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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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Kirko Bangz’s Baby Son Dies, Releases Heartbreaking Instagram Post
- By Jay Spitty
- . Oct 13, 2020
Yo! Raps has learned that rapper Kirko Bangz recently lost his baby son and the Houston born rapper took to Instagram to share with his

Trey Songz Goes Back Home On New Album
- By Jay Spitty
- . Oct 10, 2020
Shortly after the announcement of its surprise pre-order last week, Grammy Award-nominated R&B singer Trey Songz has officially released his eagerly-awaited eighth studio album, “Back

O.T. Genasis Teams Up With Chris Brown & Charlie Wilson For New Single
- By Jay Spitty
- . Oct 10, 2020
O.T. Genasis has officially released his collaboration with Chris Brown and Charlie Wilson titled “Back To You.” The upbeat melody, in which O.T. Genasis’ bars

Trey Songz Tests Positive For COVID-19
- By Jay Spitty
- . Oct 8, 2020
Trey Songz says he’s tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging his fans to not be cavalier about the novel coronavirus. The R&B singer made

Atmosphere Announces New Album & Drops “Blotter Acid Reflux Syndrome” Music Video
- By Jay Spitty
- . Oct 6, 2020
Iconic hip-hop duo Atmosphere drops a mind-bending music video, “Blotter Acid Reflux Syndrome,” heralding the release of their latest studio album “The Day Before Halloween,”

50 Cent Remembers Doctor Suing Him Over Unpaid Bill After He Was Shot
- By Jay Spitty
- . Sep 30, 2020
50 Cent’s path to stardom was marred by an incident that left him injured by nine shots in 2000, something that became a topic in

Cardi B Blasts Offset
- By Jay Spitty
- . Sep 21, 2020
Most recently, Cardi B explained on Instagram Live why she and her rapper husband Offset are divorcing. According to the female New York artist, she

Kanye West Calls Forbes ‘His Favorite White Supremacists’
- By Jay Spitty
- . Sep 10, 2020
Kanye West is no stranger to speaking his mind. This time, Ye trashed Forbes magazine during his recent interview with Nick Cannon calling them his

Xzibit Defends Dr. Dre Amid Bitter Divorce Battle
- By Jay Spitty
- . Sep 9, 2020
As we previously reported, Dr. Dre’s wife Nicole Young files for divorce after 24 years of marriage. Now, West Coast rapper Xzibit has spoken out

R. Kelly’s Attorneys Make Another Appeal For His Relief
- By Jay Spitty
- . Sep 7, 2020
Attorneys for R&B superstar R. Kelly are appealing again for his prison release, claiming that he is unable to prepare for his upcoming trial from

NY Artist LuKing Drops New Single For The Ladies
- By Jay Spitty
- . Sep 6, 2020
New York based artist LuKing demonstrates his unforgettable melodies and explosive vocals on the song “Set It Off.” The track is rhythmic and alluring. “Set

Kanye West Says God Told Him to Interrupt Taylor Swift’s VMA Speech
- By Jay Spitty
- . Sep 3, 2020
During a recent interview with Nick Cannon’s “Cannon’s Class”, Kanye West revealed that he felt called by God to interrupt Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech to

Aspiring New York Artist LuKing Spreads Positive Vibes On New Single “Oo Oo”
- By Jay Spitty
- . Sep 3, 2020
Buzzing and ambitious New York artist LuKing has released his eagerly awaited new single “Oo Oo.” The rising rapper provides another instant banger. The song

Joe Dirrt Makes A Statement With New Single “Cross The Line”
- By Jay Spitty
- . Aug 31, 2020
Rising New York rapper Joe Dirrt is excited to release his brand new single “Cross The Line” to show and proof his undeniable talent, which

Rick Ross Fires Shots At G-Unit Rapper Lloyd Banks
- By Jay Spitty
- . Aug 31, 2020
We all can remember the controversial beef between Rick Ross and 50 Cent. Now, the Maybach Music bawse is showing no mercy for 50’s crew

