Los Angeles, California – The end of Odd Future’s reign as a collective cut deep for fans who grew up on their music, with members of the group eventually branching out on their own. We might not see them together as much these days, but occasionally, their devoted followers get a nostalgia trip when they […]
One of the most popular memes in recent memory is a photo of Young Thug showing Lil Durk something on a computer screen. The picture taken from a studio session was originally posted by Durk in June 2018, but the jokes are still flying in to this day. The Chicago rapper recently took to Twitter […]
A new mash-up tape blends the pop icon’s hits with the dance-floor-friendly productions of a house-anchored beatmaker. Though they’ve never officially linked in a studio or on-record, a new mash-up tape from Amorphous imagines the hypothetical sessions between Beyoncé and Kaytranada. The result is potent and ruthlessly neck-aching. Released today on Bandcamp, the nine-track tape […]
The funk icon’s first album in over a decade pairs him with a stalwart roster of Stones Throw producers. Steve Arrington is back with his first solo outing in more than a decade. On Friday, the former frontman of Ohio funk legends, Slave, released Down To The Lowest Term: The Soul Sessions, his second studio […]
We spoke with The Ohio Players’ drummer James “Diamond” Williams who explained to us, in great detail, how Ohio Players recorded their 1975 classic Honey. The Ohio Players’ story begins in Dayton, Ohio in 1959. During this early period, they were known as the Ohio Untouchables and were the band for a Detroit-based vocal group […]
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The best new rap music every week without an offseason. Please support Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. The ball off Harley Geffner‘s jump shot looks like a Shooting Star Press. Capolow & Kamaiyah – Oakland Nights Though Capolow’s singles have the power to light up a party and “Drip” remains one […]
Waka Flocka got his COVID-19 test and he wants to make sure everyone knows about it … even though he’s said he doesn’t believe in the virus in the past. The Brick Squad rapper hit Instagram as he was getting swabbed up the nose, unsurprisingly cringing at how uncomfortable the interaction was. “Alright, come on. […]
YFN Lucci’s “Wet” already had aspirations for landing on “certain” playlists but now with Mulatto’s guest verse for the official remix, the newest XXL Freshman may have put it over the top. Lucci and Big Latto join forces for “Wet” where the Atlanta rapstress steals the show with her raunchy, to the point lyrics. “He […]
DaBaby is facing another lawsuit, this time over an altercation with a hotel employee. According to TMZ, a man named Cristofher Pocasangre has sued the multi-platinum selling rapper for assaulting at a Marriott hotel in Beverly Hills in December 2019. Surveillance footage of the incident surfaced in January. In the video, DaBaby pushes Pocasangre against […]
A Travis Scott fan somehow got his hands on La Flame’s Fortnite action figure ahead of its October release. Taking to the ‘Gram with the hot ticket item, the fan showed off his prized possession that features two mini versions of Scott as “Sicko Mode” and “T-3500.” Each come with various accessories including the Astroworld […]
After killing the summer with his High Off Life album, Future is riding the high into fashion. The Atlanta native has launched his “Life Is A High” streetwear brand with an effort to represent “being comfortable in one’s skin and maintaining an inspiring optimism.” In a statement, Future explained that how the brand name ties […]
Yung Miami is single and her City Girls groupmate JT is ready to help her mingle. The City On Lock rappers made the declaration on social media on Sunday (September 20), with a video of Miami toasting to her new life without her producer boyfriend Southside. The pair have been dating since 2018 and share […]
Bobby Shmurda just hit another roadblock on his quest for freedom. According to TMZ, the incarcerated rapper was denied parole last week and will be required to serve out the remainder of his initial sentence, meaning he won’t be released until December 11, 2021. Shmurda was arrested on gang conspiracy and gun and drug charges […]
The Kendrick Lamar versus Lupe Fiasco lyricism debate resurfaced over the weekend, prompting the latter to clarify his opinions once again. Although Lupe insisted he’s a better lyricist than Lamar, the veteran MC said K. Dot is the better artist in a series of tweets on Monday (September 21). “In my own words…once again for […]
