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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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Etoc – The Next Generation MC
Etoc is a rap phenom who has music running through his veins and is turning heads in the Hip-Hop circuit. His clever lyricism, magnetic delivery, and efficient wordplay have already
Bobby Shmurda Coming Home Early Due To COVID-19
Bobby Shmurda has been locked away in prison for nearly six years. According to rumors, the “Hot Nigga” rapper is set to be released in roundabout 2 weeks. Originally, Shmurda
Meek Mill Posts Shady Comment About Nicki Minaj’s Pregnancy
Nicki Minaj trended online of Monday (July 20) after she unveiled several high fashion maternity shoot pictures announcing the news of her pregnancy. Former boyfriend Meek Mill doesn’t seem to
Master P: ‘Nick Cannon Shouldn’t Have Apologized’
Master P talked to TMZ and has spoken out in defense of Nick Cannon. The Hip-Hop mogul says that the actor and comedian should not have apologized for recent remarks
Big Sean Breaks His Silence On The Passing Of Naya Rivera
Big Sean is finally speaking about the passing of his ex-girlfriend Naya Rivera. The two dated for almost two years, and at one time, we’re one of Hollywood’s hottest couples.
Kodak Black Apologizes To Nipsey Hussle Over Lauren London Remarks
Incarcerated rapper Kodak Black has written an open letter to the late Nipsey Hussle for his comments about his girlfriend Lauren London just days after his passing. Kodak Black has
Sauce Walka: ‘I Only Date White Girls, It’s A Business Decision’
Rising Dallas, Texas rapper Sauce Walka – real name Albert Walker Mondane – is going viral after he claimed that he only dates white women. According to Sauce, his preference
YNW Melly Says He’s Coming Home Soon
Rapper YNW Melly posted an update to his fans via Instagram and says that he will be released from prison soon. Jus got a call from dem racks he told
50 Cent Roasts DJ Clue For Not Playing Pop Smoke’s New Album
50 Cent took shots at DJ Clue for refusing to play music from Pop Smoke’s new posthumous album, “Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon.” In an Instagram post,
Joe Budden Slams Tekashi 6ix9ine For Faking Numbers
Joe Budden is at it again! This time, the New York rapper lashes out at Tekashi 6ix9ine and DJ Akademiks. He is accusing Tekashi of faking his numbers. Budden made
Rapper Plies’ Car Getting Shot During Violent Weekend in Atlanta
On early Sunday morning, two people were shot on Edgewood Avenue and it has been reported that during that shooting, Plies’ car was hit with bullets. According to reports, the
50 Cent Labeling Black Women As “Angry”
Hip-Hop superstar 50 Cent is in the headlines again after he made a controversial claim that he prefers “exotic” women over “angry” black women. During a conversation with Lil Wayne,
Tekashi 6ix9ine & Nicki Minaj’s “TROLLZ” Faces Historic Falloff On Billboard Charts
According to Forbes, Tekashi 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj’s hit single “TROLLZ” broke the record for the biggest fall from the charts in its history ever for a debut single. Although
Tekashi 6ix9ine: 34 Days Until My House Arrest Is Over
Tekashi 6ix9ine is once again in the headlines. The controversial rapper – real name Daniel Hernandez – announced on social media that he will be releasing another single and that
Etoc Portrays The Pain Of A Breakup On Dynamic New Single “Shattered”
Orlando-based rapper Etoc is building a huge movement one fan at a time. He raps with purpose and conviction. One listen to his music and it is evident that this
Polo G Denies Selling His Soul To The Devil
Rapper Polo G shared a post on Instagram showing his newest jewelery, a Baphomet-style chain. The symbol has long been linked to Satanism. Now, the Chicago rapper took to Twitter
Joe Budden Responds To Eminem’s “Bang” Diss
Eminem and Joe Budden’s feud is back in the headlines. Over the weekend, an alternate version of Conway the Machine and Eminem’s collaboration “Bang” leaked online with Slim Shady dissing
Troy Ave: Meek Mill Should Stop Talking About 6ix9ine Unless He’s Going To Kill Him
During his infamous podcast, Troy Ave is once again speaking about controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine. This time, the Crown Heights artist says that Meek Mill should stop speaking about Tekashi
Lil Wayne Goes Instagram Official With Model Denise Bidot
As we previously reported, Lil Wayne is in love with plus-size model Denise Bidot. Now, the Young Money boss is making it official on Instagram. On Monday (June 22), Weezy
Fabolous & Emily B Expecting Baby Girl
Fabolous and his wife Emily Bustamante aka Emily B shared happy news via Instagram on Sunday (June 21), which just happened to be Father’s Day. The longtime couple are expecting
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie – Bleed
Last week, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie apologized to his fans for the lengthy wait for the deluxe edition of “Artist 2.0,” which will be released this upcoming Friday. In
Tekashi 6ix9ine Reacts To Breaking YouTube Record With “TROLLZ” Video
Tekashi 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj have reportedly broke the record for the biggest 24-hour debut on YouTube. The colorful music video for “TROLLZ” was released on Friday (June 12) and
Eminem Reveals His Picks For Greatest Rapper Of All Time
It has been an ongoing debate since decades who the greatest rapper of all time is. But when Hip-Hop superstar Eminem weighs in, people start to listen. On Saturday (June
T-Pain – Get Up
With the fight against systemic racism still ongoing, T-Pain stepped forward and released a new music video for the anthem “Get Up.” The single, which was released in support of
G-Eazy ft. Jahmad – Love Is Gone
G-Eazy shares the music video for the track “Love Is Gone” inspired by Black Lives Matter protests. The original version was released in 2017 with Drew Love on the album
Ne-Yo Catches Heat After Thanking George Floyd For His ‘Sacrifice’ At Funeral
The third and final memorial for George Floyd was held at the Fountain of Praise church in Houston on Tuesday (June 9). Floyd was killed at the hands of Minnesota
Lil Wayne Clarifies Controversial Comments About Police Brutality & Racism
Lil Wayne made some controversial comments while speaking to Fat Joe about the police killing of George Floyd on his Instagram Live show in May 2020. Weezy was asked about
RZA Drops “Be Like Water” Video Inspired By Bruce Lee Documentary
Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA teamed up with ESPN’s The Undefeated to release “Be Like Water,” a new song and video inspired by the Bruce Lee documentary “Be Water.” The tribute to
G Herbo Drops Deluxe Edition Of “PTSD” Album
Buzzing rapper G Herbo has dropped his original “P.T.S.D.” project a few weeks ago. Now, the Chicago rapper is back with an extended version. The No Limit rep of Chi-Town
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