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O.T. Genasis Threatens Female Blogger
Popular rapper O.T. Genasis was enjoying an interview with the lady hosts of No Jumper until things went a little weird after one of the
Young Buck Explains Why He Dated Transgender Woman
In 2018, a video clip went viral that appeared to show a man participating in a sexual act with a transgender woman. Although the man’s
Young M.A Responds To Rumors She Was Shot
Female rapper Young M.A took to social media to shoot down rumors that she had been the victim of a shooting. Listen, listen! I don’t
Pop Smoke’s Brother Says Rapper Received Death Threats Before He Was Murdered
On the newest episode of Taraji P. Henson’s Facebook series “Peace Of Mind,” the actress spoke to Pop Smoke’s brother Obasi Jackson about dealing with
Dr. Dre Hospitalized After Suffering Brain Aneurysm
Dr. Dre was rushed by ambulance to Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Monday (Jan. 4) after suffering a brain aneurysm. Newsportal TMZ
Kodak Black’s Handwritten Request For Early Release Denied
Kodak Black, scheduled to be released in November of 2022, reached out to federal prosecutors himself in an attempt to reduce his prison sentence. The
Sauce Walka Nearly Killed In Houston
Sauce Walka was nearly killed last weekend by a group of gunmen who stormed the Houston rapper’s music studio and tried to murder him. The
Did Iconic Rapper MF Doom Commit Suicide?
Legendary rapper MF DOOM, known for his masked “super villain” persona, passed away on October 31 at age 49. His wife Jasmine Dumile revealed the
Rapper Fredo Bang Called A “Snitch”
Rising rapper Fredo Bang is being called a “snitch” by his former friend, who is a rapper named Scrappy. The incarcerated emcee recorded a video
Young Thug Recalls Meeting Lil Wayne For The First Time
It is not a secret that Lil Wayne and Young Thug have had a complicated relationship that apparently started with Weezy snubbing the Atlanta rapper
Lil Pump Banned From JetBlue For Faking COVID-19 Symptoms
Lil Pump is no longer allowed to fly on JetBlue Airways after the controversial rapper allegedly refused to abide by the airline’s COVID-19 safety protocols
Rick Ross Taunts 50 Cent: “Right Now He Can’t Make Nothing“
Rick Ross says that 50 Cent “can’t make nothing” these days and doesn’t seem interested in a Verzuz battle against the G-Unit boss. The Maybach
Lil Pump Disses Eminem: “You’re Lame As Hell”
Lil Pump randomly put Eminem on blast in an Instagram rant, calling out the legendary Detroit rapper for apparently being “lame as hell” and “old.”
King Von’s 4 Year Old Son Gets A Gun For Christmas
Late rapper King Von’s son celebrated his first Christmas since the death of his popular father. Unfortunately, the 4 year old boy got a toy
Pharrell Admits To Snitch: “I’m F*cking Snitching”
On the latest episode of “Drink Champs,” Pharrell spoke on snitching, admitting that he would absolutely do it in order to retain his own freedom.
Famous Dex Threatens DJ Akademiks: “I Will Smack The F*ck Out You”
DJ Akademiks posted a video of Famous Dex going in on the former “Everyday Struggle” co-host. The Chicago rapper was apparently upset that Akademiks reacted
Famous Dex Responds To Rumors He’s Addicted To Cocaine
Famous Dex is the subject of concern after the Chicago rapper posted a disturbing video of himself on social media. The rapper’s fans were worried
Murs Releases “The D.O.C.” Music Video
West Coast veteran Murs drops off his brand new music video for “The D.O.C.,” from his latest release, “Love & Rockets Vol. 2:The Declaration.” A
Fabolous: “Being A Rapper Has Become The Most Dangerous Job In America”
Rappers are public enemy number one, according to Fabolous. The New York rapper took to Instagram to react to the sad news of fellow rapper
Ashanti Tests Positive For Covid-19
R&B singer Ashanti announced Saturday (Dec. 12) on Instagram that she tested positive for Covid-19, and so the Verzuz battle between her and Keyshia Cole
Kim Kardashian To Divorce From Kanye West?
Hip-Hop superstar Kanye West and his wife Kim Kardashian West have had a tough 2020, between Covid-19, Ye’s mental health problems, and his presidential bid
Mo3 Murder Suspect Reportedly Arrested In Dallas
Police have arrested 21-year-old Kewon Dontrell White in connection with the murder of Dallas rapper Mo3. The Dallas Police Department apprehended the suspect on Wednesday
The Game To Emerging Rappers: “Stay The Fuck In The House”
With a career spanning nearly two decades, The Game is often asked for advice from up-n-coming rappers. Now, the Compton native offered a warning to
King Von’s Uncle Says Fans Are Gunning For Quando Rondo
During a recent interview with Fucious TV, King Von’s uncle, Range Rover Hang, claimed that OTF and O-Block will continue to apply pressure to Quando
Dr. Dre’s Oldest Daughter Says She Hasn’t Seen Him In 17 Years
Unfortunately for Dr. Dre, a lot of things have been coming out about his personal life ever since his estranged wife, Nicole Young, filed for
Young M.A Arrested for Reckless Driving Due To Oral Sex?
Yo! Raps has learned that Young M.A has been arrested for reckless driving in Atlanta on December 4 and charged with reckless driving. According to
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
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