Atlanta, GA – Lil Baby teamed up with former NBA player Stephen Jackson and restaurant owners Ericka and William Platt on Wednesday (December 16) to throw a surprise birthday party for Gianna Floyd, the daughter of George Floyd who tragically lost his life in police custody on May 25. The Quality Control rapper funded the […]
EXCLUSIVE – The coronavirus pandemic brought on a series of unexpected challenges in the music industry, but artists improvised in the comfort of their own homes in some instances to get creative with an array of innovative visuals this year. Vevo exclusively rolled out their top 10 most-watched Hip Hop videos list with HipHopDX on […]
Los Angeles, CA – Philly rap fans should get ready to up the ante on their TikTok and Triller dancing game now that up-and-coming rap star Popp Hunna is linking up with Lil Uzi Vert for the remix of his viral hit. The “Takeoff” rapper showed love to Uzi, calling him “genuine” after the pair […]
Some debuts from young artists make or destroy careers. The recently released single from the beautifully gifted singer-songwriter Lux Beauregard called “Fireworks” is a debut that announces the start of an exciting musical journey. The song is home to ethereal soundscapes, heart-breaking vocals, soulful, fulfilling performance, and a close-to-the-soul lyricism. “Fireworks” is a tale of […]
Photos courtesy of JoogSZN Please support the beat junkies at Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. No regional rap sound is forever definitive. But some define an era in a regionâs history. If you trace the last three and a half decades of L.A. rap, you can point to the sound that […]
Los Angeles, CA – Three 6 Mafia is responsible for countless classic hit records such as “Stay Fly” and hallmark member Juicy J says if it weren’t for their label, they’d also have one of UGK’s most beloved records within their expansive discography as well. In the latest installment of Juicy J’s interview with HipHopDX, the […]
It’s a winter wonderland for 24kGoldn and DaBaby in the newly-released video for “Coco.” The pair head up to a snowy cabin and get into the Christmas spirit as DaBaby becomes Santa in the Cole Bennett-directed clip. View this post on Instagram A post shared by EL DORADO (@24kgoldn) The track is the follow-up to […]
As The Game seeks to casually lure ex-nemesis 50 Cent into an automatic internet-breaking Verzuz battle, his “retirement” has begun to be jeopardized with the release of high-profile music. On Wednesday (December 16), the West Coast rap stalwart unleashed an animated visual for his latest Lil Wayne collaboration, “A.I. With The Braids,” a lyrical nod […]
Toosii started his #LoveCycleChallenge during the Thanksgiving season, buying groceries for unsuspecting families at a local grocery store and sharing the video on Instagram to encourage his peers to do the same. Now he’s extended the challenge through the Christmas season, and this time linked up with the water-hustling teens Meek Mill was accused of […]
Las Vegas, NV – Saweetie will be joining Jack Harlow and Post Malone in Las Vegas to celebrate New Year’s Eve with Bud Light for their first-ever NYE livestream. The Bay Area native’s “Tap In (Remix)” features both artists, so save for DaBaby’s verse, this seems like the perfect time to perform it live. In […]
Ahead of E-40 and Too $hort’s highly anticipated Verzuz battle this weekend, the duo has teamed up to release the funky “Triple Gold Sox” single. The silky track will live on as part of a bundled version of two individual solo albums from the Bay Area legends, which will consist of 10 tracks from each and […]
Exclusive – Pete Rock’s production discography is unsurprisingly stacked â from his early work with Heavy D & The Boyz and Nas to Kanye West and Busta Rhymes, the legendary beatsmith has collected a sonic arsenal of credits over the past 30 years plus. But there’s still some holes in Rock’s roster he never had […]
Rowdy Rebel was released from prison after a six-year bid on Tuesday (December 15) and he seemingly hasn’t wasted a second of his newfound freedom. Young Thug, who always takes care of his rap friends, made sure to send Double R a gift in the form of a pair of icy chains to make him […]
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is riding the OnlyFans wave. The platinum-selling artist announced he’d signed up for the content subscription site on Wednesday (December 16), telling fans in an Instagram Story post that the page would feature unreleased songs and a forum where he’d take feedback on them. “Wanna bump new unreleased [music] wit […]
Drake is back on his feet after suffering a knee injury in October, and he’s taken his talents to Turks & Caicos with his fellow sniper, French Montana. The longtime friends and collaborators posted up from the island on Monday night (December 14), sharing pics and video as they enjoyed the vacation. In the caption […]
