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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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DMV Rapper Buddah Baby Strikes With “Better Than I Ever Been”
DMV rapper Buddah Baby is celebrating a major milestone as his hit single “Better Than I Ever Been” surpasses 100,000 views on YouTube, marking another
Happy Birthday Jeezy
Happy Birthday to Jeezy, who turns 49 today. He was born on September 28, 1977 in Columbia, SC.
R.I.P. Coolio
4 years ago today, the music industry mourned over the passing of Coolio at the age of 59. The iconic rapper died from the effects
Kendrick Lamar Posts Highest-Grossing Touring Year In Rap History
Kendrick Lamar has achieved the record for the highest-grossing touring year ever by a rapper. According to ChartData, the Grand National Tour brought in an
Happy Birthday Lil Wayne
Happy Birthday to Lil Wayne, who turns 44 today. He was born on September 27, 1982 in New Orleans, LA.
Happy Birthday Trick Daddy
Happy Birthday to Trick Daddy, who turns 52 today. He was born on September 27, 1974 in Miami, FL.
Mo3’s Killer Admits To Shooting At Boosie BadAzz
Kewon White, the individual responsible for Mo3’s death, has admitted to opening fire on Boosie BadAzz following Mo3’s murder. Boosie has since responded to the
Young Thug Launches New Company Primal
Young Thug is broadening his business ventures with the introduction of Primal, a new creative holding company aimed at developing and investing in enterprises and
John Legend Draws Inspiration From “Ordinary People” For “Fireflies” Video
Long-time friends John Legend and Pharrell, who have known each other for over twenty years, are finally joining forces on their first collaborative album. Pharrell,
Happy Birthday Ras Kass
Happy Birthday to Ras Kass, who turns 53 today. He was born on September 26, 1973 in Los Angeles, CA.
Happy Birthday Will Smith
Happy Birthday to Will Smith, who turns 58 today. He was born on September 25, 1968 in Philadelphia, PA.
Happy Birthday T.I.
Happy Birthday to T.I., who turns 46 today. He was born on September 25, 1980 in Atlanta, GA.
Happy Birthday Jermaine Dupri
Happy Birthday to Jermaine Dupri, who turns 54 today. He was born on September 23, 1972 in Asheville, NC.
Happy Birthday Moneybagg Yo
Happy Birthday to Moneybagg Yo, who turns 35 today. He was born on September 22, 1991 in Memphis, TN.
Yella Beezy’s Legal Proceedings Continue After Mo3 Trial Delay
Yella Beezy‘s next court date has been set following delays in the trial for the capital murder of Mo3. This case gained momentum when Kewon
DJ Khaled Excludes Drake From Top Five Rappers List
DJ Khaled‘s relationship with Drake took a chilly turn after the rapper’s beef with Kendrick Lamar affected potential collaborations. A couple of years ago, Khaled
The Weeknd No Longer Plans To Retire From Music
The Weeknd has decided against retiring from music, reversing earlier intentions to alter his name and explore ventures outside the music industry. During a recent
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
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