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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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Keke Palmer Addresses Drama With Ex Over Usher On “My Confession”
- By Big Melly
- . May 15, 2025
Keke Palmer is turning personal drama into musical empowerment with her latest song entitled “My Confession.” Drawing inspiration from Usher’s iconic “Confessions,” the Illinois singer tells

Tech N9ne Serves Up Soulful New Music Video “This I Know”
- By Big Melly
- . May 14, 2025
After decades of rapping at an elite level without comparison, Tech N9ne decided to open up more than ever before on his 25th full-length album

Rick Ross Wants To Squash Beef With Drake
- By Big Melly
- . May 13, 2025
Rick Ross says that he’s open to ending his beef with Drake on one self-serving condition. During a recent interview with Bootleg Kev, the two discussed

Lil Durk Denied Bail In 2022 Murder-For-Hire Case
- By Big Melly
- . May 10, 2025
Lil Durk’s legal battle just hit another major hurdle. A federal judge ordered that the Chicago rapper remain in jail pending his trial on murder-for-hire

Ye Shares Militant Music Video For “Heil Hitler”
- By Big Melly
- . May 9, 2025
Ye continued to profess his love for Adolf Hitler as he released the music video for his new song, “Heil Hitler.” The 47-year-old rapper shared

Rihanna Shares Updates On Her New Album “R9”
- By Big Melly
- . May 9, 2025
Rihanna has explained that her much-awaited album won’t be delayed too much by her pregnancy. At the 2025 Met Gala, the 37-year-old Pop star confirmed

Jay-Z Lost Over $200 Million In Income In Amended Defamation Lawsuit
- By Big Melly
- . May 7, 2025
According to reports, Jay-Z has amended his defamation lawsuit against controversial attorney Tony Buzbee and Jane Doe. Now, the Hip-Hop mogul is claiming he lost hundreds

Hunxho Drops Visual For Fan-Favorite Track “Bedrest”
- By Big Melly
- . May 6, 2025
Setting the tone and reminding fans the “For Her” era is still very present, rising East Atlanta rapper Hunxho shares a brand new music video

Travis Scott Teases “Jackboys 2” With New Trailer
- By Big Melly
- . May 6, 2025
The countdown to Travis Scott‘s “Jackboys 2” is on. The Houston-born rapper released a trailer for the Cactus Jack label compilation’s teaser, featuring unreleased music from

4batz Feeds His Fanbase With Two New Surprise Songs
- By Big Melly
- . May 3, 2025
Responding to overwhelming audience demand for more music, Dallas-based R&B phenomenon 4batz feeds his rabid fanbase with a brand new surprise two-pack entitled “Since Ya’ll

Camden New Jersey’s L.O. Drops New Project “Ghetto Melodies”
- By Big Melly
- . May 1, 2025
Camden, New Jersey’s L.O. comes back with his new release “Ghetto Melodies.” This project is a 4 track EP where L.O. had a collection of

Megan Thee Stallion Drops “Whenever” Single And Music Video
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 28, 2025
Megan Thee Stallion is back with her new single “Whenever,” her first music release since October 2024. The banging track, produced by Bankroll Got It,

Wiz Khalifa Reveals How Much He Charges For Shows And Guest Features
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 24, 2025
It seems that Wiz Khalifa is still raking in as much cash now as he did a decade ago. On the heels of dropping his

Ken Carson Earns His First #1 With “More Chaos”
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 24, 2025
Ken Carson earns his first #1 album in his career as “More Chaos” opens atop this week’s Billboard 200. The Playboi Carti-affiliated rapper knocks his

The Weeknd Drops “Drive” Music Video Starring Jenna Ortega
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 23, 2025
The Weeknd has dropped a moody music video for “Drive,” a track from his latest album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” Directed by Trey Edward Shults, who

Ice Cube Announces “Truth To Power: 4 Decades Of Attitude” Tour
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 17, 2025
The long-awaited return of Ice Cube to the national stage has been officially announced with the “Truth to Power: 4 Decades Of Attitude” tour —

Ja Rule Fires Back At 50 Cent After Irv Gotti Disrespect
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 15, 2025
The long-standing rivalry between 50 Cent and Ja Rule never ended. Ja has fired back at his nemesis 50 after the latter made disrespectful comments

Doja Cat Shares Tracklist For New Album “Vie”
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 15, 2025
Doja Cat gave her fans something to talk about. The California artist‘s anticipated fifth studio album “Vie”, which translates to “life” in French, will be

Tech N9ne Laces Up His “J6’s” On New Music Video
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 14, 2025
Tech N9ne laces up on his new single and music video “J6’s,” out now via Strange Music. On the track, an orchestral string sample wraps

Frank Ocean Sparks Comeback Rumors
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 10, 2025
Where is Frank Ocean? On the route into the desert near Coachella Valley, a mysterious billboard with the name of a new Instagram account connected

Lil Durk’s “Deep Thoughts” Debuts At # 3 On Billboard 200
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 9, 2025
Lil Durk‘s new album, “Deep Thoughts”, is opening this week’s Billboard 200 at #3. The Chicago rapper’s seventh top 3 album earns 64,000 equivalent album

Judge Ruled That Young Thug’s Probation Will Not Be Revoked
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 4, 2025
UPDATE: A judge in Atlanta has ruled that Young Thug’s probation will not be revoked. But the judge cautioned Thugger over his social media use

Hip-Hop Mourns The Death Of Young Scooter
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 3, 2025
Tragedy struck the Hip-Hop scene as Young Scooter tragically died on his 39th birthday on Friday (March 28) while reportedly trying to run from police.

Mustard Joins Kendrick Lamar And SZA’s “Grand National Tour”
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 2, 2025
Mustard revealed on April 1 that he’s joining Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Grand National Tour” as an opening act. “I’m joining Kendrick Lamar and SZA on

Yella Beezy Released On $750,000 Bond In Mo3 Murder-For-Hire Case
- By Big Melly
- . Mar 31, 2025
Rapper Yella Beezy was released on bond Friday morning (March 28) after being charged with a murder-for-hire plot in the death of his rival Mo3.

Babyfxce E Drops New Mixtpape “M Block”
- By Big Melly
- . Mar 31, 2025
Rising rap sensation Babyfxce E has dropped his awaited new mixtape, “M Block.” The 13-track collection once more casts the spotlight on the Flint, MI-based

YG Teases New Album With “Gentleman’s Club” Video
- By Big Melly
- . Mar 25, 2025
YG is welcoming fans to a club of distinguished men in what many believe may be the beginning of the rollout for his upcoming album.

Yella Beezy Charged With Capital Murder In Shooting Death Of Mo3
- By Big Melly
- . Mar 24, 2025
Yella Beezy has been arrested and charged with capital murder in the shooting death of Mo3 on a busy interstate in 2020. A Dallas County

The Notorious B.I.G.’s Estate Sells Rights To Late Rapper’s Music
- By Big Melly
- . Mar 24, 2025
Primary Wave Music has officially acquired a 50% share of the Notorious B.I.G.‘s estate. Primary Wave Music – a music publishing company which already owns

Doja Cat And Jack Harlow’s “Just Us” Video Stars Matt Damon And John Mayer
- By Big Melly
- . Mar 22, 2025
Jack Harlow releases his new single “Just Us” featuring Doja Cat via Generation Now/Atlantic Records. The official music video, directed by Neal Farmer, features a
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