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Soulja Boy Calls Out “Pussy Rappers”
Soulja Boy took aim at the rap industry and launched into a brief Twitter rant where he slammed other rappers. The Chicago-born performer expressed his
Tekashi 6ix9ine Faces A Lawsuit From Miami Stripper
A new lawsuit alleges that controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine hit a woman with a champagne bottle at a Florida strip club. The Brooklyn native may
Meek Mill Apologized To Vanessa Bryant Over Kobe Lyric
After being called out by Vanessa Bryant, Meek Mill tweeted early Tuesday (Feb. 23) that he had apologized to Vanessa hours after she criticized the
DaBaby Sued For Assaulting Property Owner During Video Shoot
DaBaby’s legal problems continue. The Cleveland-born rapper has been accused of assaulting a rental home owner in Runyon Canyon, California. Gary Pagar, the property owner
Lil Durk Proclaims “I Am The Streets”
After Chicago rappers Lil Reese and 600 Breezy got into an heated argument with Tekashi 6ix9ine on Instagram Live, the controversial Brooklyn artist has not
Tekashi 6ix9ine Posts Meek Mill Lawyer’s “ZAZA” Video Takedown Notice
In the on-going beef between rappers Meek Mill and Tekashi 6ix9ine, the latter has posted a document from the Roc Nation affiliate’s legal team requesting
Bobby Shmurda To Be Released From Prison Today
Bobby Shmurda, whose birth name is Ackquille Pollard, is expected to be released from prison today (Feb. 23) after being granted conditional release by the
The Fat Boys’ Prince Markie Dee Dead At 52
Prince Markie Dee, born Mark Anthony Morales, known from the pioneering and iconic rap group The Fat Boys and a hit songwriter and producer for
Lil Reese & 600 Breezy Threaten To Murder Tekashi 6ix9ine
The Tekashi 6ix9ine versus Lil Reese beef is showing no signs of dying down. According to Chicago rappers Lil Reese and 600 Breezy, Tekashi may
Rapper Yella Beezy Arrested On Weapons Charge
Yella Beezy was arrested Saturday evening (Feb. 13) on a weapons charge, Dallas police reports. Officers on patrol conducted a traffic stop about 6 pm
Meek Mill & Tekashi 6ix9ine Get Into An Altercation Outside Atlanta Club
The on-going beef between Meek Mill and Tekashi 6ix9ine has been bubbling to the point where an in-person confrontation was inevitable. On Sunday morning (Feb.
Kanye West Ghostwriter CyHi The Prynce Escaped Assassination Attempt
CyHi The Prynce, 36, whose real name is Cydel Charles Young, is lucky to be alive. The Chicago rapper has alleged that he was the
Diddy Suing Sean John Clothing Company For $25 Million
Diddy has filed a lawsuit against his former clothing company, Sean John, and the company’s current owner, Global Brands Group USA, for a whopping $25
Cardi B Blasts Label For Single Rollout
As Yo! Raps previously reported, Cardi B dropped her awaited new single, “Up,” produced by DJ SwanQo & Young Dza. But the female raptress is
YFN Lucci Released From Jail On $500k Bond While Awaiting Trial On Murder Charges
YFN Lucci, real name Rayshawn Bennett, has been released from jail after posting a $500,000 bond. The popular Atlanta rapper was released shortly before 4
The Game: “Can’t Nobody From Compton Outrap Me” Including Kendrick Lamar
The Game recently joined a Clubhouse chat alongside fellow West Coast rappers Glasses Malone and KXNG Crooked where he claimed that he was the greatest
Plies Plans On Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine
Reports suggest that a considerable percentage of Black communities are skeptical of the COVID-19 vaccines and while America works to make vaccines available to the
T.I. & Tiny Address Sexual Abuse Allegations
T.I. and his wife Tiny Harris trended most of last week after dozens of women accused the couple of several disturbing acts of sexual abuse.
50 Cent Wants To Fight Floyd Mayweather
Celebrity boxing matches are becoming more and more popular so there is a chance that we could see some rappers test their skills in the
Kodak Black Gets Attorney’s Name Tattooed On His Hand
With his presidency winding down, Donald Trump has issued a last minute pardon for Kodak Black, born Bill Kahan Kapri, and commuted his sentences. Kodak
Asian Doll Continues To Mourn King Von
Asian Doll continues to mourn late rapper King Von almost every day on social media. The female raptress, who is calling herself “Queen Von” on
Video Of Gucci Mane Artist Pooh Shiesty’s Shooting Surfaces
Back in October, Pooh Shiesty was arrested in connection with a double shooting. According to WSVN 7 News Miami, Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records signee, real
Soulja Boy Denies Raping His Former Assistant
A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles by woman as “Jane Doe” details multiple allegations of assault and sexual battery, as well as claims that Soulja
Kodak Black Deletes Tweet Promising To Donate $1 Million To Charity If Freed
Kodak Black has just been released from prison and was in a giving mood when he promised to donate $1,000,000 toward charity if Donald Trump
King Von’s Sister: “He Wasn’t In A Relationship Before He Died”
Popular female rapper Asian Doll is often taking to social media to purge her sorrow about her former flame King Von who was murdered in
Kim Kardashian Dumped Kanye West A Year Ago, ‘Faking’ Marriage Ever Since
A new report from People magazine, allegedly one of Kris Jenner’s favorite publications, is claiming that Kim Kardashian West dumped her husband Kanye West a
Funkmaster Flex Disses Jay-Z: “He Is The Most Sensitive Muthaf*cka On The Planet”
Legendary radio host Funkmaster Flex had to get a few things off his chest this week while being a guest on Gillie Da Kid’s “Million
Rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Sued For $100K
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is being sued for allegedly blowing up someone’s toilet, Yo! Raps has learned. Based on documents filed in the suit,
Lupe Fiasco Warns Royce Da 5’9: “Eminem Getting You In Trouble”
Lupe Fiasco has a few choice words for his friend and fellow rapper Royce Da 5’9 who has been getting into heated arguments with other
Megan Thee Stallion’s “Love & Hip Hop” Audition Tape Leaks
Famous rapper Megan Thee Stallion has been keeping a secret from everyone. In case you didn’t know, Megan once auditioned for “Love & Hip Hop.”
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