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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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R.I.P. DMX
4 years ago today, iconic rapper DMX, who left his gritty mark on #HipHop with the 1990s hits “Party Up,” “X Gon’ Give It To Ya,”
Happy Birthday Lil Nas X
Happy Birthday to Lil Nas X, who turns 26 today. He was born on April 9, 1999 in Lithia Springs, GA.
J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival Will Continue Under Different Name
J. Cole‘s annual Dreamville Festival will continue under a different name. The Raleigh festival was set to end this year after launching in 2018. Dreamville
Drake And 21 Savage Reunite On “Waiting To Exhale”
Drake and 21 Savage are back to reunite for their newest collaboration track entitled “Waiting To Exhale,” a song that has been making waves across
Happy Birthday Blac Youngsta
Happy Birthday to Blac Youngsta, who turns 35 today. He was born on April 8, 1990 in Memphis, TN.
Happy Birthday Dej Loaf
Happy Birthday to Dej Loaf, who turns 34 today. She was born on April 8, 1991 in Detroit, MI.
Nas – “I Am…”
26 years ago today, Nas released his third studio album, “I Am…,” on April 6, 1999. The album incorporates a mix of hardcore Hip-Hop and storytelling,
Kanye West Raps About Split With Wife Bianca Censori
A track on Kanye West’s controversial new album entitled “WW3” indicates that the troubled rapper split with his wife, Bianca Censori, following a string of
Kanye West To Release Controversial New Album “WW3”
Kanye West is gearing up to release his new album in what has proved to be his most controversial LP. Alongside drawings of swastikas, Ye
Happy Birthday Young M.A
Happy Birthday to Young M.A, who turns 33 today. She was born on April 3, 1992 in Brooklyn, NY.
Wiz Khalifa Reveals “Kush & Orange Juice 2” Tracklist
Wiz Khalifa has big plans this spring. The seasoned Pennsylvania rapper has released the official tracklist for “Kush & Orange Juice 2,” due on April
Happy Birthday Quavo
Happy Birthday to Quavo, who turns 34 today. He was born on April 2, 1991 in Athens, GA.
Drake Shares New Video For “Nokia”
After teasing the music video for “Nokia” last week, Drake has shared the visual on YouTube. Directed by Theo Skudra and shot in IMAX, the
R.I.P. Nipsey Hussle
6 years ago today, Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed in the parking lot of his store, Marathon Clothing, in South Central, LA at 3:18
Gang Starr – “Moment Of Truth”
27 years ago today, Gang Starr released their 5th studio album, “Moment Of Truth,” on March 31, 1998 following a four-year hiatus. It is widely
Atlanta Rapper Young Scooter Dead At 39
Young Scooter – signed to fellow rappers Future and Waka Flocka Flame – died on his 39th birthday in his home town of Atlanta after
Playboi Carti’s “Music” Spends Second Week At #1 On Billboard 200
Playboi Carti’s highly-anticipated new album, “Music,” spends a second week at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The Atlanta rapper’s latest studio effort earns
Bow Wow And Chris Brown Reunite For Summer Anthem “Use Me”
Bow Wow is officially back. With over 10 million albums sold and hits like “Let Me Hold You” and “Like You,” the multi-platinum rapper returns
Happy Birthday MC Hammer
Happy Birthday to MC Hammer, who turns 63 today. He was born on March 30, 1962 in Oakland, CA.
Happy Birthday Fivio Foreign
Happy Birthday to Fivio Foreign, who turns 35 today. He was born on March 29, 1990 in New York City, New York.
Happy Birthday Fredo Bang
Happy Birthday to Fredo Bang, who turns 29 today. He was born on March 29, 1996 in Baton Rouge, LA.
R.I.P. Young Scooter
Today, Young Scooter – signed to fellow rappers Future and Waka Flocka Flame – died on his 39th birthday in his home town of Atlanta
Happy Birthday Juvenile
Happy Birthday to Juvenile, who turns 50 today. He was born on March 26, 1975 in New Orleans, LA.
Sauce Walka Injured In Shooting That Kills One Person
Sauce Walka was injured and another person was killed in a shooting in Downtown Memphis on Saturday (March 22). According to FOX 13 Memphis, the
Miami Rapper Klass Money Taps Mike Smiff For “Up Down” Music Video
Continuing his rise as a new force on today’s Hip-Hop scene, prolific Miami rapper Klass Money is heating up the streets and clubs with his
The Notorious B.I.G. – “Life After Death”
28 years ago today, The Notorious B.I.G. released his second and final studio album, “Life After Death,” on March 25, 1997. It was released 16
Happy Birthday Big Sean
Happy Birthday to Big Sean, who turns 37 today. He was born on March 25, 1988 in Santa Monica, CA.
Cam’ron Previews Track From Long-Awaited Joint Project With Ma$e
Cam’ron has released the first track from his long-awaited joint project with Ma$e. The Dipset member recently previewed the song, “Tupperware Freestyle,” from their upcoming
Tech N9ne Shares Powerful “RDV” Music Video
Tech N9ne looks back and leaps forward with his nostalgic new single and music video “RDV” via Strange Music. The song’s slick keyboard loop and
Dreamville Festival Unveils Lineup With J. Cole, Lil Wayne and 21 Savage
J. Cole has unveiled the lineup for his 2025 Dreamville Festival, taking place on April 5 to April 6 at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh,
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