Regional rap over everything. Passion of the Weiss is your source. Donate to us on Patreon, yeah? Jordan Ryan Pedersen moved to the middle of nowhere Indiana last month. If you’d like to link, he prefers the Tom’s Donuts on Wayne, not the one at four corners. Google “Brentwood Indianapolis,” and the results are grim. […]
Freestyle Fellowship at Giant Step, Metropolis. Vincent Chancey at Giant Step at Metropolis. Giant Step on February 25th, 1993 Richard Worth, Masta Ace, and DJ Jazzy Nice performing at Giant Step. Richard Worth, Masta Ace, and DJ Jazzy Nice performing at Giant Step. Giant Step Club at Metropolis in February 1993.
Lil Baby is having a huge year, despite the fact his income stream was largely slashed due to the global pandemic. During an appearance on Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club on Tuesday (December 8), the Quality Control artist revealed his previously-set $100,000 per feature price is only one fourth of the amount he’s now getting […]
Boosie Badazz isn’t letting his injuries stop him from getting back to work. On Monday (December 6), the Baton Rouge native dropped a new song titled “Lost For Words,” then previewed a pair of new tracks set to drop on December 18 – “Memory Lane” and “Stick N The Car.” On the latter, he addresses […]
Fans on Twitter are convinced Vlad is responsible for Casanova’s current legal plight because of a particular tweet that was fired off on Monday night (December 7). The Twitter post featured a YouTube video from Hip Hop Media Uncensored which implicates the FBI pulled information from VladTV interviews (despite the indictment making no such mention […]
Atlanta, GA – Mulatto had a breakout year in 2020, and she’s ending it by sharing the wealth with her community during a much-needed time. On Monday (December 6), Big Latto and her team practically bought out a local Walmart and loaded up a huge truck for Atlanta residents to come and get holiday gifts […]
Teaneck, NJ – A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie — born Artist J. Dubose — has been arrested on gun and drug charges, according to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. A-Boogie, who turned 25 years old on Sunday (December 6), was charged with one count of unlawful possession of a handgun and one count of possession of marijuana. […]
Taz Taylor has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The Internet Money co-founder revealed his COVID results on Monday (December 7), and announced his plans to quarantine for the full 14 days recommended by the CDC. “damn I tested positive,” he tweeted with crying emojis. “quarantining next 2 weeks. Stay Strong Beautiful PPL.” damn I […]
Chicago, IL – Today marks a year since we lost Juice WRLD, a generational talent that smashed genre barriers and ushered in a new sound of Hip Hop. The Chicago-born rapper tragically died from an opioid overdose at an Illinois airport while traveling to celebrate his 21st birthday. During his far too brief tenure on […]
Following his tragic death, King Von’s team has promised to fulfill his album’s rollout plans. On Tuesday (December 8), Welcome to O’Block closer “Wayne’s Story” received a cinematic visual treatment, serving as the first release since Von was shot and killed on November 6. The Chicago native puts his storytelling prowess on display when narrating […]
Atlanta, GA – Rising R&B singer Ann Marie has been making headlines lately — but not for the right reasons. On Tuesday (December 1), the Chicago native was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly shooting her friend Sandillo Wright in the head at Atlanta’s Buckhead Hotel. Although Ann Marie told investigators […]
Exclusive – Biz Markie hasn’t been on social media nor has he appeared on his Sirius XM Rock The Bells radio show in over six months. In July, it was reported he’d actually been hospitalized for weeks with a “serious illness” unrelated to the coronavirus but possibly linked to his Type II diabetes. As the […]
Brooklyn rapper Nick Blixky was shot and killed in May, but his detractors are still trying to find ways to disrespect him while six feet under. Over the weekend, a rapper named 1090 Justo B posed in a “Rest In Piss Nick Blixky GDK” t-shirt standing over a tombstone he portrayed to be Blixky’s. The […]
Shreveport, LA – Gun violence continues to infiltrate the rap community a month after the shooting deaths of King Von and BadAzz Music Syndicate rapper Mo3. According to Shreveport, Louisiana breaking news reporter Timmy Lane, local rapper Blue Benji Kobe was shot and killed in broad daylight on Sunday (December 6). On the day of the […]
After having a show in Macon, Georgia canceled last month, King Von’s uncle Range Rover Hang (he got the name by owning six Range Rovers) believes Quando Rondo won’t be able to perform anytime soon. Speaking to Fucious TV, Hang reflected on the loss of his nephew and had a message for Rondo. “Nah, I […]
