The world of rap has turned on Gunna. Even though — as Hip Hop lawyer Bradford Cohen has explained — Wunna’s not a snitch like 6ix9ine is a snitch, the YSL member has still been treated like a pariah for what he’s done to his crew. But not necessarily by Polo G. The Chicago rapper […]
Last year, Lil Meech got arrested for trying to scam a jeweler out of a 250K Richard Mille watch. The charges were eventually dropped. Nevertheless, jewelers are still working with Meech. Here he is stunting a custom Cuban he paid 200K for paired with a BMF pendant that cost him 300K. Lil Meech reveals that […]
J.I.D spit for several minutes on Funk Flex’s Hot 97 show back in 2017 and despite receiving online praise, Flex didn’t react much. The DJ’s nonchalant demeanor was a topic of discussion back then, with some saying he might’ve given a warmer response to the Dreamville artist if he was from New York. Either way, […]
If there’s one thing you can say about Chrisean Rock, she knows how to make headlines. She’s already been in the news for beating her boyfriend Blueface with a Hennessy bottle. Before that, she assaulted TV personality Natalie Nunn and was seen in a disgusting video involving pizza. This time, Rock is getting attention for […]
Meek Mill is a 35-year-old man who hangs out with billionaires and does lots of respectable charity. We are surprised he’s not at Davos right now. He’s outgrown childish rap beef and as such he no longer needs his bulletproof ride. So he’s trying to sell it to a young buck who still has that […]
Yung Miami, who’s been dating Diddy, revealed something pretty interesting on the latest episode of her show Caresha Please. Trina was on the show as well. .@YungMiami305 tells @TRINArockstarr she a fan of golden showers ? #CareshaPlease pic.twitter.com/qFijkTExp1 — The Female Rap Room (@girlsinrap) January 20, 2023 “It says take a shot if you like golden […]
Meet Naomi Sharon. She’s OVO Sound’s first female artist, and Drake introduced her Friday, January 20, on Instagram. Drizzy’s message about the Caribbean singer came after she released two new songs, “Celestial” and “Another Life,” both produced by Noah “40” Shebib. “@naomisharon I been waiting for this day for too long now where the world […]
Young Thug’s trial on RICO charges has begun. And it’s got off to quite a start. Prosecutors believe that yesterday Young Thug and co-defendant Kahlieff Adams conducted a drug deal in court and have the video to back up their claim. EXCLUSIVE: My colleague @MarkWinneWSB just obtained surveillance video that shows the moment prosecutors accuse Young […]
Image via demahjiae/ Instagram Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. The Bay Area doesn’t sleep, and neither does Yousef Srour. Welcome to the BAY AREA TYPE BEAT series, a recurring column in which Yousef Srour sheds light on Bay Area artists and Bay Area-adjacent artists. Each week, […]
Bradford Cohen is most famous in these parts for being Kodak Black’s lawyer and father figure. Cohen has done great things for Yak, whose rap sheet suggests he should be in prison for this and many more years. Yesterday, Cohen used his skills to jump on IG and explain the difference between Gunna and Tekashi 6ix9ine […]
A photo of James Harden talking to Rachel Nichols in a locker should lead to many a Jimmy Butler joke. However, most folks on social media were too distracted by Harden’s feet to make any lascivious remarks. Here is some of the commentary on Harden’s lowest extremity. nah bro this is SICK pic.twitter.com/3vNiJy5AEB — juju […]
But a lot of folks are finding his most recent weird flex to be confusingly gratuitous. “Gonna start using 2023 to tell you my truths,” he typed. “I have seen more staff and private bathrooms than anybody ever…whenever you are waiting in line to use the bathroom just know there’s an amazing clean private room […]
Metro Boomin’s Heroes & Villains albums featured John Legend, Future, Chris Brown, Don Toliver, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, Young Nudy, Young Thug, The Weeknd, Mustafa, ASAP Rocky, Gunna, and Takeoff. It didn’t feature Drake. Even though Drake wanted to be featured. Drizzy wanted to jump on the Travis Scott and Young Thug featured track, “Trance”, […]
Ice Spice continues to be the flavor of the season. But not everyone likes all the things she is offering. Ice was spotted in The Bronx shooting her “In Ha Mood” video and sporting this ensemble. Twitter was not feeling the look. Ice Spice needs a stylist bro, wtf is this?? ???? pic.twitter.com/FvfHzwj2AD — ?????? […]
