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Jay Spitty is a multimedia journalist and a senior author for Yo! Raps. Sometime after college, he took up freelancing to chase his dream of one day writing for the music publications. His interests include (but aren't limited to) Hip-Hop, Rhythm and Blues, and Soul. He loves the NBA and is a longtime Chicago Bulls fan. During the days that he isn’t writing about music, he can be found reading books, playing his PS5, collecting vinyl records, or updating his sneaker collection.
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Rihanna Shooting Suspect Denies Attempted Murder Charges
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, arrested for allegedly opening fire at Rihanna’s Los Angeles mansion on March 8, entered a not guilty plea to attempted murder charges
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Paying For Funeral Of Louisiana Girl
YoungBoy Never Broke Again has stepped forward to cover the funeral expenses for a young Louisiana girl who tragically lost her life in an accidental
Lil Wayne Claims He’s Irreplaceable By AI
Lil Wayne firmly believes that no artificial intelligence could ever take his place in the music world. During his appearance on the “Not Just Football”
Maino Challenges 50 Cent’s “Gangster” Image During Ongoing Feud
50 Cent is no stranger to controversy, frequently clashing with various figures in the music industry. One such conflict involves Maino, who recently discussed their
Fetty Wap Announces New Album “Zavier” Set For Release This Month
Fetty Wap is gearing up for a big comeback, teasing his upcoming album “Zavier” and reflecting on a renewed energy reminiscent of his breakout “Trap
Jack Harlow Drops His Fourth Studio Album “Monica”
Jack Harlow has added another milestone to his musical journey with the release of “Monica”. Released under Atlantic Records, this highly awaited fourth studio album
Wiz Khalifa’s Romanian Drug Possession Appeal Rejected
Wiz Khalifa could face prison time after a Romanian court declined his appeal against a drug possession case. This follows his attempt to overturn a
Rick Ross Joins Ongoing Feud Between 50 Cent And T.I.
Rick Ross has waded into the ongoing conflict between 50 Cent and T.I. with an unexpected request — a T-shirt featuring an image of 50
Busta Rhymes And J Dilla Set To Release New Album “Dillagence 2”
Busta Rhymes and J Dilla are coming together once again for a new album set to drop this year. The Flipmode Squad leader hosted an
Jay-Z Launches New Website Celebrating 30 Years Of Music
Jay-Z has unveiled a new platform to honor his remarkable 30-year journey in the music industry. The legendary rapper launched a website, JayZ30.com, coinciding with
Eminem’s Ex-Wife Faces Charges For Driving Under The Influence
Eminem‘s ex-wife, Kim Mathers-Scott, is facing legal issues after being charged with driving while intoxicated. On February 17, TMZ reported that Kim is in trouble
Ja Rule Apologizes For Viral Video With Tony Yayo And Uncle Murda
Ja Rule has expressed his regrets for losing his composure during a recent altercation involving Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda onboard a plane. On February
Lil Baby Involved In Altercation With San Francisco 49ers Player Keion White
Lil Baby has been implicated in an altercation with San Francisco 49ers player Keion White, who was later shot during the same incident. According to
Lil Jon Confirms His Son Has Passed Away
Lil Jon has shared the heartbreaking news of his son, DJ Young Slade’s, passing after he went missing in Georgia earlier this week. The rapper
Lil Jon’s Son Missing In Georgia
Lil Jon is facing a deeply concerning situation as his son, DJ Young Slade, has been reported missing in Georgia. The Milton Police Department in
Cardi B Addresses Viral Rumor Surrounding Her Child With Stefon Diggs
Cardi B and Stefon Diggs often find themselves at the center of public speculation, whether it’s about their personal lives or professional endeavors. Last November,
Nicki Minaj Called for Don Lemon’s Arrest Amid Church Protest Controversy
Nicki Minaj expressed a desire for Don Lemon to face arrest following his participation in a church protest, and recent events show he has now
J. Cole Collaborates With Drake’s Legal Team In Dispute With Cam’ron
In October 2025, Cam’ron launched a significant lawsuit against Universal Music Group and J. Cole concerning their collaborative track “Ready ’24”. The year 2026 is
21 Savage And Fivio Foreign Exchange Words Over “F**k The Streets”
21 Savage had some sharp statements for Fivio Foreign and anyone doubting his stance on the “F**k The Streets” movement. On January 23, the “No
Nicki Minaj Revealed She Was Once An Undocumented Immigrant
Nicki Minaj recently criticized Don Lemon for his coverage of an anti-ICE protest held at a church in Minneapolis last weekend. In the midst of
T.I. Teases Final Album “Kill The King” With New “Let Em Know” Music Video
T.I. gears up to close his storied career in hip-hop with the announcement of his final album, “Kill The King”, marked by the debut of
A$AP Rocky Appears To Diss Drake On New Track “Stole Ya Flow”
A$AP Rocky seems to take shots at Drake in his new track “Stole Ya Flow”. On Friday (January 16), the Harlem rapper dropped his highly
Kurupt Dealing With Serious Health Issues
Westcoast rapper Kurupt is currently hospitalized, dealing with serious health issues. Reports from TMZ indicate that the revered Tha Dogg Pound rapper was admitted several
J. Cole Gives Fans A Glimpse Of His Upcoming Album “The Fall-Off”
J. Cole has officially begun the countdown for his much-anticipated studio album, “The Fall-Off”. After years of hinting at this project as the closing chapter
50 Cent To Invest $124 Million In Louisiana Entertainment Projects
50 Cent, alongside the Louisiana Economic Development team, unveiled plans for a significant investment in Shreveport’s entertainment landscape. The initiative, valued at $124 million, aims
Daz Dillinger Encourages Fans To Send Well-Wishes To Kurupt
Daz Dillinger has called on fans to send their love and support to Kurupt during a difficult time. The 52-year-old rapper took to Instagram on
Yella Beezy’s Trial In Mo3 Murder Case Set To Start In February
The trial of Dallas rapper Yella Beezy, born Makies Conway, for his alleged involvement in the 2020 murder of fellow artist Mo3, is scheduled to
Diddy No Longer Owns A Private Jet
Diddy no longer owns a private jet, marking the end of his tenure with the luxury aircraft. Silver Air Private Jets confirmed to Business Insider
Donald Trump Will Not Grant A Pardon To Diddy After Handwritten Appeal
Donald Trump has stated that he has no intention of granting a pardon to Sean “Diddy” Combs following the rapper’s reported handwritten request. In an
Young Thug Judge Orders Return Of Seized Assets
Authorities have been directed to return Young Thug‘s money and property that were confiscated during the YSL RICO case. On January 7, Judge Paige Reese
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