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Fabolous: “Being A Rapper Has Become The Most Dangerous Job In America”
Rappers are public enemy number one, according to Fabolous. The New York rapper took to Instagram to react to the sad news of fellow rapper Zoey Dollaz being shot multiple
Ashanti Tests Positive For Covid-19
R&B singer Ashanti announced Saturday (Dec. 12) on Instagram that she tested positive for Covid-19, and so the Verzuz battle between her and Keyshia Cole has been postponed. Hey y’all
Kim Kardashian To Divorce From Kanye West?
Hip-Hop superstar Kanye West and his wife Kim Kardashian West have had a tough 2020, between Covid-19, Ye’s mental health problems, and his presidential bid in the November elections. Following
Mo3 Murder Suspect Reportedly Arrested In Dallas
Police have arrested 21-year-old Kewon Dontrell White in connection with the murder of Dallas rapper Mo3. The Dallas Police Department apprehended the suspect on Wednesday (Dec. 9) and charged him
The Game To Emerging Rappers: “Stay The Fuck In The House”
With a career spanning nearly two decades, The Game is often asked for advice from up-n-coming rappers. Now, the Compton native offered a warning to his peers to stay in
King Von’s Uncle Says Fans Are Gunning For Quando Rondo
During a recent interview with Fucious TV, King Von’s uncle, Range Rover Hang, claimed that OTF and O-Block will continue to apply pressure to Quando Rondo. Nah, I mean he
Dr. Dre’s Oldest Daughter Says She Hasn’t Seen Him In 17 Years
Unfortunately for Dr. Dre, a lot of things have been coming out about his personal life ever since his estranged wife, Nicole Young, filed for divorce from the legendary music
Young M.A Arrested for Reckless Driving Due To Oral Sex?
Yo! Raps has learned that Young M.A has been arrested for reckless driving in Atlanta on December 4 and charged with reckless driving. According to arrest documents, the 28-year-old Brooklyn
Chance The Rapper Sued By Ex-Manager For $3 Million
Chance The Rapper, whose real name is Chancelor Bennett, has been sued by his former manager, who alleges that the artist ignored his advice and then blamed him for the
Fat Joe Says He Turned Down $10 Million To Fight 50 Cent
Social media is still reacting to both of this weekend’s epic fights: a controversial draw between iconic boxers Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr.; and Jake Paul’s knockout victory against
NBA Youngboy: ‘Fighting Doesn’t Make You A Real Man, Killing Does’
Rap superstar NBA Youngboy was trending on social media for making an extremely controversial statement. The 21 year old Baton Rouge rapper claims that “fighting doesn’t make you a man,
Asian Doll Addresses NBA YoungBoy/King Von Beef Rumors
Asian Doll, the girlfriend of late Chicago rapper King Von and female rapper in her own right, revealed that Von and Louisiana rap star NBA YoungBoy had no beef leading
Drake’s Ex Drops Megan The Stallion Diss
Megan Thee Stallion is having a rough time lately. The Houston raptress is still beefing with Tory Lanez and her former bff, Kelsey Nicole, following the shooting incident. She even
Beef Alert! Cardi B Calls Out Wiz Khalifa
On Tuesday (Nov. 24), the Grammy’s released the coveted list of artists who were nominated for a prestigious Grammy Award and it’s causing quite a stir online. Shortly after the
Megan Thee Stallion’s Former BFF Kelsey Nicole Releases Diss Track
On Thursday (Nov. 26), Megan Thee Stallion’s former best friend, Kelsey Nicole, dropped a diss track targeted at her former friend titled “Bussin Back.” The diss track is a direct
Iggy Azalea Blasts Baby Father Playboi Carti
Female rapper Iggy Azalea has blasted her ex-boyfriend and baby father Playboi Carti on Twitter, after he shared a questionable post that appeared to be disrespectful towards her and their
Megan Thee Stallion’s Debut Album Flopping
Yo! Raps has learned that Megan Thee Stallion’s latest album. “Good News,” is not doing well, and has people at her record label going crazy. “Good News,” which is the
Quando Rondo Releases King Von Diss Track
Quando Rondo, who was in a physical altercation just moments before King Von’s death, is doubling down on his self-defense claims amid the tragic death of the Chicago rapper. On
Video Of Rapper Mo3 Getting Killed Leaks; Yella Beezy Involved?
Yo! Raps previously reported about the death of popular Dallas rapper Mo3. Now, we have learned that surveillance footage of Mo3’s murder was leaked to the media by the Dallas
Lil Wayne Faces Up To 10 Years In Prison Over Federal Weapons Charge
Superstar rapper Lil Wayne, 38, was arrested and charged on Tuesday (Nov. 17) with one count of possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon, according to a court filing
Boosie Badazz: Nobody Has A More Dangerous Job Than Rappers
Controversial rapper Boosie Badazz has made a bold statement that rappers have the most dangerous job out there during an interview with DJ Vlad. I’m finna slow down, man, ’cause
Meek Mill Banned From Philadelphia By Gang Leaders
Meek Mill has apparently upset some local rappers and gang leaders in North Philadelphia. On Sunday (Nov. 15), the Dremchasers CEO fired off a handful of tweets urging them to
Boosie Badazz Ambushed In Dallas; Shot Near Where Mo3 Was Killed
Controversial rapper Boosie Badazz was nearly killed in Dallas, Texas, just a few days after his good friend Mo3 was murdered in the same city. The Louisiana rapper was reportedly
Griselda Rapper Benny The Butcher Shot In Houston
Benny The Butcher was shot in the leg during an attempted robbery in Houston around 4:30 p.m.. The Buffalo rapper – whose real name is Jeremie Pennick – is a
Boosie Badazz Lashes Out On Twitter Following Mo3’s Murder
More and more rappers are coming forward to address the killing of Dallas rapper Mo3 yesterday (Nov. 11) at approximately 12 p.m. Now, veteran rhymespitter Boosie Badazz, who was an
DMX: My Mentor Got Me Hooked On Crack, Laced My Blunt
Iconic rapper DMX, who has battled drug addiction for many decades, revealed that his struggle with substance abuse began when a former mentor of his laced his blunt with crack
Popular Rapper Mo3 Shot & Killed In Dallas
Popular Dallas rapper Mo3 was reportedly shot and killed while driving on a freeway in his hometown yesterday (Nov. 11), Yo! Raps has learned. Mo3 was driving on a busy
Quando Rondo’s Brother Charged With King Von Murder
Yo! Raps has learned that Atlanta Police have charged rapper Quando Rondo’s brother, who is currently receiving treatment at an Atlanta hospital, with felony murder in the death of Chicago
Chicago Rapper King Von Shot & Killed In Atlanta
Chicago rapper King Von was shot and killed early Friday morning (Nov. 6) outside of an Atlanta hookah bar after an alleged shootout between Von, his crew and associates of
Lil Pump Loses 300k Followers Following Trump Endorsement
Since endorsing Donald Trump in the US election 2020, Lil Pump has lost 300,000 followers on Instagram. Before his endorsement, the “Gucci Gang” rapper had 17.3 million followers. Now, he’s
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