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Cardi B Blasts Label For Single Rollout

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As Yo! Raps previously reported, Cardi B dropped her awaited new single, “Up,” produced by DJ SwanQo & Young Dza. But the female raptress is

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Jim Jones Recalls Wanting To Fight Lil Wayne

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During an appearance on the Joe Budden Podcast, Jim Jones recalls working with the late Stack Bundles and explains the origins behind the chorus of

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YFN Lucci Released From Jail On $500k Bond While Awaiting Trial On Murder Charges

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YFN Lucci, real name Rayshawn Bennett, has been released from jail after posting a $500,000 bond. The popular Atlanta rapper was released shortly before 4

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Pooh Shiesty Introduces Debut Mixtape “Shiesty Season”

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Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty officially introduces his debut mixtape “Shiesty Season” via Gucci Mane’s The New 1017 and Atlantic Records along with an official companion

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Nipsey Hussle’s “The Marathon” Treated With Live Visual Album Experience

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The remarkable legacy of Nipsey Hussle will be celebrated with the premiere of “The Marathon Live Visual Album Experience,” an extraordinary new interactive production marking

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Cardi B Returns With Music Video For New Single “Up”

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Grammy Award-winning recording artist Cardi B has announced the release of her eagerly awaited new single, “Up,” produced by DJ SwanQo & Young Dza. Along

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Kodak Black Celebrates With New Song “Every Balmain”

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South Florida recording artist Kodak Black celebrated Super Bowl weekend with the release of his new song “Every Balmain.” Kodak and Buccaneers linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul

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Omar Gooding Makes An Impact With “Entourage” ft. LesLee Lewis & Produced By The ATG

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

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Funkmaster Flex Defends Claims Of Drake Being A Better Artist Than Jay-Z Against Gillie Da Kid

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Funkmaster Flex is far from being Drake’s best friend, but the Hot 97 deejay is giving props to the Toronta rap star. This didn’t sit

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The Game: “Can’t Nobody From Compton Outrap Me” Including Kendrick Lamar

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The Game recently joined a Clubhouse chat alongside fellow West Coast rappers Glasses Malone and KXNG Crooked where he claimed that he was the greatest

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Silento’s Publicist Asks The Public For Prayers Following Murder Charges

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As Yo! Raps reported, the famous “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” star has found himself in big trouble again. This time, the 23-year-old singer is being

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Plies Plans On Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine

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Reports suggest that a considerable percentage of Black communities are skeptical of the COVID-19 vaccines and while America works to make vaccines available to the

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Shinin’ Visits Sin City To Celebrate His Debut Album “The Shinin’ Show”

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Emerging rapper Shinin’ has music running through his veins. His style is cinematic and colossal. He creates musical murals with his tracks. On top, the

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“Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” Rapper Silento Arrested & Charged With Murder Of His Cousin

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Viral rapper Silento, best known for his 2015 smash hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” has been arrested and charged with the alleged murder of his

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Boosie Badazz Speaks On Mo3’s Murder

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Boosie Badazz was speechless after his associate, Dallas rapper Mo3, was shot and killed on a Texas highway Wednesday (Nov. 11). The grieving rapper took

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T.I. & Tiny Address Sexual Abuse Allegations

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T.I. and his wife Tiny Harris trended most of last week after dozens of women accused the couple of several disturbing acts of sexual abuse.

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50 Cent Wants To Fight Floyd Mayweather

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Celebrity boxing matches are becoming more and more popular so there is a chance that we could see some rappers test their skills in the

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Jay Czar Hits Hard With “Streets Is Watching”

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Captivating, dynamic, royal, and spellbinding are the adjectives being used to describe rapper Jay Czar. The DC based emcee has established himself on the music

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Jim Jones Drops New Music Video “MMTC” ft. Vado

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Not too many can pull up with their fit matching a phantom, and Jim Jones makes this clear in his new visual for “MMTC” off

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Kodak Black Gets Attorney’s Name Tattooed On His Hand

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With his presidency winding down, Donald Trump has issued a last minute pardon for Kodak Black, born Bill Kahan Kapri, and commuted his sentences. Kodak

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Brother Of Tee Grizzley Indicted In Federal Case 4 Months After Prison Release

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The younger brother of Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley has been indicted on a federal gun charge less than a week after the duo released new

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Asian Doll Continues To Mourn King Von

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Asian Doll continues to mourn late rapper King Von almost every day on social media. The female raptress, who is calling herself “Queen Von” on

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Lawyer Suggests Gunshot Residue Was Found On Tory Lanez’s Hands

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The Megan Thee Stallion versus Tory Lanez saga continues to play out in front of the world. On Tuesday (Jan. 26), TMZ reported that Tory

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Video Of Gucci Mane Artist Pooh Shiesty’s Shooting Surfaces

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Back in October, Pooh Shiesty was arrested in connection with a double shooting. According to WSVN 7 News Miami, Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records signee, real

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G Herbo & Lil Eazzyy Are “Onna Come Up”

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Chicago natives G Herbo and Lil Eazzyy present the official visual for “Onna Come Up (Remix),” directed by AJ Spitz and produced by No More

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Soulja Boy Denies Raping His Former Assistant

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A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles by woman as “Jane Doe” details multiple allegations of assault and sexual battery, as well as claims that Soulja

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Trey Songz In Violent Altercation With Cop At Chiefs Game

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Trey Songz has been arrested after he reportedly assaulted a police officer. The popular R&B singer was involved in a physical altercation with a police

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Kodak Black Deletes Tweet Promising To Donate $1 Million To Charity If Freed

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Kodak Black has just been released from prison and was in a giving mood when he promised to donate $1,000,000 toward charity if Donald Trump

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YBN Nahmir Teams Up With 21 Savage For “Opp Stoppa” Remix

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YBN Nahmir is marking his return with his first release of the year, a remix to his earlier single “Opp Stoppa,” this time featuring Atlanta’s

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Lil Skies Is “Unbothered” On Anticipated Sophomore Album

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Lil Skies makes every move with his family in mind. His very moniker nods to his dad’s rap alias “Dark Skies.” Before his career took