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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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ATL Rapper Shinin’ Puts Final Touches On Debut Album “The Shinin’ Show”
Rising Atlanta rapper Shinin’ is making waves in the music industry with his buzzing singles “Tony Soprano” and “Vegas,” which are featured on his upcoming
Uncle Luke Reveals He Has COVID-19
Rap legend Uncle Luke, born Luther Campbell, has revealed that he has tested positive for COVID-19. The Miami rapper and producer revealed that he caught
Offset: “I Don’t Trust The COVID-19 Vaccine”
Offset reveals that he is not planning to get vaccinated for coronavirus and his reasoning all boils down to trust and fairness. As the country
Lil Wayne’s Ex-Manager Reportedly Sues Him For $20 Million
Lil Wayne is getting sued for a $20 million, at least, by one of his ex-managers, Ronald Sweeney. But the interesting caveat is that Lil
Tory Lanez: ‘Megan Thee Stallion Can’t Take D*ck’
The drama between former lovers Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion just got a little more interesting. Some explicit details on what their sex life
Boosie Badazz Addresses Dallas Shooting On New Song
Controversial rapper Boosie Badazz is about to release a new single titled “Stick N The Car,” which addresses the incident in Dallas last month where
Boosie Badazz Shows Off Graphic Gunshot Wounds
As Yo! Raps reported, Boosie Badazz was shot in Dallas last month when he wanted to pay respect to his late friend and collaborator Mo3.
Machine Gun Kelly Admits To Being A Drug Addict
Machine Gun Kelly opened up about how his relationship with Megan Fox changed his life, and while speaking to Dave Franco for an interview, MGK
Ice-T Explains Why He Believes Bobby Shmurda & 50 Cent Were The Last Gangsta Rappers
As a forefather of gangsta rap, one of the earliest sub-genres of Hip-Hop, legendary rapper Ice-T believes that New York rapper 50 Cent and incarcerated
Tory Lanez Amused By Spotify Wrapped Results: “U Didn’t Really Cancel Sh*t”
At the end of every year, streaming platform Spotify rolls out their yearly wrap-ups of the most played artists and songs and it seems Tory
Beef Alert! Young Thug Blasts Andre 3000
Young Thug is facing a major backlash after his controversial comments about southern rap star Andre 3000. During an interview on T.I.’s “ExpeTItiously” podcast on
Dr. Dre’s Estranged Wife Takes Another Loss In Divorce Case
As Yo! Raps reported, Dr. Dre and Nicole Young are splitting up after 24 years of marriage due to irreconcilable differences. Unfortunately, it seems that
Quando Rondo Trolls Late King Von In New Music Video
The war between Atlanta rapper Quando Rondo and Chicago’s Gangster Disciples is not going to end anytime soon. Yo! Raps has learned that Rondo is
Drake: The Grammys No Longer Matter After The Weeknd Snub
Hip-Hop superstar Drake has weighed in on the controversial 2020 Grammy nominations. Posting to his Instagram story on Wednesday evening (Nov. 25), the Toronto rapper
Boosie Badazz Not Surprised Lil Wayne Endorsed Donald Trump
A new segment of Boosie Badazz’s interview with Vlad TV has aired, revealing the Baton Rouge rapper’s feelings about Lil Wayne’s endorsement of Donald Trump.
Dr. Dre Disputes Estranged Wife’s Claims She Shares Rights To His Name
Dr. Dre has filed a court motion to stop Nicole Young’s lawsuit over the trademark to his name as well as the title of his
50 Cent Shades Jeezy Following Diss Track
Some days ahead of last Thursday’s (Nov. 19) Verzuz battle, Jeezy released a new single titled “Therapy For My Soul,” where he dissed several people,
Troy Ave: Jeezy Should Have Killed Gucci Mane
The rap world has heard that Guwop and The Snowman are no longer at each other’s throats. For nearly 15 years there have been back
Boosie Badazz Not Requiering Leg Amputation After Shooting
There are rumors that Boosie Badazz is still in the hospital days after he was shot in the leg in Dallas, Texas but that’s not
Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon Clothing Store Vandalized & Looted
Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon Clothing Store has reportedly been vandalized and looted in Los Angeles, California. On Tuesday (Nov. 17), a couple of videos surfaced on
Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Manager Slams Hulu & Showtime Documentaries About The Controversial Rapper
On Monday (Nov. 16), streaming platform Hulu began streaming “69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez.” The Vikram Gandhi-directed investigative documentary explores the life and career
Did NBA YoungBoy’s New Song Predict The Death Of King Von?
Superstar rapper NBA YoungBoy dropped his “Dead Trolls” music video 2 months ago and some lyrics in this song may be related to King Von
Lil Uzi Vert: I’m Not Going To Die At 27
A shocking internet theory surrounding Lil Uzi Vert’s mortality has the Philadelphia rapper setting the record straight. Fans of the Pennsylvania artist were worried after
Quando Rondo Cancels Show Following King Von Shooting
Yo! Raps reported that Chicago rapper King Von was shot and killed in Atlanta last week. Rumors quickly surfaced that his rap rival Quando Rondo
50 Cent Calls Out T.I.: “What Hood You From Again?”
T.I. has shared his thoughts on killings taking place in his hometown of Atlanta just days after Chicago rapper King Von and two other men
King Von Beat Up Quando Rondo Before He Was Killed
Yo! Raps has learned that the now-deceased rapper King Von approached rival rapper Quando Rondo punching him in the face. That occurred before police say
NBA Youngboy’s Crew Brag About Killing King Von
It seems like that the world of Hip-Hop is facing one of the biggest deadliest rap wars since the 1990s. King Von’s crew is reportedly
DaBaby’s Brother Commits Suicide On Instagram
DaBaby is mourning the death of his brother. The rapper’s older brother Glen Johnson, 34, died on Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 3) of a self-inflicted gunshot
Lil Nas X Slams Dave East & 50 Cent For Homophobic Remarks
Rapper Dave East was obviously not a fan of Lil Nas X dressing up as Nicki Minaj for Halloween and hopped on Instagram to express
Kanye West Says He Will Cure Hunger & End Homelessness If Elected
Kanye West is making a last-ditch attempt to win voters, vowing to end homelessness and hunger should he be elected as the 46th US president.
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