This week features new hip-hop and R&B releases from artists like King Von, Queen Naija, and Lil Keed, Sam Smith, and more. There is an overwhelming amount of music that drops on New Music Fridays. Unless you have hours of free time, it’s almost impossible to wade through all the sewage out there to get […]
Raekwon dissected his ten submissions to Rolling Stone‘s recent update to the 500 best albums of all-time list. At the end of September, Rolling Stone relit the debate over the greatest albums of the last century with another update to their highly-contested top 500 list. Originally published in 2003 and updated in 2012, the list […]
Peter $un reintroduces himself on his newest album which features an upbeat vibe. Southside Richmond, Virginia-bred rapper Peter $un returns to reveal his debut album Scumbaby. The release is an introspective exploration of rap fused with jazz and soul. Throughout Scumbaby, $un’s growth as an artist over the years becomes evident. Over the course of […]
Please support the best collective of ears on the rap internet by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Son Raw is bumping Nujabes and watching Champloo. Keep it real. It’s the rap cliché artists have sought a thousand ways to escape from, like lyrical Harry Houdinis seeking to slip out of the shackles […]
The TDE rapper delivers his first verse of the year on the latest single off the incoming ELE2 . Hours out from the release of his new album, Busta Rhymes is offering one last glimpse at Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God. On the latest single from the anxiously-anticipated project, “Look Over Your […]
Goodie Mob will drop a special 25th-anniversary edition of the debut album. The group is also prepping a new album, featuring Big Boi, André 3000, and more. On November 7th, 1995, Goodie Mob arrived. That was the day the group — which consists of Big Gipp, Khujo, T-Mo, and Cee-Lo — released their classic debut […]
Benny The Butcher has recorded a song with Nas, but both men decided it wasn’t appropriate for their respective albums in 2020. The Griselda Records MC detailed why it shouldn’t be the first collaboration fans hear from them in an interview with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden. “Me and Nas got a record, but we chose […]
Hit-Boy has been on an impressive run this year and he’s proudly patting himself on the back for it. On Friday (October 30), the platinum-selling producer laid claim to being the most versatile among his peers this year. He made sure to show love while doing so, though. “I don’t like being controversial and I […]
JT had some pretty strong thoughts about an ex on social media, and a lot of fans seem to think the City Girls rapper is referring to Lil Uzi Vert. The post in question arrived on Thursday night (October 29), seemingly out of the blue. “I rather drink glass then to ever fuck with that […]
Old episodes of Dave Chappelle’s iconic sketch comedy show have reportedly found a new home at Netflix. According to Decider, Chappelle’s Show will be available on Sunday (November 1), something the company determined was “the best news you’ve heard all year.” The series originally lived at Comedy Central and ran for two seasons until Chappelle famously […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has allowed RZA to make some progress on his long-awaited album The Cure. In an interview with MSNBC’s Ari Melber, the Wu-Tang Clan architect discussed how being stuck at home amid the global crisis resulted in him focusing on music. “I’m getting a rekindling of creativity because I get to play with […]
Action Bronson is looking to bolster his IMDB page once again. In an interview published Friday (October 30) with NME, the Flushing native confirms rumors he indeed auditioned for a role in 2021’s upcoming The Matrix 4 movie, but says he didn’t get the role. “Nah, I definitely didn’t get the role,” he explained. “I […]
Mike Tyson and Boosie Badazz’s tough yet heartfelt podcast conversation, which addressed the latter’s homophobia and transphobia, had a tense moment behind the scenes. During an interview with TMZ, Tyson said his own daughter confronted Boosie over the outspoken rapper’s controversial remarks about Dwyane Wade’s transgender daughter. The boxing legend noted his daughter flew across […]
With Halloween in full-swing, artists aren’t pulling any punches when going all-out for the perfect costume. Ciara gave her best Cardi B imitation on Friday (October 30) when recreating the cover art to the Bronx bombshell’s 2018 GRAMMY-winning Invasion of Privacy album. Ciara dons the yellow wig, checkered flag dress and flails her tongue to the […]
Lil Yachty’s show Public Figures is moving to HBO Max, according to Variety. The television series is making the jump to WarnerMedia’s streaming service after Quibi, the original home of Yachty’s dramedy, announced it was shutting down just six months after it launched. Public Figures is loosely based on Yachty’s life. The Quality Control Music […]
