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OG 3Three Never Broke Again – Just The Beginning

Having never fully envisioned himself as a recording artist, OG 3Three Never Broke Again, née Roderick Jeanpierre, would eventually cave in to the constant and

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Jim Jones – More Than Music

Yo! Raps linked up with Diplomats founder Jim Jones for an exclusive interview to talk about a wide array of interesting topics from working with

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50 Cent – Blood On The Sand

Back again, with another installment to the 50 Cent franchise, comes “Blood On The Sand,” the sequel to the multi million unit selling smash hit

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DJ Drewski – Seat At The Table

When it comes to the music industry, DJ Drewski is probably one of its hardest working inhabitants. The New Jersey born deejay rises from behind

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Buddah Baby – The DMV Reppa

Captivating Washington, DC rapper Buddah Baby aka The DMV Reppa is making waves with his electrifying music that marries stellar beats with impressive wordplay. Buddah

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Etoc – The Next Generation MC

Etoc is a rap phenom who has music running through his veins and is turning heads in the Hip-Hop circuit. His clever lyricism, magnetic delivery,

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Zaytoven – The Lord Of Trap Music

Zaytoven needs no introduction. The American church organist-turned-producer has ascended to Godlike status in the Hip-Hop world and beyond. As one of the godfathers of

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Sha Money XL – The Chain On The Bike

Responsible for the sales of over 40 million records worldwide, we linked up with platinum-selling hit producer and G-Unit co-founder Sha Money XL to talk

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Lil Eazzyy – Onna Come Up

Driven by a fiercely competitive spirit, Chicago rap phenomenon Lil Eazzyy puts up bars with Steph Curry-level accuracy, while tenaciously tearing through production with enough

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Bullet Brak – I Getz Busy

Veteran rapper Bullet Brak is turning heads in the Hip-Hop circuit since over a decade with his dynamic delivery and witty wordplay. The spellbinding Maryland-born

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9th Wonder – Hearing The Melody

9th Wonder tells a great story about how he met Jigga in New York City and how he power-walked 20 blocks on a natural adrenaline

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Mobb Deep – The Last Stand

Iconic platinum-selling Hip Hop duo Mobb Deep’s swan song collection, “Infinite” [Mass Appeal Records], drifts like smoke over Queensbridge. Prodigy’s ghostly voice cuts through, Havoc

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8Ball & MJG – Ten Toes Down

These southern rapping masterminds first hit the scene in 1993 and have been trail blazing the game ever since. With many critically acclaimed albums under

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B.G. – Too Hood 2 Be Hollywood

One of America’s original Hot Boys is still spitting a trail of fire to prove he can never be extinguished. B.G., one of New Orleans’

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Chuck D – Hard Rhymin’ Rhyme Animal

Co-founder/frontman of politically and socially conscious Grammy Award winning Hip-Hop collective Public Enemy, Chuck D returns with a seismic 14-track body of work, “Chuck D

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Sean Riggs – Hollywood’s Rising Star

Actor/producer Sean Riggs’, who hails from Chicago, Illinois, latest tour de force is an action thriller entitled “Lazarus.” The movie, from Samuel Goldwyn films, centers

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Big Sean – Finally Famous

The fame of Detroit artist Big Sean has been on the rise from hip hop’s underground to mainstream. From signing to Kanye West‘s G.O.O.D. Music

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Mulan V – Pull Back The Curtain

Aspiring artist Mulan V, a multi talented rapper, singer, songwriter and actress, is the princess of Los Angeles-based indie label Freestyle Records Inc. The young

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Kurupt – A Toast To The Coast

In our full-length interview with legendary Westcoast rapper Kurupt, we talked about his new project “Kurupt presents: A Toast To The Coast”, his latest single

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Ez Mil – The Next Big Thing

Ez Mil turned a lot of heads in the urban music circuit when Eminem and Dr. Dre signed him to Aftermath, Interscope, and Shady Records.

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Arrested Development – Life Music For The Ages

Initially formed back in ‘88 by emcee-producer Todd “Speech“ Thomas and former member, then deejay, Timothy “Headliner” Barnwell, alternative Hip-Hop collective, Arrested Development, literally hit

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Q Machette – Straight Outta Alabama

10 years of experience, crowds of 20,000, over 1,000,000 YouTube views, and features with Hip-Hop heavyweights such as Gucci Mane, Young Dro, Cash Out, Trouble,

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North Carolina Rapper Manolo Drops New Single “Bag Talk“

Aspiring North Carolina rapper Manolo is excited to present his new single titled “Bag Talk,” which is featured on the Winston-Salem-born artist’s forthcoming EP “Adults

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2 Live Crew – Still Nasty

2 Live Crew is a Hip-Hop group of historic and legendary proportions. First hitting the scene in the early 90’s, there was no other force

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UK Musical Pioneer Subject 13 Teams Up With Conscious Route For “Dripping Sauce”

Music is the universal language and Subject 13 speaks it well. The UK bred artist is a visionary and music maestro, who is never limited

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2 Pistols – Death Before Dishonor

Lately, there has been so much talent in Hip-Hop coming out of Florida. One of these artists that deserve so much respect for grinding so

Tainted Tazz
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Rising Dallas Raptress Tainted Tazz Drops “Hit List” Music Video

