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…
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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…
Midwest artists dominate nominations for XXL’s Freshmen Class 2017
Words by Cory Sinclair It’s that time of year again, where XXL starts generating buzz for their 2017 Freshmen Class issue. But before they reveal the cover, the fans get a chance to vote for their favorite artists to snag the coveted 10th spot. The polls are open for the next seven days, and close on…
Valee and ChaseTheMoney Reveal Artwork + Release Date for New Project
Them boys up to somethin’. Valee and ChaseTheMoney have been cooking up nothing but straight fire together for a new collaborative project and soon, they’ll be ready to share it with everyone. While we wait, Chase and Valee decided to give us a look at the official artwork for the yet-to-be titled project and let…