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. wasted no time in hitting 50 Cent with another diss track. After previewing his first record, the Atlanta rapper quickly followed up with a second track titled “Right One.” He exclusively delivered the record to Hot 107.9, where Posted On The Corner with Incognito and DJ Misses surprised listeners with its debut. DJ Misses […]
Mobb Deep MC, Havoc, may have just let the ultimate cat out the bag. During a recent interview with Complex, the Queensbridge artist reflected on his contributions to Kanye West’s The Life Of Pablo, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. However, in the midst of discussing TLOP, Havoc appeared to casually reveal that Ye […]
Today, we celebrate the life of legendary DJ Michael “5000” Watts. Feb. 17 is now officially known as “King’s Day,” a day for supporters to pay their respects to the Swisha House founder and Houston icon. The celebration will take place at The Bell Tower in Houston, with attendees asked to wear black, gold, or […]
Sexyy Red made a surprise appearance, performing at the wedding of Alex Bruesewitz, a political advisor affiliated with Donald Trump. Bruesewitz tapped the St. Louis rapper to hit the stage during the celebration, which also featured some more questionable celebrity guests, including Robin Thicke, Amber Rose, and, of course, Nicki Minaj. Minaj’s presence comes as […]
Verzuz Announces Mike Will Made-It vs. Hit-Boy Producer Battle The platform is set to put Mike Will Made-It against Hit-Boy on Jan. 30, streaming live on Apple Music. Both producers have been responsible for some of the most impactful instrumentals of the past decade. Mike Will’s includes chart-toppers like Rae Sremmurd’s “Black Beatles,” Kendrick Lamar’s […]
50 Cent is never one to let things slide. Fabolous, Jim Jones, Maino, and Dave East recently teamed up to launch a new podcast, Let’s Rap About It. Within two months of their debut, the show racked up 63K subscribers on YouTube, quickly carving out space in the Hip-Hop podcast lane. For a Christmas special, […]
Latto clears the rumors that she’s not hiding any sister from the world. A video went viral on TikTok of a woman who strongly resembles Big Mama and claimed to be her estranged sister. In the clip, @tarababy99 alleges that she and the rapper share the same father, saying, “They tryna figure out why Latto […]
From Dr.Dre’s Detox to the long-rumored Kendrick and Cole collab, Hip-Hop’s seen its share of dream albums that never happened. A$AP Rocky might be joining that list.
The rap girlies might not be seeing eye to eye lately.
As if No Limit Records wasn’t already stacked in their VERZUZ battle with Cash Money at ComplexCon, leave it up to Snoop Dogg to add more fuel to the flames.
Dreamville Festival 2022 was a weekend to remember. Day 2 had stars such as T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, & a Gangsta Grillz set with DJ Drama. The night ended off with the man of the weekend, J.Cole. Check out the full recap below! Dreamville Festival Day 1: Lil Baby, Fivio Foriegn, Morray & […]