Boosie Badazz continues to lobby for Bill Cosby to get out of prison. A little over a month after Boosie teased a petition for Cosby’s release, the outspoken rapper went back to defending the incarcerated comedian on Tuesday (October 20). “THEM HOES LYIN FREE BILL COSBY ASAP,” the Baton Rouge-bred artist wrote on Twitter. THEM […]
Tory Lanez will be back on Instagram Live for the first time since his altercation with Megan Thee Stallion. Taking to social media, the New Toronto 3 artist revealed he’d return to the platform on Tuesday (October 20) at 8 p.m. EST. “GOING ON IG LIVE TONIGHT …. 8 PM …. ILL SEE U THERE,” […]
Lil Yachty is laughing all the way to the bank with his “Act Up” money. During an Instagram Live on Sunday (October 18), Yachty was being trolled by someone for writing through the voice of women. Quickly shutting the hate down, Lil Boat explained just how much he got for penning the 2019 City Girls […]
Both Drake and Zendaya are on their promo game for the forthcoming season of HBO’s hit show Euphoria. While Zendaya stars in the show, Drizzy is an executive producer alongside his longtime friend and manager, Future the Prince. Ahead of the premiere of two specials that will continue where season one left off, both artists […]
Sada Baby has found himself in the middle of controversy, but he doesn’t seem to care. After offensive social media posts from his past resurfaced, the “Whole Lotta Choppas” creator refused to apologize. “FYI @asylumrecords runs my Twitter so y’all tweetin them n not me,” he wrote via Instagram. “I don’t have the twitter app […]
Yung Miami boasted about her lavish lifestyle in a series of Twitter posts on Tuesday (October 20). The City Girls member ranted about her riches after social media users suggested she was the target of Nicki Minaj’s “bitches stuntin’ in them hand-me-down bags” line from Sada Baby’s “Whole Lotta Choppas (Remix).” “Baby daddy stay putting […]
Eminem was recruited as a guest vocalist for Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E.’s song “911” alongside Cypress Hill’s B-Real in 2003. But according to The Regime rapper Monsta Gunjah — who’s also the nephew of the legendary Samoan rap group — there’s more to the story. While speaking to Australia’s Fresh 92.7, Monsta G confirmed his uncles also […]
Fashion Nova is reportedly suing Rich The Kid for breaching a contract to promote the fashion retailer. According to TMZ, Rich took a $100,000 advance from the company without holding up his end of the deal. The retailer says it secured an agreement for promotion with Rich in October 2018. The lawsuit claims he was […]
Before Eminem was a diamond-selling, Grammy Award-winning MC who could pack stadiums, there was a time when he’d perform anywhere for anyone — even if it was just an outdoor park. Such is the case in a recently resurfaced video in which a 24-year-old Slim Shady is performing the song “Low Down Dirty” to a […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine added more ink to his body to go along with his bearded look. DJ Akademiks posted a photo of 6ix9ine getting a new tattoo amid the controversial rapper’s ongoing Instagram hiatus. “Looks like #6ix9ine been busy getting some new ink,” Akademiks wrote. “Y’all miss him on the gram or y’all good wit him […]
50 Cent infuriated a large percentage of his fanbase on Monday (October 19) when he encouraged his 26.2 million Instagram followers to “vote for Trump.” The television mogul was disheartened by Joe Biden’s proposed tax plan, which includes a 62 percent top tax rate for New York and New Jersey residents — something Fiddy didn’t […]
Anticipation for Kendrick Lamar’s follow-up to his 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning album DAMN. seems to be at a fever pitch. In recent weeks, he’s been spotted filming a music video around Los Angeles, did an interview for i-D Magazine and even made a rare appearance on social media to “scold” Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith for letting […]
Meek Mill hasn’t released a proper album since 2018’s Championships, but evidently that’s about to change. According to a recent tweet, the Dream Chasers boss plans to drop the follow-up before 2020 is over. On Monday (October 19), Meek told his fans he had 10 minutes for an “Ask Meek” session and among the first […]
Dr. Dre posted on social media for the first time since his divorce from Nicole Young became public fodder. On Monday (October 19), the Compton-bred mogul took to Instagram to show off a matching tattoo with his 23-year-old son Truice Young. The design features a DNA double helix with musical notes, and appears on both of their left […]
Ty Dolla $ign‘s aptly titled new album Featuring Ty Dolla $ign is stacked with big-name features. In a since-deleted tweet, the tenured singer revealed the project will have appearances from Kanye West, Post Malone, Future, Young Thug, Nicki Minaj, Quavo, Lil Durk, Big Sean, Roddy Ricch, Jhené Aiko, Kehlani, Burna Boy and Serpentwithfeet. Ty shared […]