At one time, Fetty Wap had the music game buzzing and looked to be Hip Hop’s next superstar in late 2014, but he’s since lost that momentum in the subsequent years for a multitude of reasons. The New Jersey rhymer fired back in an Instagram comment earlier this week in response to a fan explaining why […]
Chicago, IL – Lil Durk and Pooh Shiesty hosted quite the event for a “Back To Blood” reunion in Chicago on Tuesday night (December 15), leading Durk to trend on Twitter. According to several clips circulating on the social media platform, the mask-less soiree brought together dozens of people who were throwing caution to the wind […]
Big Sean is giving his No. 1 Billboard album Detroit 2 to close out 2020. Following his nomination for 2020’s HipHopDX Comeback Of The Year, the spirited rhymer links up with his ace JhenĂ© Aiko for the “Body Language” video, the Ty Dolla $ign-assisted single that unquestionably displays that Twenty88 feel. For the official video, […]
DJ Khaled is adding “another one” to his rĂ©sumĂ©. The We The Best mogul is invading the health and wellness space with the launch of his untitled CBD company in partnership with CBD manufacturer Endexx Corporation. The move was inspired by Khaled’s “personal wellness journey,” as CBD became part of his daily routine and the company […]
Cupcakke became a trending Twitter topic on Tuesday (December 15) after she dropped her controversial new single “How To Rob (Remix).” The track finds the Chicago spitter setting her sights on numerous rappers in the industry, including Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B and Flo Milli. The song, which is a nod to 50 […]
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia rapper AR-Ab has been holed up in a 6×8 prison cell at the Federal Detention Center (FDC) of Philadelphia as he awaits sentencing on a litany of charges, including conspiracy and distribution of crack cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine. But according to an Instagram post shared to his account on December 8, he’s […]
Jeremih is currently resting up following a scary battle with COVID-19, which saw him hospitalized and even placed on a ventilator in the intensive care unit at one point. The singer appeared on Sway’s Universe with Chance The Rapper on Tuesday (December 15) in support of their Merry Christmas Little Mama project hitting streaming platforms […]
Rumors of an impending alternative version of Eminem’s Music To Be Murdered By album have been floating around online for the past several days. While KXNG Crooked more or less debunked its existence â or at least played coy about knowing anything about it â producer Dem Jointz appeared to suggest otherwise. In an Instagram […]
James Harden took the floor Tuesday night (December 15) for the first time in a preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs and a pregame photo of him looking hefty, which is possibly edited, quickly began to trend on social media. Once fans got their first look at the star Rockets guard, many jokingly compared […]
50 Cent recently revealed he was down to face his former rival The Game in a Verzuz battle. In a new interview with Power 106, the Compton-bred rapper said he’s also willing to take part in Timbaland and Swizz Beatz’s series and admitted he’s already written down 25 songs for a potential clash. For Game, […]
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Busta Rhymes recreates a classic cut for his latest single. On Tuesday, Busta Rhymes dropped the video for “Outta My Mind,” the latest single from Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God. The song features Bell Biv Devoe, whose hit single “Poison” was sampled for the track. Stream the video below. In the video, Busta […]
The Houston rapper performed a few of her most acclaimed tracks of the year. Straight from a rodeo, Megan Thee Stallion celebrated winning Apple Music’s Breakout Artist of the Year by sharing renditions of her most popular tracks of 2020. She kicked off the set with âRealer,â a biting song produced by LilJuMadeDaBeat. This set […]
The German producer Imisc is back with a brand new track, âLove Me Too,â after the very appealing âDancing Babyâ dropped earlier this year. âLove Me Tooâ sees the collaboration of Imisc and J.O.Y continue to shine on the kind of track that would perfectly suit an after-party on the beach at sunrise. The Munich-based […]
Photo courtesy of Sinematic Studios Please support your favorite rapper’s favorite rap blog by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. A rapperâs origin story is often a modern-day myth. If the past is prologue, oneâs roots inform an artistâs slang, accent, and forward-facing narrative. In the case of Jay Worthy, his story is […]