The new release featuring 18 tracks is an exploratory listen, on it, he pays tribute to cult songs like “Solo Dolo” off his debut album. It’s been four years since Kid Cudi has unleashed a solo project, today he releases his well-crafted album Man On The Moon III: The Chosen. The album is a full-circle […]
This week is stacked with new albums you should listen to, from the likes of Kid Cudi, Boldy James, James Blake, Kamiyah, Pete Rock, BIA, 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 […]
The Round-Up playlist is Okayplayer’s weekly haul of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set features new music from Ari Lennox, MF DOOM, Kamaiyah, Channel Tres, Pete Rock, and more. Scroll through selections from our latest sequence below and subscribe to Okayplayer’s Spotify channel today. MIA GLADSTONE – “I FEEL […]
Please support the site which knows better than most that more jazz is the solution to most problems. Please subscribe to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Josh Johnson’s universe is interconnected. Whether adventuring out on his own as a solo artist, like he’s done on the stellar Freedom Exercise, or playing with any number […]
A Boogie With Da Hoodie won’t let his recent arrest on Monday (December 7) ruin his 25th birthday. The Bronx rapper took to his Instagram stories to let his fans know how he’s bringing back the special day thanks to his girlfriend Ella Bandz. On Friday (December 7), the Artist 2.0 rapper took to his Instagram […]
The new Gang Starr track will be featured on the instrumental version of One of the Best Yet. It’s been a year since DJ Premier released One of the Best Yet — the seventh and final Gang Starr album. The album, which featured old, lost Guru verses over new Premier beats, was well received by […]
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Walker’s Ghetto Earth Records also announced its first signee, NO1-NOAH. On Wednesday, Summer Walker announced she’s launching her own record label. Walker’s label Ghetto Earth Records is a joint venture with Interscope, NO1-NOAH is her first signee. This year alone, the breakout artist rolled out a deluxe, extended version of her critically acclaimed, chart-topping debut […]
MIAMI, FL – Zoey Dollaz was reportedly shot multiple times in Miami on Wednesday night (December 9). According to Miami-based journalist Tony Centeno, the Freebandz rapper was hit while on his way into the 305’s Booby Trap On The River strip club and is currently in stable condition. “My sources say Zoey is doing fine […]
Kid Cudi has been releasing music for over a decade with nine projects and tons of features under his belt, but he still feels underrated as a rapper. In an interview with Apple Music ahead of his Man on the Moon III: The Chosen album (out December 11), he revealed Travis Scott helped him put […]
Exclusive – Yung Bans made a name for himself in 2015 appearing on tracks with Playboy Carti and XXXTENTACION. He grew a solid fanbase with his Yung Bans mixtape series and expectations were high for his debut album. When he dropped his debut album MISUNDERSTOOD in July 2019 it entered the top 10 on the US Apple Music chart but […]
We’re still running because of our love of the game. Please support Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. Michael McKinney is considering releasing a collection of Chopped and Screwed podcasts. Escapism is one of the club’s most enduring promises: a great DJ, so the idea goes, can take their listeners to an […]
Dallas, TX – A suspect has reportedly been arrested in connection to the murder of Dallas rapper Mo3. According to Fox affiliate KDFW, the Dallas Police Department apprehended 21-year-old Kewon Dontrell White on Wednesday (December 9) and charged him with murder. Mo3 (real name Melvin Noble) was shot and killed on November 11 as he […]
Soulja Boy wants his flowers and he wants them now. Big Draco took to his Instagram Live on Wednesday (December 9) to demand his respect for allegedly being the first rapper to have the badge on his Live that allows him to accept donations from viewers. “I’m the first rapper with the badges,” he proclaimed. […]
Jack Harlow‘s “WHATS POPPIN (Remix)” features DaBaby, Lil Wayne and Tory Lanez and found just as much success as the original song when it peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. However, both Wayne and Lanez became shrouded in their own respective controversies not too long after the track took off – but […]
Los Angeles, CA – The death of Chicago rap star King Von shocked the industry and has put rappers like Yella Beezy on high alert. In fact, while the “That’s On Me” rapper was remarking on his relationship with the late O’Block native in an exclusive interview with HipHopDX, he suggested a number of interpersonal […]
