Some good news in an otherwise bad situation for Freddie Gibbs. Thankfully, he’s been granted bail in France where he’s currently being held on rape charges. The ticket was €50,000 ($55,905), but he should be a free man by press time. Fred’s lawyer, Scott Leemon, released the following statement: I am pleased to announce that…
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Win A Chance To Open Up For The ‘Art Of Rap’ Tour – August 5
As you’ve probably seen, we’ve partnered with Live Nation to bring you the Chicago stop of The Art of Rap Tour on Friday, August 5th at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre. The tour, which will be hitting select markets across the nation in conjunction with SiriusXM’s Backspin station, will feature an all-day affair with legends such as…
FSD Feature: Jamila Woods’ Fake Shore Drive Interview
Words by Quentin Yarolem After much critical acclaim, and having features on hit songs such as Donnie Trumpet’s “Sunday Candy” and Macklemore’s “White Privilege 2,” Jamila Woods is set to release her debut album, Heavn, this summer. Her talent has been able to cut through the crowded competition within the Chicago scene, and she is…
Kanye West Announces The Saint Pablo Tour & Full Tour Schedule
We knew it was coming, we just weren’t sure when. We’d heard rumblings, but now it’s official: Kanye West is joining forces with Live Nation and embarking on The Saint Pablo Tour starting August 25th in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse. West will visit nearly 40 cities across the U.S. and Canada, including dates…
FSD Feature: Exploring The Underworld of Chief Keef’s Vast Music Leaks
Words by Katrina LaZara (@katlaz26) In 2016, Chief Keef still has more influence than most would like to admit. The now 20-year-old skyrocketed to fame back in 2012, while he was on house arrest at his Grandmother’s house in Chicago. Keef has come a long way since his days of releasing music on YouTube, but the ride…
M-City J.R. Signs To Atlantic Records
Congrats are in order to our Detroit homie M-City J.R., who just inked a deal with Atlantic Records. J.R. made the partnership official at Hot 107.5’s #SummerJamz in Detroit this past weekend, when he took to the stage to officially ink in front of the packed house. As you know, J.R.’s hit “Addicted To My…
Listen to DJ Stain’s Guest Mix from ‘The Drive on Shade 45’
As you know, FSD has taken our talents to SiriusXM Radio, more specifically Shade 45, for The Drive On Shade 45 a.k.a. #TheDriveSXM. That’s right — FSD has invaded the airwaves for a new weekly show on Eminem’s Shade 45 station, featuring the best music from the Midwest airing every Sunday from 11pm-1am CST. Last night’s episode featured…
FSD Songs of the Week 6/10/16
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (6/3/16) 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.
TONIGHT: Soulja Boy w/ Femdot & Catch Lungs @ Bluebird Theater in Denver
A show so nice, we had to do it twice. Yet again, FSD is taking our show on the road alongside Red Bull Sound Select. Our next victim? Denver, Colorado. TONIGHT. Yes, tonight we are live and direct in the home of Super Bowl champs and legalized goodness. We’re back with round two with Soulja…
FSD Feature: Austin Vesely’s Fake Shore Drive Interview
Words by Quentin Yarolem. There’s only one thing that goes together better than peanut butter and jelly, and that’s Chance The Rapper and Austin Vesely. The esteemed director and creative has been Chance’s main videographer since 10 Day, and has directed everything from “Brain Cells” and “Sunday Candy” to Chance’s latest videos for “Angels” and…