Flights have been restricted across the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that isn’t stopping Rick Ross from fixing his smile. The Miami rapper recently flew down to Santiago de Cali, Colombia in order for renowned dentist Dr. Mario Montoya to sort him out with a fresh set of teeth. According to TMZ, the […]
Inglewood, CA – Burgeoning producer Kevin Robert Harris II — who went by Track Bully on Twitter — was just 21 years old when his life was taken from him in 2009. Eleven years later, authorities are still trying to solve his murder — and the FBI is asking for help. According to a recent […]
Rihanna has been facing backlash from the Muslim community for using a song, which featured a sacred hadith, during Friday’s (October 2) Savage X Fenty fashion show. The 2017 song in question is titled “DOOM” and is by British producer Coucou Chloe, who also apologized for the vocal samples used. RiRi responded early Tuesday (October 6) to […]
McDonald’s has thrust itself into the music world with a mammoth collaboration with Travis Scott in September and now another one connecting with J. Balvin and his Mickey D’s meal of choice. Chance The Rapper chimed in on Sunday (October 4) to share he was supposed to do a Super Bowl commercial with the Golden […]
After months of silence following the Megan Thee Stallion incident, Tory Lanez returned with his surprise album DAYSTAR on September 25 to address the situation. However, the reception might not have been as great as the Canadian rapper had hoped. The LP debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 chart with roughly 36,000 equivalent […]
21 Savage feels like he should be getting credit after claiming he came up with the word “yessirskiii.” Four days after dropping his Savage Mode 2 album with Metro Boomin, the Atlanta rapper has called out other rappers for using the word in their songs and wants to get paid for it. “I need 50% […]
No ads, no corporate backing, no bullshit. Please support independent rap journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Mano Sundaresan got caught with weed rolling with the Iron Sheik. I haven’t stopped listening to the new Serengeti. It’s a pillow of an album that arrived right at the close of summer called […]
After “Reborn,” “Glitter Heart” and “Damaged,” the young-talented singer-songwriter from NYC Sophie Fay, releases her new EP – Handle With Care. Sophie’s distinctive signature is her ability to juggle between singing and rapping while demonstrating her divine vocals through beautifully produced blends of dance, r&b, and electro-infused soundscapes. Handle With Care is spellbinding both lyrically […]
Bringing you the best new rap week in and week out. Please support Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. Harley Geffner‘s plug looks like Angel Garza. 21 Savage & Metro Boomin – Savage Mode II Over a period of six millennia, ancient alchemists passed secrets down to younger alchemists, who grew old […]
It only took 11 years and a group of opportunistic Discord users. Jay Electronica fans woke up to an unexpected, yet certainly welcomed, surprise this morning. According to Hip-Hop N More, the rapper’s perpetually-teased (and eventually-shelved,) album, Act II: Patents of Nobility, has leaked in its entirety. If you count yourself as one of the legion holding […]
“We need to protect our Black women. And love our Black women. Cause at the end of the day, we need our Black women.” Megan Thee Stallion took a timely political stance in her debut as the musical guest on the season premiere of Saturday Night Live. Backlit by a shapeshifting monochrome set design with […]
Dreezy and Jacquees broke up again, resulting in the two trading shots on social media. The former couple got into a war of words on Twitter after revealing their relationship came to an end on Sunday (October 4). The self-proclaimed King of R&B declared, “JACQUEES single.” “Nigga tryna clout chase now and KNOW I’m not […]
Megan Thee Stallion and Chris Rock brought in the most viewers a Saturday Night Live season premiere has seen in four years. According to Deadline, the Saturday (October 3) premiere of SNL‘s 46th season brought in 7.765 million total viewers and a 1.68 rating among adults 18-49. Not only did it make for their most-watched […]
It’s bewildering to YBN Nahmir that people would call him broke as he actually makes a $5,000 bag. The remaining member of the YBN crew responded to a troll on Sunday (October 4), after they insinuated he was lacking in funds because he’d posted an ad on his Instagram page. “This is how dumb this […]
Kanye West announced he was running in the 2020 presidential election on the Fourth of July and since then, his campaign has been an invariable disaster. From his tear-filled abortion rant at his first campaign rally in July to missed deadlines to get on the ballot, Ye’s mission has been anything but smooth. Now, TMZ […]
