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Jay Spitty
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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Soulja Boy’s Ex-Girlfriend Suing Him For Allegedly Beating Her Leading To Miscarriage
- By Jay Spitty
- . May 14, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . May 11, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . May 5, 2021
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“
- By Jay Spitty
- . May 5, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . May 4, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . May 4, 2021
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”
- By Jay Spitty
- . May 1, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . Apr 28, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . Apr 27, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . Apr 19, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . Apr 14, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . Apr 12, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . Apr 8, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . Apr 6, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . Apr 5, 2021
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”
- By Jay Spitty
- . Mar 19, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . Mar 18, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . Mar 11, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . Mar 10, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . Mar 2, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 23, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 22, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 22, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 17, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 16, 2021
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”
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 15, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 11, 2021
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
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 10, 2021
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

Funkmaster Flex Defends Claims Of Drake Being A Better Artist Than Jay-Z Against Gillie Da Kid
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 3, 2021
Funkmaster Flex is far from being Drake’s best friend, but the Hot 97 deejay is giving props to the Toronta rap star. This didn’t sit

Silento’s Publicist Asks The Public For Prayers Following Murder Charges
- By Jay Spitty
- . Feb 3, 2021
As Yo! Raps reported, the famous “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” star has found himself in big trouble again. This time, the 23-year-old singer is being
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