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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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J. Cole Signs Pro Deal With Chinese Basketball Team
Dreamville rapper J. Cole is taking another step to keep his basketball ambitions alive, signing a contract to play for the Nanjing Monkey Kings in
Happy Birthday Juicy J
Happy Birthday to Juicy J, who turns 51 today. He was born on April 5, 1975 in Memphis, TN.
Happy Birthday Pharrell
Happy Birthday to Pharrell, who turns 53 today. He was born on April 5, 1973 in Virginia Beach, VA.
DOJ Claims Gucci Mane Aided Feds In Identifying Pooh Shiesty
New details have emerged regarding the arrest of rapper Pooh Shiesty in Dallas, sparking widespread speculation online. Earlier reports confirmed that Shiesty, whose real name
Pooh Shiesty Arrested For Robbing And Kidnapping Gucci Mane
Pooh Shiesty, along with his father and fellow rapper Big30, has been taken into custody following allegations of armed robbery and kidnapping earlier this year.
Lil Durk Talks His Mental State Behind Bars
Lil Durk shared an update on his mental well-being and how he’s been staying occupied during his time behind bars through a recent message on
Yeat Teams Up With Ice Spice For “Naked” Music Video
Amidst the ongoing buzz surrounding Kanye West’s recent controversies, Yeat has also been making waves in the hip-hop scene. On Friday (March 27), the Oregon-born
Young Dolph Killer Faces Sentencing Delay Over Safety Concerns
The sentencing hearing for Cornelius Smith, the man who confessed to killing rapper Young Dolph, has been postponed due to concerns about his safety in
YNW Melly Awaits Hearing For Potential Jail Release Later This Month
YNW Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, is set to appear in court later this month for a hearing regarding his potential release on
Kanye West’s “BULLY” Projected To Debut At #2
Ye’s album “BULLY” is on track to debut at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart next week, according to early predictions. Initial tracking data from
Happy Birthday Quavo
Happy Birthday to Quavo, who turns 35 today. He was born on April 2, 1991 in Athens, GA.
R.I.P. Nipsey Hussle
7 years ago today, Nipsey Hussle was at the pinnacle of his career when his life was tragically cut short. He succumbed to gunshot wounds
Kanye West Honors His Late Mother Donda On “Bully”
Kanye West’s latest album, “Bully“, has finally landed, and as expected, reactions are sharply divided. Much of this stems from the controversies that have surrounded
Yeat Unveils North American Tour “The LOVE/LYFE Tour”
Multi-platinum rapper and trendsetting artist Yeat is set to embark on a highly anticipated North American tour. Entitled “The LOVE/LYFE Tour,” this expansive journey will
Dipset Collaborator Jha Jha Has Reportedly Passed Away
The hip-hop community is grieving this weekend following the passing of Jha Jha, a cherished artist who played a pivotal role in Dipset’s ascent during
Drake Sets Remarkable Spotify Milestone
Drake has officially made history as the first artist ever to surpass 130 billion total streams on Spotify, solidifying his dominance in the digital music
Happy Birthday MC Hammer
Happy Birthday to MC Hammer, who turns 64 today. He was born on March 30, 1962 in Oakland, CA.
Happy Birthday Fivio Foreign
Happy Birthday to Fivio Foreign, who turns 36 today. He was born on March 29, 1990 in New York City, NY.
Happy Birthday Fredo Bang
Happy Birthday to Fredo Bang, who turns 30 today. He was born on March 29, 1996 in Baton Rouge, LA.
Bianca Censori Directs Kanye West And Travis Scott’s “Father” Video
Kanye West has officially unveiled his latest album, “Bully”, along with the release of the highly anticipated music video for “Father,” featuring Travis Scott. The
Kanye West Finally Drops New Album “Bully”
After an extended period of anticipation, Kanye West has finally unveiled his new album, “Bully”. Over the past months, Ye kept fans guessing with cryptic
Yeat Drops Anticipated Double Album “ADL”
Yeat has unveiled his highly anticipated double album, “ADL”. Short for “A Dangerous Lyfe” and “A Dangerous Love”, this expansive project follows the success of
Kanye West Reveals Tracklist For Upcoming Album “Bully”
Kanye West remains one of the most influential artists in the world, even though the past few years have been turbulent for him. Controversies surrounding
Jack Harlow Heading Out On Tour With Latest Album
Jack Harlow is gearing up to hit the road with his latest album ready to take center stage. The Louisville-born artist, known for his versatile
R.I.P. Eazy-E
31 years ago today, the world lost a true pioneer of culture. Eazy-E was far more than just a rapper; he was a visionary who
Happy Birthday Juvenile
Happy Birthday to Juvenile, who turns 51 today. He was born on March 26, 1975 in New Orleans, LA.
J. Cole Shared Kendrick Lamar Originally Had Two Features On “The Fall-Off”
J. Cole revealed that he had originally planned for Kendrick Lamar to feature twice on his album, “The Fall-Off”, but those plans were derailed after
Fetty Wap Unveils Tracklist And Features For New Album
Fetty Wap has wasted no time diving back into his music career following his recent release from prison. Earlier this month, he officially announced his
Happy Birthday Big Sean
Happy Birthday to Big Sean, who turns 38 today. He was born on March 25, 1988 in Santa Monica, CA.
Suge Knight To Release ‘Unapologetic’ Memoir About 2Pac’s Murder
Suge Knight, a highly controversial figure in hip-hop, is preparing to share his side of the story from prison with the release of his memoir,
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