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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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Future Already Teasing His Next Album
Despite only a few weeks passing since his latest album dropped, it appears Future is already gearing up for his next musical project. On August
Bodycam Footage Of Playboi Carti’s 2025 Arrest For Assault
Bodycam footage from Playboi Carti‘s 2025 arrest for alleged assault has surfaced, providing insight into the incident involving him and his ex-girlfriend Gio. The footage,
Lil Uzi Vert Drops Surprise Birthday EP
Lil Uzi Vert stunned fans with an unexpected birthday gift on July 31, releasing a surprise EP to mark their 31st year. The drop came
MGK Reasserts His ‘Rap Devil’ Persona With New “JKK” Music Video
MGK asserts his identity as the ‘Rap Devil’ in his latest track “JKK,” collaborating with renowned Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba. The track, produced by No
Rick Ross’ First-Week Sales For “Set In Stone” Are In
Opening-week sales have long been a key gauge in Hip-Hop, sparking debates among fans who either celebrate a powerful debut or question if an artist
Tyla Embarks On Tour To Promote Her New Album “A*Pop”
Tyla is set to hit the road to showcase her latest album, “A*Pop”. Fresh off releasing her eagerly anticipated second album, the double Grammy winner
50 Cent Teases 2Pac And Eminem Collab For “Street Fighter” Soundtrack
50 Cent has hinted at an exciting collaboration featuring Eminem and the late 2Pac for the upcoming “Street Fighter” soundtrack. The announcement came during his
Rakim, Kurupt And Masta Killa Release New Video “A Different Kind”
Rakim has released a new self-produced single, “A Different Kind.” Hip-Hop legends Rakim, Kurupt, and Masta Killa have joined forces for this track, which is
Latto And Doja Cat Team Up For Sexy “Okayyy” Video
Doja Cat and Latto have teamed up to claim the title of rap’s hottest duo in 2026. Their steamy 2000s-inspired music video for “Okayyy” was
Kid Cudi Is Rebuilding A Friendship With Kanye West
Kid Cudi has shared that he and Ye are in the process of mending their broken friendship, which opens up the possibility of future collaborations
Future’s “The Real Me” Officially Becomes His 12th #1 Album
Future’s new album, “The Real Me”, has officially become his 12th number one album, as he gathers new RIAA certifications during a particularly successful week.
Eminem’s Ex Kim Scott Allegedly Bit Officer During Arrest
A recently released police report sheds light on the emergency situation that resulted in Kim Scott‘s hospitalization and arrest over the weekend. As reported by
R. Kelly Asks President Trump To Commute His Prison Sentence
R. Kelly has officially appealed to President Trump to reduce his 30-year sentence for sex crimes. As reported by the Chicago Tribune on July 14,
NBA YoungBoy Claims Future Isn’t A “Gangster”
Enthusiasts of Future are buzzing about his latest album, “The Real Me”, yet another major event this weekend has sparked discussions and speculation about whether
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
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