Congrats are in order for Vic Mensa, who just partnered with Sprite for his very own lyric-infused can, as part of their Cold Lyrics series. In the past, artists such as Drake, Biggie, Nas and Rakim have had their lyrics grace the can; and now Vic joins that esteemed class. The lyric featured is “I…
By now you’ve surely seen the above image. Online, on social media, plastered around town — it’s literally everywhere. I saw it all over the city of Chicago this weekend. But what does it mean? Well, we now know it’s Jay Z’s new album, dropping via Roc Nation on June 30th, exclusively on Tidal and…
While in NYC for the You Only Live 2wice Tour, Freddie Gibbs stopped by The Breakfast Club alongside Brother Tony Muhammed to chop it up with DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlemagne about clearing his name, readjusting after coming home, new music and much more. Watch Gibbs and Brother Muhammed’s sit down with The Breakfast…
Chance The Rapper and Liz Dozier just took to Facebook Live to announce a new initiative for Chicago Beyond, where they’ll be funding the ideas of non-profits to help the young people of Chicago—to the tune of $2 million per idea. As discussions about community investment grow, even industries like the best offshore sportsbooks have…
via KSFY-ABC Words by Jabari Carter UPDATE: XXL reports that Keef has been released on $2,000 bond after pleading not guilty. Ultimately, the findings from various scholarly studies have stated there is no true discernible link between DTC presence and crime. Instead, many of these programs are helping provide support and healing to millions of…
NOW UPDATED WITH SET TIMES (BELOW) A few weeks back, Pitchfork Music Fest announced its 2017 headliners, who were greeted with a pleasant response. And today, the entire lineup has been released to the masses. Who made the cut, and who can we expect to see at Union Park July 14-16? Well, Joey Purp, Danny Brown,…
Since coming home in April, Bump J has been a busy man. He’s hit the studio with the who’s who of Chicago, and just yesterday teased a new single, “Fuck Up The Summa,” featuring Pusha T and Yo Gotti. It seems like everyone wants to show love to the Chief of Chicago — including Vic Mensa,…
Congrats are in order, yet again, for Dion ‘No I.D.’ Wilson, who has just been named the Executive Vice President of Capitol Music Group. A big move for a career filled with big accomplishments and accolades. Variety reports: Dion “No I.D.” Wilson has been named Executive Vice President of Capitol Music Group (CMG), it was…
June 8th. The Manuscript. What is The Manuscript, you ask? Well, the clues will be trickling out now. But just know that something is dropping Thursday. Is it the album? Is it an EP? Who knows. But it’s coming. This announcement comes less than a week after I sat in the studio with Vic Mensa,…
Remember who you are. A post shared by Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) on Mar 24, 2017 at 8:48am PDT Another day, another big accolade for Chance, as this morning it was announced that Chano will be honored at the 2017 BET Awards with the v distinguished Humanitarian of the Year Award. No doubt in part…