Whoa this is crazy. Chance just announced the direct support for his Be Encouraged tour, which kicks off this weekend in San Diego and runs through June, with select dates in the Fall. The adds? King Louie and DJ Oreo. Very, very dope to see both of these guys along for the wild ride that…
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KAMI drops cover art, track list & announces release for ‘Just Like The Movies’
Life’s ultimate flex is dropping your album cover art with a fresh new head tat. Big facts. Maybe one day I’ll do the same. Probably fake news. Either way, we can all FINALLY rejoice because we FINALLY have a release date for KAMI’s long-awaited album, Just Like The Movies. It’s due out next Friday, April 28th…
Chance The Rapper named one of Time Magazine’s ‘100 most influential people of 2017’
Pic courtesy of Vontay After the excellent and groundbreaking year that Chance The Rapper has had (and we’re only four months in, sheesh) it’s only right that Time Magazine has named Chano as one of their 100 most influential people of 2017 — an honor held by dignitaries, world leaders, and various celebs over the…
Vic Mensa, Wu-Tang Clan, Action Bronson & more to play Riot Fest 2017
It’s finally here. The official lineup of Riot Fest 2017. And our friends over there have done another fantastic job. Chicago star Vic Mensa will play alongside hip-hop legends the Wu-Tang Clan, Cypress Hill and Mike D of the Beastie Boys. While Action Bronson and M.I.A. are also slated to play. On the non-rap side,…
FSD & RBSS invade the Twin Cities with Lil Durk, Kodie Shane & Valee @ Privé Minneapolis on May 19th
Art by Mike Hinson Back on road. FSD is taking our show on the road yet again with Red Bull Sound Select. Our next victim? Minneapolis, MN on May 19th. Privé. FSD in the Twin Cities. It’s only right. And we’re bringing the Chicago artist with the super powers, Lil Durk, along with us for his…
Bump J has been released from federal prison
After eight long years, Terrence “Bump J” Boykin has been released from federal prison. At 7:00am EST, Bump was granted release from FCI Elkton in Lisbon, OH. I’m told he’s en route back to Chicago and will be in the city later on today. In 2009, Bump J was sentenced to a minimum of seven…
Freddie Gibbs announces his ‘You Only Live 2wice’ Tour
It’s lit. On April 17th, Freddie Gibbs will embark on his You Only Live 2wice tour, promoting his dope new project of the same name. It kicks off in Canada, and winds down in Denver in June. Is there a Chicago date? Of course there is. June 22nd at the Metro. More dates are still…
Kanye West’s The Life of Pablo becomes the first-ever streaming-only album to go platinum
Congrats to Kanye West for breaking yet another record (he’s had quite a few in his illustrious career). Today’s feat? The Life of Pablo becoming the first-ever streaming-only album to go platinum. Finally. I know people thought Kanye was crazy for making this only available exclusively through streaming services, but Kanye is always about pushing…
Chance The Rapper raises over $2.2 million for CPS + announces ‘Chance Arts & Literature Fund’
Pic courtesy of Vontay Moments ago, Chance The Rapper held yet another press conference at a CPS school — this time at Robeson High School in Englewood. Today’s presser was to update the world on his ongoing efforts to #SupportCPS, as well as new initiatives he has planned. One of the big announcements came courtesy…
Bump J to be released from prison on April 12th, 2017
It’s almost time. The return of Bump J. The re-introduction of a gangsta. Bump and his brother Shake just took to social media to announce Bump’s official release date, which is April 12th, 2017. Earlier this year, it was announced that Bump J would see the free world in March, and it appears they were…