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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.
Articles
Blac Youngsta’s Brother Killed In Memphis
Popular Memphis rapper Blac Youngsta’s younger brother, Tomanuel Benson, tragically lost his life after being shot near a B.P. gas station in South Memphis. Authorities
Rapper Young Capone Dead At 35
Young Capone – born Rodriguez Smith and a protégé of Jermaine Dupri – has died after he was reportedly feared missing. Earlier this week, news
Eminem And Dr. Dre’s New Artist Ez Mil Unveils “DU4LI7Y: REDUX”
Ez Mil turned a lot of heads in the urban music circuit when Eminem and Dr. Dre signed him to Aftermath, Interscope, and Shady Records.
Tom MacDonald Blasts Woke And Cancel Culture On “Your America”
“Your America” is the follow-up to the chart-topping song “American Flags,” once again Tom MacDonald teams up with fellow rapper Adam Calhoun. The anti-woke artist’s
Gucci Mane’s Latest Signee Sett Drops Debut Mixtape And New Music Video
Memphis rising star, Sett, has released his debut mixtape, “Life Of A SlimeCrook,” via The New 1017/Atlantic Records. The two discs project features 19 brand-new
Boosie Badazz Checks Himself Into Anger Management
Boosie Badazz recently took to social media to reveal that he’s been attending anger management classes. “TODAY I WENT [AND] CHECKED MYSELF INTO ANGER MANAGEMENT
50 Cent Says 78-Year-Old Oscar Winner Helen Mirren Is “Sexy”
50 Cent linked up with Men’s Health for Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary, where he recalled how he met Oscar-winning actress and his long-standing celebrity crush, Helen
Meek Mill Alleges Record Labels Pay Rappers To Promote Violence
Philly rapper Meek Mill spoke at the NAACP’s discussion panel “Hate Has No Home Here – A Moderated Conversation on Racism, Antisemitism, and Building Bridges
Gunna Shares New Music Video For “rodeo dr”
Four-time Grammy Award-nominated Atlanta rapper Gunna dropped the official music video for “rodeo dr,” off of his latest album “a Gift & a Curse.” Drawing
Enthralling Rapper JP Da illist Is Back With New Single “Coming Through”
Rising Hip-Hop phenom JP Da illist unveiled his brand new single, “Coming Through,” a sensual and introspective song from the skillful New Jersey artist. Released
Gillie Da Kid Breaks Silence Following Tragic Death Of His Son
Gillie Da Kid has finally spoken out after the tragic death of his son, YNG Cheese. A heartbreaking funeral was held in North Philadelphia on
Travis Scott’s “UTOPIA” Sets New Record As Most-Streamed Album In 2023
Travis Scott has set a new Spotify record as his brand new album, “UTOPIA,” officially became the streaming service’s most-streamed album in a single day
Lizzo Drops Alternate “Bad Day” Version Of Her “Barbie” Song “Pink”
An alternative version of Lizzo‘s Barbie song, “Pink,” has been shared. A week after the movie Barbie smashed box office expectations, Lizzo has dropped the
Tech N9ne Delivers Thought-Provoking Music Video “Drill Sergeant”, Drops New Album
Ascending to another stratosphere, chart-topping rapper and the most successful independent rapper of all-time, Tech N9ne, presents his anxiously awaited new full-length album entitled “BLISS”,
Yella Beezy Is Back With New Visual “Motion”
Chart-topping Dallas artist Yella Beezy returns with his second official release of the year, “Motion.” The single is accompanied by a visual and is the
Tekashi 6ix9ine Claims He’s Been Blackballed
Controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine released his single “Shaka Laka” with Kodak Black last week but claims the song is being blackballed on the radio and
Son Of Rapper Gillie Da Kidd Killed In Philadelphia Shooting
Devin Spady – the son of popular Philly rapper Gille Da Kid and inspiring rapper himself who went by YNG Cheese – was the victim
Vibrant Dallas Raptress Tainted Tazz Drops Anticipated Debut EP “The Commencement” Via R&S Records
Multi-talented Dallas, TX raptress Tainted Tazz unveils her highly anticipated debut EP, “The Commencement,” via iconic UK powerhouse label R&S Records. On “The Commencement,” the
Nas And Hit-Boy Debut New Album “Magic 2”
Nas is back with his anticipated new release, “Magic 2,” the sequel to 2021’s “Magic.” The 11-track album clocks in at 30 minutes and is
Brooklyn Rapper Shiest City Has Beef With “Everybody”
Brooklyn rapper Shiest City has beef with ‘Everybody’ on his latest single of the same name. Expressing his frustrations with Hip-Hop’s social media culture, the
Kaiken Daily Releases New Project “Big Kaike Mixtape”
Trailblazing through the Midwest and the South, up-n-coming rapper Kaiken Daily dropped his new project, “The Big Kaine Mixtape,” via War Gang Records LLC earlier
Tech N9ne And Hollywood Undead Announce “The Hollywood & N9ne Tour”
Chart-topping independent rapper Tech N9ne has joined forces with platinum-certified 21st century rock luminaries Hollywood Undead to co-headline “The Hollywood & N9ne Tour” across North
Nas Announces Release Date For “Magic 2” With Hit-Boy
Over the past week, Nas has been teasing the possibility of new music through videos on social media. After some cryptic posts, the Queensbridge emcee
American-Albanian Rapper Big Cruz Strikes With New Single “The Realist”
American-Albanian rapper Big Cruz is one of the most exciting new voices of Hip-Hop, that might just surprise you. Hailing from the District of Columbia,
Captivating Newcomer Kíy Reveals Vibrant Sophomore Single “All The Smoke”
Multi-dimensional Minnesota artist Kíy unveils her anticipated new single, “All The Smoke,” via independent label Purple Drip Entertainment. The eclectic Twin Cities based R&B/Pop newcomer
LL Cool J Announces New “The F.O.R.C.E.” Tour Dates
Hip-Hop superstar LL Cool J is hitting the road for his first headlining tour in 30 years. The Queens rapper left Hip-Hop fans disappointed when
Anuel AA And Quavo Join Forces In Explosive Musical Collabo With “Baby”
The reunion of the unstoppable dream team, consisting of Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA, DJ Luian, and Mambo Kingz, now enhanced by the exceptional talent
J French Releases Music Video For Single “Merci” Off His New Album “All Love”
Dallas, TX based rapper and producer J French releases the music video for his single “Merci,” off his recently released sixth album “All Love” that
African Artist Burna Boy Makes History
Grammy-winning global superstar Burna Boy has once again made history with his sold-out show at New York City’s Citi Field stadium. Becoming the first African
Tony Yayo Says Pop Smoke’s Death “F*cked New York Up”
On the latest episode of “Drink Champs”, N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN linked up with renowned rapper Tony Yayo. They delved into his musical journey with
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