Fat Joe’s Instagram Live show The Fat Joe Show continues to provide interesting content for rap connoisseurs. Earlier this week, the Terror Squad vet chopped it up with fellow New York rapper Maino and the two wound up discussing the recent wave of gun violence that took the lives of both King Von and BadAzz Music […]
COLUMBUS, OH – More than 500 Ohioans partied like it was 2019 over the weekend. According to NBC News, Ohio nightclub Aftermath has been cited on numerous COVID-19 social distancing violations following Trey Songz’s performance at the venue on Saturday night (December 5). Videos from the night find attendees packing the area closest to the […]
Los Angeles, CA – Nipsey Hussle was gunned down on March 31 outside of the Marathon Clothing Store in South Central, Los Angeles, leaving a gaping hole in the rap community that will never be filled. But prior to his death, the 33-year-old had already promised to take care of his family, especially his two […]
Atlanta, GA – Burgeoning R&B singer Ann Marie was arrested in Fulton County, Georgia on Tuesday (December 1) for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after she allegedly shot a man in the head. Early reports identified the victim as a 24-year-old male but didn’t release a name — until now. According to police records […]
Charlamagne Tha God won’t be leaving his seat on the nationally-syndicated radio show The Breakfast Club anytime soon. According to Variety, the often brash radio host re-upped with iHeartMedia on a five-year extension which will keep him part of the iHeart family into 2026. In his new role as senior creative officer of culture content and […]
The Game has been in the industry for roughly 20 years and has learned a few things during that time. On Monday (December 7), the Compton native took to Twitter to respond to artists asking him for career advice by telling them to keep a low profile in a year littered with deaths in the […]
It’s been one year since Juice WRLD died at the age of just 21. To mark the occasion and remember his legacy, the rapper’s estate has released a new single called “Reminds Me of You.” The somber track finds Juice alongside Australian artist and one of his frequent collaborators The Kid LAROI. Produced by Dr. Luke, […]
Fresh new music from MICK, DJ Manipulator, Ed Balloon, NAPPYNAPPA and more this Mixtape Monday. MICK teams with Chi Duly and Hasan Insane for Jay Electronica + Jay-Z: A Rewritten Testimony, DJ Manipulator drops Gram Jams 3, Ed Balloon returns with I Hate It Here and NAPPYNAPPA drops IFEELJUSTLYKTHEIRART. Newcomer Saint Ezekiel makes the cut […]
The album will arrive with features from Pop Smoke, Skepta, Trippie Red and Phoebe Bridgers. Kid Cudi has officially announced the tracklist and release date for his upcoming album, Man On The Moon III: The Chosen. The artist’s seventh studio album will follow his 2020 drops which have included the chart-topping single “The Scotts” with […]
Bringing you the best new rap music every single week. Please support Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. Brandon Callender enters a room like the Sandman. YXNG K.A featuring Lil Poppa – “Living the Dream” You’d never guess that YXNG K.A was from Philadelphia when you first hear his high-pitched wails on “LIVING […]
Music producer and Nigerian artist Icebeatchillz spreads the fun vibes we all need during this pandemic with a latest music video for his critically acclaimed single titled “Area” featuring Dancehall legend Beenie Man. With a music video shot both in Jamaica and Nigeria, Icebeatchills has managed to capture the best of both worlds, bringing an […]
The Chicago rapper lets loose on the instrumental from Beanie Sigel’s “Nothing Like It.” Like so many rappers, producers, and influencers, Lupe Fiasco has been digging into Clubhouse, a new invite-only social audio app that’s hosted some memorable (but mostly forgettable,) discussions of the current and former states of the music industry. On Friday, the […]
“I am now Dionne The Singer.” Dionne Warwick took to Twitter this weekend to gain some clarity and inadvertently roast two of the biggest names in music. “If you have ‘The’ in your name i’m coming for you. I need answers today,” the soul legend wrote, signaling to her unsuspecting targets that a gentle grilling […]
The Stones Throw producer’s VGM tape series gains a seventh and eighth installment. Knxwledge celebrated Bandcamp Friday with the release of two new beat tapes. Extending his most recent strain of tapes, the producer added two more volumes to the ongoing VGM series, dropping a seventh and eighth installment on Friday. As the name suggests, the […]
Premier also discussed his first encounters with Nas, JAY-Z, and Biggie, in a new interview. Canibus had an unintended role in the creation of a 2000s neo-soul masterpiece, according to DJ Premier. In a recent interview with comedian Tom Segura, the producer revealed Canibus was presented the beat for D’Angelo‘s “Devil’s Pie” before the singer ever […]