Kanye West‘s presidential merch is selling really, really well. In a tweet on Thursday night (October 8), Yeezy shared profits from his merch drop after a little under 24 hours on sale and he was already approaching the $1 million mark. Out of 6,138 orders, over one third were purple hats reading ‘Kanye 2020 Vision,’ […]
Lil Baby didn’t even know 42 Dugg rapped when they met. Now they have a double platinum hit. Talking to Vanity Fair in a new interview shared on Thursday (October 8), Lil Baby reflected on “We Paid” and revealed he and Dugg had the song for a while before they eventually released it. It took […]
EDITORIAL – The late John Thompson was more than Hall of Fame college basketball coach. He was an one of the sports world’s most powerful figures whose Georgetown Hoyas was the first team and brand Hip Hop embraced during the 1980s. Thompson passed away at age 78 at his home in Arlington, Virginia on August […]
Moneybagg Yo and Ari Fletcher have time when it comes to defending their union. Both the “Said Sum” rapper and his boo clapped back at Yung Joc on social media on Friday (October 9), following a meme he posted that both said was pure cap. The post showed a photo of Lil Fizz with Omarion’s […]
With King Von delaying his Welcome to O’Block album until the end of the month (October 30), the Chicago rhymer still decided to flood the streets with a hard-hitting single instead. Von connected with Brooklyn’s Fivio Foreign on Friday (October 9) to combine the drill worlds of Chicago and New York on “I Am What […]
Two generations of Memphis Hip Hop connect as Juicy J enlists the help of NLE Choppa for his new single “Load It Up.” The Three 6 Mafia member co-produced the track with the Internet Money collective. “Load It Up” is the latest single from Juicy J’s The Hustle Continues album, which was first announced in […]
The video explores yearning for a partner that wronged you and questioning the validity of his past experiences. GivÄon has dropped a visual for his single āStuck On Youā off his newly released EP, When Itās All Said And Done. The clip directed by Alexander Black begins with the singer-songwriter reflecting. Throughout the video, GivÄon […]
Denver-based band Blakk Mantra have become multi-genre creators of the kind of music that opens the eye of the listeners regarding various issues. One of their latest singles, āPerhaps Weāll Liveā blends pessimism and hope, rebellion and alternative solutions. The song is an ode to the fake news we are constantly fed, and how the […]
Down to earth and with a striking combination of words, Phil Johnson announces the release of his latest project, a powerful and inspiring track titled āBlue Code Of Silence,ā FT Phil (Tre) 111. Phil has always had the innate, natural ambition and talent with words that he only validated when he was in his early […]
Please support independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Sam Ribakoff played a song on the tiniest Roland 404 for [redacted] catching COVID. Prayers – āLa Vida Es Un SueƱoā The San Diego duo Prayers are back after a little bit of an absence. David Parleyās synths and pounding drum […]
Hit-Boy has been on a roll in 2020. The superproducer shed light on the origination of Benny The Butcher‘s upcomingĀ Burden of Proof single “TIMELESS,” which releases on Friday (October 9), saying he’s had the beat sitting in the stash for nearly a decade. Hit-Boy actually made the beat being slaughtered by Benny The Butcher, Big […]
Busta Rhymes‘ new album is officially set in stone. On Wednesday (October 7), the veteran Brooklyn rapper announced his Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God project will be released on October 30. To go with the news, he also surprised fans by previewing an unreleased song featuring late Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ol’ Dirty […]
Kanye West now has official merchandise to go along with his presidential campaign. West released his Vote Kanye 2020 collection shortly after Wednesday night’s (October 7) Vice Presidential debate, which includes an array of caps, t-shirts and hoodies. One tee is emblazoned with “God Save America” while another black hoodie graphic has the blunt “Vote […]
School yearbook predictions don’t always become a reality, but things worked out pretty well for Cordae. On Wednesday (October 7), the former YBN member took to social media to share a photo of his school yearbook photo, alongside another with Hip Hop royalty, Dr. Dre. Cordae posted the photos as part of the ‘How It […]
AndrĆ© 3000 and Big Boi ā collectively known as the celebrated Hip Hop duo Outkast ā are undisputed legends. Together, they pumped out six impactful studio albums, including 1994’sĀ Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik,Ā 1996’sĀ ATLiens,Ā 1998’sĀ AqueminiĀ and 2000’sĀ Stankonia.Ā As Stankonia approaches its 20th anniversary on October 31, SonyĀ has announced the newly RIAA certified platinum singles āĀ “B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad),” “Ms. Jackson” (3x-platinum) […]
