There’s no denying that Chief Keef is everywhere right now — and a local author has decided to look deeper into the phenomenon. Chicago poet, activist and teacher, Kevin Coval is set to release his book, More Shit That Chief Keef Don’t Like, in October via Haymarket Books. The book is a collection of poetry composed by Coval…
Author: Andrew Barber
Video: VISUAL – Me and The Boyz
This is the final leak to VISUAL’s Hello Hip Hop mixtape that drops October 17th. On this one, Vis and the boys hit Chicago and Detroit to show how they do. Download the Mp3 here.
FSD Turns 5
Another one bites the dust. Today, Fake Shore Drive turns five years old. That’s at least 25 in dog internets years. And they said it wouldn’t last. But like we always do about this time, we’d like to thank our loyal readers, supporters, fans, link-tweeters, Facebook-sharers, criticizers, commenters, haters and gospel spreaders. We also have…
Pics: D. Rose 3 ‘Chicago Fire’ Colorway
The D. Rose 3’s have only been out less than a week and adidas is already rolling out new colorways — and these could be their dopest yet. Dubbed the ‘Chicago Fire’ colorway, these eye-catching joints are inspired not by the great Chi fire but instead the firemen who protect the city. Fire, right? The…
Video: Jitt f/ Chandler London & Jon Content – Homecoming
Jitt, Chandler and Content — they’re coming home again. However, on “Homecoming” home is not where the hook is. But who needs one? Shout out to Jugrnaut, whose currently sold out CHGO 312 cap is featured throughout the video.
Young Chop Working With Drake
After the chemistry that took place on the remix of Lil Reese’s “Us,” featuring both Drake and Rick Ross, it was evident that one of these superstars (or both) was going to go back in with Chop to create more magic. And with Drake shouting out Keef, Reese, Durk and Fredo on the remix, it…
Video: Johnny May Cash – 2 B*tches
Produced by Young Chop One just won’t do for Johnny May Cash, as the young man clearly needs two. The only question is, however, is three’s company? This is yet another release from the 8TMG album, which is on the way.
Rick Ross To Headline WGCI’s Big Jam
The official date and lineup for WGCI’s annual Big Jam concert has just been announced, and the boss Rick Ross will be this years headliner. Fat Joe, Kelly Rowland and Keyshia Cole have also been announced as part of the bill, with the rest of the lineup hitting in the coming weeks. Big Jam will…
Loui Baggs (8TMG) – Turn Up [Prod. by Young Chop]
As we wait for Chop’s 8TMG project to drop (it’s due out this week — allegedly) we get one more leak from the collective. This one from 8TMG member Loui Baggs, who takes the phrase of the moment and crafts a song around it. Easy enough, right?
Video: Hebru Brantley’s ‘Brothers Of The Robbing Hood’ 10/12 [NSFW]
On Friday night, Chicago artist Hebru Brantley unleashes his new exhibit, Brothers Of The Robbing Hood, at Lacuna 2150 in Chicago. The gallery opens on Friday, October 12 and the event will take place from 5p-10p — it’s free and open to the public. Trust that this exhibit is something you won’t want to miss….