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Mac Dee
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. Kelly Faces Backlash As Prison-Recorded Music Gains Industry Attention
R. Kelly continues to be a polarizing figure, facing public outrage even as some supporters express hope for his musical comeback — a notion that
NBA YoungBoy Announces That He’s Dropping “Slime Cry” Album Very Soon
NBA YoungBoy has confirmed the imminent arrival of his album “Slime Cry”, putting fans’ concerns over delays and cancelation to rest — for now. The
Juelz Santana Shares Bloody Photo After Reported Car Accident
Former Dipset member Juelz Santana caught his fans off guard with a startling image of himself bloodied from what he claims was a car accident.
A$AP Rocky Debuts New Music Video “HELICOPTER”
A$AP Rocky has unveiled his newest single, “HELICOPTER”, offering fans one last glimpse of what’s to come ahead of his highly awaited fourth studio album,
Lil Tjay Denies Rumors About Involvement In Konvy Shooting
Lil Tjay has publicly dismissed rumors suggesting he had any connection to the shooting incident involving streamer Konvy during a Kick livestream in The Bronx.
Boosie BadAzz Escapes Prison Sentence In Federal Gun Case
Boosie BadAzz has avoided prison time in his federal gun case after a judge ruled he will not serve additional time behind bars. On Friday
UK Rapper Komander Drops Apocalyptic, Religion-Inspired Track “Mardek”
Hailing from the streets of Cornwall, UK, rising rapper Komander, a former elite soldier, is making a name for himself as a rising force in
Drake Addresses Fans While The Wait For “Iceman” Continues
Drake addresses his admirers in a cryptic social media post as anticipation builds for his upcoming project, potentially titled “Iceman.” The rapper shared a poignant
Bruno Mars Makes A Grand Comeback With “I Just Might” Music Video
After nearly a decade, the wait is finally over. Earlier this week, Bruno Mars officially launched a new chapter in his career with the release
Happy Birthday Mary J. Blige
Happy Birthday to Mary J. Blige, who turns 55 today. She was born on January 11, 1971 in New York City, NY.
Fetty Wap Released From Prison 11 Months Ahead Of Original Sentence
Fetty Wap has been released from prison 11 months earlier than anticipated. He will continue his sentence, which the Bureau of Prisons reports will end
Ray J Hospitalized Due To Pneumonia And Heart Pain
Ray J has reportedly been hospitalized in Las Vegas due to pneumonia and heart pain, according to TMZ. The singer was admitted on Tuesday (January
Bruno Mars Announces First Solo Album In Almost 10 Years Titled “The Romantic”
Bruno Mars is making his highly anticipated return to solo music with the announcement of his fourth studio album, “The Romantic”. This new release marks
6ix9ine Serving Time In Same Prison As Nicolás Maduro And Luigi Mangione
6ix9ine announced he will serve his upcoming prison sentence at the same facility as Nicolas Maduro and Luigi Mangione, beginning today (January 6). The rapper
Hit-Boy Drops New Song Following Break-In Incident At His Studio
Hit-Boy channels adversity into creativity as he transforms a recent break-in at his studio into fuel for new music. On the morning of Sunday (January
Trub Drops Boastful “Big Business” Single Ft. DJ Swamp Izzo
Fast rising Memphis rapper Trub teams up with DJ Swamp Izzo for their boastful joint single titled “Big Business”. This track combines the immense talents
Happy Birthday Polo G
Happy Birthday to Polo G, who turns 27 today. He was born on January 6, 1999 in Chicago, IL.
Kanye West’s Team Stated There Will Be No AI On New Album “Bully”
Kanye West‘s upcoming album, “Bully”, will not include any use of AI, as confirmed by sources close to the artist. Over the weekend, music manager
Kid Cudi Announces Plans For An Australian Tour
Kid Cudi has hinted at the possibility of a full Australian tour following his recent return to the country after more than a decade. The
Rap’s Touring Success Reached New Heights In 2025
In 2025, Rap solidified its stronghold on the live music industry, reaching unprecedented milestones by raking in a staggering $693.4 million from tours. This impressive
Blueface Puts His California Mansion On The Market For $1.2 Million
Blueface has officially listed his California residence for sale, with an asking price of $1.2 million. Located in Canyon Country, California, the multi-level, single-family home
Diddy’s Sons Dropping Documentary On Their Dad’s Legal Drama
Diddy’s sons, Justin and Christian Combs, are preparing to share their perspective on their father’s legal controversies in an upcoming docuseries. The brothers announced their
Jill Scott Prepares For Comeback With First Album In Over A Decade
Jill Scott is gearing up to make a highly anticipated return in 2026. The Philadelphia-born artist has announced her plans to release “To Whom This
Happy Birthday Bryson Tiller
Happy Birthday to Bryson Tiller, who turns 33 today. He was born on January 2, 19930 in Louisville, KY.
Happy Birthday Ice Spice
Happy Birthday to Ice Spice, who turns 26 today. She was born on January 1, 2000 in Bronx, NY.
Happy Birthday Tank
Happy Birthday to Tank, who turns 50 today. He was born on January 1, 1976 in Milwaukee, WI.
Drake Sets Up Recording Studio Inside A Houston Strip
Drake establishes a recording studio in a Houston strip club as he wraps up his highly anticipated album, “Iceman.” Drake shared clips on social media
Rising Indie Rapper J-KaL Kalifornia Gears Up For New Album “Talking To 2Pac”
Rising indie rapper J-KaL Kalifornia is gearing up for the release of his most ambitious project to date. As the driving force behind FMR Records,
Happy Birthday Pimp C
Happy Birthday to Pimp C, who would have turned 52 today. He was born on December 29, 1973 in Port Arthur, TX. R.I.P.
Happy Birthday John Legend
Happy Birthday to John Legend, who turns 47 today. He was born on December 28, 1978 in Springfield, OH.
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