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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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50 Cent Scores Three Emmy Nominations For Diddy Docuseries
50 Cent‘s persistent playful jabs at Diddy have culminated in an impressive achievement. His 2025 Netflix docuseries on Sean Combs, titled “The Reckoning,” has earned
New Video Shows Diddy On His Daily Walk In Prison
A recent video showcases former rap mogul Diddy during his daily walk at Fort Dix federal prison. Diddy is keeping active despite being incarcerated. On
50 Cent Reacts To Donald Trump And Diddy Pardon Rumors
50 Cent‘s performance at Donald Trump Jr.’s private club recently stirred some controversy. While the reasons behind his appearance might still be up for debate,
Future Wants True Love That Accepts His Lifestyle
Future is becoming more open about his feelings on love and marriage as he prepares for the release of his upcoming album, “The Real Me”.
Kanye West Nears Settlement With Former Assistant
Ye is reportedly close to finalizing a settlement with a former assistant who filed a lawsuit against the rapper-producer for sexual harassment. As outlined in
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony To Receive Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is gearing up for a significant milestone as they head to the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard next month. The iconic rap group from
Pooh Shiesty Accused Of Inappropriate Relationship With Supervisor
Pooh Shiesty is facing allegations of having an “inappropriate relationship” with a supervisor during his home confinement, which allegedly influenced his activities on the day
Remy Ma Is Back With Her New Summer Single “Put Em On”
Remy Ma is stepping into a new era with the release of her new single, “Put Em On.” Two decades after her debut album, “There’s
Boosie Badazz Denies Probation Violation Allegations
Boosie Badazz has refuted recent allegations of violating his probation. In January 2026, the rapper was handed a three-year probation sentence stemming from his federal
Wiz Khalifa Goes Viral For His Parenting Advice
Wiz Khalifa has been making waves online due to his parenting wisdom after his son reached out for help regarding a confrontation. During a Twitch
Drake Pays Tribute To Tay Keith After Producer’s Death
Drake is grieving the passing of his longtime collaborator, Tay Keith, who tragically passed away last week. The renowned rapper took to social media on
Lil Nas X Shares His Journey With Bipolar Disorder
Lil Nas X has candidly spoken about his experience with bipolar disorder while giving fans a glimpse into his upcoming music in a heartfelt video.
Rod Wave Announces “Don’t Look Down” Album Release Date
Rod Wave has officially announced the release date for his upcoming album, “Don’t Look Down”. The Florida-based rapper and singer revealed on June 16 that
Lil Wayne Wins $29,225 Judgment From Lawsuit
Lil Wayne has secured a $29,225 judgment in his favor following a lawsuit in which he was accused of assaulting a security guard. On June
Fabolous Claims “95 Percent” Of Rap Beefs Are “About B*tches”
Fabolous shared his perspective on the driving force behind most rap rivalries, claiming that issues involving women underlie the majority of conflicts in the hip-hop
Rick Ross And Uncle Murda Clash Over Airport Encounter
Though summer hasn’t officially arrived, tensions are already rising — not with the temperature, but between Rick Ross and Uncle Murda, who are locked in
Dame Dash Agrees With Jay-Z Dissing Kanye West In New Freestyle
In a recent interview, Dame Dash expressed agreement with Jay-Z’s decision to address Kanye West in his freestyle at the Roots Picnic, deeming it appropriate
2Pac To Appear In New “Stranger Than Heaven” Video Game
Tupac Shakur‘s image is slated to feature as a playable character in the 2027 video game, “Stranger Than Heaven”. Snoop Dogg, also part of this
Tory Lanez Files Another Emergency Motion
Tory Lanez has filed yet another emergency motion as his fight for freedom takes a troubling twist. His legal team has raised serious concerns about
Latto Shares Reason Behind Her Retirement Decision
Latto shared that postpartum depression played a significant role in her recent decision to announce her retirement from the rap industry. During an interview with
Lil Wayne Secretly Engaged To Mysterious Woman
Lil Wayne is reportedly ready to embark on a new chapter in his personal life. According to a report from TMZ dated Tuesday (May 26),
Cam’ron And J. Cole Settled Their Legal Dispute
Cam’ron and J. Cole have resolved their legal dispute concerning their 2024 collaboration, “Ready ’24”, putting an end to the lawsuit surrounding the track. Cam’ron
Foolio Killer Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison
Alicia Andrews, convicted of manslaughter in the death of Foolio, has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars. On May 22, Andrews stood before a
MGK And Wiz Khalifa Revisit Early 2010s With Nostalgic New Mixtape
MGK and Wiz Khalifa, who rose to prominence in the early 2010s, are celebrating their formative years with the release of the collaborative mixtape “Blog
RZA Reveals His Favorite Anime Picks
Hip-hop icon and devoted anime enthusiast RZA has curated a concise list of must-see anime that dives well beyond the mainstream choices typically discussed. Celebrated
Chris Brown Not Worried About Mixed Fan Reactions To New Album
Chris Brown isn’t losing sleep over the mixed reactions to his latest album, “Brown”. Known for standing his ground against critics targeting his past or
2Pac’s “All Eyez On Me” Inducted Into Grammy Hall Of Fame
2Pac’s legendary double album, “All Eyez On Me”, has been officially inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, marking a major milestone over three decades
DJ Whoo Kid Believes Drake’s Presence Is Essential In Rap
Not long ago, The Game voiced a similar sentiment, and now DJ Whoo Kid has joined the growing group of those arguing that Drake’s absence
NBA YoungBoy Withdraws From Rolling Loud Orlando Lineup
NBA YoungBoy announced on May 7 that he will no longer be performing at this weekend’s Rolling Loud festival in Orlando, Florida. In an update
Quavo And Offset Spark Rumors Of A Migos Comeback
The possibility of a Migos reunion seems closer than ever. After a two-year hiatus, the group’s official Instagram account resurfaced on Tuesday (May 5), sharing
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