East Cobb, GA – JayDaYoungan (real name Javorius Scott) has been arrested on multiple felony charges. East Cobb News reports the Louisiana native was taken into custody on Friday (October 16) following a domestic incident at a home in East Cobb, Georgia. According to the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office website, the 22-year-old rapper was arrested on […]
Drake released the Scorpion single “God’s Plan” in January 2019, which immediately shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100. The accompanying Karena Evans-directed video has racked up over 1.2 billion YouTube views since its release and received five nominations at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, including for Video of the Year, and three […]
When Bktherula starts a song, she’s trying to take you to a new dimension. The vocalist has crafted a groggy niche with her inventive delivery, switching almost instantaneously between revealing confessions and prideful boasts. Meanwhile, the music behind her vocals creates the kaleidoscopic feeling of floating on a cloud, grounded by booming 808s that grip […]
On To Pimp a Butterfly, Lamar said: “Some people love it to death, some people hate it.” Kendrick Lamar unveils his thoughts on the pressures many rappers experience after their debut album is a hit and they move on to release their sophomore project. His meteoric rise following Good Kid M.A.A.D City’s release was explored […]
/ Homeboy Sandman, Teller Bank$, zoomo, Donald Mayhem, Open Mike Eagle and more mix things up this Mixtape Monday. Homeboy Sandman is up first with Don’t Feed The Monster, Teller Bank$ shares The Grotesque & Beautiful, zoomo is back in the lineup with Utica, Donald Mayhem drops Flamingo Hustle, and Open Mike Eagle talks Anime, […]
Please support our initiative to bring you the best new rap music every week by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Harley Geffner‘s rap pseudonym is Pack Animal. Lil Yachty & Rio Da Yung OG – “1v1” When Yachty first started rapping with all the Flint guys, it felt a little forced. He […]
A 17th different song ascends to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2020. 24kGoldn and iann dior‘s infectious “Mood” has slow-burned its way to No. 1, Billboard confirmed on Monday (October 19). The genre-blending track, which is both of their first chart-toppers, released back in July and finally found chart glory in its 10th […]
50 Cent apparently isn’t a fan of Joe Biden’s proposed tax plan. After seeing a news report on the top tax rates by state, the New York City-based television mogul took a screen grab and headed to Instagram to urge his 26.2 million followers to vote for Donald Trump. “WHAT THE FUCK! (VOTE ForTRUMP) IM […]
Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty welcomed a baby boy into the world on September 30. Now, Kanye West and his team at adidas are making sure their son’s footwear is handled. On Sunday (October 18),  Nicki thanked adidas and Yeezy for the assortment of gifts in an Instagram post showing off the tiny kicks with […]
Papoose is doing some damage control months after alluding his wife Remy Ma was pregnant with another child. During an interview with Fox Soul’s Out Loud With Claudia Jordan, the veteran rapper admitted he spoke prematurely and explained they’d only just started the IVF process. “Within that in vitro process, there are necessary steps that we […]
The surviving members of the Beastie Boys — Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz and Michael “Mike D” Diamond — made an historic move on Sunday (October 18) when they allowed 1994’s Ill Communication single “Sabotage” to be used in a Joe Biden campaign ad that focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic’s affects on the live music industry. The trio famously […]
Gillie Da Kid‘s conversation with Wack 100 and Blueface took a turn when Birdman was brought into the equation. During episode 83 of Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast (October 19), Gillie became enraged when Wack referred to the Cash Money CEO as the “top indie executive in the world.” “All these n-ggas is fake […]
Although Young Thug’s YSL label is known for sharing extravagant gifts between its members, a man associated with the imprint is claiming he’s not feeling the love these days. TMZ is reporting Derrick Thrasher, Young Thug’s personal driver for at least seven years, is accusing YSL rapper Lil Duke of being the catalyst to a […]
Kendrick Lamar is grooming his cousin Baby Keem to be next in the long line of celebrated rappers but under the pgLang umbrella, the Grammy Award-winning MC’s company with longtime manager Dave Free. During a recent interview for i-D Magazine, K. Dot conversed with Keem about his blossoming career and, in the process, explained how […]
Kendrick Lamar lays relatively low considering his celebrity status. In fact, it’s a rare day when he speaks on social media or even in interviews. But in a new cover story for i-D Magazine, K. Dot pops up to interview his 20-year-old cousin and protégé Baby Keem and makes some interesting revelations along the way. […]