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.
Jonathan Dupiton has been arrested and sentenced to seven years in federal prison following a fraud conviction. The Atlanta-based podcaster, known for hosting “Rich and Unemployed,” was found guilty of using stolen identities to obtain millions of dollars in unemployment insurance benefits, according to officials. U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg detailed the case, which dates […]
Davion Murphy, suspect in the killing of Julio Foolio, allegedly made incriminating gestures while left alone in an interrogation room, according to officials. Reports claim that after his arrest, Murphy began mimicking holding a firearm and appeared to act out shooting toward the room camera, behavior they argue points to his alleged involvement in the […]
Kanye West has been at a crossroads following backlash over his past antisemitic comments. Earlier this year, Ye was tapped to headline both nights of Wireless Festival. Shortly after the announcement, backlash began to build, with major sponsor like Pepsi reportedly pulling out, not wanting to be associated with the festival’s headliner. Not long after, […]
Kanye West was recently spotted leaving a Jewish Human Rights Center in Beverly Hills, according to sources. The Chicago rapper avoided questions from paparazzi, something that’s been rare given his past run-ins. He was seen exiting the Simon Wiesenthal Center after reportedly about an hour and a half inside. As of now, neither Ye nor […]
Enphamus is this month’s Certified Fresh artist you need to have on your radar. Off the heels of his latest release, “Max Payne,” featuring Young Nudy, the Albany born, Atlanta raised rapper is stepping into a moment where he’s got something to prove. Enphamus’ grind has been different from the jump. Early on, he was […]
Gucci Mane’s Artist Foogiano has reportedly been released from prison after serving a five-year sentence. A photo of the Georgia rapper surfaced on NoJumper showing him all smiles, with the caption, “No more Free Foo.” As of now, Foogiano hasn’t posted since allegedly returning home. During his time behind bars, he checked in with fans […]
Megan Thee Stallion’s legal battle against blogger Milagro Cooper has taken unexpected turn. After a jury awarded Meg $75,000 in damages, finding that Cooper inflicted emotional distress and engaged with deepfake pornographic content involving the rapper, the Houston rapper claims the harassment continued followed the verdict. However, according to court filings, the judge found no […]
Drake is kicking off one of his most unconventional album rollouts yet with ICEMAN. We’ve seen creative rollouts before, J. Cole hitting the road in a hoopty to promote his project, or Kanye West and 50 Cent going head-to-head with the same day releasees. Now Drizzy is taking taking things to a whole different level. […]
Kehlani is gearing up to drop a self-titled album, and this one feels different. Coming off the success of they’s biggest song to date, “Folded,” the pressure is on, but if history proves anything, Kehlani knows how to deliver. The Bay Area singer has been putting together strong bodies of work for years, dating back […]
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, […]