plies, it all started when SB put the ample on his 2010 track “Pretty Boy Swag”, which was later sampled by the others. SB is baffled that Plies […]
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Puff Daddy is locked up in MDC Brooklyn as he awaits trial for sex trafficking and racketerring He’s trying to get out on bond, but that’s unlikely. In response to his latest bond filing, prosecutors allege The Diddler has been running the prison. 🚨#UPDATE According to US prosecutors, Diddy is running the jail (MDC Brooklyn), […]
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In her road to stardom, SZA had a lot of work done on her body. Some she’s owned up to, some she hasn’t. Among the procedures she acknowledged is the BBL she got in 2022. Now. she is acknowledging she shouldn’t have done it. “I’m so mad I did that shit. I gained all this […]
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The Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight was not a competitive affair. Paul let the 58-year-old stick around for all eight two-minute rounds but had to spend the last half of the fight trying not to hurt his exhausted friend (and business partner.) While Paul made $40 million off the “fight” and Tyson $20 million, Drake was […]
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Tekashi 6ix9ine got 45 days in jail for violating his probation. That’s going to end soon, but he will face new restrictions when he gets out. He will have to live at a location approved by his probation officer and tell his PO ten days in advance if he plans on sleeping anywhere else. He […]
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Earlier this week, Lil Durk was moved from Florida to MDC Los Angeles, where he will face charges of murder for hire in the death of Quando Rondo’s cousin. His trial is set to begin on January 7, 2025, and his next bond hearing is scheduled for December 12. There has been some speculation that […]
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The latest chapter in Mike Tyson’s fascinating life will be written tonight when he fights Jake Paul. Tyson, 58, will receive $20 million for the fight, which will be on Netflix. (Paul will receive $40 million.) But it’s not just the money that has Iron Mike in the ring at 58. It’s part of his […]
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Blending the pulsating energy of EDM with the gritty storytelling of hip-hop, Kara Major’s latest track, “White Collar Gangsta”, is a bold anthem that tackles the power dynamics of the financial world. With her signature mix of razor-sharp lyricism and commanding electronic production, Kara Major crafts a narrative that explores ambition, intellect, and the calculated […]
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Roc Nation has four new rappers on its roster. Westside Gunn, Roc Marciano, Boldy James, and Rome Streetz have all signed deals with Roc for distribution. Gunn had already used Roc for management. Gunn, James, and Streetz are all part of the Griselda collective, and Marciano is known for his collaboration with Griselda. What do […]
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As we reported, Lil Durk was recently transferred from a Florida jail to MDC Los Angeles. He was in federal court on Thursday, November 14, and pleaded not guilty. His trial is now set for January 7, 2025, and his bond hearing is scheduled for December 12. Durk is being accused of hiring five of […]
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Image via JDash Creative Lab Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. In October of […]
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Crystal Starr’ s acoustic rendition of “Don’t Waste the Night” marks a powerful shift in the artist’s sound, stripping away the high-energy pop production of the original and replacing it with raw vulnerability. Known for her vibrant mix of pop and R&B, Starr reimagines the track with just a delicate piano arrangement, allowing her emotive […]
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