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During his extended crash out, Kanye West has made clear that he believes Kendrick Lamar is overrated and oversold. In his latest jab at K. Dot, he brings up another artist Ye has an acrimonious history with. “I know that Kendrick did not like Taylor Swift dancing to the A minor line,” Ye typed. “How […]
Boosie Badazz music is not known for its intellectual heft. Nevertheless, he has been awarded an honorary PhD in Music Composition from Kingdom Heritage University. “It was crazy, I was so down Friday. Then yesterday Saturday, Heritage University made me a doctor. That’s how God works. Our attempts to learn more about Kingdom Heritage University […]
Model Denise Bidot claims that Lil Wayne dumped her and kicked her and her daughter out of his home on Mother’s Day. She also claims that he was physically abusive to her. Woman Claims Lil Wayne Ended Their Relationship On Mother’s Day & Alleges He Physically Abused her 💔 pic.twitter.com/05OIMMCQUT — Raphousetv (RHTV) (@raphousetv2) May […]
Fat Joe isn’t so fat anymore. But he still offers up the hot takes he’s become famous for. His latest involves Kendrick Lamar. During an episode of Joe & Jada, Joe argued K. Dot has dominated the West Coast like no rapper before him. [Jump to 32 minutes.] [embedded content] “I was there last week,” Joe […]
Diddy’s trial is underway. It’s just been jury selection, but soon we will be into the meat of the trial. Puff’s ex Cassie will be one of the main prosecution witnesses, and the tape of Diddy beating the brakes off her in a hotel lobby will be played to the jury. To combat her testimony […]
With King Von dead, Lil Durk locked up, and Chief Keef in exile, you don’t hear so much about O’Block these days. But the Chicago neighborhood continues to be no joke. Multiple sources are reporting that last night, two up-and-coming O’Block rappers, Munna Duke and Youngin, were shot and killed. King Von’s friends OBlock Munna […]
There is a chain snatcher about. He caught Jack Doherty in Beverly Hills and came away with 300K in bling. He tried Pusha T in Miami, but that ended in humiliation. Man who snatched Jack Doherty’s chains tried to press Pusha T but Pusha wasn’t having it 😭 pic.twitter.com/WaiFpHa5fi — FearBuck (@FearedBuck) May 10, 2025 […]
Between his admission of sexually assaulting a child and his increasing embrace of Hitler, Kanye West is going to have trouble seeing his four children going forward. His ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, has already limited his exposure to the children, so much that he hasn’t even seen his son Saint in 2025. In a new legal […]
Earlier this week, a judge denied Lil Durk’s petition for bond. Smurk has been locked up without bail on federal murder for hire charges since October. His lawyers thought there was a good chance Durk would be let out after federal prosecutors reportedly submitted false evidence involving Quando Rondo & Lul Pab, which was later […]
Teyena Taylor secretly filed for divorce from Iman Shumpert in January 2023, after over six years of marriage and two children. She cited “cruel treatment” and “extreme narcissistic behavior” from Shumpert. Things have only gotten nastier since. In new court filings, Shumpert claims Taylor is trying to drive a wedge between him and their children. […]
The Kendrick Lamar GNX show at AT&T Stadium in Texas on April 26 grossed $11.8 million. That makes it the highest-grossing concert by a black man as headliner or co-headliner. The previous record holder was The Weeknd, who put up $9.8 million during his 2022 show at SoFi Stadium in LA. However, Kendrick already surpassed […]
Summer Walker has dated a slew of high-profile men. There was a volatile relationship with London On Da Track, followed by briefer stints with LVRD Pharraoh, Lil Meech, and adult content producer Coop Cashington. Ricko Reckless was her latest confirmed fellow, although that fell apart recently. Now she’s been seen with Playboi Carti. Summer Walker […]
The Big Meech 50 Cent beef is an odd one. Sure, Fif will beef with anyone. But it’s surprising how he’s handled an OG who spent 20 years locked up and is the basis for Fif’s popular Starz series BMF. Meech recently discussed his issues with 50 with Akon, who shared the discussion with The […]
