Yet another leak from the young gun, Chief Keef. It appears we’re experiencing a bit of Keef-hysteria at the moment. Media outlets all over the city from bloggers to radio stations have been reaching out trying to get a piece of the young rapper. The emcee is polarizing to say the least, with fans, tweeters…
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Video: Tree f/ DJ Nas – Whoooo
Off Tree’s The Tree EP, which should already be on your hard drive. If not, I don’t know what to tell you. Big Wiz & Paypa Man on the cameos. RIP Dare.
Common vs. Drake-Inspired “You Canada Dry” Shirt Hits The Web
In the spirit of a good old fashioned hip-hop battle, Chicago-based designer Custom De Vasquez, unleashes his “You Canada Dry” t-shirt, inspired by Com’s ether towards Drake on the “Stay Schemin (Remix).” The price of the shirt ranges from $15-$25 depending on size, and is available in all size runs. To order you an hit…
Mixtape: Pac Man – I’m Still Here
On June 21, 2010, the man known to the world as Pac Man, and by friends and family as Larry Johnson, was tragically gunned down in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago. He was only 25–far too young to be taken from the world. Pac was closely affiliated with the L.E.P. Bogus Boys, and was the…
Lupe’s Lasers Goes Gold
10 months after hitting the streets, Lupe’s third album, Lasers, strikes gold with 500,000 copies sold. Congrats to Lu and the FNF fam. Sean
Video: EMP DASME f/ Maserati Deeder – Models & Bottles
Directed by Jordan Howard
Jay Hen Gwoppa – Gheorghe Mureşan
“Kush so fye, I’m high, Gheorghe Mureşan” I’m literally LOLing right now. Just last night, after posting a track named after former NBA star (!) Tony Kukoc, I put out a feeler, requesting that a local artist record a song dedicated to the most ridiculous NBA player of all time (imo), Gheorghe Mureşan. Alert: Chicago rappers…
Cap 1 – Just Kool’n
Produced by Imperial Cap drops a brand new diddy, dedicated to the art of kool’n. Chill out and have a listen. JUST_KOOLN_PROD_BY_IMPERIAL-CAP1_AKA_RICHIE[TweetMySong]
Video: Woman Who Changed Name To Kanye West & Tattooed His Name On Butt Visits WGCI
Meet Kanye Resa West, the woman who legally changed her name to that of the Chicago superstar rapper–who she believes is the love of her life. Mrs. West went as far as to tattooing KANYE on her butt, and also on her meathooks. Turns out she’s from Chicago as well. Who knew? And she sings,…
Video: Kanye West Plays “Big Brother” For Jay-Z For First Time
Kanye’s cousin and frequent collaborator, Tony Williams, has been releasing these web-segments that take us behind the scenes of his career. Today he released his fourth episode, which is unreleased and rare footage of Kanye playing Jay “Big Brother” for the very first time. A very special moment to say the least. Source