Image via Wakai/Instagram The Rap-Up is the only weekly round-up providing you with the best rap songs you need to hear. Support real, independent music journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Steven Louis will rate, or subscribe, but not both. [embedded content] [embedded content] [embedded content] [embedded content] San Pedro’s prodigal […]
NBA YoungBoy is back home after he was released early from his latest federal prison stint—this one for prescription fraud. While some folks smell a snitch, the folks in Utah- where he makes his home these days- have welcomed him back with cookies and good vibes. YB usually stays inside his $5 million Salt Lake […]
It seems that Kanye West has been tweeting every random thought that’s popped in his head over the last few months. He dissed just about every major rapper out there, admitted to having sex with his employees, and continued with his anti-Semitic rants. In one of his latest tweets, he revealed that his late mother […]
Sukihana and JT feuded with each other last year, but things have settled down in recent months. However, there might be a new round of beef, because Sukihana was accused of covertly dissing the City Girls rapper while praising GloRilla’s Coachella performance. GloRilla and JT had issues with each other as well, so some believe […]
Bhad Bhabie has a sexual history with Chief Keef. It may be an illegal sexual history. During a chat with Ari from Cooking With The Don, Bhabie slipped and revealed that Sosa was messing with her when she was 16. Bhad Bhabie accidentally slips up and EXPOSES Chief Keef for sleeping with her when she […]
Given the number of white people, there should be more white rappers. As it stands, it’s a relatively rare pairing of race and profession. But that’s not to see there haven’t been some fine white rappers over the years. Here’s one attempt at the Mount Rushmore of white rappers. This white rapper Mount Rushmore is […]
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is considered Kanye’s best album and one of the best albums of the 21st century and in rap history. Kanye disagrees. In fact, he thinks one of his lesser-thought-of albums is better. The life of Pablo is waaaay better than My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Go song for song — ye […]
Ja Rule didn’t like the way 50 Cent mocked the death of Irv Gotti. “I see some of the things that [50] gets involved in, feuds. Grow up, my n*gga.’ That’s what I be thinking to myself. It’s goofy sh*t, ’cause I was hot. I was ready to go nuclear and sh*t. I don’t want […]
It’s been a tough few days for the Island Boys. First, they were forced to admit much of their fortune is derived from feigning gay incest. Then they got into a fight with a bunch of 15-year-olds selling candy and appeared to lose. The islandboys lost a 1v1 outside Adin warehouse to a group of […]
Kanye West was going to produce The Game’s next album. That’s not going to happen anymore. This evening, Ye became miffed that Game was showing love to Drake’s shooter Top 5, who had threatened to kill Ye in the past. Kanye said he felt especially betrayed because he had bought Game two Maybachs. Game, who […]
Yesterday, a jury awarded Soulja Boy’s former assistant a total of $4.25 million in her sexual assault case against him. Here’s how it breaks down: Jury verdict against Soulja Boy addressed 9 claims. Compensatory damages are just about $4 million. Punitive damages are $250,000 All the details are in my article: “Jury orders Soulja Boy […]
The Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA track has topped the Hot 100 for seven straight weeks. You can make that 15 straight weeks on the Hot R&B/ Hot Hip-Hop songs chart. It’s now getting new legs. Check out the visuals for “Luther.” [embedded content] What do you think? Posted In: News Kendrick Lamar sza
Young Thug has been enjoying his freedom in 2025. He’s also been spending time in the lab. This afternoon, he announced he will be dropping his Uy Scutti album in May. UY Scuti is one of the largest stars in the universe, with a volume equal to almost five billion suns. NEW YOUNG THUG ALBUM, […]
Big U is accused of killing 21-year-old Rayshawn Williams in January 2021. According to federal prosecutors, Williams, a rapper, was signed to Big U Uneek Music label when he recorded a diss song targeting the Crip boss. Prosecutors allege Big U confronted Williams in Las Vegas, shot him in the head, and left his body […]
Last night, Lil Baby and Quavo dropped a new track, “Legends. Offset wasn’t impressed. Offset reacts to Lil Baby and Quavo dropping a song together tonight titled “Legends” 👀🔥! — “🗑️” pic.twitter.com/7VJzKK14VW — Saint (@spin4saint) April 11, 2025 “[Garbage emoji,” he Tweeted. Things haven’t been good between Offset and Quavo since the 2022 murder of […]
