Earlier this month, Chart Data said that Tory Lanez’s PETERSON album was the number 1 Hip Hop album on US iTunes. One of the LP’s producers spoke about the feat while saying PETERSON was blackballed. The album was recorded in prison since Tory is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. “He ain’t […]
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For Kanye West’s interview with DJ Akademiks, he went full KKK, dressing up in his finest grand wizard outfit. During the chat, Ye explained how the industry is using Kendrick Lamar to set Drake up as a pedophile, and predicted that in five years time the powers-that-be will dispose of Drake as they did Diddy. […]
A big part of Bobbi Althoff’s appeal — as much as she has appeal — is that she is physically attractive. You may soon be able to see more of her physique. After Bobbi found out Rubi Rose is making 400K plus a month on OnlyFans, Althoff is considering joining the adult-themed subscription service. Bobbi […]
Offset and Cardi B’s breakup is not amicable. According to Bardi, Offset has been threatening her. “Stop calling me. I don’t care. Let tell you all about this f*ck ass n*gga. For the past couple of months I’ve been very quiet but I’ve been going through a lot of stuff that I keep to myself. […]
It was initially reported that Yung Scooter was shot and killed by police in Atlanta yesterday. That’s not quite what happened. According to the Fulton County police, Scooter ran from the cops after they responded to a 911 call about a dispute with shots fired and a female being dragged back into a house. He […]
Kodak Black’s drug use has long had his fans worried. Yak isn’t as concerned. Here’s video of Kodak claiming he won’t go out like DMX, who ODed in 2021. Kodak Black says he could never go out like DMX 👀 pic.twitter.com/20iVCNQTTW — No Jumper (@nojumper) March 29, 2025 “Definitely ain’t going out like DMX,” he […]
According to multiple reports, Atlanta rapper Young Scooter was shot and killed this evening. Today was his 29th birthday. There are some indications that the police shot him blocks away from the State Farm arena, where they are playing the NCAA basketball tournament. According to close sources, ATL rapper Young Scooter has passed away today […]
Sauce Walka was standing next to his artist Sayso P when he was shot to death in Memphis over the weekend. The gunmen — one of whom has been identified — were targeting P and may have spared Walka’s life when they realized who he was. Walka was hit in his leg and will recover. […]
On YG’s new track “2004,” he reflects on the year he messed around with a grown woman as a 14-year-old, and the effect it has had on his life. “When I was young, I got raped by a bitch twice my age,” YG spits. “Picked me up from school to meet at hers and got […]
In what would have been the most stunning move of the year if not for the Luka Doncic trade, the Memphis Grizzlies have fired their coach, Taylor Jenkins. Memphis is tied for the fourth seed in the West with 44-29 record, despite suffering a slew of injuries. Jenkins is 250-214 in his six years with […]
We suspect Young Thug’s parole officer wouldn’t be down with Thugger beefing with another Atlanta rapper. How about another Atlanta rapper’s fan page? Yesterday found Thugger in conflict with the folks who run Playboi Carti’s page. The page compared Thug negatively to Carti and Thugger insulted the admin’s living situation. “U NOT CARTI LIL BRA,” […]
Tyler, The Creator has had quite the career. Whether you love him or you’re indifferent to him, you can deny his unique perch in the culture. During a chat with Nardwuar, Tyler laid his claim for top of the game and called out copycats. “I am rap. I am hip hop,” the rapper asserted. “That’s […]
Bhad Bhabie had quite the month. Her child’s father Le Vaughn was shot outside of a Los Angeles strip club. Then days later, gunmen tried to enter Bhabie’s L.A. area home. Things got so intense for the 22-year-old, she left the City of Angels for Atlanta. But the drama for Bhabie is far from over, […]
When Maxo Kream has a problem with another rapper, he likes to shoot a fair one. He squared up with Sauce Walka last year. Here he is settling his differences with another Texas rapper, D Flowers. Texas rappers, Maxo Kream & D Flowers, link up and fight after beefing online 👊 pic.twitter.com/XgIb5Rp3kL — No Jumper […]
