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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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Kanye West Faces Setback In Legal Dispute Over $57 Million Mansion
In 2023, Kanye West was sued by a construction consultant who claims he was subjected to “extreme danger” during his engagement with the artist’s property
Rare Tupac Shakur Demo Tapes From His Teen Years Go Up For Auction
A rare piece of hip-hop history is now up for auction: Tupac Shakur’s earliest known demo tape and handwritten lyrics from his teenage rap group,
Lil Durk Freed From Solitary Confinement After Five Months
Lil Durk has been moved out of solitary confinement after spending five months in isolation. As of Thursday (January 15), it has been confirmed that
A$AP Rocky’s Album “Don’t Be Dumb” Has Finally Arrived
A$AP Rocky’s eagerly anticipated album “Don’t Be Dumb” has finally arrived, marking a significant moment in the music world. It’s been a remarkable 2,793 days
Gunna Joined Forces With Chris Brown For Remix Of “WGFT”
As 2026 begins, the stage is set for what promises to be another monumental year for Gunna who has recruited multi-Grammy Award-winning R&B icon Chris
Happy Birthday Aaliyah
Happy Birthday to Aaliyah, who would have turned 47 today. She was born on January 16, 1979 in Brooklyn, NY. R.I.P.
Happy Birthday Pitbull
Happy Birthday to Pitbull, who turns 45 today. He was born on January 15, 1981 in Miami, FL.
Fugees Producer John Forté Found Dead At Age 50
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated artist renowned for his contributions to the Fugees and Refugee Camp All-Stars, has passed away at the age of 50. Authorities
Happy Birthday LL Cool J
Happy Birthday to LL Cool J, who turns 58 today. He was born on January 14, 1968 in Long Island, NY.
Happy Birthday Slick Rick
Happy Birthday to Slick Rick, who turns 61 today. He was born on January 14, 1965 in London, UK.
Cash Out Ordered To Pay $40 Million Following Sex Trafficking Lawsuit
Atlanta rapper Cash Out has been ordered to pay $40 million in a sex trafficking lawsuit brought against him by one of his victims. The
R. Kelly Faces Backlash As Prison-Recorded Music Gains Industry Attention
R. Kelly continues to be a polarizing figure, facing public outrage even as some supporters express hope for his musical comeback — a notion that
NBA YoungBoy Announces That He’s Dropping “Slime Cry” Album Very Soon
NBA YoungBoy has confirmed the imminent arrival of his album “Slime Cry”, putting fans’ concerns over delays and cancelation to rest — for now. The
Juelz Santana Shares Bloody Photo After Reported Car Accident
Former Dipset member Juelz Santana caught his fans off guard with a startling image of himself bloodied from what he claims was a car accident.
A$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
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