Author: Andrew Barber

What a jerk!  Although, it looks more like Jigga’s bodyguard was the one doing the treating, but either way this is pretty funny. I’d like to hear Leon’s take on this. via Chicago’s TMZ, Bobby Rocwell, with Midwest Live. They’re always watching.  Don’t get left hangin’

The wait is over.  Revenge of the Backpacks 2 is finally here. Rhymefest, Mikkey Halsted, Naledge of Kidz N The Hall, Twone Gabz, Juice, Add-2, Pugs Atomz, Psalm One, J Ivy & More…. 30 Tracks of remixed music and rapid fire mixing reminiscent of FunkMaster Flex’s 60min of Funk. . . . Appearances By: “Super…

Yesterday, Freddie Gibbs met with the gang on Navy Pier for a candid interview on 89.5 Vocalo Radio.  Luis and FG talk about Gibbs’ rise to the forefront of Hip Hop’s new class, how he started rapping, his hometown of Gary, IN, his summer plans (performing at Chicago’s Pitchfork Music Fest) and much more.  Part…

Damn, Showtime is moving right now.  Here’s another leak off his upcoming project featuring Xcel and Dude N Nem. Showtime feat. Dude N Nem – http://usershare.net/mayuf2j94zya

Rhymefest’s Dangerous 5-18 mixtape drops this week, which is being mixed by DJ RTC.  This is the last leak before the storm. El Che in stores 5.18 Rhymefest – “Familiar Faces” Shouts: eskay

YP is under the Warren G act on this one.  I’m joking of course. This was ripped off Go ILL Radio this past weekend.  Looking forward to that CDQ. Here’s the radio rip from Go Ill Radio for YP’s first release off of his mixtape “Next Up” hosted by DJ Sean Mac and DJ Head…

It’s VO Gotti! “Now bring it back to the middle of the map/ 100 round clip hanging out the middle of the strap/ Where the kids murder kids and the kids murder grown folks/ You ain’t from around here, hang around your own folks!” MarVo – “Women Lie, Men Lie”

Off Mike & Leo’s Less Is More album, coming soon. mikeflo of The RBG Family and producer Leo Goetz collab on this critically acclaimed theme album, “Less Is More” soley produced by Leo Goetz. mikeflo weaves tales of wisdom, power, and revolution thru a fly, fresh and global scope. watch for more videos to come…

Lungz has been on his business lately and is quickly rising to the top of this new class of Chicago emcees.  The “Skateboard Gz” video was excellent and here he’s back with something to make his competitors envy.  He’s showing no signs of slowing down in 2010. Lungz – “Envy”

Sunday night, a handful of out-of-town celebs touched down in Chicago for various events. Waka Flocka, Cam’Ron, Fabolous and the lovely Rosa Acosta were all in the ‘Go for private parties. Here P. Noble caught some footage of Fab, Rosa and Lola at Loso’s show at Crobar. Chicagoans such as Cold Hard and the Bishop…