Polo G provided an assist to BigKayBeezy by jumping on the “Bookbag 2.0” single and appearing in its accompanying video. The track appears on BigKayBeezy’s Bad Intentions project, which was released on September 16. The Polo G guest spot gave a valuable co-sign to a fellow Chicago-bred rapper, but BigKayBeezy’s original version of “Bookbag” already […]
Conway The Machine doesn’t need a No. 1 album to make him happy — No. 126 is enough. On Monday (September 21), the Griselda rapper celebrated his new album From King To A God entering the Billboard 200 chart with an Instagram post. To further commemorate the occasion, the Buffalo, New York native has vowed […]
Kenner, LA – YoungBoy Never Broke Again showed love to one of his fans by giving her $1,000 during a chance meeting. Rachelle Watson and her 13-year-old daughter Tamia ran into the Atlantic Records artist at a Taco Bell in Kenner (a suburb of New Orleans), leading to some hugs and a photo. But YoungBoy […]
TM88 tried his best to explain himself after voicing frustration about Three 6 Mafia owning most of the publishing of Travis Scott’s song “No Bystanders.” The 808 Mafia member, who was one of the multiple producers involved in the track’s creation, responded to fans on Twitter following his initial comment on Sunday (September 21). “Just […]
Irv Gotti was a recent guest on Fat Joe’s Instagram Live show, The Fat Joe Show, where he made an interesting revelation about the beef between the late Tupac Shakur and JAY-Z. According to the Murder Inc. founder, he says it all started with the 1996 Reasonable Doubt track “Brooklyn’s Finest” featuring The Notorious B.I.G.  Gotti said […]
Album sales are typically a big topic of conversation — every rapper out there wants to top the Billboard 200 at some point in their career. But it seems like the “numbers” discussion is even more prevalent since Tekashi 6ix9ine started dragging his contemporaries over their low album sales (and we all know how TattleTales’ […]
Dr. Dre and Nicole Young are currently embroiled in a contentious divorce after 24 years of marriage. The fight over his $1 billion fortune seems to consistently intensify as the proceedings drag on. Last week, Young reportedly claimed co-ownership over Dre’s debut album The Chronic and the Dr. Dre name, which caught the attention of […]
Lil Wayne has been taking a trip down memory lane in recent months. Not long after releasing 2009’s No Ceilings mixtape to streaming services for the first time ever, the Young Money star is preparing to drop the original version of Tha Carter V. Originally released in 2018, the 23-track project served as Wayne’s 12th […]
Detroit, MI – Eminem doesn’t tweet too often but when he does, it’s typically for a good reason — either he’s promoting a new piece of music or raising awareness for various causes. On Saturday night (September 19), Slim Shady used his massive Twitter platform to shine a light on an essay called “We Can’t […]
Lil Wayne is among the highest paid rappers in the music business, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t spoiled by other people in his life. On Sunday (September 20), Weezy shared an Instagram video of his brand new 2020 McLaren 720S, which comes courtesy of Young Money Entertainment president Mack Maine. Maine’s luxurious gift arrived […]
Los Angeles, CA – Dr. Dre and Nicole Young were married for roughly 24 years and, by all outward appearances, seemed to have it made. But behind the scenes, their relationship was apparently crumbling, which led to Young filing for divorce in June. As the former couple struggles over the famed producer’s $1 billion fortune, […]
When REASON signed to Top Dawg Entertainment in 2018, his first release was the hard-hitting “The Soul.” Over two years later, the TDE rhymer returns on his birthday (September 21) to deliver the candid sequel. REASON has heard the jokes and seen all of the memes about him being signed to Dreamville instead of TDE, […]
Pusha T has been on the quiet side when it comes to new music lately, so it’s no wonder fans are getting restless. On Sunday (September 20), a fan tweeted the G.O.O.D. Music rapper complaining about his lack of material this year, saying, “Bruh 2020 is almost done and we are yet to hear from […]
Kanye West is feeling some regret after being called out by one of his favorite rappers ever in Ma$e about a line from 2010’s “Devil In A New Dress.” Kanye came up just short of delivering an apology to the ex-Bad Boy star on Monday (September 21). “Ma$e is right about that line,” he begins. […]
Lupe Fiasco has made various comments about Kendrick Lamar over the years, and 2020 is proving to be no different. On Sunday (September 20), the Chicago rapper couldn’t help but respond to a tweet asking whether Lupe or Kendrick was a better lyricist. Based on his previous views of K. Dot, it’s no surprise who […]