About Weso
Weso is the Managing Editor for Hip-Hop Wired, a leading voice in the world of hip-hop. Raised in the Greater Philadelphia Area, Weso has always had a deep connection to Hip-Hop and R&B, growing up listening to iconic artists such as Lupe Fiasco, The LOX, and Fabolous. This passion for music laid the foundation for his career in the industry. After graduating from Cabrini University, Weso built his career with notable roles at Hot 97, the Million Dollaz Worth of Game Podcast with Gillie Da King and Wallo267, and Hot 1079 ATL. His journey with Urban One began in 2018, where he started as a part-time board operator in Philadelphia. Through his dedication and hard work, Weso eventually rose to the position of Managing Editor for Hip-Hop Wired, where he continues to amplify the voices and stories of the culture. A key part of Weso’s mission is bridging the gap between old-school Hip-Hop and the new wave of artists. He is passionate about providing a platform for emerging talent to showcase their music, ensuring the future of hip-hop remains rooted in its rich history while evolving with fresh, new sounds.
A$AP Rocky’s hesitance to drop his next album, “Don’t Be Dumb,” may have been justified. According to Shopify’s data, the album was originally set to arrive in 2024 but reportedly pulled in only 6,000 pre-orders, which may explain why the project never dropped. With the pressure of potentially underperforming, any artist might hold back for […]
After a three-year hiatus, Ludacris stepped back on the mic to reclaim his crown in the South. Luda dropped “44 Bars,” produced by Timbaland and Luca Starz. In less than three minutes, the ATL rap legend reminded folks why he is one of the most underrated MCs in the past 20+ years. Now, we don’t […]
LiAngelo Ball and his ex-wife, Rashida Nicole, appear to be at odds right now. Nicole posted a photo of their newborn daughter on her Instagram Story and took a jab at Ball, writing, “Poor baby been on this earth for six days, still ain’t seen or heard from her dad, wow!” This also isn’t the […]
Busta Rhymes was trying to enjoy the vibes at Art Basel in Miami before being met with a buzz kill. Content creators were outside trolling celebrities for clicks and viral moments. There are certain people you may be able to get away with those shenanigans, but Busta is not one of them. A shameless TikTok […]
Cardi B doesn’t play about her man, Stefon Diggs, and it’s no secret. The NFL star recently celebrated his 32nd birthday at Booby Trap in Miami. Cardi and Diggs were seen catching a vibe until an unexpected guest supposedly pulled up to the club. Rumors began circulating that the Bodak Yellow rapper’s ex-husband, Offset, arrived […]
Meek Mill made sure to give Young Thug his flowers for staying solid, even while he was beefing with Drake.
Ray J is shutting down rumors about the recent reports involving his ex-wife, Princess Love. Princess accused the Love & Hip-Hop star of pulling a gun on her, claiming the situation unfolded when she went to Ray J’s home with her cousin to pick up their children. Now, in an unexpected turn, the “One Wish” […]
Usher and Big Sean are coming together for an amazing cause. Both music stars are reportedly contributing a combined $1 million to support the future of Detroit’s children, donating to the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan. Usher’s New Look Foundation and the Sean Anderson Foundation partnered with glitch Sports + Entertainment and Emory […]
Last night, OkayPlayer and VP Records threw an exclusive opening Art Basel party in Miami. Okayplayer was co-founded by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and author Angela Nissel in the late 90’s, starting as a music community and evolving into a major digital platform for hip-hop and Black culture. VP Records on the other hand is an independent record […]
There have been new developments surrounding the death of Florida rapper POORSTACY. According to reports, the mother of his child, Nicole Grikstas, was arrested after the rapper was found dead in a Boca Raton motel room. Boca Raton Police said Grikstas and the child they share may have been in the room at the time […]
Cam’ron hopped on his It Is What It Is podcast and kept it all the way real about The Diplomats’ Verzuz battle against The LOX. Shrugging it off like MJ, Killa revealed he was never a fan of doing the battle in the first place. He called it a “team player” decision, one he now […]
The Hip-Hop Gods, De La Soul, blessed fans with a new project on Nov.21. Posdnuos and Maseo came together to dedicate Cabin In The Sky to their fallen brother and group co-founder Trugoy The Dove. The project is part of the seven legendary albums Mass Appeal promised back in April. Standout tracks include “Run It […]