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. Miguelito looked away during the Fast X commercial[…]
DDG is having a tough time. He broke up with his famous mermaid girlfriend Halle Bailey. Then he got called an “E-List rapper”. Now we have video of NLE Choppa snatching his chain. [Jump to 34 minutes.] Given DDG posted this on his page we assume it’s a skit. But Choppa does have a strong[…]
The sixth season of Ice Cube’s BIG3 basketball league is set to kick off on June 25. Last year, Cube accused the NBA and ESPN of trying to destroy his three-on-three upstart but offered no further specifics. In an interview with Logan Paul, Cube suggested it was because the league was getting too big. [Jump[…]
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 Schube still can’t believe Larry David got[…]
Lil Durk isn’t what you would call a lyrical rapper. That’s by design. During a discussion of J. Cole’s much-discussed verse on Smurk’s new track “All My Life” the Chiraq spitter said he’s not always so big on spitters who go big on words. “You know I ain’t super big on lyricist-type rappers. Cole was[…]
Jack Harlow made his acting debut in the reboot of White Men Can’t Jump, which premieres on Hulu Friday, May 19. But since it was announced the 1992 film would be remade, many reacted negatively, saying that a classic sports flick shouldn’t be redone. While speaking to the Associated Press, Harlow admitted that the criticism[…]
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 Schube still can’t believe Larry David got[…]
Before DMX passed away, he had a great relationship with his fellow Ruff Ryders. One member he had a longtime relationship with was Styles P of the LOX. In a new interview with mrecktv, Styles opened up about his relationship with X. Styles says he knew DMX before he knew Jadakiss or Sheek Louch, and[…]
On NBA YoungBoy’s Richest Opp’s track “F*ck The Industry Pt. 2” he recalls a facetime J Prince set up with Drake during which they discussed Lil Durk. “Talked to Drake ‘cross FaceTime, he wasn’t feeling me / Told me that he f*ck with Durk, damn, that sh*t getting to me / Told me that he[…]
Up-and-coming rapper from Baltimore, KruddTheGuru, has captivated audiences with his latest single “LifesAMess.” Produced by The Virus and Antidote, this track delves into the tumultuous journey of life, exposing the pressures imposed by society. With unwavering courage, the hip hop artist fearlessly confronts his inner demons, recounting the arduous process of self-discovery amidst the chaos.[…]
Former NBA player Ben Gordon has been in what appears to be a mental health crisis for the last several years. Cam’Ron was on the scene in December when Gordon lost his mind in Harlem. “It’s ya boy Killa Cam, reporting for It Is What It Is Talk, outside of Harlem Hospital where former NBA[…]
Rappers making headlines for saying something controversial on someone’s podcast is the norm these days. Ice-T certainly notices the trend and he sent a warning to those going on a podcast for an interview. Artist Public Service: Doing Interviews can be risky if you Don’t know what you’re doing… They will talk to you for[…]
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. Donna-Claire couldn’t wait to listen to this new[…]
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. Donald Morrison believes in going to people’s birthdays. Chavo is the son of Benzino, a former co-owner of legendary hip-hop rag The Source,[…]
Rick Ross’s second annual car show is slated to go down on June 3 at his massive estate in Fayetteville, Georgia. But the Rick Ross Promise Land Car & Bike Show is now in jeopardy. Fayetteville has denied a permit for the event because it “is not in compliance with Fayette County Zoning Ordinance.” Ross’s[…]
Tekashi 6ix9ine is trending on Twitter today for a very specific reason. The folks on the social media app believe he has come out of the closet as a homosexual. 6ix9ine got a boyfriend now??? i knew that rainbow hair wasn’t for show ? pic.twitter.com/mHXxF8j9CI In addition to that photo, there is all sorts[…]
Timbaland sat down on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay and said both Drake and Jay-Z helped to pull him out of a difficult time. “Jay-Z is a prophet,” said Timbo. “God sent him. I ain’t never seen nobody like him. Hov actually raised me, and he don’t even know it. He raised me in the[…]
Cardi B likes to use Twitter and communicate with her 30 million followers on her social media app. Sadly, the femcee has been shadowbanned because she posted some questionable content. So she is using her celebrity status to appeal to Twitter boss Elon Musk for full reinstatement. “I’m shadowbanned cause I posted a picture of[…]
Last week, Jamie Foxx’s daughter Corinne pushed back on a report that her dad was still hospitalized four weeks after suffering what is thought to be a stroke while shooting the movie Back In Action. And she is correct: He’s no longer in an Atlanta hospital. In late April, he was transferred to a rehab[…]
Tekashi 6ix9ine likes to stunt his Mexican heritage. But at least one Mexican wants nothing to do with him. Peso Pluma, who is our neighbor to the South’s most streamed rapper, had some shade for 6ix9ine when asked about New York City. “There’s rats, yeah … including 6ix9ine,” he said of The Big Apple. Tekashi[…]
Covering everything from Rage beats to niche Twitter icons. Please support the realest hip-hop blog for over a decade running by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Evan Nabavian’s YouTube algorithm is chaotic good. “El Chacarero” (“The Farmer”) is hypnotic Peruvian psych. To be precise, it’s chicha, which emerged in the 60s when[…]
