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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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Kevin Gates & Tory Lanez Rev Their Engines On “Convertible Burt”

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Shortly after the release of Atlantic Records and Universal Pictures’ official announcement of the upcoming release of “Road To Fast 9,” comes the release of

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Gucci Mane Launches The New 1017 Label

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Gucci Mane has officially announced the partnership of The New 1017 label and Atlantic Records, along with today’s release of his eagerly awaited new compilation

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Tory Lanez Caught Creeping With Future’s Baby Mama

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Are Tory Lanez and Future’s baby mama, Eliza Reign, in a sexual relationship? These rumors are swirling around for quite some time now. In a

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Will Smith Denies Giving August Alsina Permission To Sleep With Wife Jada

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What a crazy story is this? According to R&B singer August Alsina, Will Smith has granted him permission to sleep with his wife Jada Pinkett

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Tekashi 6ix9ine & Nicki Minaj’s “TROLLZ” Faces Historic Falloff On Billboard Charts

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According to Forbes, Tekashi 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj’s hit single “TROLLZ” broke the record for the biggest fall from the charts in its history ever

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DJ Akademiks Flames Meek Mill: You Can’t Cancel Anyone!

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DJ Akademiks is lashing out at Meek Mill once again. This time, the media personality is calling out the MMG rapper for being a hypocrite.

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Dr. Dre’s Wife Nicole Young Files For Divorce After 24 Years Of Marriage

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Dr. Dre and Nicole Young are splitting up after 24 years of marriage. According to reports, the power couple signed no prenuptial agreement, meaning that

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Tekashi 6ix9ine: 34 Days Until My House Arrest Is Over

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Tekashi 6ix9ine is once again in the headlines. The controversial rapper – real name Daniel Hernandez – announced on social media that he will be

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Chance The Rapper: Black Men Are Oppressors Of The Black Community

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According to Chance The Rapper, Black men are the main oppressors of the Black community. The Chicago artist – real name Chancelor Johnathan Bennett –

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RiFF RAFF Releases Highly Anticipated “Vanilla Gorilla” Album

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Hip-Hop’s Neon Icon RiFF RAFF alongside Miami hitmaker Ronny J have released their highly anticipated 9-track album titled “Vanilla Gorilla”. The project releasing through label

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DJ B.Original Spreads Joy & Peace With New Single “Is This Love”

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As a native of St. Louis, DJ B.Original is a household name in his city and beyond. The combination of spoken word, rhythms and the

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Etoc Portrays The Pain Of A Breakup On Dynamic New Single “Shattered”

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Orlando-based rapper Etoc is building a huge movement one fan at a time. He raps with purpose and conviction. One listen to his music and

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YG & Shoreline Mafia Team Up For “Gangstas & Sippas”

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Setting the West Coast ablaze with their party-positive rhymes, Shoreline Mafia has the ear of L.A.’s rap royalty. Teaming up with one of their city’s

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Polo G Denies Selling His Soul To The Devil

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Rapper Polo G shared a post on Instagram showing his newest jewelery, a Baphomet-style chain. The symbol has long been linked to Satanism. Now, the

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Wale Speaks On Label Issues: I’m Blackballed To Death

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Wale is addressing the problems of dealing with record labels. The Washington, D.C. rapper hopped on Twitter to talk about his own label issues and

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Popular Songs You Can Play With Your Viola

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If you’re a beginner viola player, it’s more inspiring to learn a piece that you’re familiar with – maybe a favorite song or something popular.

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Joe Budden Responds To Eminem’s “Bang” Diss

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Eminem and Joe Budden’s feud is back in the headlines. Over the weekend, an alternate version of Conway the Machine and Eminem’s collaboration “Bang” leaked

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Meek Mill Lashes Out At Trey Songz

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Meek Mill and Trey Songz exchanged some heated words on Wednesday (June 24) after the R&B singer challenged the Dreamchasers rapper to the #FeedYourCity challenge.

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Troy Ave: Meek Mill Should Stop Talking About 6ix9ine Unless He’s Going To Kill Him

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During his infamous podcast, Troy Ave is once again speaking about controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine. This time, the Crown Heights artist says that Meek Mill

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Ne-Yo Explains His ‘Sacrifice’ Remarks Made At George Floyd’s Funeral

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After Ne-Yo caught heat for thanking George Floyd for his ‘Sacrifice’ during his memorial service, the R&B superstar has responded to the backlash. We can

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Hurricane Chris Released On Bail For Murder Charge

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Rapper Hurricane Chris, who rose to fame in 2007, was released on bail as of Sunday (June 21) after being charged for second degree murder.

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Boosie Badazz: Black Women Are Jealous & Evil Towards Black Men

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Boosie Badazz is going on a rant on social media… again. The Baton Rouge rapper expressed his disappointment over the fact that not all of

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T.I. Apologizes To Daughter Deyjah Harris For #HymenGate Interview

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The fallout over Hip-Hop superstar T.I’s infamous podcast interview is still playing out on his VH1 show “Friends & Family Hustle.” Now, Tip has finally

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J. Prince Responds To ‘Dumb Boy’ NBA YoungBoy: ‘Texas Is My Business’

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YoungBoy Never Broke Again told record executive J. Prince to “mind [his] fuckin’ business” over the weekend after the 20-year-old rapper’s home was burglarized. For

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Lil Wayne Goes Instagram Official With Model Denise Bidot

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As we previously reported, Lil Wayne is in love with plus-size model Denise Bidot. Now, the Young Money boss is making it official on Instagram.

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Going Crazy?! Post Malone Debuts Massive Head Tattoo

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We all know that Post Malone does whatever he wants. In another crazy move, the Hip-Hop superstar shaved his head and got a massive skeleton

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Fabolous & Emily B Expecting Baby Girl

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Fabolous and his wife Emily Bustamante aka Emily B shared happy news via Instagram on Sunday (June 21), which just happened to be Father’s Day.

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Snoop Dogg Pays Emotional Tribute To Kobe Bryant

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Snoop Dogg honored the late Kobe Bryant by performing a special song titled “A Tribute To Kobe” at the 2020 ESPY Awards, which were virtually

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Gucci Mane & Pooh Shiesty Unveil New Music Video “Still Remember”

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Gucci Mane has teamed up with rising Memphis, TN rapper Pooh Shiesty for their new track “Still Remember.” The single from Gucci and his newest

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Texas Rappers D-Gotti, Ave, ASB, & Z.I.G. Drop Music Video “I (Mannequin)”

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Texas is the home of many incredible Hip Hop artists. The song “I (Mannequin)” demonstrates the skills of some of Texas’ finest rhyme slingers. “I