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Big Melly is a graduated multimedia journalist and senior author for Yo! Raps. He pursued his lifelong dream career as a music journalist and went on to secure bylines in prestigious publications before joining us. Throughout his career, he has landed major interviews with icons, including Eminem, 50 Cent, Rihanna and many more. When Big Melly isn’t documenting Rap and deep-diving into its history, he’s collecting vinyls, binging shows, and indulging in films.
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Beyoncé Joins The Billionaire Club
Beyoncé has officially achieved billionaire status, solidifying her position as one of the music industry’s most prominent and business-savvy icons. According to Forbes, Beyoncé’s net
Soulja Boy Takes Offense At Akademiks Calling Rappers “Lame”
Soulja Boy has openly criticized DJ Akademiks for his recent remarks about rappers entering the streaming scene, which Akademiks labeled as “lame” and “corny.” During
G Herbo Calls Proposing To Taina Williams “One Of The Best Days”
G Herbo recently celebrated a milestone moment — proposing to his longtime love, Taina Williams. On New Year’s Eve, he asked Taina, the mother of
Will Smith Sued By Male Violinist Over Alleged Sexual Harassment
Will Smith is facing a lawsuit from former tour violinist Brian King Joseph, who alleges sexual harassment and wrongful termination. Joseph filed the suit on
Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX” Is 2025’s Most-Streamed Rap Album On Spotify
Kendrick Lamar‘s blockbuster album “GNX” has claimed the title of Spotify’s most-streamed rap album of 2025. Lamar’s November 2024 release amassed a staggering 2.98 billion
Nicki Minaj Deportation Petition Gains Significant Traction
Nicki Minaj has found herself at the center of controversy in recent months, culminating in the creation of a Change.org petition urging her deportation to
Lil Uzi Vert Becomes A Fashion Icon In “What You Saying” Music Video
Lil Uzi Vert embraces his runway aspirations in the vibrant “What You Saying” music video, transforming the visual into an extravagant fashion show. Earlier this
Pras Battles To Stay Free As He Appeals 14-year Prison Sentence
Pras Michel is undertaking an intense legal battle to maintain his freedom as he appeals a 14-year federal prison sentence, arguing that his trial was
21 Savage Wants To Squash Young Thug And Gunna’s Beef
21 Savage is working to ease the tension in Atlanta’s rap community, specifically aiming to resolve the conflict between Young Thug and Gunna. On December
The 10 Best Christmas Rap Songs
Rap and Christmas have been closely linked since the genre’s early days. Kurtis Blow’s “Christmas Rappin’”, a rhymed take on the classic “A Visit From
Young Buck Drops Fat Joe Diss Track
Young Buck has launched a diss track targeting Fat Joe after the latter claimed his crew assaulted the Tennessee rapper years ago. Before the release,
Wiz Khalifa Sentenced To 9 Months In Jail For Drug Possession
American rapper Wiz Khalifa has been sentenced to 9 months in jail by a Romanian court for drug possession, following an incident that occurred during
Young Thug Reportedly Proposed To Mariah The Scientist
Young Thug has proposed to Mariah the Scientist during a memorable concert in Atlanta, seemingly making her long-held wish come true. Video footage from the
Kay Flock Receives 30-Year Prison Sentence
Rapper Kay Flock, whose real name is Kevin Perez, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on December 16 for his involvement in a series
Bobby Shmurda Caught In Intense Club Fight
Over the weekend, Bobby Shmurda found himself in the middle of a chaotic fight at a Minnesota club, resulting in a mic-throwing incident as he
Blueface Sparks Controversy With Wild Sex Remark After Dissing His Mom
Blueface stirred the internet with an eyebrow-raising remark about his mother after she criticized the women featured on his upcoming dating show. Karlissa Harvey, Blueface’s
The Game Declares Himself The Best West Coast Rapper
While many fans of The Game might agree that his prime days during “The Documentary” era are now behind him, the rapper himself stands firm
Erica Banks Detained For Ecstasy Possession
Rapper Erica Banks, born Erica Breaux, was detained for possession of ecstasy with intent to distribute near Atlanta on December 8. The arrest followed a
DJ Quik’s Son Found Guilty In 2022 Murder Case
DJ Quik’s son, David Marvin Blake Jr., was found guilty of a 2022 murder after being convicted on December 4. A Los Angeles County jury
GloRilla Confirms She Reconciled With Young Thug
GloRilla and Young Thug are reportedly back on good terms after tensions arose earlier this year due to a leaked jail phone call where Thugger
Shocking Revelations About Relationship Between Diddy And Biggie
The Netflix docuseries “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” has unveiled a series of shocking revelations about the relationship between Diddy and The Notorious B.I.G. According to
The Game Teams Up With Kanye West For “Gangsta Grillz” Mixtape
The Game is gearing up to join forces with Kanye West for his first Gangsta Grillz mixtape, helmed by DJ Drama. During an appearance on
50 Cent Opens Up About Tensions With Diddy
50 Cent recently revealed a sneak peek of his interview with Robin Roberts on “Good Morning America”, where he opened up about his latest project:
T-Pain Addresses DJ Khaled’s Alleged Disloyalty
T-Pain has publicly expressed disappointment with DJ Khaled, citing alleged disloyalty and adding to the strained relationship between the two former collaborators. During his appearance
Megan Thee Stallion Addresses Nicki Minaj’s “Big Foot” Diss Track
Megan Thee Stallion addresses recent controversies involving Nicki Minaj’s “Big Foot” track and an alleged diss from Drake’s “Circo Loco,” all while navigating her ongoing
Max B Drops First Song Since Prison Release
Fresh out of prison, Harlem rapper Max B has made his comeback with the release of a new single and is gearing up to drop
Summer Walker’s Album “Finally Over It” Debuts At #2 On Billboard 200
Summer Walker‘s “Finally Over It” has debuted at #2 on this week’s Billboard 200. The latest studio album from Walker opens with 77,000 equivalent album
Childish Gambino Reveals He Had A Stroke
Childish Gambino has shared details about a challenging year marked by health issues, including a stroke he suffered while on tour. During his performance at
Fetty Wap Granted Early Prison Release After 6-Year Drug Trafficking Sentence
Fetty Wap is set to return home just in time for the holidays — next year. The New Jersey native, who is currently serving a
Post Malone And Ex-Fiancée Resolve Months-Long Custody Battle
Post Malone and Hee Sung “Jamie” Park have officially concluded their months-long custody dispute. Recent court filings, as reported by TMZ, reveal that the pair
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