Last year, Fetty Wap pled guilty in federal court to conspiracy to possess and distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. He will face between five and nine years when sentenced. His lawyers are pushing for the minimum of five. In new filings, Fetty’s legal team says he turned to dealing drugs so he could […]
Glorilla is 23. Â So we guess that would make her Gen Z. She has what some would say is a Gen Z attitude toward the institution of marriage. “So yâall believe in marriage in this generation?? I just couldnât see myself fw one n*gga for too long. N*ggas start n*gga-ing after da first 6 months […]
The stories of Dr. Dre making artists do lines hundreds of times in the studio are famous. Too Short once said the legendary producer made him say “The p*ssy” for several hours. Xzibit also talked about Dre making him record a line hundreds of times, which was for his 2002 song âMultiply.â [Jump to the […]
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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.] [embedded content] Given DDG posted this on his page we assume it’s a skit. But Choppa does have […]
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 canât 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 ainât 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 canât 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 âcross FaceTime, he wasnât feeling me / Told me that he f*ck with Durk, damn, that sh*t getting to me / Told me that he […]
Straight out of LA, Nazo Bravo, the versatile artist, is causing a ruckus in the hip hop realm with his freshest drop, “You Ain’t Gotta Go.” This soulful banger not only flaunts the rapperâs sick flow but also pays homage to the strength, allure, and finesse of women. With Goldmvn on the beat, the infectious […]
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 Donât know what youâre doing⊠They will talk to you for […]
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Image via Bfb Da Packman/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. Donald Morrison believes in going to peopleâs birthdays. [embedded content] [embedded content] Chavo is the son of Benzino, […]
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 âis not in compliance with Fayette County Zoning Ordinance.â 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 wasnât for show ? pic.twitter.com/mHXxF8j9CI â ? (@60404) May 16, 2023 Â In addition to […]
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. âJay-Z is a prophet,â said Timbo. âGod sent him. I ainât never seen nobody like him. Hov actually raised me, and he donât 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. “Iâm 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: Â 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 […]
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Rick Ross stopped by Drink Champs for an interview and talked about being one of the few rappers in the game who can make music on the spot. He first spoke about Drake. [embedded content] “We in the two percentile when it comes to writers and creators. Itâs called a two percentile. The two percentile […]
Rubi Rose expressed this opinion about male-female relations on Twitter over the weekend. “I feel like the man is supposed to pursue the woman⊠ion text/call guys first ever. Unless itâs my man and we locked in. Am I childish or thatâs how itâs supposed to be,” she typed. Blueface disagreed for a biblical reason. […]
NBA YoungBoy doesn’t leave his home in the Utah mountains. He can’t, actually, as he’s still under house arrest. Soulja Boy, who’s beefing with YB over release dates, is ready to meet him outside when he is legally able to. Soulja Boy continues his NBA YoungBoy tirade: “Bring your p-ssy-ass outside”https://t.co/3Yh0bOWXIA pic.twitter.com/TvTmIcrSEn â HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) […]
Memphis star Ja Morant got an eight-game suspension for flashing a gun in a strip club in March. But he hasn’t learned his lesson. Yesterday, the 23-year did it again and flashed a gun on IG Live. Â (While listening to his guy NBA YoungBoy’s new album, of course.) NBA star Ja Morant pulls out a […]
J Prince loves his corded headphones… A lot of people have been clowing the Mob Ties boss for using the “old school” headphones, and he finally decided to respond to his critics. According to Prince, he doesn’t use the headphones because he’s old, there is a very specific reason. Prince says that earbuds, including Apple […]