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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!

NEWS

Wiz Khalifa Reveals How Much He Charges For Shows And Guest Features

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It seems that Wiz Khalifa is still raking in as much cash now as he did a decade ago. On the heels of dropping his

NEWS

Meek Mill Is Making Big Money In One Weekend In Dubai From All His Music

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Meek Mill is having a good time in Dubai. The Philadelphia rapper took to X on Wednesday (April 23) to admit his surprise over how

NEWS

Ken Carson Earns His First #1 With “More Chaos”

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Ken Carson earns his first #1 album in his career as “More Chaos” opens atop this week’s Billboard 200. The Playboi Carti-affiliated rapper knocks his

NEWS TOUR

Jeezy Announces “TM:101 Live” Black-Tie Symphonic Tour

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Jeezy is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his breakthrough album “Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101” with “TM:101 Live,” a black-tie symphonic tour. Kicking off

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Kehlani

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Happy Birthday to Kehlani, who turns 30 today. She was born on April 24, 1995 in Oakland, CA.

NEWS

Cardi B Says Her Next Album Is About To Get “Messy”

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Cardi B gave her fans a new update about her anticipated sophomore album while speaking with Billboard at the Revolve Festival. “I almost want to

NEWS VIDEOS

The Weeknd Drops “Drive” Music Video Starring Jenna Ortega

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The Weeknd has dropped a moody music video for “Drive,” a track from his latest album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” Directed by Trey Edward Shults, who

NEWS VIDEOS

Snoop Dogg Drops New Music Video For “Last Dance With Mary Jane”

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Snoop Dogg has dropped the new music video for his track “Last Dance With Mary Jane,” featuring Tom Petty and Jelly Roll. The track, which

NEWS

Lil Wayne Confirms Star-Studded Features For His Album “Tha Carter VI”

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The wait is nearly over. Lil Wayne has officially unveiled the cover artwork and name-dropped some of the features on his highly anticipated album “Tha

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Killer Mike

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Happy Birthday to Killer Mike, who turns 50 today. He was born on April 20, 1975 in Atlanta, GA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Suge Knight

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Happy Birthday to Suge Knight, who turns 60 today. He was born on April 19, 1965 in Compton, CA.

INDIES NEWS VIDEOS

Houston Rapper Bryso Splash Heats Up The Streets With “Kriteria” Video

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Rising rapper Bryso Splash is shining a spotlight on the cinematic music video for “Kriteria,” on which he demonstrates his dynamic lyrical prowess and explosive

NEWS TOUR

Ice Cube Announces “Truth To Power: 4 Decades Of Attitude” Tour

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The long-awaited return of Ice Cube to the national stage has been officially announced with the “Truth to Power: 4 Decades Of Attitude” tour —

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Redman

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Happy Birthday to Redman, who turns 55 today. He was born on April 17, 1970 in Newark, NJ.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Akon

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Happy Birthday to Akon, who turns 52 today. He was born on April 16, 1973 in St. Louis, MO.

GOSSIP NEWS

Ja Rule Fires Back At 50 Cent After Irv Gotti Disrespect

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The long-standing rivalry between 50 Cent and Ja Rule never ended. Ja has fired back at his nemesis 50 after the latter made disrespectful comments

NEWS

Drake Revealed He Has A New Album In The Works

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During a livestream with Adin Ross, Drake revealed that he is working on a new album and the OVO head honcho is extremely excited about

NEWS

Doja Cat Shares Tracklist For New Album “Vie”

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Doja Cat gave her fans something to talk about. The California artist‘s anticipated fifth studio album “Vie”, which translates to “life” in French, will be

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Sexyy Red

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Happy Birthday to Sexyy Red, who turns 27 today. She was born on April 15, 1998 in St. Louis, MO.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Da Brat

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Happy Birthday to Da Brat, who turns 51 today. She was born on April 14, 1974 in Joliet, IL.

NEWS

Playboi Carti’s “Music” Spends Third Week At #1

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Playboi Carti is back at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart with his latest album, “Music.” His eagerly awaited project earns a total of 64,000

NEWS

Post Malone Reveals His New Album Is On The Way

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Just before taking the stage for his Coachella 2025 headlining debut, Post Malone revealed that a new album is in the works. Ahead of the

NEWS VIDEOS

Tech N9ne Laces Up His “J6’s” On New Music Video

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Tech N9ne laces up on his new single and music video “J6’s,” out now via Strange Music. On the track, an orchestral string sample wraps

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Ty Dolla $ign

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Happy Birthday to Ty Dolla $ign, who turns 43 today. He was born on April 13, 1982 in Los Angeles, CA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Ken Carson

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Happy Birthday to Ken Carson, who turns 25 today. He was born on April 11, 2000 in Atlanta, GA.

NEWS

Frank Ocean Sparks Comeback Rumors

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Where is Frank Ocean? On the route into the desert near Coachella Valley, a mysterious billboard with the name of a new Instagram account connected

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Babyface

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Happy Birthday to Babyface, who turns 66 today. He was born on April 10, 1959 in Indianapolis, IN.

NEWS TOUR

Curren$y Hits The Road And Announces “4:20” Tour Dates

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After continuing the theme of their past fan favorites “Cigarette Boats”, “The Stage”, “The Marina” and “The OutRunners”, Curren$y and Harry Fraud recently returned with

R.I.P.

R.I.P. DMX

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4 years ago today, iconic rapper DMX, who left his gritty mark on #HipHop with the 1990s hits “Party Up,” “X Gon’ Give It To Ya,”

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Lil Nas X

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Happy Birthday to Lil Nas X, who turns 26 today. He was born on April 9, 1999 in Lithia Springs, GA.