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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 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
Pusha T Doesn’t Plan To Work With Ye Again: “That’s In The Past”
Pusha T has confirmed his creative chapter with Ye is officially closed. In a revealing interview with The Guardian released Thursday (August 7), the Virginia
NBA YoungBoy Sets Record For Most Billboard 200 Entries
YoungBoy Never Broke Again has officially become the rapper with the highest number of entries on the Billboard 200, with an impressive total of 34
Gunna Releases New Album “The Last Wun” ft. Offset And Burna Boy
Coming full circle in the midst of a monumental creative chapter, Grammy-nominated rapper Gunna presents his awaited sixth full-length studio album, “The Last Wun,” out
The Alchemist Confirms New Mobb Deep Album Is Finished
The new Mobb Deep album is finished. The Alchemist confirmed the news that a new project from Havoc and Prodigy is on its way “The
Soulja Boy Released From Jail As Gun Charge Rejected By Prosecutors
Soulja Boy was released from custody on Tuesday (August 5) after California prosecutors declined to file charges following his arrest over the weekend. A spokesperson
Raekwon Shares AI Generated “600 School” Video
Riding high on the success of his new album, “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” Wu-Tang veteran Raekwon keeps the momentum going with a brand new video.
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