Today, Derrick Rose stormed Chicago for his Run With Rose event, which celebrated the launch of his D. Rose 2 sneakers with Adidas. Derrick kicked off the day at the Adidas store in the Water Tower, with hundreds of fans lining up to get their D. Rose 2’s and a picture with the MVP. Derrick…
Year: 2011
Pics: Hebru Brantley’s Yesterday’s Losers Show
Last night, the Lacuna Artist Lofts on 2150 S. Canalport were turned upside down. Anchored by Hebru Brantley’s Yesterday’s Losers exhibit – which entirely took over the newly renovated first floor – all five levels featured booming parties. Vita Morte, Leaders, Enstrumental, PHLI, Fashion Geek, Anna Hovet and many other local designers hosted pop up…
Video: Odd Future Live In Chicago
In case you didn’t know, Tyler & Odd Future rocked a sold out show at the Metro last night for their second Windy City visit. Couldn’t make it? No worries. Here’s a bit of the action. You can check out Tyler & Hodgy Beats run through “French” above and “F*** The Police” and “Radicals” after…
Video: Common – Sweet [Behind The Scenes]
Com was down in Haiti this week filming two videos: one for “Blue Sky” and the other for “Sweet.” If you listened to No I.D.’s interview with WGCI, you heard him talk about how great “Sweet” is. I’m looking forward to hearing/seeing this one. The Dreamer, The Believer November 22nd.
Mixtape: Parkay x DJ V-Dub – Back 2 The Basics
As promised, Parkay drops his latest mixtape, Back 2 The Basics, hosted by the mixtape bully himself, DJ V-Dub. Back 2 The Basics features 14 new tracks including work with King Louie, Mush Millions, Don P and more. Download the full project under the bridge.
Royce Da 5’9″ Talks ‘Hi Rhianna,’ Slaughterhouse & Ghostwriting On WGCI’s The Morning Riot
This morning, Royce called in to WGCI’s Tony Sculfield & The Morning Riot to discuss his buzzing ‘Hi Rhianna’ line from the BET Hip-Hop Awards cypher, the new leak from Slaughterhouse, skinny jeans, ghostwriting and the Detroit Lions. Per usual, the always candid Royce gives us some colorful commentary. Check out The Riot Monday-Friday from…
Video: Juice – Maywood (Freestyle)
Courtesy of Elephilms Last night, MC Juice had a showcase at Sub-T, and before exiting the stage, he blessed the crowd with one of his legendary freestyles. This one incorporates people standing in the crowd, drugs and various Chicago neighborhoods. The Juiceman at his finest.
Preview: Hebru Brantley’s Yesterday’s Losers Gallery
Tonight I debut my multimedia collection of paintings, installments and sculptures I put together, in which I pay homage to American pop culture – which I’m calling Yesterday’s Losers. And I warmly welcome you to what I truly believe is the greatest art show Chicago has ever seen. We kick off tonight at 6pm at…
Mixtape: King Louie – #ManUpBandUp Pt. 1
Yes, I’m fully aware that Louie already has a mixtape out called Man Up Band Up, and I’m also in tune with the fact that Louie has a ‘Best Of’ out (what up V-Dub?), but here’s another greatest hits package from Louie, compiled by DJ Twin (his official DJ) and DJ Iceberg. This includes a…
Pugs Atomz – Who R U
Pugslee rocks over a Toki Monsta instrumental for his latest leak. He’s also borrowed sound clips from Tom & Jerry and Deep Throat to to illustrate a conversation with H.E.R. And you know who she is. Hit the jump to see his recap of his China tour with The Electric, as well the transcribed lyrics…