Unless you’ve been under a rock for the past few months, then you already know that FSD takes over Shade 45 on Sirius XM every Sunday night at 11pm CST for our weekly mixshow, The Drive on Shade 45 a.k.a. #TheDriveSXM. Every Sunday, we play the best from the Midwest’s brightest in a hour-long mix…
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Check Out Pics From Kanye West’s ‘Pablo’ Pop-Up Shop in NYC
As you’ve likely seen and heard, Kanye and his camp opened up a The Life of Pablo-themed pop-up shop in NYC today. The three day event includes rare clothing, books, hats and perhaps the best people watching on the East Coast. Unfortunately, no physical copies of the album are in stock, however. Multiple sources have…
FSD Songs of the Week 3/18/16
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (3/11) 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.
RondoNumbaNine & Cdai Found Guilty in Murder Trial, Sentenced to 45 to Life
After two years of delays and multiple twists and turns, the murder trial of Javan Boyd has apparently come to an end — with both RondoNumbaNine and Cdai being found guilty on all charges and allegedly sentenced to 45 years to life. Official news sources have yet to make a statement, but Chicago rapper and…
FSD Songs of the Week 3/11/16
It’s that time of the week again. Do remember, that if the song dropped anytime since last Friday (3/4) 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.
Rory Fresco Signs with Epic Records
Another W for the Midwest. Kansas City’s own Rory Fresco just inked a deal with Epic Records and took to Twitter to let everyone know a few moments ago. If you’ve been tuned into The Drive on Shade 45 or paying attention right here on FSD, then you’ve surely seen Rory’s name and heard his…
King Louie Claps Back at Spike Lee for Mocking His Shooting
Just when you thought the Chi-Raq movie saga was over, Spike Lee threw more gasoline on the almost dead fire. Spike’s Chi-Raq film was absolutely one of the biggest talking points of Chicago’s hip-hop scene in 2015, but after its December release, not much was said about Spike or the film. That is until last Wednesday night,…
Chief Keef Says He’s Retiring, But Do You Believe Him?
A few days ago, Sosa took to Twitter for a rare conversation with some of his fans and followers. After a question from a fan asking “did you forget you were a rapper ?? You wayuyyyy behind on music drop something,” Sosa responded that he was set to retire because so many rappers in the…
Famous Dex Drops Video for “Ciabatta,” Announces Mixtape Release Date & Track List
Directed by Laka Films & Cannon Cam Another one. Dex continues his rise to mainstream notoriety, and tonight he returns with a brand new video alongside Dice Soho titled “Ciabatta,” as well as the cover art, track list and release date for his new mixtape. The new tape is titled OhhMannGoddDamm is is set to…
Rondonumbanine’s Trial Delayed Due to Uncooperative Witnesses
It appears Rondonumbanine’s murder trial has hit a snafu. Two years after being arrested and charged for the murder of Javan Boyd, the Chicago rapper sits in jail awaiting his fate and right to a speedy trial. The Chicago Tribune reports that Rondo’s case has stalled because witnesses are failing to cooperate. It’s quite the…