One would imagine that Beyonce will eventually tour on her Renaissance album and will make a ton of money from her fervent Stannettes. This weekend, she will be offering a select crowd at Dubai’s Atlantis The Royal resort a preview of what’s to come when she returns to the stage for a full-length concert for the first […]
Fans for the Clipse want the brothers reunite. Pusha T, who’s one half of the group, also wants it to happen based on what he told Rolling Stone in October. Plus, the group hopped on stage together for Pharrell’s Something in the Water Festival last year, which sparked a huge reaction. Pusha has talked about […]
Gerald Johnson, a Michigan priest, says he died and went to Hell in 2016 after suffering a heart attack. Hell is as bad as you think, according to Johnson. “I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy,” he said. “My spirit left my physical body, and I thought I was on my way up [to […]
Stephen A. Smith felt the need to explain himself after saying that Rihanna didn’t match up to Beyoncé during an interview on Sherri. They were talking about Ri playing the halftime show at this year’s Super Bowl at the time. “Rihanna’s music is fantastic,” said Smith during the chat. “She’s great. She’s a sister. I […]
Yak Gotti is one of 14 YSLs still being charged in Georgia’s sweeping RICO case against the gang/label. Now his mom and baby momma are also in trouble. 51-year-old Latasha Kendrick was booked into the Fulton County Jail on one count of criminal attempt to commit a misdemeanor after deputies say she tried to smuggle […]
Snitching in rap has seemed to increase since the rise (and fall) of Tekashi 6ix9ine. Tekashi recently called out Gunna for snitching on Young Thug and YSL, but that is not the only rapper he targeted with his antics. In a recent Instagram post, Tekashi pointed out that Freebandz rapper Boston Richey testified in a […]
Everyone knows that rappers (and other artists) will often take drugs before a live performance. From the looks of it, Nelly took too many drugs before a show this week. A video of the 48-year-old looking zesty and high as he performed has caught the attention of social media. Here is some of the reaction to […]
Paris Fashion Week kicked off yesterday, with all sorts of haute couture and celebrities. Coi Leray showed up for YSL. So did her tiddies. Check out the daughter of Benzino in a see-through top. Coi Leray enjoying herself in Paris for the YSL menswear fashion show. pic.twitter.com/dME1X5ZsFI — HipHopCloud (@hiphopcloudtv) January 18, 2023 Coi […]
Rihanna is playing this year’s Super Bowl Halftime show. That’s not enough for Stephen A. Smith. The hot taker offered this hot take on Sherri. https://youtu.be/iy2P2oU27Qc “I don’t want to say I’m not excited. She’s fantastic. That’s not where I’m going with this,” Smith said of Rihanna. “Ladies and gentlemen, she’s a lot of things. […]
Kim Kardashian has claimed that when it comes to domestic surgery she’s only had “a bit of botox.” If we take Cardi B’s interactions with KK as proof that probably isn’t true. During Cardi’s chat with Jason Lee, she admitted that she used some of the plastic surgeons that Kim recommended to her. “Cause I […]
News surfaced earlier this month that Kanye West married Bianca Censori, who works for his Yeezy company as an architect. But according to Censori’s friend Kate, she may not really be an architect and suggested that Ye hired her because of her looks. “Ye slid into her DMs, found her on Instagram and said, ‘Come […]
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Boston-bred rapper and lyricist Cakeswagg just dropped a brand new track titled “Big Plays.” The inspiring artist undoubtedly unveils one of her most powerful joints to date, a vivid proof of her versatile and multi-faceted skills allowing her to conquer almost any flow speed she desires. One of Boston’s Hip Hop scene’s most charismatic artists, […]
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No newcomer to the game, Pharaoh X shares “WHOA”, and it is fire! The song comes with an equally thrilling music video, which you can check out down below! Pharaoh X demonstrates mastery over rapping along with the music itself, with a seriously charismatic presence and a deep voice that sends shivers down the spine. […]
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