Machine Gun Kelly will soon welcome his first child with his on-again-off-again girl Megan Fox. Fox was formally married to and has three kids with 90210 alum Brian Austin Green. Green just posted a screenshot of a DM Kelly sent him that told him to refrain from asking when the kid was due. He added a […]
Long-time poor role model Bhad Bhabie mentions boxer Devin Haney in a new diss track “Bow, Bow, Bow.” “Coulda f*cked on Devin Haney; he ain’t hittin’ on sh*t, she spit. Devin Heney responded by posting a screenshot of a DM Bhabie sent him earlierh this mont Devin Haney leaks a DM from Bhad Bhabie after […]
The latest lawsuit against Puff Daddy has some disturbing details. A male photographer who worked with Diddy on the set of a commercial a couple of years ago, alleges Puff pulled him into a trailer and compelled him to perform oral sex by threatening his career. The photag, who says he’s straight, says when The […]
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Earlier this month, LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith had a courtside confrontation over Stephen A. criticism of James’s son Bronny. It was pretty intense, but both men kept their hands to themselves. LeBron spoke about the incident on Pat McAfee today. In response, Stephen A. assured everyone that it wouldn’t have been like the […]
Mac Mikes joins forces with ZayBang, Lil Yee, and Baby Money for the hard-hitting anthem “TURNAROUND,” a track that explores themes of ambition, struggle, and street survival. With each verse, the artists offer a raw and unfiltered narrative, layering their personal experiences over sharp production and powerful lyricism. ZayBang kicks things off with a hook […]
Sexyy Red likes to keep it ratchet. That may end up costing her some coin. Red is being sued by her baby’s grandmother, who claims in December that Sexyy used social media to reveal her address and then sent her fans to “kick down her door” and beat her up. While Nicole Barnes was never […]
NBA YoungBoy has spent a lot of his adult life in prison. But he could have spent a lot more. While some attributed his continued luck in sentencing to good lawyering, others see something more sinister. Famouss Richard says NBA Youngboy is working with the Feds. “He probably the reason Smurk locked up.” 👀 […]
Some folks think Boosie Badazz and Flavor Flav look alike, much to the dismay of Flavor Flav. But Flav isn’t even Boosie’s best clone. In the video below, Boosie meets his non-celebrity replica. Boosie meets his look alike 😭 pic.twitter.com/sEAge3blKy — Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) March 26, 2025 The Baton Rouge rapper seems pretty shocked by […]
Album Cover via Riot Act Media 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. Mexican music never sleeps, and neither does Leonel. “Rhythms live inside people naturally. The instinctive feeling then pushes you to […]
DJ Vlad has interviewed all sorts of folks, inside and outside of the rap game. But he’s never interviewed Eminem. During a chat with Cam’ron, Vlad said Shady is his dream interview. DJ Vlad says his dream interview is with Eminem, and he’s willing to pay $100K—as long as there’s no time limit and no […]
Nelly rekindled his relationship with Ashanti in 2023, and the pair married shortly after. During a chat with Bootleg Kev, Nelly admitted that knocking Ashanti up — their son Kareem was born last July — played a big role in finally putting a ring on her. “Once we found out that she was pregnant, I […]
Beyoncé fans don’t have to break the bank to see their girl in concert. According to Digital Music News, seats for Bey’s upcoming Cowboy Carter tour are available at bargain prices. Specifically, a $29 ticket was spotted for the May 1st date at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, while multiple $32 tickets were spotted for […]
On his new album, Playboi Carti speaks about a female named Gio, who used to be linked to Lil Yachty. Some folks saw that as a diss of Boat. But Boat doesn’t see it that way. “I never dated gio 4 da record… was always platonic,” Yachty typed on social. Do you buy that?
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