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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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Gunna Shares High-Energy Video “Won’t Stop”
Gunna gets on his grind like never before in the high energy music video for his rising single “Won’t Stop”. Gunna teamed up with director,
Happy Birthday Vince Staples
Happy Birthday to Vince Staples, who turns 32 today. He was born on July 2, 1993 in Long Beach, CA.
Happy Birthday Burna Boy
Happy Birthday to Burna Boy, who turns 34 today. He was born on July 2, 1991 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Happy Birthday Plies
Happy Birthday to Plies, who turns 49 today. He was born on July 1, 1976 in Fort Myers, FL.
Happy Birthday Missy Elliott
Happy Birthday to Missy Elliott, who turns 54 today. She was born on July 1, 1971 in Portsmouth, VA.
Fat Joe Slams Explosive Lawsuit Accusing Him Of Sex Acts With Minors
Fat Joe’s former hypeman Terrance “T.A.” Dixon filed a bombshell lawsuit against him with many allegations, including forcing him to perform over 4,000 sexual acts
Drake Fires Back At T-Pain Over Graceful Exit Comments
Drake has responded to T-Pain’s comments regarding the Toronto rapper allegedly not taking his own advice when it comes to “gracefully” exiting the Hip-Hop game.
Tech N9ne Drops New Album And Music Video With Lil Wayne
One of the most successful independent rapper of all time, Tech N9ne, presents his most open-hearted and honest album to date entitled “5816 Forest.” To
Happy Birthday Sauce Walka
Happy Birthday to Sauce Walka, who turns 35 today. He was born on June 29, 1990 in Houston, TX.
Cam’ron Inks $750,000 Memoir Deal With Simon & Schuster
Cam’ron continues his ascension as an entrepreneurial force, this time in the literary world. The Harlem-born rapper has officially signed a $750,000 book deal with
R.I.P. Michael Jackson
16 years ago today, the world lost the “King Of Pop” on June 25, 2009. Michael Jackson was one of the best selling artists in
GloRilla And Kirk Franklin Drop Inspirational “Rain Down On Me” Video
GloRilla embraces her gospel roots with the help of Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music, and Kierra Sheard in her new track and music video for
Lil Tecca’s “Dopamine” Debuts At #3 On Billboard 200
New York rapper Lil Tecca has just achieved his highest charting album ever with “Dopamine” debuting at #3 on the Billboard 200. The project has
Gucci Mane Returns With New Book And Album “Episodes”
Opening up like never before, Gucci Mane will unveil his most ambitious project to date in 2025. The Alabama rapper uncovers his anxiously awaited seventeenth
Cardi B Officially Announces Sophomore Album “Am I The Drama?”
Cardi B has officially launched the next chapter of her career with the announcement of her anticipated sophomore album, “Am I The Drama?”, available September
Pusha T Fires Shots At Travis Scott In Clipse Single “So Be It”
Pusha T fires shots at Travis Scott in the new Clipse single, “So Be It.” The track hears Push and No Malice glide over production
Burna Boy Announces “No Sign Of Weakness” Tour
Burna Boy will celebrate his eagerly awaited eighth studio album, “No Sign Of Weakness”, with an epic North American headline tour. The tour gets underway
R.I.P. XXXTentacion
7 years ago today, the then 20-year-old rapper XXXTentacion was shot and killed during a robbery outside a Florida motorcycle dealership in June 2018. Four
Happy Birthday Kendrick Lamar
Happy Birthday to Kendrick Lamar, who turns 38 today. He was born on June 17, 1987 in Compton, CA.
Happy Birthday Tupac Shakur
Happy Birthday to Tupac Shakur, who would have turned 54 today. He was born on June 16, 1971 in New York City, NY.
4Batz Taps Wale For “When I Get Home” Music Video
Dallas-based R&B artist 4batz pairs up with Wale for his new single, “When I Get Home,” a beautiful melodic R&B tune that flows off of
Happy Birthday Don Toliver
Happy Birthday to Don Toliver, who turns 31 today. He was born on June 12, 1994 in Houston, TX.
Happy Birthday Kodak Black
Happy Birthday to Kodak Black, who turns 28 today. He was born on June 11, 1997 in Pompano Beach, FL.
Tony Yayo Recalls G-Unit’s Feud With Diddy
Tony Yayo gives his 2 cents about troubled Hip-Hop mogul Diddy. In a recent interview with DJ Vlad, the former G-Unit rapper dismissed an alleged
Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter VI” Album Predictions Are In
The first numbers are in. Lil Wayne finally released his long-awaited “Tha Carter VI” on June 6. The 19-track project featured 2 Chainz, Big Sean,
Happy Birthday Kanye West
Happy Birthday to Kanye West, who turns 48 today. He was born on June 8, 1977 in Atlanta, GA.
Happy Birthday Fetty Wap
Happy Birthday to Fetty Wap, who turns 34 today. He was born on June 7, 1991 in Paterson, NJ.
Lil Yachty Flips A Maggie Rogers Classic On “Murda”
Lil Yachty is back with his new single “Murda”. “Murda” is a genre-blending track that flips Maggie Rogers’ 2016 breakout hit “Alaska” into a gritty,
T.R.U.B. Premieres Anticipated New Single “Chimera”
Trendsetting music platform On The Radar recruited prolific Memphis rapper T.R.U.B. for an exclusive rapid-fire freestyle. “As an artist, you live for these dynamic moments
Happy Birthday Brian McKnight
Happy Birthday to Brian McKnight, who turns 56 today. He was born on June 5, 1969 in Buffalo, NY.
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