New York, NY – Casanova is currently embroiled in some serious legal troubles. On Wednesday night (December 2), the Roc Nation rapper surrendered to New York City authorities after he was named in a RICO case alongside 17 other alleged members of the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation gang. Now, Casanova’s longtime girlfriend and mother of […]
2020 proved to be another banner year for Hip Hop, as the genre further spread its wings into the mainstream. Rappers were a commercial staple on the Billboard Hot 100 chart’s rotating door, as Billboard unveiled the Hot 100’s year-end chart for 2020 on Thursday (December 3). Behind The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” and Post Malone’s […]
The Game rang in his 41st birthday this week and his kids saved up big to show the world how much they love and appreciate their dad. On Monday (November 30), Game’s son Harlem shared an Instagram post of the lavish gift he and his siblings got their famous father. The post contained three different pictures […]
Joyner Lucas called in for a video interview with The Breakfast Club on Thursday (December 3) and was asked about his past beef with Logic, which he agreed was “very strange.” Judging by his answer, it sounds like Lucas has spent some time reflecting on the situation and is able to see his role in […]
New York, NY – In the famous platinum-selling words of Casanova’s Roc Nation boss JAY-Z, he says he’s not guilty. In a video filmed just before he turned himself in on federal charges at the Midtown South precinct of Manhattan on Wednesday night (December 2), the Brooklyn native addressed his fans and maintained his innocence […]
Baton Rouge, LA – Boosie Badazz is still recovering fro gunshot wounds sustained during a Dallas shooting last month. But instead of wallowing in his misfortune, the business savvy rapper is continuing to use it to his advantage. On Thursday (December 3), director Chuck Star shared a video clip from Boosie’s new video “Lost For […]
Tyga is looking for America’s Next Top Model. With the success he’s had with his OnlyFans account — he’s reportedly made more than $7 million to date — Tyga wants to help groom other models looking to elevate their platform and put some money in their pockets. Last month, Tyga started his Too Raww lifestyle, […]
As if the Kardashians had nothing better to do with their time, the ladies decided to have some fun at the expense of their friends with an intense prank call. On Wednesday (December 2), Kim Kardashian shared a video to her Twitter account showing Khloé, Kourtney, Kendall, Kylie and Kris sitting in front of an […]
Miami, FL – Conway The Machine repeatedly shows his admiration and respect for Hip Hop’s forefathers and now, the love is coming right back to him. During a recent episode of The Drink Champs podcast with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN, the Griselda MC hopped on a FaceTime call with Nas who promptly gave him his […]
For many of music’s biggest names, the genesis of a long and fruitful career often comes at the hands of a chance encounter that reshaped their lives forever. For Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes, that moment came in the form of a Virginia Beach high school talent show in 1992. The collective […]
Trouble stirred up a little controversy earlier this week when he confidently stated he’d let his wife “fuck Drake” for a feature. Now, the Atlanta-bred rapper — who’s actually not married — is attempting to explain his stance, while simultaneously digging himself a deeper hole. “I’mma address a few things real quick,” he said in […]
Drake is taking his Nike partnership to the next level with the launch of his NOCTA sub-label, the sports apparel giant announced on Wednesday (December 2). The unprecedented Nike deal with an entertainer gets its name from Drizzy’s nocturnal recording process. “I mean, growing up Nike was everything,” Drake said in a statement. “It felt […]
Tupac Shakur came for Biggie’s throat on the 1996 diss track “Hit Em Up,” arguably one of the most disrespectful Hip Hop records ever recorded. With every lyric he uttered in the song, the fired up ‘Pac made it crystal clear he had a problem with The Notorious B.I.G. “First off, fuck your bitch and […]
While Ice-T is undoubtedly a gangsta rap pioneer, the seasoned MC will always give credit to Schoolly D for laying the foundation. Upon hearing Schoolly’s “PSK (What Does It Mean?)” single in 1985, Ice was inspired to write his 1987 classic “6 ‘N The Morning” and it was on from there. Needless to say, Ice […]
