ABOUT US

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!

NEWS RELEASES

Drake Drops Songs From “100 GIGS” On Streaming Services

Loading

Drake‘s new songs have hit streaming services just days after he premiered them in a trove of content from his 100 gigabytes archives. The Canadian

NEWS

Jay-Z Files Legal Notice To Own Rights Of “Reasonable Doubt” By 2031

Loading

Jay-Z is making it official. The Hip-Hop mogul isn’t letting the rights to his debut album, “Reasonable Doubt,” fall from his hands because Dame Dash

NEWS VIDEOS

Quavo And Lenny Kravitz Rock Out In “Fly” Music Video

Loading

Quavo and Lenny Kravitz rock out together in the “Fly” music video after teasing their ultimate link up for over a week. After collaborating with

NEWS VIDEOS

Megan Thee Stallion’s “Mamushi” Music Video Sees Her Transform Into A Gigantic Snake

Loading

Megan Thee Stallion has frequently proven that she’s a lover of Japanese culture. The Texas raptress’ new song “Mamushi” featuring Yuki Chiba has been dominating

NEWS RELEASES

Kanye West And Ty Dolla $ign Premiere “Can U Be” With Travis Scott

Loading

Kanye West and his collaborator Ty Dolla $ign have released the latest drop entitled “Can U Be” from their “Vultures 2” digital deluxe edition. Clocking

NEWS RELEASES

Benny The Butcher Releases New Project “Summertime Butch”

Loading

It’s been six months since Grammy-Nominated and Emmy-Award-winning artist Benny The Butcher, a proud member of Buffalo’s acclaimed Griselda collective, delivered his Def Jam Recordings

NEWS

John Legend Announces New Album “My Favorite Dream”

Loading

12-time Grammy Award-winner John Legend announced that he will release “My Favorite Dream,” an album of sing-alongs and lullabies for children and families on August

NEWS RELEASES

Tech N9ne Unveils New Single “The Punishment (Lockdown)”

Loading

Opening up like never before, chart-topping rapper Tech N9ne shares a revelatory new single entitled “The Punishment (Lockdown)” via Strange Music. A thick bass-y bounce

NEWS

Smif-N-Wessun Announce “Still Shinin’ Tour”

Loading

Just ahead of the 30th anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut album, “Dah Shinin’”, Smif-N-Wessun announce the launch of “Still Shinin’,” a tour that takes

NEWS

The Game’s Sexual Assault Accuser Wants The Rapper To Sell His Mansion

Loading

Years after suing rapper The Game for an alleged sexual assault on the set of VH1’s “She Got Game”, Priscilla Rainey is seeking to seize

NEWS VIDEOS

Gunna Releases “One Of Wun” Visual

Loading

Gunna unveiled the official music video for his title track “One Of Wun,” directed by Spike Jordan and filmed at the Overtime Elite Arena in

NEWS VIDEOS

Ralo Shares New Music Video “Baby You Fine”

Loading

Maintaining a consistent run this summer of back-to-back releases, Atlanta rapper Ralo drops a brand-new song and music video entitled “Baby You Fine” via 300

NEWS RELEASES

Killer Mike To Release New Project “Songs For Sinners & Saints”

Loading

Killer Mike is bringing his “Michael” era to an end with the upcoming release of “Songs For Sinners & Saints.” Today (August 2), the Atlanta

NEWS

2Pac’s Family Investigating Diddy’s Alleged Involvement In His Murder

Loading

2Pac’s family is reportedly deeply troubled by claims that Sean “Diddy” Combs may have been involved in the legendary rapper’s death and is committed to

NEWS

Lil Pump Claims Kamala Harris Is Not Black

Loading

Lil Pump has taken issue with Vice President Kamala Harris identifying as Black. The longtime supporter of Donald Trump took to Twitter to share his

NEWS

Alicia Keys Scores First Diamond Certification For “Empire State Of Mind”

Loading

Alicia Keys and Jay-Z’s hit single “Empire State Of Mind” has been certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). “Empire State Of

NEWS

Larry June Announces New Album “Doing It For Me”

Loading

Larry June will release his new album entitled “Doing It For Me” on August 9. The album will be June’s eleventh solo studio release, arriving

NEWS

Chino XL Reportedly Dead At 50

Loading

Chino XL, real name Derek Emmanuel Barbosa, has reportedly passed away at age 50. No official cause of death has yet been shared. Several figures

NEWS RELEASES VIDEOS

Wiz Khalifa Drops 13-Song Mixtape “Wiz Owens”

Loading

Wiz Khalifa returns with a full length project entitled “Wiz Owens” and a music video for the title track, “Jet Lag.” The project features a

NEWS

Big Sean Leaves Roc Nation After A Decade

Loading

After spending 10 years with Roc Nation, Big Sean has inked a new management deal ahead of the release of his anticipated sixth album. Big

NEWS RELEASES VIDEOS

Ice Spice Twerks As Statue of Liberty In “Oh Shhh…” Music Video Featuring Travis Scott

Loading

Grammy nominated raptress Ice Spice officially dropped her long-awaited debut album entitled “Y2K!” on Friday (July 26). The anticipated release was accompanied by a new

NEWS VIDEOS

Cordae Teams Up With Lil Wayne For “Saturday Mornings” Visual

Loading

Cordae returns with his first new single in almost one year entitled “Saturday Mornings,” featuring Lil Wayne. An official music video – directed by longtime

NEWS VIDEOS

Gucci Mane Is Treating The Girls To A “Chanel Bag”

Loading

Grammy nominated rapper Gucci Mane has returned with his latest single “Chanel Bag,” featuring Miami’s own JT (formerly of The City Girls). The collaboration arrives

NEWS VIDEOS

Ralo Unveils New Music Video “What’s Goin On”

Loading

Continuing a consistent year of releases, acclaimed Atlanta rapper Ralo drops a brand new single and music video entitled “What’s Goin On” via 300 Entertainment.

NEWS RELEASES

Rakim Drops First New Project In 15 Years With “G.O.D.’s Network (REB7RTH)”

Loading

Hip-Hop legend Rakim is breaking new ground with his latest project, “G.O.D.’s Network (REB7RTH),” by flexing his skills both on the mic and behind the

NEWS RELEASES

DJ Premier Links Up With Lil Wayne, Rick Ross And Big Sean For “Ya Don’t Stop”

Loading

Dating back to the end of 2023, DJ Premier has been on a prolific run, releasing singles with Common, Russ, Snoop Dogg, Chance The Rapper

NEWS

Kehlani Announces Her “Crash World Tour”

Loading

Following the release of her new album, “Crash”, Kehlani announces the anticipated “Crash World Tour,” featuring British girl group Flo and Atlanta rapper Anycia. Produced

NEWS RELEASES

Rakim Releases New Single “Now Is The Time” Featuring B.G.

Loading

Rakim announced his first new project in 15-years entitled  “G.O.D.’s Network (Reb7rth)” with the release of the project’s first single and video “Be Ill,” which

NEWS RELEASES

Benny The Butcher Is Back With New Track “Summer ’24”

Loading

It’s been almost six months since Benny The Butcher, the Grammy-nominated member of Buffalo’s acclaimed Griselda collective, proudly presented his Def Jam Recordings debut album

NEWS

Drake And 50 Cent Link Up In Toronto

Loading

50 Cent continues to support Drake following the 6 God’s beef with Kendrick Lamar. Throughout Drizzle’s infamous feud with Lamar, 50 had his back, supporting