The album features music the group was inspired by, including songs from Afrika Bambaataa, Chic, Anita Baker, and more. Run DMC is partnering with 12on12 for a limited-edition vinyl-only compilation album. The upcoming 12-track album features songs that inspired the group’s work, handpicked by the surviving members in dedication to the late Jam Master Jay. […]
This year’s Soul Train Awards successfully merged the old school with a thriving new school. On Sunday, the 2020 Soul Train Awards presented by BET showcased the magic of music. Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell hosted the awards again and this made for an evening filled with laughter. The duo presented stars, performers, and others […]
We kick our bars in iambic pentameter. Please support the poetry of Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. Son Raw waxes poetic. Contrarily to popular belief, we good people at POW don’t only go in for poetic, subterranean raps or dark electronic beats. We sometimes like to kick our shoes off and […]
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15-year-old Chicago gang member Shondale “Tooka” Gregory was murdered while waiting at a bus stop in 2012. He was allegedly a member of the Gangster Disciples (GD), rivals to Chief Keef‘s alleged crew, the Black Disciples (BD). His death was reportedly in retaliation for the death of another BD member, and his name soon became […]
Jack Harlow‘s debut album is en route. The Louisville native had a breakout year with the success of his single “What’s Poppin” and its accompanying remix featuring Lil Wayne, DaBaby and Tory Lanez. Both songs peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped pave the way for the newly-announced That’s What They […]
Pharrell is taking his support of minority-owned businesses to the next level. On Tuesday (December 1), the legendary producer announced his new initiative Black Ambition, with the goal of being a resource to help close the wealth gap. The N.E.R.D co-mastermind explained the inspiration behind the idea in a statement. “Recent events and tragedies have […]
J. Cole’s hoop dreams may have come and gone, but the Dreamville boss is still making waves with his own sneaker. The PUMA-signed entertainer introduced the Ebony and Ivory colorway of his RS-Dreamer kicks — but fans had something else on their minds. Ebony and Ivory. Available Friday. December 4th. DREAMER. ☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️ pic.twitter.com/pvfQjdQxSo — J. Cole […]
Chicago, IL – Less than 24 hours after the FBI revealed they were looking for Casanova for his alleged gang ties, Chicago rapper G Herbo was just charged in an elaborate fraud scheme involving designer puppies, private jets and tropical villas. According to The Chicago Tribune, Herbo is named in a federal fraud case brought […]
Cardi B is never going to stop being herself. After being named Billboard‘s Woman of the Year in November, a subsequent cover story arrived on Wednesday (December 2). With “WAP” becoming inescapable for much of the second half of 2020, the raunchy anthem entered the political realm and saw fans singing it outside the White […]
Los Angeles, CA – Eric Holder, the man accused of killing Nipsey Hussle last year, has yet to stand trial for the brutal slaying of the beloved rap figure. And with yet another delay, it looks like it could be awhile before Holder sees the inside of a courtroom again. According to New York Daily News, […]
Killer Mike has emerged as strong political voice in the current landscape. During a recent discussion with co-founder and executive editor of The Recount John Heilemann for the Hell & High Water with John Heilemann podcast, the Run The Jewels powerhouse and activist spoke on a bevy of topics — from Lil Wayne’s Donald Trump endorsement to […]
EXCLUSIVE – Flipp Dinero has been using his time in quarantine wisely. While the world shut down due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Brooklyn rapper managed to find a way to keep his workflow going in a time where the music industry was hit hard by the pandemic. He found solace in his studio, where […]
Since the COVID-19 pandemic kicked off, Fat Joe has hosted a slew of famous faces for his Instagram Live interview series, The Fat Joe Show. Most recently, he welcomed singer Mya to the show where the two chopped it up about a variety of topic related to her successful ’90s/early 2000s run. But prior to the […]
It’s going to be nearly impossible to replicate the anticipation of Gucci Mane and Jeezy’s Verzuz battle to kick off season two. With all eyes on them, Verzuz co-founders Swizz Beatz and Timbaland are looking for their next matchup to capture the world’s attention. The superproducer duo spoke with TMZ on Wednesday (December 2) and […]
