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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
Happy Birthday Bow Wow
Happy Birthday to Bow Wow, who turns 38 today. He was born on March 9, 1987 in Columbus, OH.
R.I.P. The Notorious B.I.G.
28 years ago today, one of the greatest rappers of all time was shot and killed in a drive-by-shooting. Biggie‘s debut studio album, “Ready To
Happy Birthday Tyler The Creator
Happy Birthday to Tyler The Creator, who turns 34 today. He was born on March 6, 1991 in Hawthorne, CA.
Happy Birthday Papoose
Happy Birthday to Papoose, who turns 47 today. He was born on March 5, 1978 in New York City, NY.
Model Alana Monteiro And Wild ‘N Out Comedian Renny Cover L’Officiel Hommes Issue
Versatile artist and model Alana Monteiro is the cover star for L’Officiel Hommes March 2025 issue. The talented Monteiro has been covered alongside Lorenzo Cromwell,
Happy Birthday K. Michelle
Happy Birthday to K. Michelle, who turns 43 today. She was born on March 4, 1982 in Memphis, TN.
50 Cent – “The Massacre”
20 years ago today, 50 Cent released his second studio album, “The Massacre,” on March 3, 2005. With production from Dr. Dre, Eminem, Scott Storch,
50 Cent Fires Back At Jim Jones Calling Him “Delusional”
50 Cent fired back at Jim Jones after the Dipset rapper called him a “sucka” in a recent interview. During his conversation with The Breakfast
Happy Birthday Method Man
Happy Birthday to Method Man, who turns 54 today. He was born on March 2, 1971 in Long Island, NY.
R.I.P. Angie Stone
Today, the music world lost the legendary singer Angie Stone at 63 years old. The multi-platinum songtress was killed in an automobile accident in Montgomery,
Trub Talks Working With Project Pat, Don Trip And Bone Crusher
Buzzing Memphis rapper Trub was exclusively interviewed for the popular “Off The Porch” series. During the conversation, The Iron Chef talked about the meaning of
Wu-Tang Clan Announces Final Tour “Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber”
The long-running Hip-Hop group Wu-Tang Clan is embarking on their final tour. Titled “Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber,” the tour is slated to embark early
Lil Durk Hit With New Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Lil Durk is facing another wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the family of Saviay’a Robinson, the cousin of Quando Rondo who Durk and five
Happy Birthday Yeat
Happy Birthday to Yeat, who turns 25 today. He was born on February 26, 2000 in Irvine, CA.
CaNn CaNn Drops Visual For Latest Single “Bedroom Ruff”
Originally from the beautiful Virgin Islands, international recording artist CaNn CaNn has dropped the music video for his latest single, “Bedroom Ruff.” The Drive Riddim-produced
Eminem – “The Slim Shady LP”
26 years ago today, Eminem released his second studio album, “The Slim Shady LP,” on February 23, 1999. The project debuted at #2 on the
Buddah Baby Shares Emotionally Charged Single “A Long Time Coming”
Continuing his rise as a new force on today’s Hip-Hop scene, rising DMV rhymespitter Buddah Baby teamed up with fellow rapper BlueStripe Benji for a
Jay-Z, Ja Rule And Ashanti Among Attendees At Irv Gotti’s Funeral
Two weeks after sending shock waves through the entertainment industry at the news of his death, a private funeral service for Murder Inc. co-founder Irv
Happy Birthday Rihanna
Happy Birthday to Rihanna, who turns 37 today. She was born on February 20, 1988 in St. Michael, Barbados.
Happy Birthday Luh Tyler
Happy Birthday to Luh Tyler, who turns 19 today. He was born on February 20, 2006 in Tallahassee, FL.
R.I.P. Pop Smoke
5 years ago today, the Hip-Hop world lost rising Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke at just 20 years old. The NY artist rose to fame with
Happy Birthday Dr. Dre
Happy Birthday to Dr. Dre, who turns 60 today. He was born on February 18, 1965 in Compton, CA.
Suge Knight Claims 2Pac Wanted To Sign Aaliyah
Suge Knight has claimed that 2Pac was interested in signing Aaliyah to Death Row Records. While talking over the phone from prison with “The Art
Happy Birthday The Weeknd
Happy Birthday to The Weeknd, who turns 35 today. He was born on February 16, 1990 in Toronto, Canada.
Happy Birthday Ice-T
Happy Birthday to Ice-T, who turns 67 today. He was born on February 16, 1958 in Newark, NJ.
Happy Birthday Birdman
Happy Birthday to Birdman, who turns 56 today. He was born on February 15, 1969 in New Orleans, LA.
Atlanta Rapper Cam Beckum Shares Passion-Fueled Single “Energy”
Fresh off tour opening for 42 Dugg, rising Atlanta rapper Cam Beckum is dropping his single and music video, “Energy”, for Valentine’s Day. Inspired by
Fugees – “The Score”
29 years ago today, Fugees – consisting of Wyclef Jean, Pras and Lauryn Hill – released their second and last studio album, “The Score”, on
2Pac – “All Eyez On Me”
29 years ago today, 2Pac released his 4th and final album, “All Eyez On Me”, during his lifetime on February 13, 1996 via Death Row
Happy Birthday Gucci Mane
Happy Birthday to Gucci Mane, who turns 45 today. He was born on February 12, 1980 in Birmingham, AL.
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