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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!

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Jason Derulo

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Happy Birthday to Jason Derulo, who turns 35 today. He was born on September 21, 1989 in Miramar, FL.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Tom MacDonald

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Happy Birthday to Tom MacDonald, who turns 36 today. He was born on September 21, 1988 in British Columbia, Canada.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Wale

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Happy Birthday to Wale, who turns 40 today. He was born on September 21, 1984 in Washington, DC.

NEWS

Sean “Diddy” Combs Placed On Suicide Watch At NYC Jail

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Sean “Diddy” Combs was placed on suicide monitor at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center where he awaits trial for his alleged sex crimes as the 54-year-old’s

NEWS

The Lox “Money, Power, & Respect” Certified Platinum

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The Lox has a new plaque to add to their name. Two decades after its release, “Money, Power, & Respect” by The Lox featuring DMX

NEWS VIDEOS

ScHoolboy Q Unveils Music Video For “THank God 4 Me”

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ScHoolboy Q continues to promote his latest album entitled “Blue Lips.” The project debuted in March as the rapper’s sixth album, following 2019’s “CrasH Talk.”

NEWS RELEASES

Future Releases 17-Track Project “Mixtape Pluto”

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Future has officially dropped his first solo project of the year entitled “Mixtape Pluto” via Freebandz and Epic Records. The 17-track album features songs like

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Yung Joc

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Happy Birthday to Yung Joc, who turns 44 today. He was born on September 20, 1980 in Atlanta, GA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday The-Dream

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Happy Birthday to The-Dream, who turns 47 today. He was born on September 20, 1977 in Rockingham, NC.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Ugly God

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Happy Birthday to Ugly God, who turns 28 today. He was born on September 19, 1996 in Miami Gardens, FL.

NEWS

Sean “Diddy” Combs Charged With Sex Trafficking And Racketeering

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Following Diddy’s arrest in New York, federal prosecutors on Tuesday (September 17) unsealed a criminal indictment against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for

NEWS VIDEOS

LL Cool J And Eminem Recreate Classic Moments For “Murdergram Deux” Video

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This cinematic music video is for the veteran Hip-Hop heads. LL Cool J and Eminem released a visual for their first-ever collaboration entitled “Murdergram Deux.”

NEWS

Kevin Liles Leaving His Post As 300 Entertainment CEO

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As revealed on Tuesday (September 17), Kevin Liles has stepped down as chairman and CEO of Warner Music’s 300 Entertainment. Liles will remain as a

NEWS RELEASES

Rich Homie Quan Releases First Posthumous Track “Song Cry”

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Rich Homie Quan has been gone for just under two weeks and fans already have new music from the late Atlanta artist. His first posthumous

NEWS

Dame Dash Claims Drake Wants To Buy His Stake In “Reasonable Doubt”

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Dame Dash claims that Drake offered to buy his share of Jay-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt” album. In an interview with America Nu Network, Dame Dash says

NEWS

Eminem Blames Diddy For The Deaths Of Tupac And Biggie

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Eminem took some very serious shots at Diddy on his new album “The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup de grâce): Expanded Mourner’s Edition.” The Detroit

NEWS

Nicki Minaj Announces “Pink Friday 3” Album

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Nicki Minaj is full of surprises. The Trinidad und Tobago-born artist announced that instead of releasing “Pink Friday 2 (Deluxe)”, she has decided to turn

KNOWLEDGE DROP

MMG – “Self Made Vol. 3”

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11 years ago today, Rick Ross released the third compilation album “Self Made Vol. 3” by MMG on September 17, 2013. The album features contributions

NEWS

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

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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

KNOWLEDGE DROP

EPMD – “Back In Business”

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27 years ago today, EPMD dropped their fifth studio album “Back In Business” on September 16, 1997. Production was handled by members Erick Sermon and

KNOWLEDGE DROP

Usher – “My Way”

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27 years ago today, Usher released his second studio album “My Way” on September 16, 1997. The album features guest appearances from Monica, Jermaine Dupri,

KNOWLEDGE DROP

The Sugarhill Gang – “Rapper’s Delight”

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45 years ago today, The Sugarhill Gang dropped their debut single “Rapper’s Delight” on September 16, 1979. Produced by Sylvia Robinson, “Rapper’s Delight” is credited

NEWS

Rick Ross Speaks On Ending Drake Beef

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Rick Ross may be open to reconciling with Drake, but the southern rapper made it clear that the timing has to be right. The Miami

NEWS

GloRilla Says Her Debut Album Is Dropping Soon

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After a series of mixtapes and blockbuster singles, GloRilla is ready to take the next step in her career. The buzzing Memphis raptress recently revealed

NEWS RELEASES

Playboi Carti Drops “All Red”, Stirring Controversy Over ‘Satanic’ Lyrics

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Playboi Carti has dropped his new song “All Red” over the weekend. The track serves as the first single from his highly anticipated upcoming studio

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Flo Rida

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Happy Birthday to Flo Rida, who turns 45 today. He was born on September 16, 1979 in Miami Gardens, FL.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Metro Boomin

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Happy Birthday to Metro Boomin, who turns 31 today. He was born on September 16, 1993 in St. Louis, MO.

NEWS

Luh Tyler Announces “The Mr. Skii Tour”

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Rising rap sensation Luh Tyler announced a major North American headline tour – his biggest live run to date. “The Mr. Skii Tour” begins October

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Nas

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Happy Birthday to Nas, who turns 51 today. He was born on September 14, 1973 in Brooklyn, NYC.

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Tupac Shakur

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Rest in peace Tupac Shakur (June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996). 2Pac was shot in Las Vegas, Nevada on the night of September 7,