I’m confused by this. For a few reasons, honestly. But first, let’s look at the suit: AHH: Hip-Hop star Kanye West is the subject of a lawsuit over an illegal sample contained on a 2006 mixtape. Robert Poindexter filed a lawsuit against Kanye West in the United States District Court of Southern New York, on…
Video: The Cool Kids the Face of LRG’s 2012 Summer Campaign
LRG has tapped Sir Michael Rocks and Sir Charles to rep their 2012 summer line, alongside the cast of Comedy Central’s series Workaholics. Their “we don’t grow up, we beast out” tagline is alive and well in this clip. Looked like a good day.
New EP: L.E.P. Bogus Boys Vs. The Hood Internet
Presented by TEHO Media. Windy city producers The Hood Internet deliver their re-imagining of six tracks from the Bogus Boys’ latest effort, Now Or Neva, with assistance from producers and DJ’s Keepaway, The Big Pink, Magichour and more. Stream below and download after the jump.
FSD Feature: Rap Shows Suck. Ernest Wilkins Explains How To Improve Them.
Words by Ernest Wilkins (@ErnestWilkins) A fixture at local shows and parties, Ernest Wilkins is officially known as Chicago’s wingman (no seriously, he owns the title). He’s one of the bright personalities behind the Red Eye newspaper and Metromix Chicago. No rookie to the rap game, Ernest spent time at Def Jam before making the…
Video: D. Mose f/ D-Edge – Skyway
D. Mose links with Str8 Slammin’s own D-Edge for his latest visual. Chicago to Gary on this one.
FSD Giveaway: Devin The Dude @ Reggie’s 4/21/12
Presented by FSD, Knuckle Rumbler & Ground Lift Media Devin’s Seriously Tripping Tour rolls through Chicago the day after the national holiday that is 4/20. On 4/21/12, Devin alongside the Local Nobodies, DJ Trew and Coughee Brothaz North touch down in Chicago for a performance at Reggie’s Rock Club. The show is 18+ and kicks…
Bucketfeet x Dense83 Present: Turbulence
BucketFeet, the only footwear company based in Chicago, is releasing their first pair of shoes designed by a hometown artist: Jesse Greene — better known as Dense83. Bucketfeet has taken the idea of an artist shoe collaboration, and made it the focal point of the brand. Their most recent creations feature work by artists from…
Video: Chief Keef – Everyday [Preview]
Directed by DGainz. Produced by Young Chop. Look for the full clip to drop in the coming weeks. Download Back From The Dead now.
Video: Maserati Deeder – The Max
Directed by Merk Murphy. Track produced by Automatik. L.E.P. Bogus Boy affiliate Maserati Deeder took to the streets of the Big Apple for the latest visual from his forthcoming project, The Free Zone. Grab the mp3 after the jump.
Fatboi Fresh – Fatboi vs. Chicago [Diss]
If you follow me on Twitter, then you probably saw me tweet about this “Hit Em Up”-style diss from Fatboi Fresh where he’s going at everyone in the city (rappers, DJs, bloggers, etc). Well, he’s unleashed the fury today. Expect a lot of happy campers after listening to this one. *runs for cover*