Video: Rhymefest On The Morning Riot After Party
Typically you’ll catch me posting my appearance on Tony Sculfield & The Morning Riot’s After Party, but today Tony and the gang had on a special guest: Rhymefest.
They go in on a lot of interesting topics here. Social issues, hip-hop and much more.
Video: Behind The Scenes Of Rhymefest & Kanye West’s Alligator Boots
Shot, chopped and directed by Konee Rok.
Some of you may recall that Rhymefest and Kanye West were working on a show for Comedy Central a while ago, but it never got picked up. Here we have some behind the scenes footage of ’Ye, Rhymefest, Kim Kardashian, Jimmy Kimmel and a host of others as they work on the pilot. Am I the only one who thinks that this would’ve been pretty dope?
Video: Power Of Sound Documentary
Salute to everyone involved in this program. I’ll let Javin have the floor:
The Power of Sound is a music workshop that provides Chicago Public Schools’ students, involved in the Mentor Advocacy Program, with hands on experience with music industry professionals in an effort to develop and hone their musical talents and industry experience. This most recent session was run from Sound Scape Studios. Participants worked closely with artists such as Mikkey Halsted, Rhymefest, Kaye Fox, and veteran producer Xcel. Engineers Corey Martin, Mike Kolar and Boogz provided technical assistance and insight. Radio/Promotions veteran, Jerome Kemp and bass player Steve “Funk Worm” Butler also served as workshop leaders. For more info visit cpsmentors.com or call 773.553.1183
Rhymefest Defends Kanye West
Earlier today, Rhymefest took to his Twitter account to defend ‘Ye after Consequence’s comments on WGCI Friday morning about ‘Fest, GLC and Really Doe being hush about Kanye’s wrongdoings.
KANYE and I been speaking lately it interesting I see people who think he owes them stuff. I never understood letting another human have control over your success or failure in life. My brotherhood with Ye is based in the fact I don’t beg or expect more then his friendship good convo and the exchange of ideas. We bounce rhymes and music off each other and debate the world and its peace.
But as far as Kanye and his real homies notice that none of the guys he started with from Chicago talk shit about him. None of us. Chicago Cats understand playing your position and organizational structure. We know that every man is responsible for his/her actions.
Rhymefest Reacts To Cosequence’s “The Puppet Masters”
This afternoon, El Che was unknowingly dragged into the middle of a beef between Kanye West and his former artist Consquence. In Consequence’s “Puppet Master” video, Cons alleged that Kanye robbed Rhymefest of his style and career (although it’s not 100% certain what Cons is accusing here), while going on to take shots at Don C, Fonzworth Bentley and others.
When asked about the incident, Fest took to Twitter to respond in the form of a rhyme – one that will be featured on his upcoming project Courtesy of Chicago:
I can describe my thoughts of it best in a rhyme!
I love @itsthecons and @kanyewest, and every mans responsible for his own success/Rapping, Writing and Revolution, Full time job, the only time I ever care is when The People are Robbed!/So if Men kill each other over Ego and Fame the Truth becomes the music thats the only remain…
Vakill feat. Juice, Rhymefest, Nino Bless & Crooked I – Beast Ballad
Produced by Panik.
Vakill, Juice, Rhymefest, Crooked I & Nino Bless? Serious business. Vakill’s Armor Of God is available in stores now. Look for it digitally soon also.
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Rhymefest Speaks On Diabetes Scare
This weekend, a rep for Rhymefest took to his Twitter to announce the rapper/activist almost fell into a diabetic coma after not knowing he’d had the disease for many years. Today he cleared up the incident on his Twitter and announced that he’s feeling much better:
I’m back y’all, thanks 4the prayers and well wishers. I got released from the hospital over the weekend. diabetes is manageable so I’m good. Got a new diet, work out plan and lease on life. Gotta get off this insulin. Thanks to my close homies and family for helping me organise my new life style. No more pepsi hotchips and laffy taffys. And thanks to everyone who tweeted me a get well soon. Now back to the lab. Now that my sugar is down I feel much better I was operating on overdrive for years and had no idea. Now I understand a little of what Phife Dog is going thru. Off to the gym now peace.
Rhymefest Rushed To Hospital After Diabetes Scare
Late last night, a Rhymefest associate took to his Twitter account to announce that ‘Fest had been rushed to the emergency room at risk of falling into a diabetic coma after his sugar levels were 739 (normal levels are around 80). Apparently, the Chicago emcee/activist had the disease for years and had no idea. Scary stuff.
On thurs june 2, Che Rhymefest Smith was admitted into the ER at risk of Diabetic Coma his sugar levels were 739 normal being 80. Rhymefest has since been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and is awaiting release from the hospital. Rhymefest apparently had the disease for years and never knew it. This is his twitter account, he will continue tweeting from after his release. thank you
Rumor has it ‘Fest was released from the hospital minutes ago, so check back for more details.
Lil B Disses Rhymefest
In what could be labeled the most random (or ridiculous) hip-hop beef ever, Lil B took to CNN Radio last night to treat ‘Fest after El Che made a few questionable comments about B on Twitter. This can’t be life.
Will ‘Fest respond, or is it a bad look for an aspiring politician to jump in a battle? My opinion: Not in Chicago.
CNN: You’re big Twitter fan, and recently rapper Rhymefest tweeted that after he spoke to California artist Xzibit and listened to your music, his response was, “Homeboy needed a dad in his life.”
Lil B: I’m going to say, who is Rhymefest? So he needs to work on promoting and marketing himself, because I don’t know him. But what I feel about his comment is that it’s true, I needed a father figure in my life, but I’m not complaining about that. What do you mean, I need that? Tell Rhymefest I’m very happy. Tell Rhymefest I actually wake up and I’m happy, and I’m positive and I love people. Ask Rhymefest, does he feel the same way?
Video: Rhymefest To Challenge Election Results?
Losing an election by only 300 votes is a tough pill to swallow. Especially when some of those votes allegedly came from vacant lots. Che “Rhymefest” Smith announced that the fat lady has yet to sing, and she won’t begin to belt until every vote is accounted for. I have to agree – 300 is too close for comfort. I don’t think this thing is over yet.
Previously: Rhymefest Loses Alderman Bid
