It’s hard to believe that the new Twista & Do or Die collabo project drops in one week. Yes, May 19th. It’s here, finally. Withdrawal, an album almost 20 years in the making. Two of Chicago’s rap titans together on one album. And we’re told it’s worth the wait. So yeah, 20 years of build up,…
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Kanye Bails on Spike Lee’s ‘Chiraq’
Perhaps after spending some time back home this week, Yeezy had a change of heart about appearing in a film titled Chiraq. Just days after news surfaced that Kanye was confirmed to star, one of Ye’s reps to Vulture he was out. Or perhaps he was never ‘in’ in the first place. Early pre-Cannes reports…
Check Out Hebru Brantley’s Animated Video for Yasiin Bey’s “Revelations”
World renown Chicago artist, Hebru Brantley, takes a crack at the animation game with this new official/unofficial video for Mos Def’s “Revelations” record. Hebru received Yasiin’s blessing to put this video together, which features Hebru’s signature Fly Boy character experiencing a number of adventures, and an alternate universe I like to call Hebruland. You want…
Watch Kanye West & Vic Mensa Perform at Chance The Rapper’s ‘Open Mike’ Event
Chance The Rapper’s “Open Mike” high school poetry event is happening right now at the Reva & David Logan Center for the Arts. And students who attended this evening were in for a treat as Chicago’s own Kanye West and Vic Mensa took to the stage to perform “All Day” and “U Mad.” These guys…
Kanye West & Jennifer Hudson Confirmed To Star in Spike Lee’s ‘Chiraq’
Despite heat from the Mayor, various alderman and other locals; Spike Lee’s new film, Chiraq, is still a go. And today, more details have emerged on the film, which is set to be a spin on a Greek comedy, Lysistrata. Also, we’re told the movie will also be a musical. Kanye West, Jennifer Hudson, Samuel…
Pics: Chief Keef, Jeremih & Yung Berg In The Studo
It went down last night at an undisclosed studio in Los Angeles. Glogang Amadeus Cozart, Mr. Late Nights and Hitmaka. These three Chicago titans were all in the lab together working on something — but exactly what that is is unknown to us at this time. Oh yeah, Red Cafe was also there. We’re definitely…
Jo Jo Capone Ends Beef Between The Game & Young Thug
Salute to Jo Jo Capone, who used his power and muscle to stop an industry beef before things got really real. Yesterday evening, Jo Jo took to social media to announce that he was able to get Thugger and Gametime on the phone together to put their differences to rest. Capone, who is affiliated with…
Kanye West Changes Album Title…For Now
SWISH! No NBA Finals. It’s actually the current title of Kanye’s upcoming album. We’re guessing Kanye’s saying he’s scoring big with this next release? Nothing but net? We’ll have to see. But yeah, So Help Me God is out — SWISH is the future. For now. Check out his Tweets confirming the new title below.
Check Out Detailed Pics of the Upcoming adidas Yeezy 350 Boost Low
We got a glimpse of these Yeezy Boost lows a few months back at Kanye’s fashion shows, and now detailed images of the highly-anticipated sneaker have surfaced. They’re rumored to be legit pics, but are currently unconfirmed at this time. I for one can’t wait for these to hit shelves, so let’s hope they’re a…
Lil Durk & Chief Keef Connect to Record New Song for Durk’s Album
Sure, Durk’s track list for Remember My Name (dropping June 2nd!) hit the internets earlier this week, but it isn’t over until the fat lady sings. And in this case, it isn’t over until Durk and Keef squash the beef and hit the lab together — and that’s exactly what happened early this morning at…