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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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Kevin Gates Alleged Sex Tape Leaks
- By Big Melly
- . May 18, 2020
Kevin Gates has some explaining to do. An x-rated sex tape appearing to feature the rapper leaked and made him the #1 trending topic on
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Gunna Finally Announces “WUNNA” Album Release Date
- By Big Melly
- . May 13, 2020
Buzzing rapper Gunna has finally revealed the release date for his anticipated album “WUNNA” after teasing the projects with droplets here and there. Gunna began
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Future Reveals “High Off Life” Album Release Date
- By Big Melly
- . May 13, 2020
Hip-Hop superstar Future is gearing up for the release of his eighth studio album. His label Epic Records has announced the Freebandz leader will drop
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Tekashi 6ix9ine Relocated After New Address Leaks Online
- By Big Melly
- . May 11, 2020
Tekashi 6ix9ine is known for his controversial online actions and on Friday (May 8) he set numerous Instagram viewership records, but it may have come
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Jay-Z & Roc Nation Call For Justice In Ahmaud Arbery Case
- By Big Melly
- . May 11, 2020
Hip-Hop superstar Jay-Z and Team Roc are asking the government officials in Georgia seek justice in the case of Ahmaud Arbery. In an open letter
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Young M.A – RNID
- By Big Melly
- . May 9, 2020
Young M.A. unveiled the music video for her “HERstory In The Making” single “RNID.” The New York raptress’ clip was directed by Marc Diamond and
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Lil Baby x 42 Dugg – We Paid
- By Big Melly
- . May 9, 2020
Lil Baby dropped six new tracks to kick off this month, introducing the world to his celebratory “My Turn (Deluxe Edition).” The original “My Turn”
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Lil Durk Delivers New Album “Just Cause Y’all Waited 2”
- By Big Melly
- . May 8, 2020
Since the release of his mixtape “Just Cause Y’all Waited” back in 2018, Lil Durk has been going strong. The OTF (Only The Family) leader
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Kehlani Releases New Album “It Was Good Until It Wasn’t”
- By Big Melly
- . May 8, 2020
Kehlani’s sophomore album “It Was Good Until It Wasn’t” has been officially released. Three years after dropping her freshman project “SweetSexySavage,” the Oakland singer returns
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Disgusting! YFN Lucci Removes Diamond Grill & Shows Rotten Teeth
- By Big Melly
- . May 5, 2020
Last year, rapper YFN Lucci – real name Rayshawn Lamar Bennett – decided to have his gold grill glued to his teeth using dentist glue.
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Youngboy Never Broke Again’s “38 Baby 2” Debuts At #1 On Billboard 200
- By Big Melly
- . May 4, 2020
YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s highly anticipated new album “38 Baby 2” debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200, right before he is allegedly taking a
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NY Rapper Joe Dirrt Shares “The Truth” On New Single
- By Big Melly
- . May 4, 2020
Hard beats and hard rhymes; both have been core staples of Hip-Hop since the culture’s inception. And while artists of today often circumvent this with
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Lil Durk – Viral Moment
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 30, 2020
Lil Durk drops the video for his new single “Viral Moment,” which features cameos from Lil Baby, Booka600, and others. The Chicago rapper has officially
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Chris Brown & Young Thug Unveil Release Date For “Slime & B”
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 29, 2020
As previously reported, Chris Brown revealed that he and Young Thug are teaming up on a collaborative mixtape. And now, there is a release date
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Dr. Dre & Jimmy Iovine Giving Back To Compton During COVID-19 Crisis
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 29, 2020
Legendary producer and rapper Dr. Dre and music exec Jimmy Iovine will be donating money for coronavirus testing and free meals in Dre’s hometown of
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French Montana: Beef With Young Thug A ‘Miscommunication’
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 27, 2020
After days of publicly trading insults, rapper French Montana explained that he has no beef with fellow rapper Young Thug. According to French, the issue
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NY Rapper LuKing Unveils “Dotted Line” Music Video
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 25, 2020
LuKing is a determined young rapper with an international appeal. His music combines a unique style with witty lyrics and a true passion for Hip-Hop.
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R.I.P.! Fred The Godson Has Passed Away From COVID-19
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 24, 2020
Fred The Godson has reportedly passed away in New York City at the age of 35 after being diagnosed with coronavirus earlier this month. The
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Young Chop Arrested In Georgia… Again
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 20, 2020
Young Chop is reportedly behind bars once again. According to Gwinnett County Jail records, The Drill Music pioneer was jailed for a probation violation on
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Rising NY Rapper Joe Dirrt Unveils New Album “Dirrt Season Vol. 1”
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 20, 2020
New York rapper Joe Dirrt has been raising eyebrows in the Rap game since a couple of years. He is mostly known for his incredible
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Tekashi 6ix9ine Trolls Tory Lanez With Snitch Talk
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 15, 2020
Tekashi 6ix9ine is just out of jail but he already goes crazy again on social media although his legal team promised their client wouldn’t be
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Playboi Carti Reportedly Told Cop He’d ‘Fuck’ His Daughter
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 15, 2020
As we previously reported, Playboi Carti was arrested in Clayton County, Georgia on April 2 for expired tags, possession of less than an ounce of
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2 Chainz Says He Bodied Kanye West, Pusha T & Big Sean On “Mercy”
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 9, 2020
In 2012, Hip-Hop heavyweights 2 Chainz, Pusha T and Big Sean were featured on Kanye West’s 4x-platinum single “Mercy” and the collaboration is still a
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Eminem Announces Free Shade 45 & SiriusXM Access During Coronavirus Pandemic
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 8, 2020
More and more celebrities from around the world are offering their help during the coronavirus pandemic whether it is monetary assistance or mask donations to
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Mental Problems? Young Chop Claims He Was Shot At While Looking For 21 Savage
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 7, 2020
In a weird move and after their Instagram beef, Young Chop headed to 21 Savage’s old neighborhood over the weekend in an attempt to find
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Cardi B Donates 20K Vegan Meal Supplements To NYC Healthcare Workers
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 6, 2020
Cardi B is helping overburdened health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic in New York City and donates 20,000 bottles of the plant-based vegan supplement
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Playboi Carti Arrested On Drug & Weapons Charges
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 4, 2020
On Thursday (April 2), Playboi Carti was reportedly arrested in Clayton County, Georgia. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, authorities pulled over the rapper’s Lamborghini
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Asian Doll – Come Find Me
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 2, 2020
Asian Doll responds to her haters on her single “Come Find Me.” The female raptress brings the fight to everyone that has a problem with
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Jim Jones Replied To 50 Cent’s Informant Allegations
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 2, 2020
Jim Jones has reacted to 50 Cent’s Instagram post about his affiliation to the Tekashi 6ix9ine trial. During the hearing in October 2019, the Dipset
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Jermaine Dupri Regrets Letting TLC Go To Focus On Kris Kross
- By Big Melly
- . Apr 1, 2020
Hit producer and label boss Jermaine Dupri wishes he would have stuck with the diamond-selling trio TLC early on their careers instead of focusing all
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