Image via OMB Peezy/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. There are a lot of very good rappers, but Harley Geffner says Rx Papi is the only consistently great […]
Rihanna is pregnant with her second child with A$AP Rocky. But that hasn’t prevented the power couple from enjoying themselves. They were sitting in the VIP at the club this weekend when some of the goons started gooning. Rocky didn’t let that stand. “Y’all n*ggaas act like gentleman right now,” Rocky demanded. “You heard. Ā I […]
Ashanti is officially back together with Nelly. But that hasn’t stopped her from having some fun with the girls. In the video below, the 42-year-old and her mom — who looks a lot younger than her age of 60 — Twerk around in a bowling alley. In addition to being Ashanti’s mother, Tina Y. Douglas […]
With 12 kids to his name, Nick Cannon often gets accused of being a deadbeat dad.Ā Not because he lacks the money to support his children, but because it’ll probably be challenging for him to give equal time to the full dozen. But the Wild ‘n Out host seemed to respond to that talk by […]
03 Greedo said that he had it all wrong about J. Cole. In 2018, during an interview on VladTV, the Cali rapper explained why he hated Cole’s music. “Iām making music for the n*ggas who lost somebody in the system, lost somebody in the streets, n*ggas who want to show they have a heart even […]
Last month, Rick Ross bought two of Meek Mill’s homes. Ā The first was for $4.2 million and the second for a million. At the time, Meek was confused. “Ross bought another crib off me for a āmāyesterday! Ā I had to ask him tf you doing with all this property,” Meek typed on Twitter. During his […]
Last year, new mother and former adult film actress Lana Rhoades revealed an NBA player — likely a Brooklyn Net — got her pregnant and then told her to shove off when she had the baby. Everyone thought the deadbeat dad was Kevin Durant since she had already suggested that the two had been intimate […]
The story goes thatĀ JAY-Z stabbed Lance “Un” Rivera in 1999 at the Kit Kat Club in NYC because Rivera leaked Hov’s Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. CarterĀ album before its release. It’s more than just a story … Hov got three years probation for the stabbing after all sorts of high-priced legal wrangling Now […]
Rick Ross and DJ Envy both have car shows On a recent episode of Drink Champ‘s The Bawse opined that Envy’s car show isn’t at the same level as his. So this week on The Breakfast Club DJ Envy mocked Rick Ross for renting out his mansion. DJ Envy had some words for Rick Ross […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine was recently in the news for possibly coming out of the closet. Perhaps to distract from that, he’s been eating bugs lately. His latest snack was a live tarantula, which he chowed down on in Mexico. #6ix9ine eats a tarantula pic.twitter.com/XhMo7tzsEA ā Jalal Alkali (@jalalalkali_) May 19, 2023 āI ATE DIRTY PUSSY BEFORE […]
NBA YoungBoy and Lil Durk were both supposed to drop last Friday. Only YB did and then he mocked Smurk for knocking off his date. But having the date to himself didn’t lead to big numbers YB’s tape Richest Opp’s did 51K first week and opened at number four on the album charts. Ā While […]
Nueskii is a pickup artist who films his attempted conquests and posts them on TikTok. Bianca Censori is the wife of famous personality Kanye West. Here’s what happens when they meet in a high-end clothing store. @gratefulboynuee Yea Married To Kanye ? #fyp #omg #beauty #ye #foryou #rizz #famous #trending ā¬ original sound – Nueskii […]
Since making a trip to Chicago’s O-Block back in 2022, Stephen Jackson has been fielding a lot of hate.Ā The former NBA player has been accused of “checking in” and having to pay the O-Block goons for protection.Ā It must have got to him, because Jackson went on Instagram LIVE and claimed he would never […]
Last year, Fetty Wap pled guilty in federal court to conspiracy to possess and distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. He will face between five and nine years when sentenced. His lawyers are pushing for the minimum of five. In new filings, Fetty’s legal team says he turned to dealing drugs so he could […]
Glorilla is 23. Ā So we guess that would make her Gen Z. She has what some would say is a Gen Z attitude toward the institution of marriage. “So yāall believe in marriage in this generation?? I just couldnāt see myself fw one n*gga for too long. N*ggas start n*gga-ing after da first 6 months […]
The stories of Dr. Dre making artists do lines hundreds of times in the studio are famous. Too Short once said the legendary producer made him say “The p*ssy” for several hours. Xzibit also talked about Dre making him record a line hundreds of times, which was for his 2002 song āMultiply.ā [Jump to the […]
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DDG is having a tough time. Ā He broke up with his famous mermaid girlfriend Ā Halle Bailey. Then he got called an “E-List rapper”. Now we have video of NLE Choppa snatching his chain. Ā [Jump to 34 minutes.] [embedded content] Given DDG posted this on his page we assume it’s a skit. But Choppa does have […]
The sixth season of Ice Cube’s BIG3 basketball league is set to kick off on June 25. Last year, Cube accused the NBA and ESPN of trying to destroy his three-on-three upstart but offered no further specifics. In an interview with Logan Paul, Cube suggested it was because the league was getting too big. [Jump […]
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. Will Schube still canāt believe Larry David got […]
Lil Durk isn’t what you would call a lyrical rapper. That’s by design. During a discussion of J. Cole’s much-discussed verse on Smurk’s new track “All My Life” the Chiraq spitter said he’s not always so big on spitters who go big on words. “You know I aināt super big on lyricist-type rappers. Cole was […]
Jack Harlow made his acting debut in the reboot of White Men Can’t Jump, which premieres on Hulu Friday, May 19. But since it was announced the 1992 film would be remade, many reacted negatively, saying that a classic sports flick shouldn’t be redone.Ā While speaking to the Associated Press, Harlow admitted that the criticism […]
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. Will Schube still canāt believe Larry David got […]
Before DMX passed away, he had a great relationship with his fellow Ruff Ryders.Ā One member he had a longtime relationship with was Styles P of the LOX.Ā In a new interview with mrecktv, Styles opened up about his relationship with X.Ā Styles says he knew DMX before he knew Jadakiss or Sheek Louch, and […]
On NBA YoungBoy’s Richest Opp’s track “F*ck The Industry Pt. 2” he recalls a facetime J Prince set up with Drake during which they discussed Lil Durk. “Talked to Drake ācross FaceTime, he wasnāt feeling me / Told me that he f*ck with Durk, damn, that sh*t getting to me / Told me that he […]
Straight out of LA, Nazo Bravo, the versatile artist, is causing a ruckus in the hip hop realm with his freshest drop, “You Ain’t Gotta Go.” This soulful banger not only flaunts the rapperās sick flow but also pays homage to the strength, allure, and finesse of women. With Goldmvn on the beat, the infectious […]
Up-and-coming rapper from Baltimore, KruddTheGuru, has captivated audiences with his latest single “LifesAMess.” Produced by The Virus and Antidote, this track delves into the tumultuous journey of life, exposing the pressures imposed by society. With unwavering courage, the hip hop artist fearlessly confronts his inner demons, recounting the arduous process of self-discovery amidst the chaos. […]
Former NBA player Ben Gordon has been in what appears to be a mental health crisis for the last several years. Cam’Ron was on the scene in December when Gordon lost his mind in Harlem. “It’s ya boy Killa Cam, reporting for It Is What It Is Talk, outside of Harlem Hospital where former NBA […]
Rappers making headlines for saying something controversial on someone’s podcast is the norm these days. Ice-T certainly notices the trend and he sent a warning to those going on a podcast for an interview. Artist Public Service: Doing Interviews can be risky if you Donāt know what youāre doingā¦ They will talk to you for […]