NEWARK, NJ – Emerging New Jersey rapper Tripple Beanz was fatally killed in a Newark, New Jersey shooting last Friday (November 27). The 29-year-old was walking to his parked car when a pair of masked gunmen hopped out of their vehicle and shot him multiple times from close range in a brutal execution before running […]
It looks like Tee Grizzley is going to have a wonderful holiday season this year. On Wednesday (December 2), the Detroit rapper took to his Instagram to share the news his mother, Latoya Perry, was being released from prison. Grizzley posted a screenshot of a FaceTime call he was having with his mother. Both Grizzley […]
JAY-Z’s music picks for the year have arrived. Hov created a “2020 Vision” playlist for TIDAL on Thursday (December 3) putting the year in music in perspective. The playlist is filled with 40 tracks featuring a hint of R&B and varying styles dominating Hip Hop. Tennis star Naomi Osaka wearing a George Floyd mask is […]
Roddy Ricch doesn’t want to get caught up in the process of releasing too much music too quickly. The Compton-bred rapper recently revealed he could drop a new album at any time following the chart-topping Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial, but instead, he’s waiting for the perfect moment to strike. In a Variety interview […]
New York, NY – Casanova has reportedly turned himself in to police after being named in an indictment for his alleged involvement in the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation gang. According to the New York Daily News, the Brooklyn native surrendered himself at the Midtown South precinct of Manhattan on Wednesday night (December 2). The 34-year-old rapper’s […]
EXCLUSIVE – While taking time to nurse his torn Achilles, Brooklyn Nets basketball star Kevin Durant has been keeping busy in another creative space. His brand new podcast alongside co-host Eddie Gonzalez The ETCs with Kevin Durant has gotten off to a great start with guests such as NBA star Kyrie Irving, producer Noah “40” […]
The singer performed three songs from this new album, Gospel According to PJ. PJ Morton brought some needed and necessary praise to his second run on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series. Rallying his six-piece ensemble in a remote New Orleans studio space, the singer mostly played sideman in the performance of three songs from his new […]
The Stones Throw duo is joining Guapdad 4000, Yuna, DVWN, and more, at the virtual music festival. Knxwledge and Anderson .Paak are set to reunite as NxWorries next week for their first performance in more than two years. The Stones Throw duo will join Guapdad 4000, Yuna, DVWN, and more, on the bill for Double […]
The venerable producers drop an experimental 13-track jazz album. Madlib and Karriem Riggins have released their debut album as Jahari Massamba Unit. Announced last month (but teased years back by Riggins in an interview with Okayplayer,) Pardon My French is an experimental 13-track jazz album from the venerable hip-hop producers, who previously collaborated on one-offs as […]
The album features music the group was inspired by, including songs from Afrika Bambaataa, Chic, Anita Baker, and more. Run DMC is partnering with 12on12 for a limited-edition vinyl-only compilation album. The upcoming 12-track album features songs that inspired the group’s work, handpicked by the surviving members in dedication to the late Jam Master Jay. […]
This year’s Soul Train Awards successfully merged the old school with a thriving new school. On Sunday, the 2020 Soul Train Awards presented by BET showcased the magic of music. Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell hosted the awards again and this made for an evening filled with laughter. The duo presented stars, performers, and others […]
We kick our bars in iambic pentameter. Please support the poetry of Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. Son Raw waxes poetic. Contrarily to popular belief, we good people at POW don’t only go in for poetic, subterranean raps or dark electronic beats. We sometimes like to kick our shoes off and […]
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Jack Harlow‘s debut album is en route. The Louisville native had a breakout year with the success of his single “What’s Poppin” and its accompanying remix featuring Lil Wayne, DaBaby and Tory Lanez. Both songs peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped pave the way for the newly-announced That’s What They […]
Pharrell is taking his support of minority-owned businesses to the next level. On Tuesday (December 1), the legendary producer announced his new initiative Black Ambition, with the goal of being a resource to help close the wealth gap. The N.E.R.D co-mastermind explained the inspiration behind the idea in a statement. “Recent events and tragedies have […]