Travis Scott just received his first diamond plaque. On Wednesday (December 9), the Drake-assisted “Sicko Mode” was certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America, signifying sales of 10 million. The song has also passed a whopping 1.2 billion streams on Spotify as well as 735 million views of the music video on YouTube. […]
Ashanti and Keyshia Cole are the next contestants to enter the Verzuz ring, and Swizz Beatz and Timbaland are looking to deck their fans with official merch from the highly-anticipated battle. On Tuesday (December 9), video shopping platform NTWRK took to Instagram to announce their brand new collaboration with the award-winning show. The post revealed […]
Savannah, GA – 600Breezy has been throwing shots and provoking Quando Rondo since King Von was shot and killed in an altercation with the Never Broke Again artist on November 6. Breezy doesn’t seem to be letting up either, taking things to another level and going to Rondo’s turf alongside Memo600, another associate of Von’s. The […]
Rising R&B singer Ann Marie was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon earlier this month after she allegedly shot her childhood friend in the head at an Atlanta hotel. Despite mounting evidence to suggest otherwise (two shell casings were found at the scene), the Chicago native says the gun fell off a table […]
G Herbo and Taina Williams are reportedly expecting their first child together. According to Chicago Tribune writer Jason Meisner, Herbo’s lawyer revealed the news during a court appearance Wednesday (December 9). As the PTSD rapper faces charges related to a $1.5 million fraud scheme, his lawyer asked that Herbo be able to travel to New […]
Mario Judah has been gaining some traction over the last few weeks with his odd social media antics and a sound that fuses the worlds of Hip Hop and rock. Playboi Carti was thrown into the mix when he was the main topic on some of Judah’s latest videos. Judah expressed how tired he was […]
Lil Loaded — born Dashawn Robertson — turned himself into Dallas authorities in November with a warrant out for his arrest on murder charges in connection to the shooting of 18-year-old Khalia Walker on October 25. Loaded took to Instagram on Tuesday (December 8) to reveal he’s back home enjoying his freedom and has another […]
As Twitter attempted to cancel VladTV and slowly pick apart singer Ann Marie’s recent arrest, J. Cole’s name somehow made its way through the muck as chatter surrounding his next album started to heat up. On Tuesday (December 8), Hip Hop fans were on high alert after a Twitter user who goes by the handle @Azarrella9 […]
Action Bronson is a rapper, yes, but he’s built an entire empire on a foundation of cooking. The Fuck, That’s Delicious host, cookbook author and former gourmet chef clearly loves food, but his indulgent lifestyle was starting to wreak havoc on his health. At nearly 400 pounds and only 5’9″ tall, he was in desperate […]
Jack Harlow’s That’s What They All Say debut album arrives on Friday (December 11), but the Louisville, Kentucky native has one more surprise in store for fans. Harlow connected with Big Sean on Wednesday (December 9) for “Way Out,” which released alongside a lavish visual featuring an appearance from internet comedian Druski. The clip accompanying […]
Tory Lanez has found himself a trending Twitter topic once again after he tweeted a cryptic post many assumed was a sub at Megan Thee Stallion. The two rappers have been embroiled in controversy since July when Lanez was arrested in Los Angeles for felony possession of a concealed weapon with Megan in the car. […]
Jeremih is home recovering from his taxing battle with COVID-19 which left him hospitalized for nearly a month. The R&B singer left Chicago’s Northwestern Memorial Hospital over the weekend and made his return to social media on Wednesday (December 9) with a post thanking everyone for their thoughts and prayers. “THANK GOD IM STILL HERE […]
Eminem and Joe Budden haven’t had the healthiest relationship over the years with various shots going back-and-forth between them. Despite their history, former Slaughterhouse member KXNG Crooked is hopeful the two artists can talk things out and bury their Shady Records beef once and for all. During a recent interview on Smoothvega’s Nothing Beats Experience […]
The release date for Drake’s Certified Lover Boy album remains top secret, but Odell Beckham Jr. nearly let the cat out of the bag. Appearing on the All Things Covered podcast, the Cleveland Browns wide receiver revealed Drake’s plan to deliver his highly anticipated album when the ball drops at midnight on New Year’s Day 2021. […]