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Mac Dee is the CEO and Editor In Chief for Yo! Raps, where he oversees the magazine’s daily editorial content and manages its dynamic team of editors, reporters, and writers. A lifelong purveyor of urban culture, his passion for documenting stories has led to a career in journalism that spans over a decade and resulted in launching Yo! Raps in 2006. Outside of writing about entertainment and reporting the latest news in Hip-Hop, he enjoys a good movie paired with good food, and spending time with family and friends.
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NBA YoungBoy Allegedly Abused White Tiger, Claims Rescue Center
An animal rescue center, Lions Tigers & Bears, has accused rapper NBA YoungBoy of abusing a white tiger he once owned. This claim surfaced in
Central Cee Drops Anticipated “Iceman Freestyle” Music Video
Six months after a teaser set the internet abuzz through Drake’s “100 Gigs” archive, Central Cee has finally unveiled the complete version of “Iceman Freestyle.”
Takeoff’s Murder Trial Set To Start In November
The trial for the individual accused of killing Takeoff in 2022 is scheduled to begin this November. On February 10, Patrick Clark, the suspect identified
Jack Harlow Revealed “Monica” Album Release Date And Cover Art
Jack Harlow has a special surprise for his fans this year. The Louisville rapper announced on February 10 that his fourth studio album, “Monica”, will
Happy Birthday Gucci Mane
Happy Birthday to Gucci Mane, who turns 46 today. He was born on February 12, 1980 in Birmingham, AL.
R.I.P. Trugoy The Dove
3 year ago today, the world of Hip-Hop mourned the loss of one of its most unique voices. As a co-founder of De La Soul,
R.I.P. Whitney Houston
14 year ago today, the world bid farewell to one of the most extraordinary voices in music history, Whitney Houston. At just 48 years old,
Happy Birthday Brandy
Happy Birthday to Brandy, who turns 47 today. She was born on February 11, 1979 in McComb, MS.
Nardo Wick Reportedly Arrested In Georgia
Nardo Wick has reportedly been arrested in Georgia, marking another encounter with legal troubles since his late teenage years. Details about the situation remain limited
Kanye West’s Daughter North West Drops Her First Official Song
North West, the daughter of Ye, has officially stepped into the music world with the release of her debut single, “Piercing On My Hand”. Following
50 Cent Mocks Stefon Diggs Over Cardi B Split Speculations
50 Cent stirred up Super Bowl aftermath discussions on February 9, by poking fun at Stefon Diggs following the New England Patriots’ loss in Super
Don Toliver’s “OCTANE” Secures Top Spot On Billboard 200
Don Toliver’s latest album, “OCTANE”, secures the top spot on the Billboard 200 this week. The new studio project opens with 162,000 equivalent album units
J. Cole Fans Revisit DMX’s Praise Of Him After “The Fall-Off” Homage
J. Cole fans are reflecting on DMX’s past praise of the rapper after Cole paid tribute to the late hip-hop legend on his latest album,
Happy Birthday Project Pat
Happy Birthday to Project Pat, who turns 53 today. He was born on February 8, 1973 in Memphis, TN.,
J. Cole Honors Fayetteville With “Two Six” Music Video
J. Cole continues to reveal “The Fall-Off” by unveiling a compelling music video for “Two Six,” the opening track of the album’s first disc. Among
EsDeeKid Keeps The Energy Alive With New “Omens” Video
Currently electrifying stages across North America, Liverpool-based rapper EsDeeKid has unveiled his new single, “Omens”. The enigmatic artist, who once sparked rumors of being Timothée
J. Cole’s Final Album “The Fall-Off” Has Arrived
After eight long years of anticipation, J. Cole‘s highly awaited album “The Fall-Off” is finally here. Introduced back in 2015, the record has been labeled
Diddy’s Appeal Hearing Date Has Officially Been Scheduled
Diddy’s appeal date has finally been set, marking a significant moment in the rapper and business tycoon’s ongoing legal battle. Reports reveal that his appeal
Kid From Kid ‘N Play Opens Up About Undergoing Heart Transplant
Christopher “Kid” Reid, one half of the legendary hip-hop duo Kid ‘N Play, recently shared his experience of undergoing a heart transplant in 2025. During
Cam’ron Sheds Light On $500K J. Cole Lawsuit
Cam’ron has opened up about his headline-grabbing lawsuit against J. Cole, where he’s seeking at least $500,000 related to a failed collaboration agreement with the
Happy Birthday Kevin Gates
Happy Birthday to Kevin Gates, who turns 40 today. He was born on February 5, 1986 in Baton Rouge, LA.
R.I.P. Irv Gotti
1 year ago today, a pioneering architect of late-90s and early-2000s Hip-Hop and R&B, Irv redefined the sound and industry dynamics of the time through Murder
21 Savage Reportedly Loses 25 Million Spotify Streams
Songs from 21 Savage’s latest studio album, “What Happened To The Streets?”, released in December, have allegedly lost 25 million streams on Spotify. While no
Happy Birthday That Mexican OT
Happy Birthday to That Mexican OT, who turns 27 today. He was born on February 2, 1999 in Bay City, TX.
Diddy Files Statement In NBC Lawsuit, Denies Involvement In Multiple Deaths
Diddy has issued a formal statement regarding his ongoing defamation lawsuit against NBC over claims made in the documentary “Diddy: The Making of a Bad
Snoop Dogg Shared A Message After Death Of His Granddaughter
Snoop Dogg has expressed his support for his daughter, Cori Broadus, following the heartbreaking loss of her infant daughter, as messages of sympathy and tributes
Kendrick Lamar Becomes The Most Awarded Rapper In Grammy History
Kendrick Lamar has etched his name in history at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, officially becoming the most awarded rapper in the history of the
Here Are The 2026 Grammy Winners
The Grammy Awards made their way back to L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena on Sunday (February 1), with Trevor Noah taking on hosting duties for the sixth
Happy Birthday Lola Brooke
Happy Birthday to Lola Brooke, who turns 32 today. She was born on February 1, 1994 in Brooklyn, NY.
R.I.P. Michael “5000” Watts
Today, Swishahouse founder Michael “5000” Watts succumbed to a fatal heart rhythm condition called torsades de Pointes, leading to sudden cardiac arrest. He leaves behind
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