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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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Lil Yachty Received Death Threats Over 2Pac & Biggie Comments

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Lil Yachty explains how becoming hated after his comments about 2Pac and Biggie made him stronger. In 2016, when the controversial Atlanta rapper was fairly

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Macklemore Relapsed On Drugs During Lockdown After 16 Years Of Sobriety

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Macklemore has revealed that he relapsed on drugs during the coronavirus pandemic after being sober for more than 16 years. Appearing on the Armchair Expert

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Irv Gotti Claims DMX Overdosed On Crack-Cocaine Mixed With Fentanyl

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DMX has just been laid to rest and as family and friends are still struggling to accept the loss, Irv Gotti is claiming the late

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Evidence Announces New Album “Unlearning Vol. 1”

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One of underground Hip-Hop’s most enduring artists, Evidence, announced his new album, “Unlearning Vol. 1,” set for release on June 25 via Rhymesayers Entertainment. The

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Cordae Drops New Album “Just Until…” ft. Q-Tip & Young Thug

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Grammy Award-nominated rapper Cordae has announced the release of his eagerly anticipated new project “Just Until…” via ART@WAR/Atlantic Records. “Just Until…” includes the riveting track

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Cincinnati Rapper Big Lotion Makes Big Moves With “I Gotta”

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Charisma is defined as a special magnetic charm or appeal. Five minutes in a room with rapper Big Lotion, and it’s evident that this entertainment

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DMX’s Family Denies Rumor That Jay-Z & Beyonce Bought His Master Recordings

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The family of DMX, real name Earl Simmons, has shut down rumors circulating online claiming that Beyonce and Jay-Z bought the late rapper’s master recordings

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Former Bad Boy Rapper Black Rob Dead At 51

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The world of Hip-Hop has lost another legendary rapper. Black Rob, born Robert Ross, passed away in an Atlanta hospital on Saturday (April 17) at

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Quando Rondo Declares The “End Of Story”

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Quando Rondo has announced the long awaited official release of the powerful new single, “End Of Story.” The track – which sees the Savannah, GA-based

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Cypress Hill’s B-Real Announces Double A-Side Release

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B-Real aka Dr. Greenthumb and one of the lead rappers of multi-platinum West Coast Cypress Hill fame will drop a double A-Side release on April

GOSSIP NEWS

Drake Plans To Discuss Squashing Beef With Late Rapper DMX

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DMX was known for being a loud critic of Drake, but the Canadian rapper says that he squashed his beef with the Yonkers entertainer a

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Quando Rondo Reveals What Happened The Night Of King Von’s Murder

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Quando Rondo is sharing details of what happened the night Chicago rapper King Von was tragically shot and killed in Atlanta. The Savannah, Georgia native

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Chicago Rapper Taco Embarks On “The Underrated Tour”

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Hip Hop phenom Taco is a head strong rapper from Chicago determined to leave an impact on the music game. He is one of the

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Azealia Banks: ‘Travis Scott Has A Drug Problem’

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Controversial female rapper Azealia Banks hasn’t been one to hold her tongue. While her opinions can be jarring, there is truth and validity in some

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Trey Songz Settles $10 Million Sexual Assault Lawsuit

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Trey Songz has reached a settlement with the women who accused him of sexually assaulting her in a Miami nightclub in 2018. In court documents,

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Beef Alert! 50 Cent & Diddy’s Beef Heats Up

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For more than a decade now, Hip-Hop heavyweights 50 Cent and Diddy have a simmering feud. Now, Yo! Raps has learned that pictures leaked online,

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DMX Dead At 50 After Week On Life Support

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Iconic rapper DMX, who left his gritty mark on Hip-Hop with the 1990s hits “Party Up,” “X Gon’ Give It To Ya,” and “Get At

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Young Buck Once Again Claims He Ghostwrote For 50 Cent

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50 Cent and former G-Unit member Young Buck have been at each other’s throats once again. On an episode of the Big Facts podcast, the

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DMX Reportedly Diagnosed With COVID-19

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As DMX is still fighting for his life at White Plains Hospital following an alleged April 2 drug overdose, which triggered a heart attack, a

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T.I. & Tiny Release Statement After New Sexual Assault Allegations

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T.I. and his wife Tiny have responded to more allegations, as another three women have cropped up to accuse them of sexual assault, drugging and

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DMX’s Family Addresses Misinformation In Public Statement

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Iconic rapper DMX’s family has released a statement shutting down false reports over the Yonkers-native’s hospitalization. His family issued the public statement on Sunday (April

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Quando Rondo Disses Late King Von During Virtual Concert

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Quando Rondo seemingly added another chapter into the saga with King Von during a recent virtual concert this past weekend, dissing the deceased Chicago rapper.

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Tekashi 6ix9ine: ‘I’m Rich But I’m Not Happy’

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Controversial New York rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has returned to social media following rumors about a possible split with his girlfriend and vixen Jade by popping

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YoungBoy Never Broke Again Violated Bond Conditions By Skipping Drug Tests

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When YoungBoy Never Broke Again was arrested in September 2020, he was slapped with bond conditions including mandated drug tests, curfew check-ins and monthly office

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Police Looking To Charge Drug Dealer Who Sold DMX Tainted Drugs With Murder

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Iconic rapper DMX is currently on life support after suffering an alleged drug overdose. Now, it has been reported that police is looking for the

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YBN Nahmir Invites You To “Visionland”

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Platinum recording artist YBN Nahmir welcomes you to “Visionland,” the rapstar’s highly-anticipated debut album. The expansive 20-track project is a true work of art, diving

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Wiz Khalifa Releases 10 Year Anniversary Deluxe Edition Of “Rolling Papers” ft. Nispey Hussle

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Multi-platinum Grammy Award and Golden Globe Award-nominated rap star Wiz Khalifa is celebrating this week’s 10th anniversary of his landmark Rostrum/Atlantic debut album, “Rolling Papers.”

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Quando Rondo Drops First Single “Angel Wings” From Upcoming Album

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For his 22nd birthday, Quando Rondo has returned with not only a brand new single, “Angel Wings,” but also the announcement of the release of

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Famous Dex Arrested On Weapons Charges In L.A.

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Famous Dex just can’t catch a break! According to a recent report from TMZ, the troubled rapper is back in the news after being arrested

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Young Buck Says His Beef With 50 Cent Was Staged

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For the past three years we have seen 50 Cent and Young Buck, who were once close friends, firing shots at each other on social