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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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Ohio Rapper Tre Hoover Releases Video Clip For “New Race”

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Aspiring Cleveland rapper Tre Hoover returns with a new anthem titled “New Race,” which is produced by RichyMoe. The melodic bop is an ode to

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Cleveland Rapper Michael & The Influence Unveils New Music Video “Time To Ball”

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Cleveland native Michael & The Influence just released his new project “Time To Ball” with the same name for the single. The Ohio rapper recruited

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International DJ Ramin Bidar Tops The Charts With “In Front of Me” ft. Hookman & Elijah McCoy

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Music is an outburst of the soul. Music is what “Feelings” sound like. It has the ability to convey that which cannot be expressed. Music

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Milwaukee Rapper Rock Mack Drops “Party Wit Da B” Music Video

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Rock Mack was born and raised in the streets of Milwaukee County. For the past 10 years, Rock Mack and his Against Da Grain imprint

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Rapper Africano Da Plug Makes An Impact With “Sealed Indictment”

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Finesse involves the unique ability to maneuver seamlessly around people or objects in a smooth manner. It’s the refinement of performance, execution, and artisanship. Rap

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“Powerful” by Grace Covington, Twyse & Holy Smokes Brings Awareness To Injustice & Police Brutality

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Hip Hop is life, power, and expression. Hip Hop transcends race, class and cultures. It has been the voice for those who have been marginalized

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The Game Debuts New Single & Music Video For “Worldwide Summer Vacation”

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Compton rapper The Game debuts a feel-good single and music video for “Worldwide Summer Vacation.” If you’re ready to pack it up and go party

INTERVIEWS

Glasses Malone – West Coast To The Bone

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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

NEWS

Lizzo Announces Her Anticipated Return With “Rumors”

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3x Grammy Award-winning artist Lizzo has announced her highly-anticipated return. With anthemic smash hits like the 7x Platinum “Truth Hurts,” the 3x Platinum “Good As

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Sho’Roc – Going Higher

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Music is life, power, and expression. Music transcends race, class and cultures. It has been the voice for those who have been marginalized and oppressed.

NEWS VIDEOS

Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak Release “Skate” Music Video

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Get ready to glide to the groove! Multiple Grammy Award winners Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak are here with their silky sophomore single, “Skate.” The

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Tom MacDonald Opens Up About Addiction & Mental Health

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As unapologetically honest as ever, the most controversial rapper in the world Tom MacDonald wrestles his inner demons and gets real about addiction and mental

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Evidence Releases “Lost In Time (Park Jams)“ Music Video

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Los Angeles-based Hip-Hop pioneer Evidence releases a new music video titled “Lost In Time (Park Jams),” marking the first visual released since his fourth solo

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Jim Jones Unveils Music Video For “Hip Hop”

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Platinum-selling rapper and entrepreneur Jim Jones and his Byrdgang 2.0 crew release the video for the single “Hip Hop” with Dyce Payso and Shoota. The

NEWS RELEASES

Etoc Tells His Story Of Love & Heartbreak On New Single “Day After Day”

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Love and heartbreak are born from the same place. Many people believe that sometimes they are the same thing. Unfortunately, love stories don’t always have

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UK Artist LTtheMonk Drops New Music Video “Four Seasons”

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With a name that announces his meditative dedication to craft, LTtheMonk describes himself as ‘London Made, East-Coast Trained’, a tribute to both his home city

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Atmosphere Announce New Album “WORD?” Due Out October 8

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Underground Hip-Hop titans Atmosphere confirm that a new album entitled “WORD?” is on the way, set for release on October 8 via Rhymesayers Entertainment. The

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DaBaby Blasts Haters, Says His Next Album Will Be No. 1

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DaBaby continues to put in work with his upcoming project and is putting his haters on notice. The Cleveland-born rapper has big plans in store

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King Von Named By Police As 17-Year-Old Gakirah Barnes’ Killer

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For years, the Chicago Police Department has been investigating the death of 17-year-old Gakirah Barnes. Barnes was a member of the Gangster Disciples before she

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Pop Smoke’s “Faith” Album Tracklist Revealed

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Pop Smoke’s second posthumous album, “Faith,” is scheduled to be released on Friday (July 16). With just a few days until release, the tracklist for

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Lil Durk’s Home Raided By Feds

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Lil Durk may be dealing with more criminal issues. The popular Chicago rapper is facing jail time, if the new rumors that Yo! Raps is

NEWS

DMX’s Official Cause Of Death Revealed

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DMX’s official cause of death has been revealed as a cocaine-induced heart attack that left his brain dead, according to Vulture. The Westchester County medical

NEWS

Lil Baby Arrested In Paris For Allegedly Transporting Narcotics

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Rap star Lil Baby has been traveling with NBA player James Harden, who was also frisked by Paris police, but not arrested. While in Paris

GOSSIP

Lil Durk Removes Diss Song Against Rival FBG Duck, Feds Starting Investigation

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Rapper Lil Durk lost his brother to gang violence last week, but now he may have a whole lot more to worry about. According to

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New Jersey Rapper JP da iLList Pays Homage To “Diamond Cuban Links”

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Aspiring Hip-Hop artist JP da iLList is making an impact on the independent music scene. Part of what makes him so intriguing is his ability

NEWS

Experimental Artist Agat Works On Sophomore Album

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While not entirely divorced from the here and now, Agat delivers a welcome diversion from mainstream pop. Her music fuses electronic motifs, aggressive yet seductive

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Tom MacDonald Drops New Video “Don’t Look Down”

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Hip-Hop needed a villain, but it got so much more from Tom MacDonald. After courting all kinds of controversy, fanning the flames of independent thought,

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Rico Nasty Is Back With “Magic”

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The DMV’s one and only Punk Rock Princess, Rico Nasty, is back with a fantastic new summer banger entitled “Magic.” “Magic” heralds a new era

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Platinum Producer Kenny Money Presents “Up To The Top” By IamJaybo ft. BillyCeo

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Hip-Hop is life, power, and expression. Hip-Hop transcends race, class and cultures. It has been the voice for those who have been marginalized and oppressed.

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Eclectic Hip-Hop Artist KeithWritesMusic Makes Impact With “Celebrate”

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Eclectic, mesmerizing, and dynamic are the adjectives being used to describe emerging Hip-Hop artist KeithWritesMusic. He is a young music maverick impacting the lives of