BLOG BEEF: HIPHOPGOSSIPSITE VS. YO RAPS!

This morning, we were just a bit perturbed to learn that the source of the story was calling us out as thieves and plagiarizers. As everyone knows, online hip hop journalism is not considered to be “top of the line” in the eyes of the mainstream press. Despite being counted out as the underdog, Yo! Raps is serious about its journalistic obligations and take serious offense to a certain gossip website and Charli Baltimore’s assertions.

Here is how the story really went down:
The source of the interview contacted Yo! Raps first and we talked about a Charli Baltimore interview that was done by the source. We then visited the gossip website for the first time to read the piece. The interviewer agreed that we are allowed to publish the Charli Baltimore interview on Yo! Raps. Before the story was posted the interviewer emailed us saying, “I can’t wait to see it online!” The author’s name was included on the by-line, which is considered sufficient credit as far as journalistic standards are concerned, and we even went on to give out her website URL.
Does this sound like a person that is having something stolen from them?
Instead of taking her shout out and moving on, the source not only spreads lies in an attempt to damage Yo! Raps’ credibility, she brings Charli Baltimore in on a situation the rapper knows nothing about.
We at Yo! Raps would like to apologize to any of our loyal readers who, in light of the erroneous information, felt they weren’t getting credible information. We strive for excellence and the distribution of factual stories. Please excuse our lapse in judgment when dealing with this particular source. The word “Gossip” in the website’s name says it all.

Peace from the Yo! Raps family!