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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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Boosie Badazz’s Attorney Issues Statement Following Federal Arrest
An attorney for Boosie Badazz – real name Torrence Hatch – has released an official statement following the popular rapper’s arrest by the feds last
Quando Rondo Arrested For Street Gang Activity In Georgia
On Friday (June 16), popular rapper Quando Rondo – real name Tyquian Terrel Bowman – has been arrested in Chatham County, GA for criminal street
Kash Doll Unveils New Single “Ridin'”
Rising Detroit rap phenomenon Kash Doll returns with a hypnotic new single entitled “Ridin’” via MNRK Music Group. On the track, a nostalgic R&B loop
OhGeesy Drops New “Games” Music Video
Multi-platinum rapper OhGeesy has shared the official music video for “Games,” featuring Bino Rideaux & 03 Greedo. The track is one of the many highlights
Not A Single Hip-Hop Song Or Album Has Charted #1 In 2023
Hip-Hop is making history on the Billboard charts, but not in a good way. It’s halfway through 2023 and there has yet to be a
YNW Melly Double Murder Trial Begins
The trial for YNW Melly, born Jamell Demons, has finally begun. The Florida rapper is facing double murder charges in the October 26, 2018 killings
Kanye West’s Mini Documentary “DONDA” Surfaces Online
Surprisingly, a mini documentary showing Kanye West making his 2021 album “DONDA” has surfaced online. It is unclear how the short video made its way
Lil Wayne Can’t Remember Lyrics To His Own Songs
Lil Wayne admits that he finds it hard to remember the lyrics to some of his most famous songs due to memory loss. During an
Fat Trel Drops Music Video “Kill” And New Album “Nightmare On E Street 2”
Fat Trel is back to take over your speakers. The popular DMV rapper has shared his long awaited new mixtape entitled “Nightmare On E Street
Young Thug’s Brother Sentenced To 9 Years In YSL Rico Case
Young Thug’s brother Unfoonk, born Quantavious Grier, has been sentenced to 9 years and 6 months in prison for violating the condition of his probation
DJ Drama Links Up With Boosie Badazz On “Iron Right” Paying Tribute To Rapper Trouble
Grammy Award-winning deejay and producer DJ Drama has paid tribute to the late Atlanta rapper Trouble with the release of the highly anticipated visual for
Yella Beezy Unveils Music Video For “To The Floor”
Chart-topping Dallas artist Yella Beezy returns with his first official release of the year “To The Floor,” produced by DJ Paul. The single is accompanied
Fat Trel Shares Music Video For New Single “Like That”
DMV rap icon Fat Trel has shared his new single entitled “Like That,” joined by an official music video, with his hood set as the
Burna Boy Returns With New Summer Anthem “Sittin’ On Top Of The World”
Grammy Award-winning artist Burna Boy makes triumphant return with “Sittin’ On Top Of The World.” Produced by Skread, the single features a sample of Brandy’s
J. Cole Reveals He Is Working On New Album
Rap superstar J. Cole has confirmed that “The Fall Off” will be his next full-length studio album. In the intro, “Audio Hug,” of Summer Walker’s
Post Malone To Embark On “If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying” US Tour
Post Malone will be debuting his highly-anticipated fifth studio album entitled “Austin” this July. To mark the rollout and eventual release, the popular rapper has
Post Malone Details His Vulnerabilities In New Single “Mourning”
Post Malone is officially kicking off the rollout of his forthcoming album entitled “Austin” with its brand new single, “Mourning.” Clocking in at just under
Lil Kim Reveals She Has Written For Other Artists Including Diddy
Lil Kim has revealed that she has written tracks for different artists, including Sean “Diddy” Combs in the 1990s. In an interview with XXL that
Lil Durk Unveils “Sorry For The Drought” Tour Dates
Lil Durk is ready to hit the road this summer for his “Sorry For The Drought” tour. Kicking off on July 28 in Tampa, Florida,
Lil Durk And J. Cole Share Inspirational Music Video “All My Life”
Lil Durk and J. Cole have the internet rocking with their new collaboration “All My Life”. Clocking in at close to 4 minutes, “All My
OhGeesy Announces Biggest Solo Headline Tour To Date
Multi-platinum Westcoast rapper OhGeesy has announced his biggest solo headline tour to date. “The GW2 Tour” gets underway May 30 at San Diego, CA’s House
NoCap Returns With “Cuban Links & Drug Habits” Music Video
Mobile, AL rapper NoCap has returned with his latest release, the two-pack single “Cuban Links & Drug Habits.” The two tracks go hand in hand
Lil Durk Teases J. Cole Collaboration Is On The Way
Lil Durk is trying to get his first #1 record with his upcoming collaboration with J. Cole. Both artists have reportedly linked up to film
NBA YoungBoy Becomes Youngest Artist To Score 100 Career Hot 100 Entries
NBA YoungBoy makes history on the Billboard Hot 100. YoungBoy Never Broke Again is officially the youngest artist in the Billboard Hot 100‘s chart history
Tee Grizzley And Skilla Baby Release Collabo Mixtape “Controversy”
Representing the union of two of Motor City’s finest lyricists, multi-platinum Detroit storyteller Tee Grizzley and rising Hip-Hop phenom Skilla Baby proudly present their anxiously
NBA YoungBoy Shares 33-Track Album “Don’t Try This At Home”
YoungBoy Never Broke Again has dropped his newest studio effort entitled “Don’t Try This At Home”. Released via his newest record deal with Motown Records,
Drake Adds Twelve New Dates To “It’s All A Blur” Tour
On Monday (April 24), Drake added a fresh slate of dates to his forthcoming “It’s All A Blur Tour” calendar, with a number of new
Megan Thee Stallion Talks About Surviving Gun Violence
Megan Thee Stallion has opened up about surviving a shooting and her ensuing legal battle with fellow rapper Tory Lanez in an as-told-to essay for
OhGeesy Opens The Gates To “Geezyworld 2”
Multi-platinum Los Angeles rapper OhGeesy has officially unveiled the release of his eagerly awaited new mixtape entitled “Geezyworld 2”, arriving at last via Atlantic Records
Rae Sremmurd Is Finally Back With 4th Album “Sremm 4 Life”
Rae Sremmurd, compromised of Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi, have officially released their anticipated 4th studio album entitled “Sremm 4 Life”. The brothers dropped “SR3MM”
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