Drake and Nicki Minaj‘s relationship hasn’t always been perfect over the years, but it looks like parenthood might be putting things back on track for the Young Money pair. Minaj joined Detroit rapper Sada Baby on a remix of his “Whole Lotta Choppas” single on Friday (October 16). In her opening verse, she mentions wanting […]
The Cardi B and Offset saga continues. After saying they’re a couple once again, fans took to social media claiming she was in an abusive relationship, but Cardi wasn’t having any of it and quickly defused the rumors Thursday night (October 15). “I’m a bitch. I’m crazy as fuck. One day I want to be […]
Los Angeles, CA – Benny The Butcher just released his new album Burden of Proof on Friday (October 16), but he’s not stopping there. The Griselda Records rapper has paid a visit to Power 106 in Los Angeles to spit a freestyle over JAY-Z‘s classic 1996 song “Dead Presidents.” The Buffalo native takes on the […]
It doesn’t get much bigger than a Drake feature, and that’s exactly what Alabama rapper Yung Bleu got with his remix of “You’re Mines Still,” which was released on Friday (October 16) via OVO Sound and Bleu’s Vandross Music Group. But against all odds, it was a four-time NBA All-Star who made the whole thing […]
Lil Wayne recalled Missy Elliott’s impact on his style on the debut episode of DJ Khaled’s The First One podcast. During the interview, Khaled asked Weezy about the influences behind the hit single “Tha Block Is Hot” and Hot Boys cut “Block Burner.” Wayne responded by saluting the first female rapper inducted into the Songwriters […]
Big Sean powered through his distaste for seafood to please JhenĂ© Aiko. Sean showed himself eating fish at the behest of Aiko in a series of Instagram Stories posts on Thursday (October 15). “I can’t eat seafood, I hate it,” Sean wrote. “The smell, texture, taste, i just can’t do it. Nothing against people who […]
The Food Villain arrives on October 25th. Extending a year-long streak of supporting some of 2020’s biggest rap releases, Alchemist is teasing yet another new project. And it’s slated to drop in just a few weeks. Over the last few days, the producer has been previewing something called The Food Villain on Instagram, offering little […]
Get your hands on Freddie Gibbs’ Alfredo merchandise now. On Thursday, Freddie Gibbs premiered the video for “Babies and Fools,” the standout from his latest album, Alfredo. The track features a guest verse from Conway the Machine. Fellow Griselda Records member Benny the Butcher tags along as the two hit the strip club for a night out. […]
Benny the Butcher drops Burden of Proof this Friday. Last week, Benny the Butcher dropped “Timeless,” the long-awaited collaboration with Lil Wayne and Big Sean. On Wednesday, he released the tracklist for his second studio album, Burden of Proof. The project will be produced in full by Hit-Boy. View the full tracklist below.Today, on the eve of its […]
Please support independent rap journalism by subscribing to Pasion of the Weiss on Patreon. David Ma always rocks the dad bod for Thanksgiving dinner. Picture being a young Crip from Long Beach and your song, âGetto Jam,â is the number one rap song in the country. Imagine it being from your debut and your second […]
A new mash-up tape pits the iron-clad bars of Shaolin’s finest against some of the Metal Faced Villain’s most notable suites. With a real-life collaboration between Wu-Tang Clan and MF DOOM seeming more unlikely by the day, a potent placeholder for that prospectively unholy union has surfaced. Earlier this week, South Korean producer, ALL4HIPHOP, glimpsed […]
Los Angeles, CA – Several high-profile collaborations and a pair of ultra-hyped up remixes dominate this edition of HipHopDX’s New Music Friday singles coverage. There’s representation from all over the industry as Alabama-rapper Yung Bleu links with Drake and Sada Baby and Nick Minaj bridge the gap between Detroit and New York, amid other notable […]
October has ramped up with some major star power for its third New Music Friday of the month. This week is highlighted by new albums from big names such as T.I., Black Thought and Benny The Butcher. Additional releases include Gucci Mane showcasing his 1017 Records roster and an UnoTheActivist collaboration with Travis Barker. Open […]
âBabies & Foolsâ is the new music video off of the critically acclaimed Alfredo album by rapper Freddie Gibbs and producer The Alchemist. Joined by Conway The Machine, the collaboration is brought together in one of the most overused but frequently visited Hip Hop venue … the strip club. Whatâs unique however is that director James âJMPâ Pereira takes […]
Quality Control Music officially has a new name on the roster. In an Instagram Post on Wednesday (October 14), music exec Barry Hefner announced Atlanta-based rapper Metro Marrs had inked a deal with the imprint that’s also home to Migos, Lil Yachty, City Girls, Lil Baby and more. Hefner is President of record label and […]
