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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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T.I. Calls Out Kanye West Over Harriet Tubman Comments
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 21, 2020
T.I. was shocked by the comments Kanye West made about political activist and slave abolitionist Harriet Tubman. The Grand Hustle CEO posted a picture of
Migos Member Takeoff Attacked By Lil Baby Crew
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 21, 2020
Migos rapper Takeoff was reportedly attacked in Atlanta over the weekend. Reports are that his attackers are associated with rapper Lil Baby, and the beating
Trey Songz Blasts Kanye West For Speech At Presidential Rally
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 21, 2020
R&B singer Trey Songz is fairly unhappy with Kanye West’s speech at his first presidential rally in Charleston, South Carolina alleging the rapper is getting
Kanye West Goes On Twitter Rant Against Kim Kardashian & Kris Jenner
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 21, 2020
Kanye West is having one of the worst meltdowns of his life. It started with Kanye making a series of bizarre statements at his presidential
G Herbo ft. Lil Uzi Vert – Like This
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 13, 2020
G Herbo and Lil Uzi Vert joined forces and delivered the neon, glow-in-the-dark music video for their collaboration track, “Like This,” which is featured on
Pusha T & Young Thug Beef Over Leaked Drake Diss
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 11, 2020
On Tuesday (July 7), Pusha T and Young Thug trended online after Thugger called out Pusha over a leaked Drake verse that did not make
The Weeknd ft. Doja Cat – In Your Eyes
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 10, 2020
With the coronavirus pandemic halting business in the music industry, The Weeknd dropped the animated music video for “In Your Eyes” with female rapper Doja
Vivica A. Fox: ’50 Cent Has F*ck Boy Tendencies’
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 9, 2020
Actress Vivica A. Fox has replied to 50 Cent’s claims that he prefers “exotic” women to “angry black women,” claiming that the G-Unit boss has
DJ Akademiks’ Girlfriend: ‘He Abused Me, He’s A Monster’
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 9, 2020
DJ Akademiks is one of the most popular podcasters and bloggers online but now he is facing some serious allegations made by his girlfriend. Just
Lil Tecca – Out Of Love
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 8, 2020
Lil Tecca released his new music video titled “Out Of Love,” which is the latest single from his upcoming debut album titled “Virgo World.” On
Pusha T Fires Shots At Drake In New Pop Smoke Collabo
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 6, 2020
Late rapper Pop Smoke’s album “Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon” was released but a collaboration song titled “Paranoid” featuring Young Thug, Gunna,
Tekashi 6ix9ine Shares Behind The Scenes Footage Of How He Created His House Arrest Music Videos
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 6, 2020
Tekashi 6ix9ine is finally revealing how he created his epic-looking music videos while on house arrest. The New York rapper has come forward to share
Tory Lanez Caught Creeping With Future’s Baby Mama
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 3, 2020
Are Tory Lanez and Future’s baby mama, Eliza Reign, in a sexual relationship? These rumors are swirling around for quite some time now. In a
Will Smith Denies Giving August Alsina Permission To Sleep With Wife Jada
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 3, 2020
What a crazy story is this? According to R&B singer August Alsina, Will Smith has granted him permission to sleep with his wife Jada Pinkett
DJ Akademiks Flames Meek Mill: You Can’t Cancel Anyone!
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 2, 2020
DJ Akademiks is lashing out at Meek Mill once again. This time, the media personality is calling out the MMG rapper for being a hypocrite.
Dr. Dre’s Wife Nicole Young Files For Divorce After 24 Years Of Marriage
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 30, 2020
Dr. Dre and Nicole Young are splitting up after 24 years of marriage. According to reports, the power couple signed no prenuptial agreement, meaning that
Chance The Rapper: Black Men Are Oppressors Of The Black Community
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 30, 2020
According to Chance The Rapper, Black men are the main oppressors of the Black community. The Chicago artist – real name Chancelor Johnathan Bennett –
Wale Speaks On Label Issues: I’m Blackballed To Death
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 29, 2020
Wale is addressing the problems of dealing with record labels. The Washington, D.C. rapper hopped on Twitter to talk about his own label issues and
Meek Mill Lashes Out At Trey Songz
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 25, 2020
Meek Mill and Trey Songz exchanged some heated words on Wednesday (June 24) after the R&B singer challenged the Dreamchasers rapper to the #FeedYourCity challenge.
Ne-Yo Explains His ‘Sacrifice’ Remarks Made At George Floyd’s Funeral
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 25, 2020
After Ne-Yo caught heat for thanking George Floyd for his ‘Sacrifice’ during his memorial service, the R&B superstar has responded to the backlash. We can
J. Prince Responds To ‘Dumb Boy’ NBA YoungBoy: ‘Texas Is My Business’
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 24, 2020
YoungBoy Never Broke Again told record executive J. Prince to “mind [his] fuckin’ business” over the weekend after the 20-year-old rapper’s home was burglarized. For
Going Crazy?! Post Malone Debuts Massive Head Tattoo
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 24, 2020
We all know that Post Malone does whatever he wants. In another crazy move, the Hip-Hop superstar shaved his head and got a massive skeleton
Snoop Dogg Pays Emotional Tribute To Kobe Bryant
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 23, 2020
Snoop Dogg honored the late Kobe Bryant by performing a special song titled “A Tribute To Kobe” at the 2020 ESPY Awards, which were virtually
Joe Dirrt Protests With New Single “Push”Amid George Floyd Uproar
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 17, 2020
Conscious New York rapper Joe Dirrt is a great achiever who has a sense of destiny and a burning passion to leave a legacy. Therefore,
Tekashi 6ix9ine Trolls Meek Mill For Low Billboard Charting
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 17, 2020
Once again, Tekashi 6ix9ine is taking shots at fellow rapper Meek Mill. This time because the MMG signee’s new single “Otherside of America” only debuted
Rick Ross’ Baby Mama Half Naked In Lingerie With Baby Bump
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 17, 2020
The mother to two of Rick Ross’ children, Briana Camille, almost strips half naked showing her baby bump. She is currently pregnant with the MMG
Nappy Roots – Blind Faith
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 17, 2020
Hip-Hop group Nappy Roots have dropped a powerful music video titled “Blind Faith” to kick off the campaign for their new project “4ORTY.” The clip
Lil Wayne & Plus-Size Model Denise Bidot Confirm Their Relationship
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 16, 2020
There were ongoing rumors that Lil Wayne is dating plus-size model Denise Bidot. Now, Bidot shared a series of photos to her Instagram Stories cozying
Embarassing! Young Buck Files For Bankruptcy & Wants Fans To Pay Him
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 16, 2020
Young Buck’s financial problems are a never ending story. Shortly after getting out of Tennessee’s Cheatham County Jail, where he had been since December 2019,
Moneybagg Yo – Cold Shoulder
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 15, 2020
Memphis rapper Moneybagg Yo released the deluxe edition of his album “Time Served” last month, which included seven new tracks. Now, he is back with
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