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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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Blueface Livestream Arrest Sparks Swatting Controversy
Blueface’s livestream arrest has sparked fresh controversy after the rapper was taken into custody in Santa Clarita, California, following a police response to a reported
Cordae Faces $25 Million Lawsuit Over New Album
Cordae is facing a $25 million lawsuit that could threaten the release of his highly anticipated collaboration with Anderson .Paak. The Cordae $25 million lawsuit
Pop Smoke Killer Apologizes To His Mother Years Later
The Pop Smoke killer apology has reopened painful questions about accountability, remorse and whether words can ever ease the devastation left by a murder. Blockstar,
MO3 Murder Case Takes A Turn Over Sleeping Juror
The MO3 murder case has taken a dramatic legal turn after Kewon White, the man convicted of killing the Dallas rapper, reportedly sought a new
Diddy Prison Release Date Pushed Back To March 2028
Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing another setback behind bars, as his prison release date has reportedly been pushed back to March 2, 2028, following allegations
Skilla Baby Says Getting Shot Changed His Life
The Skilla Baby shooting appears to have changed the Detroit rapper in ways he never expected. After surviving a terrifying drive-by last year, he says
Lil Nas X Honors Late Mother In Emotional “World’s Greatest!” Music Video
The long-awaited release of the Lil Nas X “World’s Greatest!” video marks a deeply emotional milestone for the artist, serving as a powerful tribute to
LUCKI Recovering From Neck Wound After Brawl
Chicago rapper LUCKI is stable and recovering from a neck wound following a chaotic altercation at ComplexCon over the weekend. Reports indicate that the artist
50 Cent Reacts To Diddy’s Supposed Viewing Of His Docuseries
50 Cent’s “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” docuseries not only earned an Emmy Award but also amassed millions of streams on Netflix. Among its viewers was
Rick Ross’ Ex-Girlfriend Accuses Him Of Assault
Rick Ross‘ former girlfriend has accused him of assault, providing photos of her injured lip as evidence. On September 26, model Jazzma Kendrick, who previously
People Are Shocked by Bubba Sparxxx’s Drastic Weight Loss
Bubba Sparxxx is drawing widespread attention for his significant weight loss as many are just noticing the striking change in his appearance. Recently, the Georgia-born
Gunna Announces New Album “Splurge”
Gunna is gearing up for a new chapter in his music career. The Atlanta artist shared during an interview with Forbes’ “The Enterprise Zone” on
Pharrell-Produced Solo Album by Pusha T Officially Finished
During an appearance on The Breakfast Club, Pusha T shared updates about his upcoming music endeavors. Around the 5:42 point in the video, he informed
Friend Of Mo3’s Alleged Killer Claims He Bragged About The Murder
The trial of Kewon White has begun as he faces a capital murder charge in relation to the killing of Mo3. The rapper’s life was
Surveillance Footage Highlights Key Evidence In Mo3 Murder Trial
At the heart of the Mo3 murder trial is surveillance footage allegedly capturing Kewon White as the gunman who pursued and killed the rapper on
NBA YoungBoy’s Lawyer Responds To Assault Footage
NBA YoungBoy, now married to Jazlyn Mychelle, is facing renewed scrutiny over past incidents as security footage from a former relationship has come to light.
Woman Who Dated Both Mo3 And One Of His Suspected Killers Testifies
A woman who had relationships with both Mo3 and one of the individuals suspected in his killing took to the witness stand, expressing her suspicion
Police Detain BigXthaPlug On Drunk Driving And Weapon Charges
BigXthaPlug has been arrested again in Texas, this time for driving under the influence and possession of marijuana and a firearm. On August 21, he
Former Death Row Security Reggie Wright Jr. Called A “Rat” By Keefe D
Duane ‘Keefe D‘ Davis seemingly referred to Reggie Wright Jr. as a “rat” following Wright’s testimony on the second day of the Tupac Shakur murder
Lil Durk’s “Pissed Me Off” Cited As Evidence in Murder-For-Hire Trial
Lil Durk‘s song “Pissed Me Off” is set to be introduced in a murder-for-hire trial, despite being released nearly a year before the shooting incident
Diddy Freed From Solitary Confinement Following Prison Altercation
Diddy‘s stint in solitary confinement following a reported prison altercation has ended. Sean Combs was placed in solitary at FCI Fort Dix after an alleged
Blueface And Chrisean Rock Pulled Over By Police
Blueface and Chrisean Rock frequently find themselves embroiled in relationship drama, often involving their son, Chrisean Jesus Jr., as well as partners from before and
Drakeo The Ruler’s Brother Slams Glasses Malone’s Drake Theory
Drakeo The Ruler‘s brother has expressed strong disagreement with Glasses Malone’s theory involving Drake. The circumstances surrounding Drakeo The Ruler’s death have led to widespread
Young Thug Wants To Sign Quavo To YSL Records
Young Thug has his sights set on bringing a major rap star into the fold of his YSL Records, and he has Quavo in mind.
Kanye West Ends Sexual Assault Lawsuit From Former Assistant
Ye has reportedly settled the sexual assault lawsuit brought against him by his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta. Court documents filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday
Young Thug Purchases Lavish $5 Million Florida Estate
Young Thug has made a significant acquisition, buying a $5 million estate in Florida that’s spread over two acres. The Atlanta rapper invested $5 million
Nivea Reveals Leukemia Diagnosis
Nivea shared some troubling health news during a recent drive through Atlanta with CadillacChroniclesTV. After performing a few of her classic hits along with a
Lil Baby Teases New Album With Pharrell-Produced Song
Lil Baby is gearing up for a new album release, starting with his Pharrell-produced track, “Dead Fresh.” On July 16, Baby confirmed via a TikTok
Lil Uzi Vert Confirms New Album In The Works
Lil Uzi Vert is currently in the process of creating a new album, and he’s feeling extremely eager. On July 14, the rapper from Philadelphia
Kodak Black Demands $100M Signing Bonus
Kodak Black has revealed his conditions following Young Thug’s proposal for a contract with YSL Records. His demands include a substantial sum of money and
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