DaBaby may be the biggest name on the South Coast Music Group roster, but that doesn’t mean he’s the only one inspiring the team. During an Instagram Live on Wednesday night (October 14), the “Bop” rapper gave fellow SCMG labelmate Blacc Zacc his flowers when he popped up in the Live’s comments telling the “rich […]
Baton Rouge, LA – Baton Rouge rapper Dayvon Bentley â who goes by the rap moniker Juicy Bentley â has been arrested for allegedly murdering his ex-girlfriend. According to WBRZ, police located the 24-year-old aspiring artist in Denver, Colorado after a month of searching for him. Bentley will be extradited back to Louisiana to face […]
The alleged victim of a 2018 club brawl that happened in front of Drake and Odell Beckham Jr. has named his price. According to documents obtained by The Blast on Thursday (October 15), Bennett Sipes “believes he will be seeking” around $250,000 for the March 2018 fight with Kourtney Kardashianâs ex-boyfriend Younes Bendjima that allegedly […]
Gucci Mane’s artist Pooh Shiesty was taken into custody in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida on Tuesday (October 13) for allegedly shooting two people during a failed drug and sneaker deal. But according to New York City-based attorney Mo Gangat, who frequently covers high profile rap cases, the Brooklyn native was granted a $30,000 bond on Wednesday (October […]
D.C. rapper Shy Glizzy has never taken the easy path. Despite plenty of offers from various labels and imprints, Glizzy has stood his ground when it comes to maintaining his independence as an artist. While making your own way allows creative freedom and full control over your career, it can also lead to feeling isolated […]
Mulatto and the City Girls hit up Big Latto’s Diner for the colorful video to “In N Out.” Directed by the talented Reel Goats team behind DaBaby and Stunna4Vegas’ videos, among others, the trio head for a retro night out complete with roller-skating carhops. The track stands as the fourth single from Mulatto’s debut album […]
Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty welcomed their first child on September 30 â and now, Black Barbie has finally revealed the baby’s gender. On Thursday (October 15), Nicki shared an Instagram post showing off the various congratulatory cards she received from her famous friends, including BeyoncĂ©, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and model Winnie […]
Lil Nas X is thrilled about Nicki Minaj‘s new collab with Sada Baby. The self-admitted Barb rejoiced in Minaj’s announcement on Thursday (October 15), when she revealed her remix to Sada Baby’s “Whole Lotta Choppas” would arrive at midnight. Responding to Minaj’s tweet, the “Old Town Road” rapper expressed his excitement about the new music. […]
Jaah SLT is one of North Carolina’s brightest up and comers on the Hip Hop scene. And while he has featured his cohorts on songs, this particular squad has roots that go much deeper than just music. The name “SLT” is a fusion of Charlotte, North Carolinaâs airport code âCLT,â and a fight club started […]
On his new album New Beginnings, REASON buddies up with Jamla Records’ lyrical virtuoso Rapsody for a bar-heavy, boom-bap showdown on “I Can Make It.” It’s the first collaboration between the two fiery spitters, and REASON said the whole moment made the song one of the best on the new album. During his conversation with […]
Twitter erupted with shock and horror on Wednesday (October 14) when Donald Trump’s senior campaign advisor Katrina Pierson thanked Ice Cube for helping them with “The Platinum Plan,” a proposal that includes prosecuting the Ku Klux Klan and Antifa as terrorist organizations, making Juneteenth a federal holiday and efforts to bolster Black economic prosperity. People simply […]
Another Pop Smoke Shoot For the Stars, Aim For the Moon track has received the remix treatment. On the heels of Summer Walker hopping on “Mood Swings” in September, Lil Wayne adds a verse to bless the deluxe edition sleeper “Iced Out Audemars,” which hit streaming services Thursday (October 15). Weezy replaces Brooklyn rapper DAFI […]
The signs were all there â Offset was pining after Cardi B on Instagram, he showed up with a lavish gift for her 28th birthday celebration and the estranged couple even shared a kiss. So, it truly came as no surprise to Cardi’s fans when she revealed she and the Migos rapper had reconciled. The […]
Kid Cudi has had a pretty successful acting career so far, but he’s just secured his biggest opportunity yet. On Wednesday (October 14), it was announced the Cleveland rapper will appear in the star-studded Netflix film Donât Look Up next to Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill. The cast is filled with other big actors, including […]
You say no to longshot offers, Juicy JÂ can’t. The Memphis native is looking to sneak a beat onto Ariana Grande‘s upcoming album. After the pop star announced her next project was dropping before October’s out, the Three 6 Mafia rapper took a shot in the dark on Wednesday (October 14) by sending a beat to […]