Apple Music announces the California singer as their latest Up Next artist. GivÄon has been steadily making a name for himself throughout 2020, his stunning baritone voice has carried him into the hearts of his buzzing fan base. Last Friday, the Epic Records signee released his newest EP, When Itās All Said And Done, an […]
Today, Apple Music announces the California singer as their latest Up Next artist. GivÄon has been steadily making a name for himself throughout 2020, his stunning baritone voice has carried him into the hearts of his buzzing fan base. Last Friday, the Epic Records signee released his newest EP, When Itās All Said And Done, […]
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Credit: Michael Ochs Our master plan has been conceived. Please help us sustain it by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Robert Ham would weigh the same as Andre the Giant with all his gold chains on. Remixes exist to enhance the longevity of a song. It started with dub producers, disco DJs, […]
Following the official release of Act II: Patents of Nobility (The Turn), the looming question among fans is: Which is the better debut from Jay Electronica ā Act IIĀ orĀ A Written Testimony? Between 2009 and 2010, New Orleans rapper Jay Electronica generated a rare excitement in hip-hop that was unusual for a Southern rapper. Who else […]
Anderson .Paak provided the drums for his latest single. It’s been a busy past few months for Anderson .Paak. After playing a major role in Dreamworks/Universal’s comedy Trolls: World Tour, he’s appeared on the new Nas album, King’s DiseaseĀ and the Madden 21 soundtrack alongside Rick Ross with “Cut Em In.” Back in June, he dropped […]
In the wake of the death of Eddie Van Halen, we reminisce on one of his finest contributions to music: the guitar solo on Michael Jackson’s “Beat It.” Rock legend Eddie Van Halen died on Tuesday, October 6th, at the age of 65 after a long battle with throat cancer. The lead guitarist and songwriter […]
Kanye West was able to meet with Master P after expressing his desire to link up with No Limit Records founder in September. In the aftermath of Yeezy’s public crusade against the music industry, P shared a photo of himself with ‘Ye via Instagram on Wednesday (October 7). P used the post as an opportunity […]
Sometimes all it takes is a snowflake emoji to land the girl of your dreams. But you probably also need to be Quavo. The Migos rapper jumped into the “How it started versus how it’s going” challenge to rep for his relationship with Saweetie on Wednesday (October 7), and shared a screenshot of their very […]
Major labels may not seem like the right home for a socially conscious artist who desires creative freedom, but Bobby Sessions hasn’t been stifled since signing with Def Jam Recordings. Over the past two years, he’s been able to release three installments of his RVLTN series through Def Jam while frequently rapping about racial injustice […]
Lil Baby is 2020’s Most Valuable [Rap] Player according to Spotify listeners. The streaming service crowned the Atlanta rap star the MVP in their superlatives announced on Tuesday (October 6) through their RapCaviar page. Fans voted for the coveted MVP title from Spotify’s option pool of the late Pop Smoke, Roddy Ricch, Lil Uzi Vert […]
Travis Scott was in a rare friendly mood on Twitter Wednesday (October 7) and decided to grant some fans’ wildest wishes. The giving spree started when a fan tweeted La Flame asking for him to replace his misplaced Apple AirPods, which resulted in a retweeted yes. “I got u where I send u sum at,” […]
Quavo is still down with Quality Control, despite Migos’ lawsuit against QC lawyer Damien Granderson. In an Instagram post on Wednesday (October 7), Huncho declared his loyalty to the imprint while posing at their office with a ton of cash. “QC The Label Money STILL On The Table,” he wrote with the set of two […]
21 Savage and Metro Boomin just unloaded the video to their Savage Mode II cut, “My Dawg.” Featuring the pair making plays in a lavish mansion, 21 also makes reference to his UK origins with British soldiers surrounding him at one point in the clip. His lyrics also make reference to his birth place, reminding […]
Detroit, MI – Royce Da 5’9 has launched The Ryan Montgomery Foundation to combat the stigmas against seeking mental health treatment and help provide care to people in need. As part of his first initiative, the veteran MC has partnered with the Michigan affiliate of The National Alliance On Mental Illness and CNS Healthcare, which […]