Art by Langston Allston TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT Fresh off rocking back-to-back shows with Soulja Boy in Chicago and Denver, we return for our fourth Red Bull Sound Select show of 2016 — this time with Playboi Carti headlining. He’s red hot right now, and one of the leaders of the new school, so it’s only right…
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FSD Feature: Hottest Detroit Videos of Summer 2016
It’s no secret that Detroit is a little ruff around the edges – but the ugly is beautiful, and as the saying goes “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” — or in this case the director. After looking back at the summer releases, I choose 11 of the hottest videos that dropped in…
Bandman Kevo Sentenced In Federal Card Cracking Case
Back in late 2014, Bandman Kevo was arrested as part of a federal bank fraud case that spanned from Chicago to Indiana. Kevo and a group of five were accused of obtaining $639,745 in a bank fraud scheme called “cracking cards,” according to an affidavit. Yesterday, Kevo was sentenced to 22 months in a federal…
FSD Feature: Phor Talks ‘Lightning Bug’ Project, Reality TV Stardom & More
Today, Chicago rapper, entertainer and storied ink artist Phor has released his latest project, Lightning Bug, a 13-track outing which sets out to make him one of the most respected talents in the Chicago industry. Late last year, Phor found success as a reality TV star, appearing on VH1’s ratings-shattering Black Ink Crew: Chicago. But Phor’s…
FSD Feature: Getting To Know UG Vavy
Words by Tara Mahadevan (@mhdvn) The makeshift stage is made of some thin, pine-colored wood and covered with a rug. A handful of twenty-somethings make their way onto the platform, employing soft variations of hit dem folks, their faces contorted in enjoyment as Lil Yachty’s “1 Night” appears over the speakers, and eases into Famous…
FSD & RBSS Present: Playboi Carti w/ Finding Novyon & Nina Tech @ Double Door – THIS THURSDAY (8/25)
Art by Langston Allston Fresh off rocking back-to-back shows with Soulja Boy in Chicago and Denver, we return for our fourth Red Bull Sound Select show of 2016 — this time with Playboi Carti headlining. He’s red hot right now, and one of the leaders of the new school, so it’s only right we bring Cash…
FSD Songs of the Week 8/19/16
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (8/12) it’s eligible for the list. Now we aren’t saying these are the BEST songs of the week, but they are the staff’s faves and joints you can catch us bumping in the office.
Lil Durk Acquitted Of 2013 Gun Charge, Attorney Releases Statement
Durk’s weekend is off to a great start, as today he was acquitted on a 2013 gun charge that’s been haunting the Chicago rapper, as well as halting some of the moves he’s been trying to make. Durk was caught with a loaded .40-caliber handgun in Englewood back in 2013. Well, glock conversion kits aren’t…
Kanye Opens Pablo Pop-Up Shop In Northbrook, Chicago Is Pissed
Early this morning, Kanye West debuted his Pablo pop-up shop in Chicago. The only issue? It was actually in Northbrook, IL. Northbrook Court Shopping Mall to be exact. Many fans and stans didn’t seem to care, however, as thousands showed up to purchase the merchandise, with lines wrapping around the suburban mall. But while some Ye…
FSD Feature: Ric Wilson’s Fake Shore Drive Interview
Ric Wilson is one of the waviest up-and-comers out of Chicago. The writer/activist/musician is prepping to release a new project titled Soul Bounce, and has gotten quite a bit of buzz surrounding his two singles for the project. We recently got a chance to sit down with Ric, where we spoke about everything from letting…