Tory Lanez got ten years for shooting at Megan The Stallion’s feet. He’ll be eligible for parole in 2029 Judging from his latest social media posts, Tory has been keeping himself busy in prison by lifting weights and recording music, which he does through an elaborate system. In addition to working on his arms, Tory […]
Finesse2Tymes is in federal custody for violating the conditions of his supervised release. The 32-year-old failed two drug tests and threatened the guardian of his 11-year-old protege FNK with a firearm. He might have trouble getting out of federal custody. The Memphis rapper’s lawyers have quit his case because his payments didn’t clear. Yes, Finesse […]
Pusha T and his brother No Malice will drop a new album, Let God Sort Em Out, as The Clipse later this year. Here is a snippet of the duo’s first album in over 15 years. NEW CLIPSE SNIPPET🚨 PROD. BY PHARRELL pic.twitter.com/YRtRcwqgVm — NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) May 7, 2025 The track is produced by […]
Kanye’s embrace of nazism has cumulated in his new single, “Heil Hitler.” Ye dropped the video for the track last night. Ye(Kanye West) drops full video for his controversial song “Heil Hitler” 😳 pic.twitter.com/0WR5edlib4 — Net Klips (@NetKlips) May 8, 2025 In it, black people dress up like in The Lion King and chant Heil […]
Kanye has said he’s paying 200K a month to Kim Kardashian in child support. If true, it would be the largest monthly payment in US history. Despite this, according to DJ Akademiks, Ye hasn’t seen his son Saint this year. Ak also claims Ye is paying 200K per kid, which would mean 800K a month […]
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. Son Raw gets the money, long time no […]
Florida’s first attempt to charge YNW Melly with the first-degree murder of his YNW crewmates Juvy and Sakchaser ended in a mistrial. Melly will be re-tried in September. He had been locked up without bail since the mistrial. Today, the judge considered a new bond application. He agreed that Melly should get bail. But on […]
Travis Scott has four platinum albums and at least 62 certifications for songs, including every song on his 2018 Astroworld album. This week, LaFlame got seven RIAA updates. Check them out. Travis Scott was just awarded seven new RIAA Platinum certifications 🔥🤯 💿 Butterfly Effect — 9x Platinum 💿 FE!N — 4x Platinum 💿 Birds […]
About a decade ago, Young Money was dominating the rap game. Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Drake. Even Tyga had his moments. That’s not true anymore. But Lil Wayne wants it to be again. During his Apple Music show, Tunechi introduced the “new era” of Young Money, introducing rappers Jay Jones, Allan Cubas, Domiio, Poppy, and […]
Young Thug has revealed that his first post-jail album, Uy Scuti, will drop in June. He didn’t reveal an exact date. Uy Scutti is a red supergiant star, located 5,900 light-years away. For a while, it was thought to be the largest star in the universe. Do you think Uy Scutti will justify its name […]
Image via Riot Act Media 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. Adrian Spinelli recently wished […]
Many of your favorite rappers were at the annual Met Gala in New York last night. Playboi Carti was not. Which was surprising. Carti is one of the hottest spitters in the game, and his playful fashion sense would fit with the peagentry of night. It turns out he was banned. Playboi Carti says he […]
In 2020, Ja Rule filmed a ridiculous commercial for the LA Greek Restaurant Papa Cristos. It went viral, and 50 Cent mocked him for it. Five years later, Fif is mocking him again. I just know 50 was dying watching this, he ain’t ever gonna let Ja breath💀😂 pic.twitter.com/8PeDcLhszl — Hip Hop Historian (@HHistorian50532) May […]
Grand Theft Auto VI is set to be released on May 26, 2026, 13 years after Grand Theft Auto V. For now, there is a new trailer. The new trailer for GTA 6 has been released. Releasing on May 26, 2026. pic.twitter.com/wj9GEME6pt — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) May 6, 2025 Will the graphics look pretty great, there doesn’t […]
Coke rapper Pusha T has been less focused on cocaine in his old age. But folks believe the 47-year-old was paying homage to his yayo roots with his Met Gala outfit. Man no one has looked this fly in probably the past 10 years, this fit is crazy. Pusha T has actually been killing his […]
Image via Roc Marciano/Spotify 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. Elmattic doesn’t know which […]