T.I. Calls Out Tory Lanez Over Megan Thee Stallion Shooting
- By Jay Spitty
- . Aug 26, 2020
Many wonder why Toronto rapper Tory Lanez is not addressing the controversial situation with fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion. T.I. is the latest celebrity to

Nas Says “Ultra Black” Was Not A Doja Cat Diss
- By Jay Spitty
- . Aug 26, 2020
Nas has insisted that he has no beef with Doja Cat following the release of his recent single “Ultra Black.” On the song, which is

Etoc Reaches Into His Soul & Heart On New Single “Too Late”
- By Jay Spitty
- . Aug 21, 2020
The rising and determined Orlando-based artist is set to release his new single “Too Late.” The powerful and heartfelt song is like a musical diary

C-Murder: I Slept For The First Time In 19 Years
- By Jay Spitty
- . Aug 20, 2020
Incarcerated rapper C-Murder is getting help from Kim Kardashian after his ex-girlfriend and R&B singer, Monica, contacted the reality star. The New Orleans rapper claimed

Kanye West Congratulates Kamala Harris On VP Nomination
- By Jay Spitty
- . Aug 18, 2020
Ye hopped on Twitter on August 14 and shared a touching congratulatory message to Kamala Harris, who was recently selected by Joe Biden as his

Cardi B To Drop Diss Track Against Husband Offset
- By Jay Spitty
- . Aug 17, 2020
Yo! Raps has learned that Cardi B is planning to drop a diss track against her cheating husband Offset! An insider told us that the

Rick Ross Says Kanye Has To “Clarify Some Things”
- By Jay Spitty
- . Aug 11, 2020
Kanye West has been stirring the pot lately with his controversial antics. Rick Ross is casting his doubt and speaking out on his friend’s behavior.

Akon Confirms “Locked Up Pt. 2” Will Be On Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Album
- By Jay Spitty
- . Aug 11, 2020
Akon has confirmed the rumors that the sequel of his popular single “Locked Up” will be featured on Tekashi 6ix9ine’s new album. That’s not going

Adrien Broner Blasts Meek Mill Over Sample Clearance
- By Jay Spitty
- . Aug 6, 2020
Professional boxer Adrien Broner is calling out Meek Mill claiming that his label is refusing to clear a sample. I guess I’m go have to

Nicki Minaj: ‘So Grateful’ Husband Is Allowed At Baby’s Birth
- By Jay Spitty
- . Aug 5, 2020
As we reported, it was unclear if Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth “Zoo” Petty, could attend the birth of their first child together since he is

New York Rapper Joe Dirrt Aims High With New Single “King “
- By Jay Spitty
- . Aug 3, 2020
Joe Dirrt put his musical career in overdrive in the first quarter of 2020 with the release of his critically acclaimed single “Push,” which received

Former Bad Boy Rapper Loon Released From Prison
- By Jay Spitty
- . Aug 3, 2020
Former Bad Boy rapper Loon has been released from federal prison due to the coronavirus pandemic after serving eight years for his role in a

Snoop Dogg: “Master P Saved My Life!”
- By Jay Spitty
- . Aug 3, 2020
We are all familiar with Snoop Dogg’s long history in Rap. Now, the legendary Westcoast rapper revealed that he was once gearing up to release

Nicki Minaj’s Husband Asks Judge For Permission To Attend Birth Of His Child
- By Jay Spitty
- . Aug 3, 2020
Female raptress Nicki Minaj is pregnant and wants her husband Kenneth “Zoo” Petty to attend the birth of their first child together. But Petty is

6ix9ine Hasn’t Done Any Of His 300 Community Service Hours, Wants “Tight Security”
- By Jay Spitty
- . Aug 3, 2020
6ix9ine’s release from his house arrest is here and there is still a hefty task that he needs to complete that he apparently hasn’t even
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