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.
Legendary Atlanta radio station Hot 107.9 has officially announced the lineup for its 30th annual Birthday Bash. Birthday Bash ATL remains one of the last major-in-house-run Hip-Hop radio concerts, standing apart at a time when many stations have downsized or partnered with outside promoters. Hot 107.9 continues to curate the event internally, keeping it rooted […]
Sexyy Red may be a lot of things, but an asset to the federal government is not one of them. The If You Want It rapper is once again pushing back against a bizarre conspiracy theory claiming she is an undercover CIA operative. In a series on X, Sexy questioned the rumors directly, writing, “Why […]
J. Cole shares an additional cover for his upcoming album, The Fall-Off. In a lengthy post, he detailed the story behind the first cover: “The Fall-Off that is circulating is a picture that I took on a disposable camera when I was 15 years old. My very first setup. My first beats were made in […]
J. Cole has released four new freestyles, packaging them as a project titled Birthday Blizzard ‘ 26.
Christian Combs is the latest person to get trolled by 50 Cent on social media. King Combs recently popped out during Total’s set on Room 112’s Tour, and the reception from the crowd was mixed at best. Before jumping into his verse on “How You Want It?,” Christian attempted to get the audience to join […]
Finesse2Tymes may have officially met his match with his latest round of beef. The Memphis rapper is heated after claiming he was hit with a $40,000 sample clearance fee tied to a Bone Thugs N-Harmony record. However, there appears to be some confusion, as Finesse is actually looking to sample “Notorious Thugs,” a The Notorious […]
Kanye West says he’s ready to take accountability. It appears Ye is attempting a reset after several years marked by some questionable, controversial, MAGA-aligned comments. According to Vanity Fair, the Chicago rapper placed a full-page ad in The Wall Street Journal to formally apologize for his past behavior. In the ad, titled “To Those I […]
Cardi B may have taken her newfound football fandom a bit too far. The Bronx rapper has been supporting her boo, Stefon Diggs, all season. She took that energy to another level after Diggs and the New England Patriots advanced to the Super Bowl, marking his first appearance in the big game. Like most major […]
Fivio Foreign isn’t letting up on his latest back-and-forth with 21 Savage. The beef all started from Savage’s “F*ck the streets” message, a movement aimed at discouraging violence and unnecessary conflict. Many Atlanta rappers publicly co-signed the movement, but Fivi wasn’t having it. While sitting down with DJ Akademiks, the Brooklyn rapper questioned 21 Savage’s […]
Travis Scott has reached heights many artists never touch, but the Houston rapper is still hungry to learn more. Don’t call him La Flame, call him “La Architect.” During a recent sit-down with Rolling Stone, Travis Scott toured Oakley founder Jim Jannard’s $65 million Beverly Hills mansion. While walking through the space, Scott reflected on […]
Don Toliver has officially announced his fifth studio album, OCTANE. A year and a half after releasing HARDSTONE PSYCHO, Donny is gearing up for another run. He teased the project with a black-and-white trailer that opens with the line, “From the twisted minds that brought you HARDSTONE PSYCHO.” Before cutting to a dramatic scene resembling […]
Nicki Minaj has recently been vocal about her views aligning with policies tied to Donald Trump. A resurfaced post suggests her stance wasn’t always the same. An old Facebook post from 2018 has made rounds, showing the Barbz leader expressing deep concern over U.S. immigration laws at the time. In the post, Nicki revealed that she […]