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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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MGK And Wiz Khalifa Revisit Early 2010s With Nostalgic New Mixtape
MGK and Wiz Khalifa, who rose to prominence in the early 2010s, are celebrating their formative years with the release of the collaborative mixtape “Blog
RZA Reveals His Favorite Anime Picks
Hip-hop icon and devoted anime enthusiast RZA has curated a concise list of must-see anime that dives well beyond the mainstream choices typically discussed. Celebrated
Chris Brown Not Worried About Mixed Fan Reactions To New Album
Chris Brown isn’t losing sleep over the mixed reactions to his latest album, “Brown”. Known for standing his ground against critics targeting his past or
2Pac’s “All Eyez On Me” Inducted Into Grammy Hall Of Fame
2Pac’s legendary double album, “All Eyez On Me”, has been officially inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, marking a major milestone over three decades
DJ Whoo Kid Believes Drake’s Presence Is Essential In Rap
Not long ago, The Game voiced a similar sentiment, and now DJ Whoo Kid has joined the growing group of those arguing that Drake’s absence
NBA YoungBoy Withdraws From Rolling Loud Orlando Lineup
NBA YoungBoy announced on May 7 that he will no longer be performing at this weekend’s Rolling Loud festival in Orlando, Florida. In an update
Quavo And Offset Spark Rumors Of A Migos Comeback
The possibility of a Migos reunion seems closer than ever. After a two-year hiatus, the group’s official Instagram account resurfaced on Tuesday (May 5), sharing
Young Thug Reflects On Rich Homie Quan’s Death
Young Thug looks back on the past as he reflects on the loss of Rich Homie Quan, who passed away in 2024. In a heartfelt
50 Cent Faces Lawsuit From Former Employee
Rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, is being sued by Monique Mayers, a former senior operations executive who worked with
North West Releases Debut EP “N0rth4evr”
As the eldest child of Ye and Kim Kardashian, North West was born under the glare of a spotlight intense enough to illuminate an entire
T.I. Files A Lawsuit Against Cinq Music Over Catalog
T.I. has taken legal action against Cinq Music, alleging that the company is failing to uphold a contractual agreement enabling him to repurchase his music
NBA YoungBoy’s “American YoungBoy” Docu Earns $1 Million
YoungBoy Never Broke Again‘s documentary “American YoungBoy” has made a stunning debut at the box office, earning over $1.1 million in its first week despite
Chris Brown Takes Aim At “Fake Woke” Female Critics
Chris Brown and Usher, two of the most prominent figures in R&B, recently sparked widespread buzz with the announcement of their collaborative tour. While the
Drake Ranks As Spotify’s All Time Most-Streamed Rapper
Drake continues to dominate as the most-streamed rapper of all time on Spotify. On April 23, Spotify marked its 20th anniversary by releasing lists showcasing
Foolio’s Murder Trial Opens With Yungeen Ace Song Being Played
The Foolio murder trial continues to draw attention as its second session kicks off with key pieces of evidence, including a Yungeen Ace song and
D4vd Pleads Not Guilty To Murder Of Celeste Rivas
D4vd has entered a plea of not guilty to charges related to the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas and additional accusations stemming from his recent
Kehlani Reveals Star-Studded Lineup For Upcoming Album
Two-time Grammy-winning R&B artist Kehlani is set to release her highly anticipated self-titled album this week, and fans have plenty to be excited about. Already
Eminem Becomes Grandfather Again
Eminem has become a grandfather once again as his eldest daughter, Alaina Scott, recently welcomed a baby girl into the world. Alaina, whom Eminem adopted
Uncle Murda Calls Gucci Mane A “Rat”
Uncle Murda recently stirred up controversy by labeling Gucci Mane a “rat” following his diss directed at Pooh Shiesty. Earlier this month, Pooh Shiesty found
Prosecutors Claim That Big30 Poses A Significant Flight Risk
Prosecutors have raised concerns about rapper Big30, claiming he poses a flight risk linked to a pending record label contract. According to a Rolling Loud
FBI Investigates Offset Casino Shooting
The FBI has officially begun investigating the recent shooting involving Offset outside a casino and has released images of the alleged suspects and their vehicles
Eminem Honors Proof 20 Years After His Passing
Eminem is known for keeping his personal reflections off social media, but occasionally, he shares heartfelt messages that mark significant moments. April 11 marked 20
Diddy’s Lawyers Argue For His Release From Prison
Diddy‘s legal team is pushing for his release from prison, claiming that his so-called “freak-offs” should be regarded as amateur adult content. On Thursday (April
Gucci Mane Disses Pooh Shiesty On New Track “Crash Dummy”
Gucci Mane seems to confront matters involving Pooh Shiesty in his latest track, “Crash Dummy,” which debuted today (April 10). The song alludes to an
Offset Addresses Lil Tjay After The Shooting
Offset reacted to Lil Tjay’s remarks made during an intense interview on April 7, shortly after the Bronx artist exited Broward County Jail in Florida.
Police Claims Lil Tjay’s Associate Allegedly Shot Offset
Police are investigating an incident involving Lil Tjay and Offset following a reported altercation that escalated into gunfire outside a Florida casino. According to a
50 Cent’s Three-Part Documentary Set To Premiere On Hulu
50 Cent is stepping into the spotlight with a three-part documentary coming to Hulu, shifting his focus from telling others’ stories to sharing his own.
Lil Nas X Ordered To Complete Mental Health Program
Lil Nas X has been directed to complete a mental health program as part of an agreement to have his felony assault charges dismissed. The
Rappers React To Robbery Involving Pooh Shiesty And Gucci Mane
Renowned rappers like 50 Cent, Rick Ross, Finesse2tymes, and others have taken to social media to share their reactions to the recent allegations involving Pooh
The Game Alleges He Was Targeted In A Shooting
Compton-based rapper The Game has claimed he was recently involved in a shooting incident. According to a post captured by No Jumper before it was
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