The legend himself, Kevin Gates, hits Chicago’s Riviera Theatre on September 13th as part of his Big Lyfe Tour, presented by JAM Productions & 1833. This will be a night to remember, so I highly suggest you grab tickets ASAP because they’re going fast. Beat me there. It’s an 18+ affair and the doors open…
Watch Sonny’s video for “Backwoods & House Shoes”
One of my favorite new artists out of the Chi drops off his latest video for “Backwoods & House Shoes.” Press play on this one, trust and believe it will be well worth your time.
Swank PR Launches Festival PURPLE BLOCK PARTY w/ Jim Jones, Pivot Gang & More at Garfield Park 8/28
On August 28th, our friends over at Swank PR are kicking off their first music festival called the Purple Block Party. Jim Jones. Pivot Gang. Kali. Baha Banks. Huev V. Vic Lloyd and more will be live and direct in Garfield Park. It will be a day to remember. Tickets are available here!
The Wu-Tang Clan & Nas Tour Hits Chicago on Friday, September 2nd — tix still available
Nas. Wu-Tang. Two titans, collectively, of Hip-Hop. True school stars. Pioneers. Legends. What else can I say? No further introduction is needed. But this once-in-a-lifetime-pairing goes on tour this fall, and falls through the Chicagoland area on Friday, September 2nd. 8PM sharp. That’s right, all living members of the Wu and Nasty Nas will be…
Stream Fat Money & Cardo’s new album ‘Money Got Wings’
Super excited for all the success Fat Money (fka Ty Money) has touched in the past year. From working with Ye and Dr. Dre to crafting a recent hit for AB (“Put That Shit On”), the man has been on a tear. This week he upped the ante by finally unloading his collabo album with…
Fat Money shares new “Part 2” video
Fat Money and Cardo’s collaborative album, Money Got Wings, finally impacts on August 5th. Very excited for this one. It’s Money’s time. Watch his cinematic video below and check out the track list for the album. Money Got Wings tracklist: Introskii 400 Degrees Aww Man Bag From Hell 2004 Back InnaRaq
Chris Brown’s ‘One Of Them Ones’ Tour Hits Chicago’s Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on August 4th – Update Lil Baby has been added
UPDATE: LIL BABY HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE LINEUP. GRAB TICKETS NOW! The Breezy blows through Chicago’s The Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on August 4th. Summer still has plenty of gas in the tank, so be sure to keep the season going strong by picking up passes to see one of our generation’s most talented artists:…
Watch the DCG Brothers video for “Get Money” feat. Moneysign Suede
Bsavv & Shun return to FSD with their latest video for Get Money. Monsign Suede is along for the ride. And with a title like that, it’s only right. While checking out the release, I stumbled upon a discussion about how artists are diversifying their revenue streams beyond streaming and merch sales. One platform that…
University of Illinois Is a Home for Hip-Hop Initiatives
University of Illinois is leading the charge when it comes to Hip-Hop initiatives on a collegiate level, with a bevy of fresh new programs and curriculum. The University of Illinois is consistently rated as one of the best universities in the United States. Whether the top ranking for public or national school, U of I…
Kidd Kenn connects with Baby Tate for “Want Not A Need”
Def Jam’s latest signee, Kidd Kenn, links with Baby Tate for a dope new single titled “Want Not A Need.” Kenn’s been on a roll lately and the train keeps pushing with this new one. Stream below.