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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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DJ Akademiks Flames Meek Mill: You Can’t Cancel Anyone!
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 2, 2020
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DJ Akademiks is lashing out at Meek Mill once again. This time, the media personality is calling out the MMG rapper for being a hypocrite.
Dr. Dre’s Wife Nicole Young Files For Divorce After 24 Years Of Marriage
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 30, 2020
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Dr. Dre and Nicole Young are splitting up after 24 years of marriage. According to reports, the power couple signed no prenuptial agreement, meaning that
Chance The Rapper: Black Men Are Oppressors Of The Black Community
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 30, 2020
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According to Chance The Rapper, Black men are the main oppressors of the Black community. The Chicago artist – real name Chancelor Johnathan Bennett –
Wale Speaks On Label Issues: I’m Blackballed To Death
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 29, 2020
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Wale is addressing the problems of dealing with record labels. The Washington, D.C. rapper hopped on Twitter to talk about his own label issues and
Meek Mill Lashes Out At Trey Songz
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 25, 2020
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Meek Mill and Trey Songz exchanged some heated words on Wednesday (June 24) after the R&B singer challenged the Dreamchasers rapper to the #FeedYourCity challenge.
Ne-Yo Explains His ‘Sacrifice’ Remarks Made At George Floyd’s Funeral
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 25, 2020
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After Ne-Yo caught heat for thanking George Floyd for his ‘Sacrifice’ during his memorial service, the R&B superstar has responded to the backlash. We can
J. Prince Responds To ‘Dumb Boy’ NBA YoungBoy: ‘Texas Is My Business’
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 24, 2020
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YoungBoy Never Broke Again told record executive J. Prince to “mind [his] fuckin’ business” over the weekend after the 20-year-old rapper’s home was burglarized. For
Going Crazy?! Post Malone Debuts Massive Head Tattoo
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 24, 2020
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We all know that Post Malone does whatever he wants. In another crazy move, the Hip-Hop superstar shaved his head and got a massive skeleton
Snoop Dogg Pays Emotional Tribute To Kobe Bryant
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 23, 2020
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Snoop Dogg honored the late Kobe Bryant by performing a special song titled “A Tribute To Kobe” at the 2020 ESPY Awards, which were virtually
Joe Dirrt Protests With New Single “Push”Amid George Floyd Uproar
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 17, 2020
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Conscious New York rapper Joe Dirrt is a great achiever who has a sense of destiny and a burning passion to leave a legacy. Therefore,
Tekashi 6ix9ine Trolls Meek Mill For Low Billboard Charting
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 17, 2020
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Once again, Tekashi 6ix9ine is taking shots at fellow rapper Meek Mill. This time because the MMG signee’s new single “Otherside of America” only debuted
Rick Ross’ Baby Mama Half Naked In Lingerie With Baby Bump
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 17, 2020
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The mother to two of Rick Ross’ children, Briana Camille, almost strips half naked showing her baby bump. She is currently pregnant with the MMG
Nappy Roots – Blind Faith
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 17, 2020
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Hip-Hop group Nappy Roots have dropped a powerful music video titled “Blind Faith” to kick off the campaign for their new project “4ORTY.” The clip
Lil Wayne & Plus-Size Model Denise Bidot Confirm Their Relationship
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 16, 2020
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There were ongoing rumors that Lil Wayne is dating plus-size model Denise Bidot. Now, Bidot shared a series of photos to her Instagram Stories cozying
Embarassing! Young Buck Files For Bankruptcy & Wants Fans To Pay Him
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 16, 2020
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Young Buck’s financial problems are a never ending story. Shortly after getting out of Tennessee’s Cheatham County Jail, where he had been since December 2019,
Moneybagg Yo – Cold Shoulder
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 15, 2020
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Memphis rapper Moneybagg Yo released the deluxe edition of his album “Time Served” last month, which included seven new tracks. Now, he is back with
Tekashi 6ix9ine & Nicki Minaj – Trollz
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 15, 2020
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Tekashi 6ix9ine teamed up with Nicki Minaj for their record-breaking music video “Trollz.” In the clip, the two big-kids-at-heart wear as many rainbow wigs as
Kodak Black Drops “Vultures Cry 2” Music Video
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 15, 2020
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With well over 15 million monthly listeners on Spotify and more than 11 billion global streams, Kodak Black’s presence in music is well established. Most
New York Rapper Joe Dirrt Unveils Explosive Track “Dirrty Mattress”
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 10, 2020
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Aspiring Rap renegade Joe Dirrt is the embodiment of true Hip-Hop. This talented emcee is a breath of fresh air in an era where mumble
Method Man Reveals Which Wu-Tang Member Is The Most Underrated
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 9, 2020
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Legendary rapper Method Man was recently interviewed by 3rd Bass member and former host of VH1’s “The (White) Rapper Show”, MC Serch for his new
Drake Producer Noah “40” Shebib Reacts To Pusha T ‘Multiple Sclerosis’ Diss
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 9, 2020
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Drake’s longtime producer Noah “40” Shebib sat down with Rolling Stone for an interview to share his thoughts on Pusha T’s lyrics about his disease
Styles P Reacts To Tekashi 6ix9ine & Akon’s “Locked Up 2”
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 9, 2020
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On Sunday (June 7), Akon and Tekashi 6ix9ine teased a new collaborative single titled “Locked Up 2,” which is a sequel to the 2004 original.
Rising Rapper Etoc Strikes With Sizzling Single “Bad Habits”
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 6, 2020
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Rap renegade Etoc is Hip-Hop’s emerging artist to watch. The buzzing Orlando rapper is a refreshing new artist who feels comfortable in his own skin.
Paul Wall Joines Forces With Lil Keke For “Slab Talk” Album
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 6, 2020
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Paul Wall and Screwed Up Click member Lil Keke linked up for a collaborative album titled “Slab Talk.” Both rappers have been protesting the police
Tee Grizzley Releases Police Brutality Anthem “Mr. Officer”
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 6, 2020
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As protests continue across the country following the death of George Floyd, rapper Tee Grizzley has shared a new song titled “Mr. Officer” featuring Queen
Meek Mill Protests With “Otherside Of America” Single Amid George Floyd Protests
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 6, 2020
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Hip-Hop superstar Meek Mill has released a new single titled “Otherside Of America” in reaction to the unrest in the country. The song arrives amid
Lil Yachty Releases New Album “Lil Boat 3”
- By Big Melly
- . May 29, 2020
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Lil Yachty has released his new album “Lil Boat 3.” The follow-up to 2018’s “Nuthin’ 2 Prove” includes the singles “Oprah’s Bank Account” featuring DaBaby
Joe Dirrt Delivers Music Video For New Single “The Truth”
- By Big Melly
- . May 29, 2020
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New York rap renegade Joe Dirrt elegantly combines old school Hip-Hop with the innovative sounds of today’s urban music. Most recently, Dirrt demonstrates his melodies
Gunna To Receive First #1 Album On Billboard 200 With “Wunna”
- By Big Melly
- . May 26, 2020
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Gunna seems to receive his first #1 on the Billboard 200 for his album “Wunna.” The Georgia rapper’s project is estimated to pull in around
Kanye West To Drop Lead Single From New Album “God’s Country”
- By Big Melly
- . May 26, 2020
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It seems like that Kanye West is ready to release some brand new music. In an Instagram Live session on Thursday (May 22), known cinematographer
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