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Articles
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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,
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
Tekashi 6ix9ine Kidnapper Sentenced To 24 Years In Prison
Finally some good news for controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine. According to TMZ, Anthony “Harv” Ellison, one of the men who kidnapped the Brooklyn rapper back
Cardi B Dismisses Divorce From Offset
After spending more time with husband Offset over the past few weeks, and even being spotted kissing him at her October birthday party, Cardi B
Lil Pump Vows To Leave The US If Trump Isn’t Re-Elected
Lil Pump threatened to leave the United States if President Trump does not get reelected in the 2020 presidential election. The “Gucci Gang” rapper went
Roc Nation Rapper Freeway’s Son Dies In Philly
Legendary RocNation rapper Freeway’s eldest son, Jihad Pridgen, died in Philadelphia. Freeway, 41, a Philly-born rapper whose real name is Leslie Edward Pridgen, told his
Jim Jones Home Foreclosed, Sold For Just $100
After being tangled up in Tekashi 6ix9ine’s legal issues, things seem to have gotten worse for Jim Jones. The Dipset rapper and his life partner,
Cardi B Reacts To Ciara & Little Future’s Halloween Costumes
Celebrities are showing off their Halloween costumes all over social media. Reginae Carter and her crew dressed up as the Spice Girls, Wiz Khalifa and
Waka Flocka Flame Thinks Donald Trump Is Better Than Barack Obama
Waka Flocka Flame is in hot water with fans after saying that Donald Trump is a better president than Barack Obama. The “No Hands” rapper
Amber Rose: 21 Savage Is Scared To Be Loved
Amber rose spilled all the tea during her sitdown with Adam22 and says her ex-boyfriend, 21 Savage, is scared to be loved. The model mogul
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