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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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Atlanta Rapper HUNXHO Serves Up New “4 Days In LA” EP
Increasing rapid momentum as one of Hip-Hop’s most exciting voices, critically acclaimed Atlanta rapper and “street poet” HUNXHO serves up his brand new “4 Days
Kodak Black Returns With New Album “Pistolz & Pearlz”
Multi-platinum rapper Kodak Black has shared his latest album ““Pistolz & Pearlz.” The arrival of the anticipated project is accompanied by the release of a
Rising Dallas Raptress Tainted Tazz Drops “Hit List” Music Video
Hailing from Dallas, TX, Tainted Tazz is a rising young rapper and skilful lyricist who just dropped her anticipated new single and music video “Hit
YSL Rapper Fase Yoda Drops Music Video For Emotional Track “Blues”
Fresh off the release of his debut album “Fallen Angel,” Young Stoner Life/300 artist Fase Yoda drops the thrilling new video for his album standout
Rapper Drippy J Heats Up The Streets With “Lotta Things”
Captivating, dynamic, royal, and spellbinding are the adjectives being used to describe rising star Drippy J. The young wordsmith has established himself on the music
The Weeknd Changes His Social Media To Birth Name “Abel Tesfaye”
Canadian pop star The Weeknd changed his name on social media to Abel Tesfaye, his birth name. It’s not clear why Tesfaye, 33, made the
Black Soprano Family Rapper Heem Drops Debut Album “From The Cradle To The Game”
Heem, the rising star of B$F Records, released his highly anticipated debut album entitled “From The Cradle To The Game” via Black Soprano Family Records/MNRK
After A 5-Year Hiatus, Janelle Monáe Invites Us Into “The Age Of Pleasure”
After 5 long years, new music from Janelle Monáe is finally about to bless our ears soon. It comes five years after her acclaimed 2018
Kevin Gates Is Ready To “Do It Again” In New Music Video
RIAA multi-platinum certified rapper Kevin Gates returns with his latest visual entitled “Do It Again” via Bread Winner Alumni/Atlantic Records. Over hard-hitting production provided by
Lil Yachty To Head On 39-Stop “The Field Trip Tour”
Lil Yachty dropped “Let’s Start Here”, his experimental psychedelic Rock album, in January 2023 to critical acclaim. Since then, his fans have been celebrating the
Sevyn Streeter Pays Homage To James Brown With “This Is A Man’s World”
Singer-songwriter Sevyn Streeter pays tribute to the godfather of Soul, James Brown, for his 90th birthday with a moving cover of his classic hit, “It’s
Gucci Mane Connects With Roddy Ricch And Nardo Wick For “Pissy”
Gucci Mane has joined forces with multi-platinum rap staples Roddy Ricch and Nardo Wick on the new heater “Pissy.” Produced by Avo No Sleep, Koncept-P,
Jack Harlow Launches “The Jack Harlow Foundation”
Multiple Grammy-nominated rapper and actor Jack Harlow announces the official launch of “The Jack Harlow Foundation”. The foundation will serve as the Louisville, KY native’s
Jack Harlow Takes You Around Louisville In “They Don’t Love It” Music Video
Fresh off the release of his third studio album entitled “Jackman.”, a 10-song effort with zero features, Jack Harlow has delivered a brand new music
ATL Raptress Kali Releases Remix To Her Viral Hit “Area Codes”
Rising Atlanta, GA female rapper Kali returns with the official “718 Remix” for “Area Codes,” featuring New York’s own, Kenzo B. This will be the
Aspiring Georgia Rapper Yung Damon! Drops New Video “Scammer”
Rising Savannah, GA artist Yung Damon! proudly presents his anticipated new music video “Scammer”. Released fully independently, “Scammer” is a solid effort that fully exhibits
Rising Florida Rapper Rico Cartel Unveils New Video “Belt 2 Azz”
Rising Florida rapper Rico Cartel has released his latest single entitled “Belt 2 Azz.” The single is accompanied by a companion visual that follows Rico
BSF Member Heem Drops New Single “Cocaine County” Featuring Conway The Machine
Heem, rising rapper and member of Benny The Butcher’s Black Soprano Family, has dropped a new single, “Cocaine County,” featuring Griselda’s Conway The Machine and
Emerging Minnesota Artist Kíy Unveils Debut Single “Cuud Neva”
In music, if everyone is going in one direction, sometimes it’s wise to go in the opposite way and create a whole new path. That’s
Texas Rapper Hotboy Wes Unveils Debut Mixtape “Left For Dead Vol. 1”
Waco, TX rapper Hotboy Wes has shared his eagerly awaited label debut mixtape entitled “Left For Dead Vol. 1”, available now via Gucci Mane’s The
Tee Grizzley And Skilla Baby Release New Music Video “B&E Pt. 1”
Detroit storyteller Tee Grizzley and rising Hip-Hop phenom Skilla Baby unleash their follow up single “B&E Pt. 1” via 300 Entertainment/Grizzley Gang. The enticing street
Kanye West Exits Presidential Race
When Kanye West and his white nationalist adviser Nick Fuentes dined with Donald Trump last fall, the iconic rapper and quixotic 2024 presidential candidate managed
Alicia Keys Unveils North American “Keys To The Summer Tour” Dates
R&B superstar Alicia Keys is set to hit up North America this summer for her “Keys To The Summer Tour.” Set to kick off on
Fat Trel Shares New Video “Art”
DMV Rap icon Fat Trel has shared his latest single, “Art,” via Asylum Records. The track is joined by a rowdy official music video, directed
Memphis Rapper Trub Joins Forces With Project Pat For Music Video “Real”
Prolific Tennessee rapper Trub is back with his ferocious and haunting new single, “Real”, featuring legendary Three 6 Mafia affiliate Project Pat. Threading together airtight
Tee Grizzley & Skilla Baby Release First Collabo Single “Dropped The Lo”
Multi-platinum Detroit storyteller Tee Grizzley and rising Hip-Hop phenom Skilla Baby unleash their first-ever collaborative single entitled “Dropped The Lo” via 300 Entertainment/Grizzley Gang. The
Baton Rouge Rapper TEC Drops New Music Video “Oasis”
Baton Rouge rapper TEC is back with his ferocious new single, “Oasis,” via Asylum and Atlantic. “I can’t lie, I amaze myself sometimes,” says TEC.
Tech N9ne Appears In Three Dimensions In New Video “3D”
Crossing into another dimension, Tech N9ne shares a brand new single and music video entitled “3D” via his Strange Music label. Throughout the track, Tech
From The Motor City, To NYC, To Mumbai; People Are Doing The “Work” Dance By TeeCee Rou’Lette
What is star power? As an acronym, Star stands for (S)omebody (T)hey’ll (A)lways (R)emember, and Power equals (P)erformance (O)ptomized (W)ith (E)nhanced (R)ewards. The artist development
Justin Love Joins Forces With Hit Producer The ATG For “No Friends”
Finesse involves the unique ability to maneuver seamlessly around people or objects in a smooth manner. It’s the refinement of performance, execution, and artisanship. Breakout
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