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.
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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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