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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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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
Young Thug Reflects On Rich Homie Quan’s Death
Young Thug looks back on the past as he reflects on the loss of Rich Homie Quan, who passed away in 2024. In a heartfelt
50 Cent Faces Lawsuit From Former Employee
Rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, is being sued by Monique Mayers, a former senior operations executive who worked with
North West Releases Debut EP “N0rth4evr”
As the eldest child of Ye and Kim Kardashian, North West was born under the glare of a spotlight intense enough to illuminate an entire
T.I. Files A Lawsuit Against Cinq Music Over Catalog
T.I. has taken legal action against Cinq Music, alleging that the company is failing to uphold a contractual agreement enabling him to repurchase his music
NBA YoungBoy’s “American YoungBoy” Docu Earns $1 Million
YoungBoy Never Broke Again‘s documentary “American YoungBoy” has made a stunning debut at the box office, earning over $1.1 million in its first week despite
Chris Brown Takes Aim At “Fake Woke” Female Critics
Chris Brown and Usher, two of the most prominent figures in R&B, recently sparked widespread buzz with the announcement of their collaborative tour. While the
Drake Ranks As Spotify’s All Time Most-Streamed Rapper
Drake continues to dominate as the most-streamed rapper of all time on Spotify. On April 23, Spotify marked its 20th anniversary by releasing lists showcasing
Foolio’s Murder Trial Opens With Yungeen Ace Song Being Played
The Foolio murder trial continues to draw attention as its second session kicks off with key pieces of evidence, including a Yungeen Ace song and
D4vd Pleads Not Guilty To Murder Of Celeste Rivas
D4vd has entered a plea of not guilty to charges related to the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas and additional accusations stemming from his recent
Kehlani Reveals Star-Studded Lineup For Upcoming Album
Two-time Grammy-winning R&B artist Kehlani is set to release her highly anticipated self-titled album this week, and fans have plenty to be excited about. Already
Eminem Becomes Grandfather Again
Eminem has become a grandfather once again as his eldest daughter, Alaina Scott, recently welcomed a baby girl into the world. Alaina, whom Eminem adopted
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