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 popular Texas DJ and his wife have been sentenced to 40 years after allegedly victimizing thousands in a major fraud case.
One thing about Soulja Boy, he’s going to find a way to force his name into any conversation. Big Draco may end up becoming the first rapper to enroll in Kai Cenat’s Streamer University, but only if he gets the invite. Before anyone starts filling out acceptance letters, Soulja took to social media with a […]
Drake’s right-hand man, Chubbs, recently pressed a streamer who appeared to be trying to get some clout off “The Boy.” During the OVO crew’s annual Turks and Caicos trip, Drizzy decided to shoot a video for “Outside Tweaking.” Even Stunna Sandy, who is featured on the song, popped out to make a cameo. Before filming […]
Boosie Badazz recently sat down for an interview on Posted On the Corner With Incognito and DJ Misses. He spoke about family, music, and a few topics that only Mr. Badazz could turn into a viral moment. The conversation kicked off Boosie proudly highlighting his son’s academic success, making it clear he’s happy with how […]
DJ Akademiks and Lil Baby have started exchanging shots online and neither of them plan on backing down. The latest round began after Wham was spotted filming a music video for an unreleased collab with EST Gee. In a snippet making rounds on the internet, the Atlanta rapper appeared to take direct aim at Akademiks. […]
Offset nearly came to blows with a driver in Monaco after witnessing what multiple people described as aggressive behavior toward women. The Atlanta rapper appeared heated as he confronted the driver, who was allegedly grabbing women by the neck while attempting to remove them from a vehicle. According to witnesses at the scene, the driver […]
J.R. Writer is taking legal action against Universal Music Group, alleging the company has failed to pay him master and publishing royalties. Born Juan Rusty Brito, the Harlem rapper and songwriter is seeking compensation for his work on records by Dipset members Cam’ron and Juelz Santana. Writer claims he has not received his share of royalties […]
Drake’s latest album, ICEMAN, continues to dominate the charts, securing the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 for a third consecutive week. Love it or hate it, ICEMAN has lived up to the hype. According to Billboard, the OVO rapper’s latest project earned an additional 171,000 album-equivalent units in its third week, helping it […]
After four years of legal back-and-forth, DaBaby has reached a settlement in the lawsuit stemming from his bowling alley squabble in 2022. The Charlotte rapper has been facing an ongoing lawsuit filed by Brandon Bill$, the brother of his ex-girlfriend, Dani Leigh. Bill$ accused Baby of assault and battery following a confrontation at a Los […]
Kanye West put on a historic show in Istanbul, performing in front of more than 100,000 fans. After a long wait, Ye brought his live show back to Europe for the first time since 2014, while also making his first-ever concert appearance in Turkey. According to Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency, an estimated 118,000 fans attended […]
LeBron James may not realize it, but he continues to draw a bigger line in the sand between himself and his former friend, Drake. Over the weekend, JAŸ-Z took over the Roots Picnic stage and treated fans to a freestyle that got the internet talking. While the bars appeared to take aim at Dame Dash, […]
Latto has officially released Big Mama, dropping the project just weeks after giving birth to her first child. The Georgia Peach rapper continues to prove that motherhood hasn’t slowed her down one bit. While navigating life as a new mom, Latto was open with fans about experiencing postpartum depression, even tweeting at one point that […]