Hailing from Dallas, TX, Tainted Tazz is a rising young rapper and skilful lyricist who just dropped her anticipated new single and music video “Hit

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Tainted Tazz Drops Visual For “Tazzios Freestyle” Off Her Upcoming EP “The Commencement”

Aspiring Texas raptress Tainted Tazz drops the second single entitled “Tazzios Freestyle” from her highly anticipated forthcoming EP, “The Commencement”, which will be released via

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Aspiring Georgia Rapper Yung Damon! Drops New Video “Scammer”

Rising Savannah, GA artist Yung Damon! proudly presents his anticipated new music video “Scammer”. Released fully independently, “Scammer” is a solid effort that fully exhibits

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Diddy Loses Ownership Of Ciroc And Deleon Tequila

Diddy‘s downfall continues! The Hip-Hop mogul has lost his ownership of Cîroc and DeLeón tequila in a recent settlement with premium drink company Diageo. Following

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CruNk-N-buCk – Mississippi’s Underground King

Overlooked by many, yet surprising those who recognized the underground representative of Mississippi, known as CruNk-N-buCk. Out of Senatobia, MS the rising underground artist started

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Glasses Malone – West Coast To The Bone

Growing up as a street-racing enthusiast in the gang-infested streets of Southern California, Glasses Malone focused on creativity early on. It was a way to

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Nappy Roots – Brotherhood

Largely known for their string of popular hit entries such as “Po’ Folks,” “Awnaw,” “Roun’ The Globe” and “Good Day,” Fish Scales, Skinny DeVille, B.

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Onyx – Just Versus Everybody

Nearly thirty years removed since the, then, quartet, now known globally as Onyx, and originally comprised of Fredro Starr, Suavé (or Sonny Seeza), Big DS [RIP]

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Is Jay-Z Signing Up-N-Coming Rapper Etoc?

Yo! Raps has learned that there are rumors circlulating on the internet that legendary Hip-Hop powerhouse Jay-Z is looking to sign mystic Orlando-based newcomer Etoc.

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Smif-N-Wessun – Uncharted Territory

Comprised of Tekomin “Tek” Williams and Darrell “Steele” Yates, Smif-N-Wessun first appeared on two standout tracks from Black Moon’s 1993 premiere outing, “Enta Da Stage.”

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Twitter Roasts Meek Mill Over Lori Harvey

Over the weekend, Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan officially announced their love on Instagram. On Sunday (Jan. 10), Lori uploaded cosy snaps of herself

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LuKing – On The Rise

LuKing is a promising up-n-coming artist out of New York with a fresh new vibe. He shows his versality in his music by mixing R&B

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UK Duo Loxy & Ink Release “Manifested Visions“ Music Video

Authenticity and consistency, two key words that immediately come to mind when we’re talking about Loxy and Ink. As music and creative culture at large

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Memphis Rapper Trub Joins Forces With Project Pat For Music Video “Real”

Prolific Tennessee rapper Trub is back with his ferocious and haunting new single, “Real”, featuring legendary Three 6 Mafia affiliate Project Pat. Threading together airtight

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Arrested In New York After Grand Jury Indictment

Embattled Hip-Hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who faces sexual assault lawsuits and a federal human trafficking probe, has been arrested in New York. The criminal

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Memphis Rapper Karizma Drops Music Video “Up Now”

Hailing from Memphis, TN, aspiring artist Karizma is a driven, passionate and charismatic artist with a unique approach to his blend of Hip-Hop. His music

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Atlanta Rapper Cam Beckum Shares Passion-Fueled Single “Energy”

Fresh off tour opening for 42 Dugg, rising Atlanta rapper Cam Beckum is dropping his single and music video, “Energy”, for Valentine’s Day. Inspired by

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Tom MacDonald Purchases Eminem’s $100,000 NFT Beat To Make Music Video “Dear Slim”

Asserting himself as one of the biggest underground artists in the world with over half-a-billion YouTube views, hundreds of millions of streams, and over one

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Komander – Spotted In Cornwall

Hailing from St Ives, Cornwall (UK), rising rapper Komander has carved a distinct path in Hip-Hop. Describing himself as unprecedented and precise, the up-n-coming British

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Joell Ortiz – Grown Up Rap

Originally inked to Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment, veteran Brooklyn, New York emcee Joell Ortiz has returned with his 9th solo studio collection, “W.A.R. (With All

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Vibrant Female Artist Destiny Rydas Announces Blockbuster Single Featuring Offset

Combining beauty, the ability to rap as good as any of her male counterparts, singing vocals, which serves the perfect blend, and fuels rapper, singer,

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Kanye West And Ty Dolla $ign Finally Released “Vultures”

For months, music industry enthusiasts and Rap fans have eagerly awaited Kanye West’s new album “Vultures,” which has been created in collaboration with Ty Dolla

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Rising Georgia Artist Yung Damon! To Release Anticipated Album “If Not Me Then Who”

Prolific Georgia rap juggernaut Yung Damon! has burst onto the music scene with his infectious music. Now, the Savannah artist is gearing up for the

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Josh Stone – Real Vibez Only

Josh Stone is originally from Long Island, NY and is the CEO of his multi faceted entertainment company Real Vibez Only Inc. Under the tutelage