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Big Melly
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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Kash Doll Is Ridin’ Around Town Paying Tribute To “Set It Off”
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 31, 2023
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Detroit rapper Kash Doll has unveiled a new music video for her latest single, “Ridin’,” which pays tribute to the cult classic film “Set It
OhGeesy Drops Music Video For “Blame Me”
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 31, 2023
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Los Angeles rapper OhGeesy finds himself going back and forth with his muse in new visuals for his highly celebrated hit single, “Blame Me.” The
Memphis Police Name Prime Suspect In Blac Youngsta’s Brother’s Death
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 30, 2023
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Memphis rapper Blac Youngsta and his family recently suffered a tragic loss, that of his brother Tomanuel Benson. According to police, Benson was gunned down
Gucci Mane Teams Up With J. Cole For New Music Video “There I Go”
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 26, 2023
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Gucci Mane releases his new single, “There I Go,” featuring J. Cole and Mike Will Made-It. The track hit streaming services on a busy Friday
Ugly God Reacts To Murder Charges
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 24, 2023
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Ugly God – born Royce Cornell Davison-Rodriguez – hopped on Twitter and broke his silence since being accused of killing his best friend’s dad. The
LL Cool J Calls Out Rapper Who “Flirt” With Retirement
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 24, 2023
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Despite having an amazing career and legacy spanning several decades, LL Cool J makes it clear he’s not stopping anytime soon. The legendary artist is
Rapper Blueface Hospitalized After Being Stabbed
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 24, 2023
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Rapper Blueface was stabbed while being in the gym preparing for an upcoming celebrity boxing match. At 10:33 am, police responded to a call about
Jamie Foxx “Feeling Like Himself” Again Following Health Scare
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 21, 2023
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Jamie Foxx hopped on Instagram to show his fans that he is back to his usual self 4 months after he was hospitalized with a
Boosie Badazz Disses Kodak Black On New Track “Ungrateful”
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 21, 2023
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Boosie Badazz and Kodak Black have been beefing online ever since Yak’s collabo record with controversial artist Tekashi 6ix9ine hit the internet. On the Baton
Jack Harlow Announces “No Place Like Home: The Kentucky Tour”
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 18, 2023
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Jack Harlow announces first-of-its-kind, “No Place Like Home: The Kentucky Tour.” Produced by Live Nation and Production Simple, the Kentucky superstar will take his 3rd
Lil Uzi Vert Expands “The Pink Tape Tour”
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 18, 2023
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Due to overwhelming demand, Grammy-nominated artist Lil Uzi Vert announced the addition of seven new dates on his “The Pink Tape Tour.” Produced by Live
Benny The Butcher Says He’s Voting For Donald Trump
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 16, 2023
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Benny The Butcher has proclaimed that he will vote for Donald Trump, prompting a backlash from his fanbase. The popular New York rapper took to
Megan Thee Stallion Called Out Her Haters
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 16, 2023
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Megan Thee Stallion addressed her haters when she performed for the first time since Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison. “I just
Soulja Boy Boldly Claims He Started The New Wave In Hip-Hop
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 16, 2023
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Soulja Boy claims that he started the new wave in Hip-Hop culture. Hip-Hop celebrated its 50 anniversary on August 11 and Soulja Boy claims he
Timbaland’s Former Rap Partner Magoo Dies At Age 50
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 14, 2023
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Rapper Magoo, who was best known as Timbaland’s longtime collaborator, has died Sunday (August 13). The “Up Jumps Da’ Boogie” performer’s cause of death is
Iggy Azalea Hired Tory Lanez As Executive Producer For Next Album
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 14, 2023
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Iggy Azalea’s three-page letter to Judge David Herriford regarding Tory Lanez’s sentence is out in full. The popular female raptress said that she hired Lanez
Janelle Monáe Expands “The Age Of Pleasure Tour”
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 12, 2023
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Janelle Monáe has expanded her blockbuster “The Age of Pleasure Tour,” adding new dates at Indianapolis, IN’s Egyptian Room at Old National Centre (September 10),
Kevin Gates Unveils New Music Video “I Don’t Apologize”
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 12, 2023
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Kevin Gates releases his latest single and visual for “I Don’t Apologize.” On the track, Kevin inspires his fans and takes them on a journey
Busta Rhymes Says Weight Loss Was Inspired By ‘Asthma Attack’ During Sex
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 7, 2023
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Busta Rhymes has revealed that an “asthma attack”-like experience after having sex inspired him to lose weight. The legendary rapper has lost over 100 pounds
Lizzo Releases Statement Following Sexual Harassment Allegations
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 7, 2023
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Lizzo broke her silence on social media after a lawsuit was filed against her by three former dancers who have accused her of sexual and
LL Cool J Denies Being Dissed By Biggie On “Who Shot Ya?”
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 7, 2023
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LL Cool J addressed journalist Bonsu Thompson’s belief that iconic rapper Notorious B.I.G.’s 1994 diss track “Who Shot Ya?” was about him. “I need him
Lizzo Accused Of Sexual Harassment And Weight-Shaming By Former Dancers
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 4, 2023
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Superstar Lizzo is being sued by three former tour dancers who accuse the popular singer of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment through
Boosie Badazz Claims Kodak Black Was In Protective Custody In Prison
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 3, 2023
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Boosie Badazz clapped back at Kodak Black who recently called him a “clown” on social media. Their beef dates all the way back to Kodak
Fat Joe Talks About Past 50 Cent Beef
- By Big Melly
- . Aug 3, 2023
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Fat Joe sat down with Cam Capone News where the Bronx rapper opened up about his past beef with fellow NY rapper 50 Cent. “Although
Tom MacDonald Delivers New Music Video “American Flags”
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 31, 2023
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One of the most successful independent rappers, Tom MacDonald, releases an anti-woke “American Flags” video in the wake of Jason Aldean hatred and backlash. The
Burna Boy Drops “Big 7” Video And Announces New Album “I Told Them…”
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 29, 2023
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Grammy-winning global artist Burna Boy releases his awaited single “Big 7” and officially announces the release date for his 7th studio album, “I Told Them…”,
Offset Addresses Alleged Cardi B Beef With James Brown Parody
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 27, 2023
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Was Cardi B and Offset‘s feud all for PR? Offset addressed the alleged beef between him and his wife of six years, Cardi B, while
A$AP Rocky Disses Travis Scott At Rolling Loud
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 25, 2023
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A$AP Rocky fired shots at his former friend and rival, Travis Scott, on a new song he debuted at 2023 Rolling Loud Miami over the
Ice Spice Shares Four New Tracks On “Like…? (Deluxe)”
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 24, 2023
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Ice Spice shared the deluxe edition of her critially acclaimed debut EP entitled “Like…?” Clocking in at under 30 minutes, the 11-track release features the
Did Drake Reveal The Release Date For Upcoming Album “For All The Dogs” ?
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 24, 2023
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Drake‘s upcoming album entitled “For All The Dogs” could be dropping sooner than later. In a new video snippet recorded during his “It’s All A
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