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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.I.P. Shawty Lo
10 years ago today, the music industry mourned over the passing of Shawty Lo at the age of 40. The founder of the Hip-Hop group
Lil Durk Scheduled For Bond Hearing
Lil Durk will soon face a bond hearing following his second trial related to murder and racketeering charges, slated for next month. His defense team
Tay Keith’s Cause Of Death Revealed
Memphis producer Tay Keith‘s cause of death was disclosed three months following his untimely passing on June 18 at the age of 29. As reported
Gnarls Barkley Announces First Live Dates In 18 Years
Gnarls Barkley is hitting the road again after nearly two decades. On September 18, the celebrated duo of singer CeeLo Green and producer Danger Mouse
Happy Birthday Tay Keith
Happy Birthday to Tay Keith, who would have turned 30 today. He was born on September 20, 1996 in Memphis, TN.
Happy Birthday Yung Joc
Happy Birthday to Yung Joc, who turns 46 today. He was born on September 20, 1980 in Atlanta, GA.
Happy Birthday Metro Boomin
Happy Birthday to Metro Boomin, who turns 33 today. He was born on September 16, 1993 in St. Louis, MO.
Happy Birthday Flo Rida
Happy Birthday to Flo Rida, who turns 47 today. He was born on September 16, 1979 in Miami Gardens, FL.
Chief Keef Allegedly Reacts To Nearby Shooting
Chief Keef encountered a perilous situation during his recent visit to Chicago. Surveillance video captured the moment he and his entourage were gathered outside a
Ciara Announces She’s Expecting Her Fifth Child
Ciara‘s family continues to expand. As summer comes to a close and children return to school, Ciara and Russell Wilson shared exciting news via social
Happy Birthday Nas
Happy Birthday to Nas, who turns 53 today. He was born on September 14, 1973 in New York City, NY.
Migos Will Return With New Music And Tour
Migos will make a return with fresh music and a tour, as revealed by Quavo in a recent interview. In a conversation with DJ Greg
R.I.P. Tupac Shakur
30 years ago, the music industry mourned over the passing of 2Pac at the age of 25. Tupac Shakur stands as a prominent figure in
Happy Birthday Swizz Beatz
Happy Birthday to Swizz Beatz, who turns 48 today. He was born on September 13, 1978 in Bronx, NY.
Happy Birthday Playboi Carti
Happy Birthday to Playboi Carti, who turns 31 today. He was born on September 13, 1995 in Riverdale, GA.
Lil Durk Found Not Guilty On All Charges In Murder-For-Hire Trial
After just over two weeks, the trial of Chicago rapper Lil Durk for murder-for-hire charges has ended with a verdict of not guilty on all
Happy Birthday 2 Chainz
Happy Birthday to 2 Chainz, who turns 49 today. He was born on September 12, 1977 in College Park, GA.
Rick Ross Highlights The Game’s Low First-Week Sales
Rick Ross has responded to criticism regarding his latest album’s initial sales by highlighting that The Game’s new release, despite featuring major artists like Ye
Eminem Recalls Writing His First Rap As A Kid Because Of LL Cool J
Eminem reflects on crafting his first rap during childhood, driven by his admiration for LL Cool J. In a conversation with D-Stroy and Paul Rosenberg
Happy Birthday Ludacris
Happy Birthday to Ludacris, who turns 49 today. He was born on September 11, 1977 in Champaign, IL.
Keefe D Discusses Tupac’s Family And Diddy After Conviction
For years, Duane “Keefe D” Davis has been vocal about his involvement in Tupac Shakur’s murder, despite not being the one who fired the fatal
Daemoniumleo Sparks Buzz With Blunt-Smoking Habits
Emerging from the woods of the Texas Hill Country, up-n-coming rapper Daemoniumleo has made a name for himself as an out of the box artist,
Future Drops His Classic Mixtapes On Streaming Services
Future has solidified his status as a legendary figure, boasting a discography that few artists can rival. Although some fans were disappointed with his recent
King Von’s Son’s Mother Calls OTF Vonnie A “Liar And Thief”
Shekema “Queen Kema” Springfield, the mother of King Von‘s son, accused OTF Vonnie of being deceitful and fraudulent during her testimony at Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire
Happy Birthday Wiz Khalifa
Happy Birthday to Wiz Khalifa, who turns 39 today. He was born on September 8, 1987 in Minot, ND.
Kewon White Breaks Silence Following Mo3 Murder Conviction
Years after the tragic loss of Dallas rapper Mo3, justice has been served as the singer’s family finds closure. A jury recently found Kewon White
Happy Birthday Eazy-E
Happy Birthday to Eazy-E, who would have turned 62 today. He was born on September 7, 1964 in Compton, CA.
Kewon White Sentenced To Life For Mo3’s Murder
Nearly six years after Dallas rapper Mo3, born Melvin Noble, was tragically shot on Interstate 35E in his hometown, the legal proceedings are nearing conclusion.
R.I.P. Mac Miller
8 years ago today, the music industry mourned over the passing of Mac Miller at the age of 26. Miller rose to fame after topping
Lil Durk Declines To Testify In Murder-For-Hire Case
Lil Durk has chosen not to testify in his ongoing murder-for-hire trial. According to journalist Michael Blackshire’s report on September 3, the defense concluded their
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