No Khadijah Rash chopped it up with Fox Chicago’s Robin Robinson yesterday while in town with Kanye to perform for CPS students. Read the full piece here.
Category: Chicago
Details Emerge On Kanye West’s Surprise School Concerts
Lupe + Kanye + Common (with Timbuck2 in the background) Kanye shook up Chicago yesterday when it was reported he showed up at three Chicago high schools alongside cronies Common and Lupe for surprise shows, which were rewarded to select schools. June 8th was the date that Kanye was scheduled to do his yearly show…
Video: The Primeridian Interview w/ Upside of Down News
[*Insert Count laugh here*] Wayne MT sits down with the Primemeridian to discuss the role of the sucka emcee in today’s society. Simeon and Race talk about the opportunities hip-hop has provided. PM gives insight on production selection, working with Nicolay, Tall Black Guy, Twilite Tone and how coming from musically inclined backgrounds influenced the…
Video: Da Internz Hit NYC [Ep. 26]
Da Internz TV returns as one half of the duo, Tuo, hits NYC for a power meeting with Universal/Motown. Not sure who picked the B.E.P. background track, though. Previously: Video: Da Internz in the Studio with Polow Da Don & Willie of Day 26 [Ep. 22]
The Opus feat. ADaD – Street Talk
In celebration of their recent release Praying Mantis – Plus The Opus is offering a free download today of the single “Street Talk” featuring Chicago’s MC Adad (All Natural/Exile). Together they paint a vivid scene of the gritty state of urban experiance in the US. To purchase the whole album visit www.theopus.bandcamp.com The Opus consists…
Video: Slique – Addicted
The latest vid from Chicago crooner Slique. Try it cold turkey.
Kanye West + Common + Lupe Fiasco Performing “Power”
The 3 Kings were currently just at a Chicago High School performing “Power” alongside Kanye for this Kanye West Foundation Benefit Show for CPS Students. I wasn’t certain it was happening anymore, but the proof is in the shot. Now that’s power. Kanye Love
Video: Moonie (of L.E.P.) on 106 & Park
In case you missed it, Moonie of L.E.P. Bogus Boys was recently on BET’s 106 & Park premiering his brand new video with Ray J “Hood Girl” as well as hosting Freestyle Friday. The homie Diggler got the footage, so tune in and check out one of the Chi’s finest do his thing on the…
Video: Rhymefest’s Album Release Party @ The Shrine
El Che is in stores and online today. Who is copping or has copped? Props RH
Video: AK (of Do or Die) @ VH1’s Hip Hop Honors
Last night, James Smith J. Prince was honored amongst his southern Hip-Hop pioneer peers at the VH1 Hip-Hop Honors. The legendary mogul and indie hip-hop catalyst was more than deserving of this award for his contributions to the game over 20 years. Despite the show’s Southern theme, one Chicago track was thrust into the spotlight,…