In a press conference yesterday, Tory Lanez’s attorney said that Kelsey Harris’ former bodyguard, Bradley James, overheard Harris saying she was the one who shot Megan Thee Stallion in 2020, not Tory. Lanez is currently serving 10 years in prison for shooting Megan, but he and his legal team always claimed that Harris, who’s Megan’s former […]
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During a press conference today, Tory Lanez’s lawyer revealed that Kelsey Harris’s former bodyguard, Bradley James, overheard Harris saying that she, not Tory Lanez, shot Megan Thee Stallion. This comes two days after Tory, who is serving ten years for shooting Meg, suffered a brutal prison yard stabbing. Shortly before the stabbing, an investigative reporter […]
A day afteter Cassie filed a bombshell lawsuit accusing her ex Puff Daddy of rape, human trafficking, and physical abuse, they have settled for an undisclosed amount, rumored to by $20 million. That was in 2023. Cassie is now testifying in the criminal trial against Puff. This afternoon, she confirmed that the $20 million. Diddy […]
We are on Day 3 of the Diddy trial. So far, it’s been mostly the testimony of Cassie, who’s established that Diddy was a violent homosexual who forced her into days-long sessions of degrading sex with male escorts. Suge Knight made a brief cameo in Cassie’s testimony, as she remembered when Puff once left a […]
DJ Akademiks doesn’t seem to believe that DDG physically abused his child’s mother, Halle Bailey. Bailey just received a restraining order against DDG and said he once smashed her head against a steering wheel during an angry conversation about visitation rights for their son, Halo. Bailey also showed the chipped tooth he claims DDG gave […]
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The California Department of Corrections believes Santino Casio stabbed Tory Lanez 14 times early yesterday morning in a housing unit at California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. Casio doesn’t have all that much to lose. He is serving life with the possibility of parole for second-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, personal use of a dangerous or […]
DDG has to stay 100 yards away from his ex and baby mama, Halle Bailey. He’s also banned from discussing their child, Halo, online. Bailey got the restraining order this afternoon after submitting photos of injuries she says she received when DDG slammed her face against a steering wheel in January after he got heated […]
There’s something disarmingly subtle about Calyn’s Better Left Unsaid. It doesn’t arrive screaming for attention, nor does it lean into the gloss of mainstream R&B. Instead, it unfolds like a late-night confession — hushed, deliberate, and intimately raw. In a sea of oversaturated breakup ballads, Calyn chooses restraint, crafting an EP that feels more like […]
Yesterday, Tory Lanez was attacked in prison. He was stabbed 14 times, seven to the back, four to the torso, two times to the head, and one time to the left cheek. He was airlifted out of California Correctional Institution at Tehachapi in critical condition. The good news is he’s going to make it. Last […]
André 3000 received constant critical acclaim when he was rapping. However, there wasn’t much praise for his acting skills when he ditched rap to be in the movies years ago. The same with his all-flute album New Blue Sun. Although some liked the Grammy nominated LP, many said they didn’t care for it. Now, André’s […]
Show your love of the game by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon so that we can keep churning out interviews with legendary producers, feature the best emerging rap talent in the game, and gift you the only worthwhile playlists left in this streaming hellscape. Miguelito is a senior reporter at Stone Turntable. One […]
Tory Lanez was stabbed in prison today. He rushed to the hospital. He’s alive, but there are some reports he is in critical condition. According to Wack 100, Tory was a victim of cross-racial violence. Wack100 reveals that the Mexicans stabbed tory Lanez in jail . He breaks down the racial dynamics in California pic.twitter.com/L2K8erkU7J […]
In Cassie’s lawsuit against Diddy, she alleged that Puff and his goons once dangled a rapper over a balcony for flirting with her. While she didn’t name the rapper, Ant Glizzy claimed that he was there when the dangling went down and the dangled rapper was Wale. Now that Diddy’s criminal trial has begun, people […]
