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Yo! Raps is an award-winning urban online magazine launched in 2006, which has quickly emerged as one of the premier urban music websites on the web. Our primary purpose is to bring you the latest information about Hip-Hip, Rap, and R&B combined with multiple daily updates to the young urban demographic at our website. HIP-HOP 24/7 ANYTIME, ANYWHERE!

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DIRRT500 And DJ BOriginal Claim “Love Outweighs The Hate”

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DIRRT500 is a determined rapper with national appeal. His music combines a unique style with witty lyrics and a true passion for Hip-Hop. At first

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Kevin Gates Swings For The Fences On The Punishing “Major League”

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Just as Kevin Gates kicked off “The Big Lyfe” tour, the RIAA multi-platinum rapper released his latest single “Major League” via Bread Winner Alumni/Atlantic Records.

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Drill Pioneer 22Gz Locks In With SPMB Bills On “Why Would I Lack?”

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Despite his legal troubles, RIAA gold certified Brooklyn Drill pioneer 22Gz hasn’t lost his grip on the game. The Eastcoast rapper and Sniper Gang affiliate

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NBA YoungBoy Reportedly Signed $60,000,000 Deal With Birdman’s Cash Money Records

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NBA YoungBoy won’t be renewing his contract with Atlantic Records. According to Akademiks, the chart-topping rapper turned down $25 million to re-sign, bringing his time

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Silk Sonic’s Debut Album “An Evening With Silk Sonic” Earns RIAA Platinum Certification

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With the success of their debut album, “An Evening With Silk Sonic,” the superstar duo claims a platinum certification. This comes after having swept the

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Tank Releases 10th & Final Studio Album “R&B Money”

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Grammy Award winning singer Tank released his highly anticipated 10th and final studio album “R&B Money” via his label R&B Money/Atlantic Records. The album also

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YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s “The Last Slimeto” Debuts At #2 On Billboard 200

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The first week numbers for YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s new album titled “The Last Slimeto” have arrived. The multi-platinum rapper’s 30-track album has debuted at

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New Jersey Rapper JP Da iLLiSt Makes An Impact With New Album “Boss Talk”

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Rising New Jersey rapper JP Da iLLiSt is making an impact on the independent music scene with his latest album “Boss Talk: The Corporate Agenda,”

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Sonny Digital Drops Latest Single “Back 2 Back”

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Multi-platinum rapper and producer Sonny Digital has announced the release of “Back 2 Back.” The single features prolific Atlanta-based rapper and CEO/founder of 1080 Trademark

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Eminem, Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg Spotted In The Studio Together

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Hip-Hop legends Eminem, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre reunited in the studio and are looking to recreate their 2001 magic. On Monday (August 15), Slim

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Lizzo Is Ready “2 Be Loved” In New Music Video

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After an interrupted wedding in the music video for Lizzo’s 7x Platinum “Truth Hurts,” the Grammy Award-winning artist is giving love another chance in her

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Cordae Returns With “Unacceptable” EP

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Cordae only dropped his second studio album “From a Birds Eye View” earlier this year, but the 24-year-old rapper is already back with two new

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Zaytoven Teams Up With Young Dro And Doe Boy For “Yessir” and “Stiff Arm”

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MNRK Urban announces a new deal with the new boutique Hip-Hop label Raven Music, run by legendary producer Vernon “Xtreme” Brown, who serves as Raven’s

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Gucci Mane Signee BigWalkDog Drops “Skywalka” Music Video

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Towering over any room at 6’8”, Mississippi-raised rapper BigWalkDog bares his teeth with commanding bars and knockout hooks that prove impossible to shake. After posting

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DJ Khaled, Drake And Lil Baby Get Surgical In “Staying Alive” Music Video

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Global superstar DJ Khaled uncovers his anticipated new single and music video “Staying Alive” featuring Drake and Lil Baby. It paves the way for one

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The Game Reveals Tracklist For “Drillmatic” Album

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The Game is finally set to release his anticipated new album “Drillmatic: Heart vs. Mind” on Friday (August 12) and unveiled the official tracklist for

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21 Savage Defends Violent Rap Lyrics

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21 Savage is calling for Atlanta to stop the gun violence and says that his songs aren’t instructions on how to live life. The London-born

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Fetty Wap Arrested For Threatening To Kill Someone He Called A ‘Rat’

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Fetty Wap was reportedly arrested for threatening to kill someone on Monday (August 8) after violating the conditions of his pre-trial release. According to TMZ,

INDIES NEWS

Krujay & Eazy The Block Captain Join Forces For “Me Again”

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Krujay has been making quite the name for himself recently with an onslaught of new music being released. This time he joins forces with URL’s

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Aspiring Rapper Karizma Unveils New Music Video “Big Memphis”

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Hailing from Memphis, emerging rapper Karizma is a driven, passionate and charismatic artist with a unique approach to his blend of Hip-Hop. His music is

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YoungBoy Never Broke Again Drops Final Atlantic Records Album “The Last Slimeto”

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Multi-platinum rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again has officially unveiled his highly anticipated fifth studio album, “The Last Slimeto.” The project is a blend of several

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Country Rapper Leroy Biggs Releases Music Video “Howdy Howdy”

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Country rapper Leroy Biggs has officially signed with Street Flavor Records/MNRK for the release of his new single and video for “Howdy Howdy.” The booming

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Royce 5’9″ Releases New Visual For “I Play Forever” Featuring Grafh

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Through hard work and dedication to his craft, Grammy Award-nominated artist Royce 5’9″ has built and maintained a cult following. Now, he is proud to

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Benny The Butcher & BSF To Release “Long Live DJ Shay” Compilation

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Benny The Butcher and his Black Soprano Family (BSF) have announced their biggest compilation project to date, “Long Live DJ Shay,” which will be released

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Popular NYC Restauranteur Stratis Morfogen Releases New Book “Be A Disruptor”

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Summer has been a busy season for many and while the heat can be exhausting, the hustle does not stop for the true hustlers out

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Eminem To Drop Greatest Hits Album “Curtain Call 2”

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Eminem will release his second greatest hits album, “Curtain Call 2,” this Friday (August 5) via Shady Records/Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records. The Detroit emcee released “Curtain

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Kash Doll Signs New Label Deal

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Kash Doll is no longer a free agent! MNRK Music Group is thrilled to announce a new deal with the 33-year-old Detroit rapper. Under this

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Lil Durk Hit In The Face With Onstage Explosive

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Lil Durk suffered injuries while mid-set at the annual Lollapalooza festival in Chicago on Saturday (July 30). In a video of the accident, the platinum-selling

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JayDaYoungan’s Father Says His Son Was Ambushed by Five Gunmen

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JayDaYoungan’s father, Kenyatta Scott, is speaking out about the deadly shooting that took his son’s life last week. According to a TMZ report, JayDaYoungan’s dad

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Wiz Khalifa Believes Hip-Hop Is ‘In A Box’ Because Of A Generational Divide

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Diamond-selling rapper Wiz Khalifa believes that Hip-Hop is trapped “in a box” because of the divide between old and new generations. The Taylor Gang head