VladTV host Vladimir “DJ Vlad” Lyubovny has been under the microscope over the last few weeks after his interviews were blamed for Casanova’s recent FBI indictment — despite there not being any tangible proof. Some people believe Vlad’s interview style often trips up his subjects who inadvertently end up implicating themselves in various crimes. But thanks to […]
Houston rap staple Paul Wall has built a formidable career on Grillz, bass heavy, Southern Hip Hop and “what it dos” over the past two decades. The People’s Champ, the ideal nickname for the congenial rapper, has mostly stuck to his Southern roots but every once in awhile, he’ll leap outside the box and try […]
Two of the 2019’s most celebrated documentaries — Netflix’s FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened and Hulu’s Fyre Fraud — competed with audience attention spans with the exact same topic during the onset of that year. The films brought the chaotic disaster of the ill-fated Fyre Festival to the forefront, which had recently seen […]
Cardi B has returned to reality TV — but in different format. The former Love & Hip Hop star launched her Cardi Tries reality show on social media with Facebook Messenger and Instagram on Thursday (December 17) and the first episode finds Cardi receiving her first ballet lesson. The Bronx native throws on the tutu, […]
Travis Scott is riding the spiked seltzer wave with the creation of his own brand, CACTI. The long-rumored hard seltzer line is set to arrive in partnership with Anheuser-Busch in spring 2021. A noted drinker of tequila, La Flame was very particular about blending the premium blue agave with “down to earth ingredients” to find […]
Breaking just became a Olympic sport and will be represented at the 2024 Paris Games. Rock Steady Crew legend Crazy Legs (real name Richard Colón) was asked to be involved, but his future with the Olympics could be in jeopardy. On Wednesday (December 16), a petition started circulating online claiming the often celebrated breaker has […]
Lil Baby has been having quite the banner year — despite the relentless COVID-19 pandemic. In February, he dropped his sophomore studio album My Turn, which shot to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 following its release, marking the Atlanta-bred rapper’s first chart-topping effort. It also marked the first album in 2020 to go double platinum. […]
The Grand Theft Auto V soundtrack has proven to be just as enticing as the video game itself. The company behind GTAV, Rockstar Games, updated its playlists earlier this week and included FlyLo FM, the fictional station programmed by Los Angeles-based producer Flying Lotus. FlyLo’s new mix includes a track called “Lunch Break” featuring the elusive DOOM, […]
Lil Baby put forth a banner 2020 campaign and became a bona fide superstar in the rap game, but fame and fortune weren’t always in the cards for the gambling-loving artist born Dominique Jones. As part of his Apple Music documentary dropping Friday (December 18), Baby details his life story and speaks on how he […]
Austin, TX – Through hustle, resolve and a magnetic persona, Austin rapper Dubbo has transcended Texas’ competitive ranks to command Babygrande Records’ attention. The burgeoning rapper has cultivated a strong regional reputation by maximizing his immediate resources and surroundings to manifest his artistic vision. His online music presence is formidable, anchored by boisterous singles, spirited […]
Akademiks and Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg‘s beef has taken another turn, as the feuding media personalities might actually step into the ring very soon. Ak heard Rosenberg’s challenge to have a celebrity boxing match of sorts to raise $100,000 for charity and countered by saying on Wednesday night (December 16) that the two could set […]
Atlanta, GA – Lil Baby teamed up with former NBA player Stephen Jackson and restaurant owners Ericka and William Platt on Wednesday (December 16) to throw a surprise birthday party for Gianna Floyd, the daughter of George Floyd who tragically lost his life in police custody on May 25. The Quality Control rapper funded the […]
EXCLUSIVE – The coronavirus pandemic brought on a series of unexpected challenges in the music industry, but artists improvised in the comfort of their own homes in some instances to get creative with an array of innovative visuals this year. Vevo exclusively rolled out their top 10 most-watched Hip Hop videos list with HipHopDX on […]
Los Angeles, CA – Philly rap fans should get ready to up the ante on their TikTok and Triller dancing game now that up-and-coming rap star Popp Hunna is linking up with Lil Uzi Vert for the remix of his viral hit. The “Takeoff” rapper showed love to Uzi, calling him “genuine” after the pair […]
Some debuts from young artists make or destroy careers. The recently released single from the beautifully gifted singer-songwriter Lux Beauregard called “Fireworks” is a debut that announces the start of an exciting musical journey. The song is home to ethereal soundscapes, heart-breaking vocals, soulful, fulfilling performance, and a close-to-the-soul lyricism. “Fireworks” is a tale of […]
