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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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New Jersey Rapper Kid Problem Unveils Introspective Single “Suppose To Do”
After receiving close to 30.000 streams on Spotify for his sophomore single “Spin The Block,” the buzzing young gunner is back with the music video
Tee Grizzley Encourages Rappers to Invest in Life Insurance
Following the recent spate of rappers getting shot, Detroit native Tee Grizzley advises his peers to get their affairs in order. Tee Grizzley took to
Soulja Boy’s Ex-Girlfriend Suing Him For Allegedly Beating Her Leading To Miscarriage
Problematic rapper Soulja Boy, born DeAndre Cortez Way, has been accused by an anonymous ex-girlfriend of domestic abuse so violent that it resulted in her
Joe Budden Doesn’t Think Nicki Minaj Should Drop A New Album
There has been a lot of speculation regarding Nicki Minaj and her future in music. Her fans are desperately waiting for a new album, but
Ex-Death Row Producer Claims Suge Knight Used To Sleep With Halle Berry
Former Death Row Records producer Curtis “Kurt Kobane” Couthon recently had an interview with “The Art of Dialogue,” where he alleged that label boss Suge
Etoc Depicts Being In A Vicious Relationship On New Single “On N On“
Orlando artist Etoc is well known for his lyrical ability and versatility as an artist. The multi-talented wordsmith is a trendsetting Rap artist with an
Cypress Hill’s B-Real Roasts Steve Harvey For Disrespecting Hip-Hop
Over the years, Steve Harvey has managed to annoy his fair share of people for various reasons, but more recently Cypress Hill frontman, B-Real, has
Irv Gotti Apologizes For Comments About DMX’s Death, 50 Cent Weighs In
Irv Gotti is known to speak his mind and share opinions without a filter. Last week, the Murder Inc. head honcho caught a wave of
Emerging New Jersey Rapper Kid Problem Is Heating Up The Streets With “Spin The Block”
One of underground Hip-Hop’s most aspiring artists, Kid Problem, has released his blazing new single entitled “Spin The Block” on Spotify via buzzing indie label
Black Rob’s Funeral To Be Livestreamed On Diddy’s REVOLT TV
After a rough time lately since the passing of famed rapper DMX on April 9, Black Rob on April 17 and Digital Underground’s Shock G
Lil Yachty Received Death Threats Over 2Pac & Biggie Comments
Lil Yachty explains how becoming hated after his comments about 2Pac and Biggie made him stronger. In 2016, when the controversial Atlanta rapper was fairly
New Jersey Rapper Kid Problem ‘Spins The Block’ In A Major Way
Multi-talented New Jersey rapper Kid Problem is a musical Tour De Force. His energetic drive and outgoing personality enables him to showcase his amazing entertainment
Drake Plans To Discuss Squashing Beef With Late Rapper DMX
DMX was known for being a loud critic of Drake, but the Canadian rapper says that he squashed his beef with the Yonkers entertainer a
Beef Alert! 50 Cent & Diddy’s Beef Heats Up
For more than a decade now, Hip-Hop heavyweights 50 Cent and Diddy have a simmering feud. Now, Yo! Raps has learned that pictures leaked online,
Young Buck Once Again Claims He Ghostwrote For 50 Cent
50 Cent and former G-Unit member Young Buck have been at each other’s throats once again. On an episode of the Big Facts podcast, the
DMX’s Family Addresses Misinformation In Public Statement
Iconic rapper DMX’s family has released a statement shutting down false reports over the Yonkers-native’s hospitalization. His family issued the public statement on Sunday (April
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Violated Bond Conditions By Skipping Drug Tests
When YoungBoy Never Broke Again was arrested in September 2020, he was slapped with bond conditions including mandated drug tests, curfew check-ins and monthly office
Aspiring New Jersey Rapper Kid Problem Strikes With New Single “Yeah Yeah”
Emerging New Jersey rapper Kid Problem is building a huge movement one fan at a time. The young gunner raps with purpose and conviction. One
Lil Baby Says He’s The Next Jay-Z
After the 2021 Grammys, Lil Baby revealed that he met his idol Jay-Z and says that he will be following in the rap legend’s footsteps.
Cardi B Upset E!’s True Hollywood Story Exploring Her Alleged Prostitute Past
Cardi B is speaking out against E!. The network announced an upcoming True Hollywood Story based on Cardi B’s life. The episode will air on
Tekashi 6ix9ine Challenges Meek Mill To A Fight
Tekashi 6ix9ine is at it again, this time challenging his longtime rival to a fight. The controversial rapper is desperate for smoke with anybody these
R. Kelly Given Covid-19 Vaccine In Jail
R. Kelly has allegedly had both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine while he is in jail awaiting trial. The R&B superstar repeatedly tried to get
T.I. & Tiny Reportedly Not Under Investigation
T.I. and his wife Tiny Harris are reportedly not under investigation for a slew of crimes after two women allegedly hired attorney Lisa Bloom to
Young Thug Details Losing $800K At Las Vegas Casino
Young Thug recently visited Las Vegas but it was far from being a joyful experience for the popular Atlanta rapper. Thugger took to his Instagram
Kodak Black Gets Engaged To 19 Year Old Female Rapper
Kodak Black is engaged to fellow rapper Mellow Rackz. The 19 year old female rapper took to social media with a clip in which the
The Game Revealed That Sex With Kim Kardashian Was Better Than With Her Sister Khloe
It looks like The Game has finally put an end to the mystery of the ladies he had sex with and – on top –
Nicki Minaj’s Father Killed After Hit-And-Run Collision
Nicki Minaj’s father, Robert Maraj, has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in New York, police reports. The 64-year-old father of rapper Nicki
Rising Rapper Etoc Recounts Dating Bad Bitch On New Banger “Saddie”
Buzzing rapper Etoc is gearing up for the release of his anticipated new single, “Saddie.” The song will be released on March 3 via his
Funkmaster Flex Simultaneously Disses & Praises Tekashi 6ix9ine’s New Song
Tekashi 6ix9ine previewed an upcoming song last week and gets dissed and praised by DJ Funkmaster Flex for it at the same time. In a
Jim Jones Recalls Wanting To Fight Lil Wayne
During an appearance on the Joe Budden Podcast, Jim Jones recalls working with the late Stack Bundles and explains the origins behind the chorus of
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