Cam’ron laid into Kanye West on his Talk With Flee podcast this week. The Dipset rapper addressed all of the unsettling behavior that he’s been displaying, like making disparaging remarks about JAY-Z and Beyoncé’s children. Cam’ron says Kanye West doesn’t look like a happy person, and admits Kanye’s recent antics of wearing a Black Ku […]
A jury has found Soulja Boy liable for sexual battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, sexual harassment, and non-payment of wages in a lawsuit brought by his former assistant. “Jane Doe” was awarded $4 million in compensatory damages. The trial will now move to a second phase, which will determine punitive damages and could […]
Kanye has been saying crazy things on Twitter for a minute now. He may have finally gone too far. Last night, he imagined Taylor Swift in threesomes and claimed he had sex with an Olsen twin. This afternoon, Ye’s new best friend Dave Blunts is claiming West has been banned from Twitter. Kanye has been […]
Vincent Poag‘s latest album, The Unknown, marks a significant evolution in the veteran songwriter’s career, presenting a collection that feels remarkably self-assured and unpretentious. Unlike artists who chase relevance or reinvent themselves to stay current, Vincent Poag has settled comfortably into his musical identity, delivering songs that resonate with earned wisdom rather than manufactured profundity. […]
Kim Kardashian’s net worth is listed at $1.7 billion. Yet, according to Kanye West, he pays his ex a hefty amount in child support every month. “I pay 200k a month in child support,” he typed. “Just a reminder.” Kim Kardashian’s children with Kanye West are North, 11, Saint, 9, Chicago, 7, and Psalm, 5. […]
On “Wacced Out Murals,” Kendrick Lamar said white comedians can’t make fun of black women. “Don’t let no white comedian talk about no Black woman, that’s law,” he raps. It was pretty clear he was speaking about Andrew Schulz. Schulz responded at the time: “Rappers are telling comedians to be more respectful of woman, so […]
Album Cover via Lex Boogie/BandCamp Independent rap journalists will recommend you new music until their voices give out. Keep it that way by supporting Passion of the Weiss via a subscription to our Patreon. Son Raw might blow up but he won’t go pop. Lex Boogie is from the Bronx and lives in Atlanta. Senz […]
Big U has been charged with murder, racketeering, extortion, robbery, and fraud as part of a 43-count federal indictment unsealed in March 2025. The charges stem from his alleged leadership of a criminal enterprise known as the “Big U Enterprise,” which prosecutors claim operated in a “mafia-like” manner, leveraging his influence within the Rollin’ 60s […]
Destroy Lonely’s voice is fueled by cigarettes. A lot of cigarettes. The 23-year-old claimed he smokes 100 cigarettes before his live shows. Destroy Lonely says he smokes 100 cigarettes before his live shows. pic.twitter.com/MHhbOS6dm7 — No Jumper (@nojumper) April 9, 2025 That’s five packs of cigarettes. That’s fifty dollars worth of cigarettes. That’s way more […]
Sada Baby was arrested yesterday in Shelby Township, Michigan, on a felony drug warrant stemming from an earlier traffic stop in January 2025. During that initial stop in Sterling Heights, police pulled him over for tinted windows and discovered he had an outstanding warrant for driving without a license, a charge dating back to June […]
There has been much hand-wringing over who LeBron James supports in the almost year-long battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Who cares? What about who the real GOAT, Michael Jordan, supports? Judging from the video below, it’s Kendrick. Michael Jordan requested the DJ to play Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” in the club. pic.twitter.com/7rPB6AGZSc — […]
Image via Michael McKinney Independent rap journalists will recommend you new music until their voices give out. Keep it that way by supporting Passion of the Weiss via a subscription to our Patreon. Michael McKinney understands the cultural importance of Kreayshawn’s “Gucci Gucci.” Let’s get right into it—to be blunt, March was stacked. BEIGE and […]
The initial first week projections for Nav’s OMW2 Rexdale were 82K. It ended up with 19K. NAV ‘OMW2 Rexdale’ sells 19K first week. — DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) April 9, 2025 So, what happened? Billboard got tighter with bots and bundles this week, and it would appear the Canadian was botting and bundling. This is a […]
When you think 21 Savage, you think short on the sides and locs on the top. However, the British-American rapper has switched up his hair, which has changed his look. As you can see, he’s now growing his hair out and you probably wouldn’t recognize him if not for the signature knife tat on his […]
Lil Durk is in federal custody, awaiting trial for murder for hire in the death of Quando Rondo’s cousin. The government believes Durk sent shooters out to Cali to eliminate Rondo, whose shooter Lul Tim killed Smurk’s guy King Von after an altercation between Rondo and Von. But they missed and got Rondo’s kin instead. […]