Snoop Dogg is all about making that money. Anyone familiar with the D-O-Double-G has probably spotted him in numerous commercials — touting everything from Tostitos to General Insurance. Now, he’s looking to sink his teeth into the boxing world. Following Snoop’s show-stopping commentary during the Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. fight on Saturday (November […]
The debate over who’s the greatest rapper or rap group of all time is ongoing and will likely never cease. After all, everyone has different tastes, making the tireless conversation completely subjective and heavily based on opinion. But Juicy J is convinced he’s knows who takes the crown — and unsurprisingly, it’s his own group. […]
New York, NY – Casanova is currently wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for his alleged involvement with the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation gang. According to a press release from the Department of Justice, the Brooklyn rapper (real name Caswell Senior) and 17 other people are facing charges of murder, attempted murder, racketeering, […]
Exclusive – SAINt JHN generated a ton of buzz with his breakout single “Roses.” After Kazakhstan DJ Imanbek remixed it in 2019, the song became an international hit and gave JHN his first solo No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart and in several other countries. To make things even better, “Roses (Imanbek Remix)” […]
Juice WRLD should be celebrating his 22nd birthday on Wednesday (December 2). The late Chicago rapper’s estate commemorated the fallen talent with the release of the Benny Blanco-produced “Real Shit,” which hit streaming services overnight Wednesday (December 2). “Real Shit” falls in line with tracks in the mold of what listeners heard on his posthumous […]
Post Malone is still pledging his allegiance to the Dallas Cowboys despite his beloved NFL team being down in the dumps. The rapper recently hit up Angel City Jewelers in Los Angeles for a custom chain, which is reportedly worth $50,000 according to TMZ. The glistening pendant is 14-karat gold and features an impressive 29 […]
Forbes has released their annual list of movers and shakers under 30 to look for in various industries in the coming year. Among the 30 people named in their music category, Roddy Ricch was chosen as the featured honoree after a banner year that netted him a cool $20 million and included his first Grammy […]
LL COOL J was trying to stop himself from dissing Funk Flex following his recent Instagram liposuction session — but evidently he couldn’t help himself. On Monday (November 30), the Hot 97 radio host shared an Instagram Live video of himself going under the knife and got dragged from New York to Los Angeles for […]
Searching every corner of rap to bring you the best music every week. Please support Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. Harley Geffner put all the picks from his year-end list on a dartboard to figure out the ranking order. P2 the Gold Mask – Morpheus EP Though P2TheGoldMask is from San […]
DJaytiger extends a run of crucial blends. Jay Electronica and Nujabes never got a chance to connect before the producer passed. But DJaytiger’s Nu Electronica mash-up mixtape has resurfaced. And it’s a great opportunity to imagine what could have been. On the mash-up maestro’s revived 2019 tape, classic and loose Jay Electronica verses find a […]
Young Thug shaded André 3000 in a recent interview, despite the Outkast rapper having championed the fellow Atlanta artist on more than a couple occasions. Although André 3000 has publicly advocated for — and is a fan of — Young Thug, it seems as if the feeling isn’t mutual. During an appearance on T.I.’s expediTIously podcast series […]
Lil Wayne dropped No Ceilings 3 by surprise on Friday. This weekend’s crop of new releases featured a surprise appearance from Lil Wayne. On Friday, he dropped the third installment of the No Ceilings series, with a little help from DJ Khaled. The project features guest appearances from Drake, Young Thug, and more. No Ceilings 3 is Wayne’s first […]
New tunes this Mixtape Monday from ROOFTOPS, Thijsenterprise, Ayotheartist, Ben Hixon x Stefan Ringer and more. Amsterdam collective ROOFTOPS is up top with the first volume of their self-titled series, Thijsenterprise is back with Lahringen and Ayotheartist drops off Jazzlexia. Ben Hixon and Stefan Ringer team on Back Seat Driver. Rasheed Chappell and Buckwild are […]
YoungBoy Never Broke Again is reportedly the father of a sixth child as he awaits the birth of his seventh. Drea Symone, who already shares a daughter with the rapper, welcomed a second daughter on Thanksgiving (November 26) named Kodi. While she didn’t explicitly name YoungBoy as the father, the baby’s initials are KG – […]
Mulatto is doing damage control after rumors swirled accusing the 21-year-old of denying the existence of colorism. The topic stems from an interview Big Latto did with HipHopDX at the 2020 BET HipHop Awards that was published on Saturday (November 28), where she expressed interest in changing her rap name because of its controversial racial […]