Justin Timberlake didn’t fare well in his ex Britney Spears’ autobiography. Among other things, she accused him of cheating and pushing her to get an abortion. More comically, she dropped a big old W-bomb on the boy-bander-turned-R&B star. “His band NYSNC was what people back then called ‘so pimp.’ They were white boys but they[…]
Cam’ron isn’t done responding to Melyssa Ford, who accused him of possibly sleeping with underage girls when he told a story about visiting a brothel with Ma$e in the ’90s. She made the accusation on a recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, then apologized. But Cam still went off on her earlier this week[…]
Original Illustration via Antonio Losada Independent rap journalists will recommend you new music until their voices give out. Keep it that way by supporting Passion of the Weiss via a subscription to our Patreon. Dr. Dre’s The Chronic being listed as one of the best Bay Area rap albums is why Alan Chazaro doesn’t trust[…]
Snoop Dogg bought Death Row records last year. As this year wraps up, Death Row’s latest soldier has been revealed. It’s Matthew McConaughey, of all people. Here’s the famous movie star rocking a Death Row chain during the Game Awards. Matthew McConaughey with a deathrow records chain is crazy #TheGameAwards pic.twitter.com/FCnjBLHrAc Snoop and McConaughey have[…]
NBA YoungBoy has become quite the cowboy during his time on Grave Digger Mountain. A peaceful cowboy. YB was glad to hear that Joe Budden had apologized for calling his music “trash.” “I owe NBA an apology too,” Budden said. “Let’s start with accountability. I owe him an apology. He don’t even bother nobody.” NBA[…]
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. Michael McKinney understands the cultural importance of Kreayshawn’s[…]
Things have been heating up again between 50 Cent and Rick Ross, with Fif mocking The Bawse’s sales and Ross mocking 50’s finances. Things have also been going downhill for 50’s other favorite rap opp, Puff Daddy, who is being sued again for sexual violence against a woman. 50 combined all of this in a[…]
Have NBA YoungBoy and Lil Durk squashed their beef? It sounded like that when YB told the world he talks to Durk multiple times a week and would be happy to co-headline a concert with him if he could get out of house arrest. However, Durk still seems to harbor some aggression toward YB. Here[…]
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Dynamic and promising talent, HAYZ emerges as a beacon of innovation and authenticity. Hailing from Prince George, Northern British Columbia, this rising star has captivated audiences with his latest offerings, including the single “Trippin Over You” and the impactful album ‘Nothin 2 Somethin.’ “Trippin Over You” is a perfect representation of HAYZ’s artistic depth. In[…]
Gillie wants Lil Durk and NBA YoungBoy to co-headline Gilliefest. That might seem unlikely, as YB and Durk have been at odds for years. But things aren’t always as they seem. According to YoungBoy, he’s telephone buddies with Durk these days, and the only thing keeping him from doing a show with Smurk is house[…]
Before The Game signed with Dr. Dre and Aftermath in 2003,he flirted with signing with Suge Knight’s Death Row and Puff Daddy’s Bad Boy. At the time, Death Row was on the downslide. 2Pac was dead, and Snoop had left the fold. Their biggest rappers were Eastwood and Crooked 1. While Game respected both rappers,[…]
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. Will Hagle is entertaining the conspiracy that YouTube[…]
The word on the Internet street is that Cardi B and Offset have split. The basis of the rumor is that the two Hip Hop superstars have unfollowed each other on social media. Cardi B and Offset have unfollowed eachother on Instagram 👀 pic.twitter.com/XqbOZGsUrQ Cardi and Offset were secretly married in 2017. They have two[…]
It’s not a fun time to be a member of the Combs family. Puffy, the man who made the name famous, is facing multiple allegations of violent rape of women and is being called out for trying to diddle men. His son, Christian “King” Combs, seems to be dealing with the stress by cosplaying as[…]
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 was NOT born December 4th, weighing in at 10 pounds, 8 ounces, the last of Gloria Carter’s four children. “Grimy. Gritty. Smirkish.”[…]
“That n*gga is trash. He’s horrible. He is horrible, he is horrible, he is really, really, really, really, really bad. I don’t know him as a person, I’m only speaking about music. He is really, really, really bad,” said Joe about YoungBoy’s music. The 24-year-old responded by going off on the former Slaughterhouse member and[…]
Drake fired back at Metro Boomin after the producer reacted to a post about his Heroes & Villains album being streamed more than Her Loss, Drake’s album with 21 Savage. According to the message, Heroes & Villains is streamed 10 million times daily, and Her Loss is streamed 4 million times. Metro stay subbin Drake[…]
Rapper turned hot-taker Joe Budden has a hot take on NBA YoungBoy. According to Joe, YB’s music is garbage, and his success is due to click fraud. “‘You ready to tell the truth about NBA YoungBoy?’ Am I ready to do this? That n*gga is trash. He’s horrible. He is horrible, he is horrible, he[…]
Did you know that the “Thug” in Young Thug’s rap name stands for “Truly Humbled Under God?” That’s what Young Thug’s lawyer told the jury during his RICO trial, which is finally underway in Georgia. Perhaps to get in front of any RICO charges, French Montana has clarified what the “Coke” in “Coke Boys” stands[…]
Tyrese doesn’t like how Lil Nas X talks about his religion and lord and survivor. The openly gay rapper recently argued that he could do Christian music while still giving head. “Making christian music does not mean i can’t suck dick no more. the two are not mutually exclusive. i am allowed to get on[…]