Photos courtesy of JoogSZN Please support the beat junkies at Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. No regional rap sound is forever definitive. But some define an era in a region’s history. If you trace the last three and a half decades of L.A. rap, you can point to the sound that […]
Los Angeles, CA – Three 6 Mafia is responsible for countless classic hit records such as “Stay Fly” and hallmark member Juicy J says if it weren’t for their label, they’d also have one of UGK’s most beloved records within their expansive discography as well. In the latest installment of Juicy J’s interview with HipHopDX, the […]
It’s a winter wonderland for 24kGoldn and DaBaby in the newly-released video for “Coco.” The pair head up to a snowy cabin and get into the Christmas spirit as DaBaby becomes Santa in the Cole Bennett-directed clip. View this post on Instagram A post shared by EL DORADO (@24kgoldn) The track is the follow-up to […]
As The Game seeks to casually lure ex-nemesis 50 Cent into an automatic internet-breaking Verzuz battle, his “retirement” has begun to be jeopardized with the release of high-profile music. On Wednesday (December 16), the West Coast rap stalwart unleashed an animated visual for his latest Lil Wayne collaboration, “A.I. With The Braids,” a lyrical nod […]
Toosii started his #LoveCycleChallenge during the Thanksgiving season, buying groceries for unsuspecting families at a local grocery store and sharing the video on Instagram to encourage his peers to do the same. Now he’s extended the challenge through the Christmas season, and this time linked up with the water-hustling teens Meek Mill was accused of […]
Las Vegas, NV – Saweetie will be joining Jack Harlow and Post Malone in Las Vegas to celebrate New Year’s Eve with Bud Light for their first-ever NYE livestream. The Bay Area native’s “Tap In (Remix)” features both artists, so save for DaBaby’s verse, this seems like the perfect time to perform it live. In […]
Ahead of E-40 and Too $hort’s highly anticipated Verzuz battle this weekend, the duo has teamed up to release the funky “Triple Gold Sox” single. The silky track will live on as part of a bundled version of two individual solo albums from the Bay Area legends, which will consist of 10 tracks from each and […]
Exclusive – Pete Rock’s production discography is unsurprisingly stacked — from his early work with Heavy D & The Boyz and Nas to Kanye West and Busta Rhymes, the legendary beatsmith has collected a sonic arsenal of credits over the past 30 years plus. But there’s still some holes in Rock’s roster he never had […]
Rowdy Rebel was released from prison after a six-year bid on Tuesday (December 15) and he seemingly hasn’t wasted a second of his newfound freedom. Young Thug, who always takes care of his rap friends, made sure to send Double R a gift in the form of a pair of icy chains to make him […]
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is riding the OnlyFans wave. The platinum-selling artist announced he’d signed up for the content subscription site on Wednesday (December 16), telling fans in an Instagram Story post that the page would feature unreleased songs and a forum where he’d take feedback on them. “Wanna bump new unreleased [music] wit […]
Drake is back on his feet after suffering a knee injury in October, and he’s taken his talents to Turks & Caicos with his fellow sniper, French Montana. The longtime friends and collaborators posted up from the island on Monday night (December 14), sharing pics and video as they enjoyed the vacation. In the caption […]
At one time, Fetty Wap had the music game buzzing and looked to be Hip Hop’s next superstar in late 2014, but he’s since lost that momentum in the subsequent years for a multitude of reasons. The New Jersey rhymer fired back in an Instagram comment earlier this week in response to a fan explaining why […]
Chicago, IL – Lil Durk and Pooh Shiesty hosted quite the event for a “Back To Blood” reunion in Chicago on Tuesday night (December 15), leading Durk to trend on Twitter. According to several clips circulating on the social media platform, the mask-less soiree brought together dozens of people who were throwing caution to the wind […]
Big Sean is giving his No. 1 Billboard album Detroit 2 to close out 2020. Following his nomination for 2020’s HipHopDX Comeback Of The Year, the spirited rhymer links up with his ace Jhené Aiko for the “Body Language” video, the Ty Dolla $ign-assisted single that unquestionably displays that Twenty88 feel. For the official video, […]
DJ Khaled is adding “another one” to his résumé. The We The Best mogul is invading the health and wellness space with the launch of his untitled CBD company in partnership with CBD manufacturer Endexx Corporation. The move was inspired by Khaled’s “personal wellness journey,” as CBD became part of his daily routine and the company […]