The leak of Jay Electronica’s Act II: The Patents of Nobility (The Turn) has led to it finally getting a proper release. After a leaked version of the once-shelved album spread online on Saturday (October 3), the LP became legally available to stream via TIDAL on Monday (October 5). Fans have been waiting for years […]
King Von is single, regardless of what he knows you’ve seen on the internet. The Chicago rapper made the declaration of his current relationship status on his Instagram on Monday morning (October 5), just one day after he was posted up with his ex-girlfriend, Asian Doll. Asian also tweeted she was “coming home” to her […]
Travis Scott is officially exiting Astroworld and heading to Utopia. In celebration of receiving his third No. 1 record this year with the Young Thug and M.I.A.-assisted “FRANCHISE,” La Flame announced he was officially in album mode for his fourth studio effort. “AFTER THIS TWEET IMMA THROW MY PHONE. IM TURNT. FUCK I LOVE YALL […]
Gunna reflected on his past and the improvement he’s experienced in his life in an Instagram Stories post on Monday (October 5). The YSL Records artist shared an old mugshot from 2014 to illustrate how much his situation has changed over the past six years. “I came along way thank God,” he wrote. According to […]
Boosie Badazz learned a valuable lesson when allowing his nephew to borrow one of his expensive cars — don’t. In an Instagram video uploaded on Monday (October 5), Boosie documented the damage to his white 2021 Jaguar that included a sizable dent above the front, right wheel and black scratches above the rim. “My nephew’s […]
Mac Miller’s team has announced a double-disc vinyl box sex of the late rapper’s final albums, Swimming and Circles, called Swimming In Circles. To coincide with the announcement, Miller’s family has released some behind-the-scenes footage of the Swimming and Circles recording sessions that took place in Hawaii three years ago. For three minutes and 30 seconds, […]
There are some rumors floating around the internet suggesting Kendrick Lamar has left Top Dawg Entertainment in favor of focusing on his pgLang imprint with former TDE president Dave Free. On Monday (October 5), current TDE president Terrence “Punch” Henderson appeared to reply to the chatter via Twitter, writing, “Smh can’t even try to be […]
Lil Wayne has released a new single titled “NFL,” which will be part of the soundtrack for Amazon Prime’s Thursday Night Football broadcasts. The track will be heard in the streaming service’s kickoff coverage of the Chicago Bears versus Tampa Bay Buccaneers game on October 8. Wayne’s latest track features his Young Money artists Gudda […]
Travis Scott’s new single “Franchise” debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 dated October 10, making history in the process. Scott is now the first artist to ever have three songs hit No. 1 on the chart in less than a year. The Epic Records artist broke the record for the fastest time […]
Charlotte, NC – DaBaby was filming a music video in Charlotte, North Carolina over the weekend when gunshots reportedly rang out, sending one person to the hospital with “life-threatening” injuries. But according to TMZ, a rep for the chart-topping rapper, it was “completely unrelated” to the video shoot. The rep added, “DaBaby sends his heartfelt […]
After getting word of one of his fans was hospitalized with a rare form of brain cancer from frequent collaborator Mustafa the Poet, Drake sent the 14-year-old a personalized video message over the weekend (October 4). The 6 God shared a few words of encouragement to uplift Zelek Murray’s spirits for his birthday. “I can’t […]
Logic announced his retirement from music in July with his final album No Pressure, but he’s still experiencing problems with his label. On Saturday (October 3), the Maryland rapper claimed Def Jam Recordings haven’t been paying his friends and collaborators for their work. Logic shared a long message on Instagram, along with a screenshot of […]
Hip Hop fans were delighted to wake up to the news of Jay Electronica‘s long lost album Act II: Patents of Nobility leaking in its entirety on Sunday (October 4). As it turns out, the New Orleans rapper was actually pleased the LP made its way online, despite originally trying to stop it from reaching […]
More than a decade into his career, Machine Gun Kelly has finally earned his first No. 1 album. Billboard announced on Sunday (October 4) MGK’s Tickets to My Downfall album would be debuting atop their Billboard 200 album chart with roughly 126,000 album-equivalent units sold. Even though he’s blended rock into his music in the […]
Drake dropped a bombshell on Friday (October 2) when he revealed he used to date SZA in his verse on 21 Savage and Metro Boomin’s “Mr. Right Now.” The topic was all over social media due to the high profile of both artists, and also the fact SZA could have been underage based on Drizzy […]