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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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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.
Cappadonna Drops New Single “Another Dose” And Announces Album
Wu-Tang Clan member and master slang editorialist, Cappadonna, is back with “Another Dose.” Cappa is gearing up for a powerful return with the release of
Young Thug Addresses Criticism Following Leaked Jail Phone Calls
Young Thug has responded to backlash online after several of his jail phone calls were leaked, sparking controversy. Taking to X, the Atlanta rapper confronted
50 Cent Begins Work On “Street Fighter” Movie
50 Cent has revealed that he is officially working on the latest film adaptation of the iconic video game franchise, “Street Fighter”. Taking to Instagram,
The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” Hits 5 Billion Streams On Spotify
The Weeknd‘s “Blinding Lights” has set a new milestone, becoming the first song in Spotify’s history to surpass 5 billion streams. Spotify broke the news
Lil Wayne Congratulates Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce On Engagement
Lil Wayne has joined the chorus of well-wishers celebrating Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s recent engagement. While on tour in Kansas City, home of Kelce’s
Young Thug Denies Snitching On YSL Associate
Young Thug has firmly denied allegations of snitching on fellow YSL associate Peewee Roscoe after an interrogation recording featuring the rapper surfaced online. In the
50 Cent Backs YNW Melly To Get Released From Jail
50 Cent has openly expressed support for YNW Melly as the rapper seeks to overcome his murder charges and achieve release from jail, especially after
Suge Knight Says Drake’s 2Pac Death Row Records Chain Is Fake
Suge Knight has expressed skepticism over the authenticity of the Death Row Records chain Drake has been flaunting, asserting that it was never owned or
Boosie Badazz Pleads Guilty In Federal Gun Case
Boosie Badazz faces the prospect of a significant prison sentence after pleading guilty in a federal firearm case stemming from his 2023 arrest. The Louisiana
Kanye West Claims His Instagram Was Hacked
Kanye West has alleged that his Instagram account was compromised after the unveiling of his YZY Money meme coin. In a statement shared on X
Lil Nas X Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Charges
Lil Nas X has entered a not guilty plea to four felony charges stemming from an incident last week involving allegations of assaulting police officers.
Young Dolph’s Alleged Killer Acquitted
Hernandez Govan, initially alleged to have orchestrated the murder of rapper Young Dolph in 2021, has been acquitted. After three hours of deliberation, the jury
Kid Cudi Marks A New Chapter With His Latest Album “Free”
Kid Cudi has made a remarkable comeback with his thirteenth studio album, the eagerly anticipated “Free.” To understand the significance of this release, it’s essential
2Pac Reportedly Tried To Hit On Lucy Liu
Tupac Shakur is said to have once made an attempt to charm actress Lucy Liu while they were working together on the film “Gridlock’d.” Co-star
Young Thug To Reclaim Seized Property From RICO Case
Young Thug has received judicial approval to begin reclaiming property seized during his prolonged RICO case. Among the confiscated items are several luxury vehicles, including
Eve Reflects On Her Past Relationship With Suge Knight
Eve has candidly shared details about her relationship with Suge Knight, shedding light on its impact on her career and the complications it fostered with
Memphis Bleek Hinted That New Music From Jay-Z Could Be On The Way
Memphis Bleek has hinted that new music from Jay-Z may soon be on the horizon. During a recent appearance on “Drink Champs” with hosts N.O.R.E.
Sean Kingston Receives 3.5-Year Prison Sentence For USD Fraud Case
Sean Kingston has been sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison for his involvement in a $1 million USD fraud scheme. The
Ghostface Killah Releases New Single “Metaphysics”
After announcing “Supreme Clientele 2” with the album’s first single, “Rap Kingpin,” it’s evident that the culture is eagerly awaiting the highly anticipated sequel to
Diddy Files $100 Million USD Defamation Lawsuit
Sean “Diddy” Combs has escalated his legal battle by filing a $100 million USD defamation lawsuit against Courtney Burgess, attorney Ariel Mitchell, and NewsNation’s parent
50 Cent Claims Floyd Mayweather Is Broke
50 Cent has insinuated that Floyd Mayweather, once his friend but now a rival, might be facing financial trouble. The G-Unit head honcho shared a
Cardi B Announces New Single “Imaginary Players”
Cardi B is gearing up to drop her latest hit, promising fans a taste of drama with her forthcoming single, “Imaginary Players.” Set to release
Kendrick Lamar’s “Damn” Surpassed 10 Billion Spotify Streams
Kendrick Lamar’s album “Damn” has officially surpassed 10 billion streams on Spotify, making it a significant milestone in his career. This achievement marks the first
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