Westside Gunn insists he’s retiring at the end of the year, but he still has plans for one more release. Despite already dropping three projects over the course of 2020, the Griselda Records mastermind announced a new mixtape titled Sincerely Adolf on Friday (October 30). The tape serves as the eighth entry in his Hitler […]
YoungBoy Never Broke Again has solidified himself as a bona fide force in Hip Hop and he just became legally able to drink earlier this month. With three projects already released this year and another on the way coming in November, the Baton Rouge native’s work ethic is unmatched, but YoungBoy admits the grind is […]
Busta Rhymes regrets not recording any music with Mac Miller, who passed away in 2018. During an interview with Vulture, Busta spoke about his relationship with the late rapper and the respect he had for Miller. “We never got a chance to work on any music, but we absolutely had a great friendship,” he said. […]
Los Angeles, CA – Dr. Dre and Nicole Young’s $1 billion divorce continues to get messier. According to The Daily Mail, Young is now attempting to subpoena three women she accuses of being Dre’s mistresses — singer Jillian Speer, former model Kili Anderson and Latin Hip Hop artist Crystal Rogers — in an effort to get […]
Saweetie isn’t playing around this Halloween. She got a head-start on everyone heading into Halloweekend by dressing up on Thursday night (October 29) as every member of Destiny’s Child when recreating the trio’s spicy “Bootylicious” video. The “My Type” rhymer donned different colored wigs and three pink outfits to match Michelle Williams, Beyoncé and Kelly […]
50 Cent had social media in an uproar after he told his 26.2 million Instagram followers to “vote for Trump” earlier this month. Although his ex Chelsea Handler ultimately got him to denounce Donald Trump by enticing him with “another round” in the bedroom and admit he “wasn’t serious,” the damage was seemingly done. Now, […]
Philadelphia-bred singer Jaguar Wright — known for her work with The Roots, JAY-Z and Blackalicious — made some damning allegations against Common in August. During an Instagram Live session, she accused the Hip Hop vet of a past sexual assault that involved him trying to “stick his dick” in her mouth. Now, Common is breaking […]
Like Griselda members Benny The Butcher, Westside Gunn and Conway The Machine, Buffalo, New York native Kane Wave wants to keep his city on the map. As he propels to the forefront of Buffalo’s Hip-Hop scene, Kane focuses on capturing the eccentric nature of the Queen City in his music. Known for his high energy […]
Pop Smoke joins a pair of New York-bred artists for features on this week’s new music Friday (October 30) docket. The late Brooklyn rapper appears alongside French Montana for the drill-inspired “Double G” and teams with fellow Brooklynite Jay Gwuapo on the hard-hitting “Black Mask.” Speaking to Beats 1’s Zane Lowe, French says people don’t […]
Lil Uzi Vert has picked up a good reputation through his encounters with fans over the years, and his latest act of generosity will only add to it. On Thursday (October 29), a video surfaced of Uzi giving money to young fans while stuck in traffic in his black velvet Lamborghini Urus. Uzi handed cash […]
Many people were surprised to see Akon collaborating with Tekashi 6ix9ine following his return from prison — including King Von. Almost two months after their “Locked Up Pt. 2” track was released, the Chicago-bred rapper admits he’ll never be able to forgive the “Lonely” artist for teaming up with 6ix9ine. “I’ll never forgive Akon for […]
We feel like Pablo when we’re working on our features. Please support Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. Jerome LOL is one of those dudes you just let talk. When we caught up way back during the beginning of the pandemic, he was gearing up to release an EP under a new […]
It's been a minute, but Kendrick Lamar is back. We just got K.Dot's first verse of the year as a feature on the Busta Rhymes track "Look Over Your Shoulder." Busta's tenth album Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God drops tonight, and also features Mariah Carey, Anderson Paak, Q-Tip, Rick Ross, Mary J. […]
Our name speaks volumes in the hood like subwoofers in lowriders. Please support Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. To put it concisely, MC Eiht is Compton. From the moment he emerged as a member of Compton’s Most Wanted, Aaron Tyler’s reputation was cemented by his ability to captivate listeners with the […]
Los Angeles, CA – HipHopDX has a packed list of singles for the Halloween edition of New Music Friday. Multiple superstar collabs dominate this week such as Freddie Gibbs and Big Sean’s link-up “4 Thangs”, French Montana, and the late Pop Smoke’s “Double G”, and Lil Durk’s Young Thug-assisted “Stay Down.” Peep the top releases […]