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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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Jurors In Sean Combs Trial Reach Verdict On All But One Count
- By Jay Spitty
- . Jul 2, 2025
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The verdict on the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs has been reached. A split decision, Diddy was found guilty on two out of five of
Public Enemy Drops Surprise Album “Black Sky Over The Projects”
- By Jay Spitty
- . Jun 27, 2025
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After a five year hiatus, Hip-Hop pioneers and cultural icons Public Enemy surprised fans with the unannounced release of a brand-new album, “Black Sky Over
Clipse Finally Address The Neptunes Breakup
- By Jay Spitty
- . Jun 26, 2025
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Clipse have finally addressed acrimonious breakup of The Neptunes. During an interview with The New York Times’ Popcast, the brothers from Virginia were asked how
Slick Rick And Idris Elba Unveil “Victory” Short Film
- By Jay Spitty
- . Jun 25, 2025
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One of Hip-Hop’s most revered storytellers Slick Rick releases the film for “Victory.” Joining creative forces with acclaimed multi-hyphenate Idris Elba, “Victory” is a visionary
X-Raided And Tech N9ne Release New Music Video “Damnation”
- By Jay Spitty
- . Jun 24, 2025
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Legendary Sacramento rapper and prison reform activist X-Raided once again teams up with Tech N9ne on a knockout new single and music video entitled “Damnation”.
Gunna Insists He “Won’t Stop” In His Defiant New Single
- By Jay Spitty
- . Jun 14, 2025
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Kickstarting what promises to be a bold era, Atlanta rapper Gunna returns with a new single entitled “Won’t Stop” via Young Stoner Life Records/300 Entertainment.
Silentó Gets 30 Years In Prison For Fatal Shooting
- By Jay Spitty
- . Jun 12, 2025
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Rapper Silentó, known for his viral hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to the
Brittany Renner Confirms Divorce From Kevin Gates After 52-Day Marriage
- By Jay Spitty
- . Jun 10, 2025
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Brittany Renner and Kevin Gates‘ brief relationship has come to an end. Renner has confirmed her split from Gates after only 52 days of marriage
Judge Threatens To Remove Diddy From Courtroom
- By Jay Spitty
- . Jun 6, 2025
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The judge presiding over Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal trial warned Diddy that he could be thrown out from the courtroom for the rest of his
Young Thug Recalls Failed First Date With Mariah The Scientist
- By Jay Spitty
- . Jun 5, 2025
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Young Thug and Mariah The Scientist have been going strong for four years although Thugger was incarcerated for two-plus-years. The couple, who’ve been together since
Kanye West Misses Pusha T’s Friendship
- By Jay Spitty
- . Jun 2, 2025
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Kanye West admits that he misses the G.O.O.D. times. Politics played a big part in their fallout with Ye’s controversial stances clashing hard against Pusha T’s
Fivio Foreign Pleads Guilty To Terroristic Threat Charge
- By Jay Spitty
- . May 28, 2025
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Fivio Foreign has been sitting behind bars for months after allegedly threatening a woman with a gun. The New York rapper is reportedly pleading guilty
Kodak Black Admits Concerning Meth Habit
- By Jay Spitty
- . May 27, 2025
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Kodak Black is back and has left his fans concerned about his harmful meth habit. Yak was one of the latest performers on the popular
Metro Boomin And Curren$y Tease Collabo Album “Mink On The Floor”
- By Jay Spitty
- . May 26, 2025
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Metro Boomin and Curren$y have a project is in the works. The veteran rapper/producer duo took to social media to tease the arrival of the
Babyfxce E Drops Deluxe Version Of “M Block” Mixtape
- By Jay Spitty
- . May 16, 2025
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Detroit rapper Babyfxce E returns with the deluxe edition of his recent mixtape “M Block” via Atlantic Records. The new version brings together a stacked
50 Cent Mocks Diddy Trial With AI Image Of Himself As Entire Jury
- By Jay Spitty
- . May 13, 2025
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50 Cent will never miss an opportunity to troll Sean “Diddy” Combs. In a post on Instagram, 50 mocked up an AI image that showed
E-40 Releases Braggadocious Music Video For “Beating They Ass”
- By Jay Spitty
- . May 12, 2025
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E-40 continues his reign as one of the most consistent rappers in the game. The Bay Area legend dropped his new track entitled “Beating They
Summer Walker Unveils Glamorous “Spend It” Music Video
- By Jay Spitty
- . May 9, 2025
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Grammy-nominated R&B artist Summer Walker unveils her latest single and music video for “Spend It,” a sultry, unapologetic anthem that ushers in a brand-new era
Kanye West’s “Donda 2” On Traditional Streaming Platforms
- By Jay Spitty
- . May 6, 2025
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Kanye West has officially released “Donda 2” on major streaming platforms for the first time after the album was only available through his Stem Player.
Don Toliver And Doja Cat Drop “Lose My Mind” Visual From “F1” Soundtrack
- By Jay Spitty
- . May 1, 2025
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Following a series of cryptic teases shared over the past week, Don Toliver releases “Lose My Mind,” featuring Grammy Award-winning star Doja Cat. The revved-up
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Reunited For First Single In 20 Years
- By Jay Spitty
- . Apr 28, 2025
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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is officially back. The legendary Hip-Hop group has reunited all five original members including Bizzy Bone, Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone, Wish Bone, and
Meek Mill Is Making Big Money In One Weekend In Dubai From All His Music
- By Jay Spitty
- . Apr 24, 2025
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Meek Mill is having a good time in Dubai. The Philadelphia rapper took to X on Wednesday (April 23) to admit his surprise over how
Drake Revealed He Has A New Album In The Works
- By Jay Spitty
- . Apr 15, 2025
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During a livestream with Adin Ross, Drake revealed that he is working on a new album and the OVO head honcho is extremely excited about
Post Malone Reveals His New Album Is On The Way
- By Jay Spitty
- . Apr 14, 2025
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Just before taking the stage for his Coachella 2025 headlining debut, Post Malone revealed that a new album is in the works. Ahead of the
Curren$y Hits The Road And Announces “4:20” Tour Dates
- By Jay Spitty
- . Apr 10, 2025
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After continuing the theme of their past fan favorites “Cigarette Boats”, “The Stage”, “The Marina” and “The OutRunners”, Curren$y and Harry Fraud recently returned with
Young Scooter’s Cause Of Death Revealed
- By Jay Spitty
- . Apr 3, 2025
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Atlanta rapper Young Scooter’s cause of death has been revealed by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s office days after he died on his 39th birthday.
Prosecutors File Motion To Revoke Young Thug’s Probation
- By Jay Spitty
- . Apr 3, 2025
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Fulton County prosecutors have filed a motion to revoke the probation of Young Thug. Thugger – real name Jeffery Williams – ended a lengthy criminal
Lil Durk Drops Introspective Album “Deep Thoughts” From Behind Bars
- By Jay Spitty
- . Apr 1, 2025
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Lil Durk takes fans on a journey through his mental state. Released on March 28, the incarcerated Chicago rapper shared his new album entitled “Deep Thoughts.”
Kanye West Admits To Masturbating To Iggy Azalea Pictures
- By Jay Spitty
- . Mar 27, 2025
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Iggy Azalea will never forget the first time she ever met Kanye West. Ye has confirmed Iggy‘s account of a prior meeting where he admitted
Fivio Foreign In Prison For Months For Threatening A Woman With A Gun
- By Jay Spitty
- . Mar 26, 2025
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Fivio Foreign has been arrested in New Jersey on various charges since January for allegedly threatening a woman with a gun. In a police report,
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