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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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Pop Smoke’s “Faith” Album Tracklist Revealed

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Pop Smoke’s second posthumous album, “Faith,” is scheduled to be released on Friday (July 16). With just a few days until release, the tracklist for

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Lil Durk’s Home Raided By Feds

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Lil Durk may be dealing with more criminal issues. The popular Chicago rapper is facing jail time, if the new rumors that Yo! Raps is

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DMX’s Official Cause Of Death Revealed

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DMX’s official cause of death has been revealed as a cocaine-induced heart attack that left his brain dead, according to Vulture. The Westchester County medical

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Lil Baby Arrested In Paris For Allegedly Transporting Narcotics

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Rap star Lil Baby has been traveling with NBA player James Harden, who was also frisked by Paris police, but not arrested. While in Paris

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New Jersey Rapper JP da iLList Pays Homage To “Diamond Cuban Links”

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Aspiring Hip-Hop artist JP da iLList is making an impact on the independent music scene. Part of what makes him so intriguing is his ability

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Experimental Artist Agat Works On Sophomore Album

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While not entirely divorced from the here and now, Agat delivers a welcome diversion from mainstream pop. Her music fuses electronic motifs, aggressive yet seductive

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Tom MacDonald Drops New Video “Don’t Look Down”

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Hip-Hop needed a villain, but it got so much more from Tom MacDonald. After courting all kinds of controversy, fanning the flames of independent thought,

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Rico Nasty Is Back With “Magic”

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The DMV’s one and only Punk Rock Princess, Rico Nasty, is back with a fantastic new summer banger entitled “Magic.” “Magic” heralds a new era

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Platinum Producer Kenny Money Presents “Up To The Top” By IamJaybo ft. BillyCeo

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Hip-Hop is life, power, and expression. Hip-Hop transcends race, class and cultures. It has been the voice for those who have been marginalized and oppressed.

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Eclectic Hip-Hop Artist KeithWritesMusic Makes Impact With “Celebrate”

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Eclectic, mesmerizing, and dynamic are the adjectives being used to describe emerging Hip-Hop artist KeithWritesMusic. He is a young music maverick impacting the lives of

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Jim Jones Releases New Single “Hip Hop”, Returns To eOne With ByrdGang Deal

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Platinum-selling rapper and entrepreneur Jim Jones releases the new single “Hip Hop” with Dyce Payso and Shoota. The single is the first release through Jones’

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RZA Releases New Single “Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater”

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RZA has unveiled a new single “Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater,” the first release from his forthcoming album “RZA vs Bobby Digital.” The project is

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Chris Brown Responds To Reports Of Battery Accusation From Woman

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On Tuesday (June 22), Chris Brown trended on Twitter after it was revealed that he is under investigation for battery after a woman claimed that

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50 Cent Tells Young Buck To Just Be Gay

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The public discourse between G-Unit head honcho 50 Cent and his former signeee Young Buck has been ongoing for years. Adding to the wide divide

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R. Kelly Extradited From Chicago To New York To Face Sex-Trafficking Trial

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R. Kelly has been moved from a prison in Chicago to a federal facility in New York as his trial is set to begin this

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Rapstress Little Boss London Soars Above The Competition With “Bossed Up” EP

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Captivating, dynamic, driven, and determined are the adjectives being used to describe budding rap star London Vaughan aka Little Boss London. The Hackensack, NJ raptress

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Harlem Emcee TruuWoo Is The Leader of The Pack With “Gifted”

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An emcee embodies the heart of a rapper, but a rapper can never embody the soul of an emcee. In a rap music world that

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Bronx Rapper S.Deniro Heats Up The Charts With “More Than Rap“

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Great achievers have a sense of destiny, and a burning passion to leave a legacy. For recording artists, their music is their legacy. It’s a

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Jack Harlow Announces “The Creme De La Creme Tour”

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Grammy Award-nominated rapper Jack Harlow is returning to the road for the first time in nearly 2 years with “The Creme De La Creme Tour,”

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Gucci Mane Celebrated Father’s Day With New Album ”Ice Daddy”

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Multi-platinum rapper Gucci Mane has celebrated Father’s Day with the release of his latest studio album, “Ice Daddy.” Executive produced by Gucci Mane’s 6-month-old son,

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Emerging Houston Rapper MZY Ralpho Makes An Impact With Debut Single “Y3AH“

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 Aspiring artist MZY Ralpho is a determined rapper with national appeal. His music combines a unique style with witty lyrics and a true passion for

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Nipsey Hussle To Be Honored With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star

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Grammy Award-winning rapper Nipsey Hussle will be honored with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Hussle is among a list of 38

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Kodak Black Wants Donald Trump To Be President Again

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It seems like that Donald Trump has a forever fan in Kodak Black. The controversial Florida rapper is still grateful to Trump for commuting his

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Dr. Dre Opens Up About His Brain Aneurysm: ‘I Never Saw That Coming’

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Dr. Dre made headlines five months ago after he had a brain aneurysm and came close to death. Thankfully, the super producer made a full

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Asian Doll Addresses Woman Having The Late King Von’s Baby

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Female rapper Asian Doll and King Von had an on-and-off relationship prior to his November 2020 murder. Since the Chicago artist’s death, she adopted the

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Rapper JayDaYoungan Drops “23 Is Back” Mixtape & “Murder” Music Video

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JayDaYoungan has been making big moves out of Louisiana as of late and now he is back with a brand new 13-track project. The emerging

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Gucci Mane & Pooh Shiesty Honor Shaq & Kobe Bryant In New Music Video “Like 34 & 8”

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Gucci Mane and 1017 Global Records’ Platinum-selling Pooh Shiesty have teamed up for “Like 34 & 8.” Paying homage to Shaq and Kobe, the track

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Kodak Black Celebrates With “Happy Birthday Kodak” EP

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South Florida recording artist Kodak Black is celebrating his 24th birthday with the 4-song “Happy Birthday Kodak” EP. The release includes “Feelin Peachy,” which Kodak

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Kevin Gates Announces “Khaza Tour”

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Multi-Platinum recording artist Kevin Gates announces his return to the stage with the “Khaza Tour.” Kicking off June 19 in Orlando, FL, the massive North

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Sevyn Streeter Releases Tantalizing Music Video For “Guilty”

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Renowned singer and songwriter Sevyn Streeter drops the sensual music video for her star-studded single “Guilty” featuring Chris Brown & A$AP Ferg. Directed by Young