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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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Lauryn Hill Announces “Artist In Residence” Canadian Tour Dates
Lauryn Hill is set to visit Canada as part of her “Artist In Residence” tour series. The tour begins on November 19 in Winnipeg, Manitoba,
Rappers Who Dominated The Billboard Hot 100 With Longest Chart Runs
The Billboard Hot 100 operates at breakneck speed, but a select few rappers have managed to treat the chart like their personal stomping ground, week
Wu-Tang Clan To Perform Final Australian Performances In 2026
In a landmark announcement for Australian hip-hop fans, the Wu-Tang Clan has confirmed their return to Australia in March 2026 for what will be their
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Cancels Second Atlanta Show On MASA Tour
The “MASA” tour by YoungBoy Never Broke Again has encountered another hiccup. The rapper’s second show at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, originally scheduled for
Ty Dolla $ign Reaches New Heights With Abum “TYCOON”
Recognized as one of the music industry’s most sought-after collaborators, Ty Dolla $ign approaches his solo work with an intentional focus that sets him apart.
Ice Spice Twerks With Anok Yai And Suni Lee In “Baddie Baddie” Music Video
A Grammy-nominated drill rapper, an Olympian, and a supermodel come together — who commands the spotlight? That’s the focus of Ice Spice’s latest music video,
D’Angelo And Angie Stone’s Son Reflects On ‘Rough and Sad Year’
Michael Archer Jr., son of D’Angelo and Angie Stone, has shared a heartfelt statement in light of his father’s passing on Tuesday (October 14). This
Release Dates For Nas x DJ Premier And De La Soul Albums Revealed
Mass Appeal has unveiled the release timelines for highly-anticipated music projects involving Nas x DJ Premier and De La Soul. According to reports, the joint
Diddy Faces Setback In Serving Sentence At Low-Security Prison
Diddy faces a setback in his attempt to serve his 50-month prison sentence at a low-security facility. The Bad Boy Records founder, convicted earlier this
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Yells At Fan During Performance
YoungBoy Never Broke Again threatened to take action against a fan after objects were repeatedly thrown at him during a tour stop in Columbus, South
Dave East Releases New Music Video For “Demon”
Dave East has unveiled the new video for “Demon” as excitement builds for the fourth installment in his “Karma” series, set to drop on October
Boosie Badazz Hires Lobbyists Seeking A Pardon From Donald Trump
Boosie Badazz is making strategic moves to gain Donald Trump’s attention regarding his federal gun case. The rapper from Baton Rouge has reportedly enlisted the
Young Thug’s Album “UY SCUTI” Debuts At #6 On Billboard 200
Young Thug’s latest album, “UY SCUTI”, has made its debut on the Billboard 200, securing the #6 spot this week. The record garnered 52,000 equivalent
Mac Miller’s Estate Drops New Songs For “GO:OD AM” 10th Anniversary
Mac Miller fans have received a special treat with the release of three new tracks as part of the 10th anniversary edition of “GO:OD AM”.
Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentenced To Over 4 Years In Prison
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to four years and two months (50 months) in federal prison, concluding a widely publicized legal case
Playboi Carti Accused Of Being “Violent” By Iggy Azalea
Rap superstar Playboi Carti faces fresh allegations of violent behavior from his former partner, Iggy Azalea. The situation escalated after commentary from Akademiks, who attempted
Stefon Diggs Addresses Cardi B’s Pregnancy Announcement
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs has broken his silence following Cardi B’s announcement that she’s expecting her fourth child — her first with
Cardi B And Kehlani Channel TLC’s “Creep” In New Music Video “Safe”
Cardi B and Kehlani breathe fresh energy into their collaboration “Safe” with a captivating new music video. Featuring a nod to TLC’s iconic “Creep,” the
Cardi B’s “Am I The Drama?” Earned Platinum Certification On Release Day
Cardi B has every reason to celebrate last Friday (September 19), as her highly anticipated sophomore album “Am I The Drama?” has earned a platinum
Cardi B Is Expecting Her Fourth Child With Stefon Diggs
Cardi B has announced that she is expecting her fourth child, marking her first with NFL star Stefon Diggs. The exciting news was revealed during
Erick Sermon Drops New Single “Look At ‘Em” Ft. Method Man And Redman
Hip-Hop legend Erick Sermon, one-half of the groundbreaking duo EPMD, is returning this fall with his first new project in decades, a bold new project
Cardi B Announces Collaborations For Her Album “Am I The Drama?”
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B is gearing up for a thrilling return to the music spotlight with her sophomore album, “Am I The Drama?”. Generating widespread
Akon’s Wife Files For Divorce After 29 Years Of Marriage
Akon’s wife, Tomeka Thiam, has officially filed for divorce just days before their 29th wedding anniversary, citing irreconcilable differences as the primary reason for the
Young Thug Issues Heartfelt Apology In “Man I Miss My Dogs” Video
In a music landscape often dominated by diss tracks, Young Thug has chosen a different path, offering a sincere apology with his latest song, “Man
Mobb Deep Drops First Posthumous Release “Against The World”
Legendary Hip-Hop group Mobb Deep makes their long-awaited return with the release of “Against The World,” the group’s first posthumous offering since the passing of
Redman Says He Was ‘Jealous’ When Faith Evans Married Biggie
Redman humorously revealed he felt a twinge of jealousy when his high school girlfriend, Faith Evans, married The Notorious B.I.G., offering fans a nostalgic glimpse
Busta Rhymes Shares Wisdom For Aspiring Rappers
Busta Rhymes has offered valuable advice to young artists striving to carve out their place in the world of Hip-Hop. In an interview with Billboard
Drake Drops New Single “Dog House” Featuring Yeat
Drake has been steadily gearing up for the release of what appears to be a new solo album titled “Iceman”, offering fans a glimpse of
Jay-Z’s Rape Accuser Wants To Maintain Her Anonymity
Jay-Z’s rape accuser is pushing back against attempts to unveil her identity amid ongoing legal disputes. In the wake of the rapper’s defamation lawsuit against
Young Thug Apologizes For Leaked Jail Calls
Young Thug has been navigating the ongoing fallout from a series of leaked jail phone calls and interrogation room interviews that have surfaced online recently.
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