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.
T.I. & Tiny’s Harris’ youngest son, Major Harris, is growing up fast and just hit a major milestone. Major is wrapping up his final year of high school and stepped out for his senior prom. It feels like just yesterday fans were watching him as a kid on T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle, and […]
West Coast rapper G Perico is reportedly suing luxury brand Coach over claims the company stole one of his ideas. According to the lawsuit, Coach and its parent company Tapestry allegedly copied Perico’s “This is a blue T-Shirt” slogan. The Los Angeles rapper trademarked the phrase in 2022 and used it on merchandise to promote […]
Cardi B was just about ready to pack it up and cancel her second show in Atlanta. Hours before hitting the stage, the Bodak Yellow rapper went live, going off on staff at State Farm Arena and accusing them of being disrespectful to her and her team. “You and your f*cking employees are being disrespectful, […]
21 Savage and Young Nudy decided to go nostalgic for the music video for their latest record, “Stepbrothers.” Gabriel Moses directed the music video, giving the film a grainy, VHS-style feel. From the first scene, a woman opens the video behind keyboards. Then it cuts to Savage giving his best “David Ruffin” with background singers […]
Alexis Skyy is addressing online speculation and making it clear she’s not involved in any illegal activity. The reality TV star has recently been accused of running an illegal insurance company, with some trolls pointing to her office setup and labeling it a scam. Skyy responded directly to her trolls, shutting down the rumors and […]
Baby Keem is finally sharing how he really felt watching the Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake beef play out. At this point, we all know how things unfolded. After years of subtle shots. everything blew up when Future and Metro Boomin dropped “Like That,” with Kendrick making it clear the “Big 3” conversation was dead. Drizzy […]
Atlanta rapper Cyco Black has been released from prison after being arrested in connection with an alleged theft scheme. Alphonce Smith, also known as Cyco Black, is currently facing multiple misdemeanor and felony charges, including receiving stolen property. According to police, the Crime Mob member is allegedly connected to a series of car break-ins across […]
Rick Ross is shedding more light on where things stand between him and Drake following their fallout. During the debut episode of Culli’s YouTube show, the Maybach Music boss was asked whether he’d be open to squashing beef with the Toronto rapper. Rozay didn’t hold back. “Homie got a lot of issues he got to […]
Cardi B’s Little Miss Drama Tour made its stop in Florida, and fans were surprised by a guest nobody expected to see. Quavo, former member of Migos, was spotted in attendance at the show. On the surface, it’s not too shocking, they’ve collaborated before, most notably on the massive hit “Motorsport.” What makes the moment […]
Ming Li, the sister of Nicki Minaj, is speaking out following the recent controversy surrounding her name. During a conversation with Hip-Hop Wired, Ming addressed her decision to attend a Cardi B concert, given the history between Cardi and her sister. “I was shady for that wasn’t I? I wasn’t trying to be shady,” Ming […]
Kanye West has reportedly pulled the plug on his scheduled concert in Marseille, France. The Chicago rapper shared a statement addressing fans overseas, announcing that the show would be postponed. “After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France until further notice.” Ye’s decision comes as the […]
Pooh Shiesty’s defense team is pushing back on key details surrounding his current legal battle. The Memphis rapper has been accused of orchestrating the alleged kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane. According to reports, the 1017 Records CEO was allegedly held at gunpoint and forced to sign paperwork releasing Shiesty from his contract. Following that, […]