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During his extended crash out, Kanye West has made clear that he believes Kendrick Lamar is overrated and oversold. In his latest jab at K. Dot, he brings up another artist Ye has an acrimonious history with. “I know that Kendrick did not like Taylor Swift dancing to the A minor line,” Ye typed. “How […]
Boosie Badazz music is not known for its intellectual heft. Nevertheless, he has been awarded an honorary PhD in Music Composition from Kingdom Heritage University. “It was crazy, I was so down Friday. Then yesterday Saturday, Heritage University made me a doctor. That’s how God works. Our attempts to learn more about Kingdom Heritage University […]
Model Denise Bidot claims that Lil Wayne dumped her and kicked her and her daughter out of his home on Mother’s Day. She also claims that he was physically abusive to her. Woman Claims Lil Wayne Ended Their Relationship On Mother’s Day & Alleges He Physically Abused her 💔 pic.twitter.com/05OIMMCQUT — Raphousetv (RHTV) (@raphousetv2) May […]
Fat Joe isn’t so fat anymore. But he still offers up the hot takes he’s become famous for. His latest involves Kendrick Lamar. During an episode of Joe & Jada, Joe argued K. Dot has dominated the West Coast like no rapper before him. [Jump to 32 minutes.] [embedded content] “I was there last week,” Joe […]
Diddy’s trial is underway. It’s just been jury selection, but soon we will be into the meat of the trial. Puff’s ex Cassie will be one of the main prosecution witnesses, and the tape of Diddy beating the brakes off her in a hotel lobby will be played to the jury. To combat her testimony […]
With King Von dead, Lil Durk locked up, and Chief Keef in exile, you don’t hear so much about O’Block these days. But the Chicago neighborhood continues to be no joke. Multiple sources are reporting that last night, two up-and-coming O’Block rappers, Munna Duke and Youngin, were shot and killed. King Von’s friends OBlock Munna […]
There is a chain snatcher about. He caught Jack Doherty in Beverly Hills and came away with 300K in bling. He tried Pusha T in Miami, but that ended in humiliation. Man who snatched Jack Doherty’s chains tried to press Pusha T but Pusha wasn’t having it 😭 pic.twitter.com/WaiFpHa5fi — FearBuck (@FearedBuck) May 10, 2025 […]
Between his admission of sexually assaulting a child and his increasing embrace of Hitler, Kanye West is going to have trouble seeing his four children going forward. His ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, has already limited his exposure to the children, so much that he hasn’t even seen his son Saint in 2025. In a new legal […]
Earlier this week, a judge denied Lil Durk’s petition for bond. Smurk has been locked up without bail on federal murder for hire charges since October. His lawyers thought there was a good chance Durk would be let out after federal prosecutors reportedly submitted false evidence involving Quando Rondo & Lul Pab, which was later […]
Teyena Taylor secretly filed for divorce from Iman Shumpert in January 2023, after over six years of marriage and two children. She cited “cruel treatment” and “extreme narcissistic behavior” from Shumpert. Things have only gotten nastier since. In new court filings, Shumpert claims Taylor is trying to drive a wedge between him and their children. […]
The Kendrick Lamar GNX show at AT&T Stadium in Texas on April 26 grossed $11.8 million. That makes it the highest-grossing concert by a black man as headliner or co-headliner. The previous record holder was The Weeknd, who put up $9.8 million during his 2022 show at SoFi Stadium in LA. However, Kendrick already surpassed […]
Summer Walker has dated a slew of high-profile men. There was a volatile relationship with London On Da Track, followed by briefer stints with LVRD Pharraoh, Lil Meech, and adult content producer Coop Cashington. Ricko Reckless was her latest confirmed fellow, although that fell apart recently. Now she’s been seen with Playboi Carti. Summer Walker […]
The Big Meech 50 Cent beef is an odd one. Sure, Fif will beef with anyone. But it’s surprising how he’s handled an OG who spent 20 years locked up and is the basis for Fif’s popular Starz series BMF. Meech recently discussed his issues with 50 with Akon, who shared the discussion with The […]
Tory Lanez got ten years for shooting at Megan The Stallion’s feet. He’ll be eligible for parole in 2029 Judging from his latest social media posts, Tory has been keeping himself busy in prison by lifting weights and recording music, which he does through an elaborate system. In addition to working on his arms, Tory […]