“Nappy Boy had to put me on they team” Rumors have swirled over the past few months regarding Shawnna’s current label situation.  Many wondered if she was still repping for the house that Luda built, or if she had gone awol for greener pastures at T-Pain’s ‘Nappy Boy Entertainment’ imprint.  Well, in this video, shot…

Chicago emcee and Hip Hop paparazzi extraordinaire, Bobby Rocwell, caught some footage of Shawnna’s set at last week’s Battle of the Sexes concert at the Wild Hare (thrown by World Famous and FSD).  He also got a brief interview and asked the million dollar question: Does Shawnna have a man? The last few seconds of…

Mick Luter, Big Wiz, Rashid Hadee and Que B.I.L.L.A.H. premiered a new United Center joint last Wednesday at the Darkroom. Hey, we didn’t start the fire.

Che reflects on the time Q-Tip tried to boot him off the ATCQ tour for talking greasy about them at the airport after one of their shows.  Not to be confused with the tour ‘Fest is currently on, where he’s traveling around and sleeping on fans couches. “I called my Mom up and told her…

I’ve been waiting on the go ahead from the powers that be at MTV, but it’s now official:  Chicago is taking over MTV Jams on November 14th.  That’s next Saturday, kiddos.  All Chicago.  All day.  They’ll be playing non-stop videos from Chicago legends as well as clips from our current stars.  MTV has also brought WGCI (107.5) and…

Fresh out of the frying pan into the fire… Directed by Davy Greenberg

Uhh? Not really sure what to say here. R. Kelly feat. Tyrese – “Pregnant” [Full/No DJ] Props Nello & Mr. X

In an interesting piece of news, it appears Lupe Fiasco has signed on to voice the late, great Slum Village member Baatin in an upcoming animated movie.  The film is being put out Miami-based artist Jack Splash, who also just released a Baatin dedication track: Says XXL: Baatin has had such a great impact on…

More footage from Wednesday’s Writers event at the Darkroom. Here Vo kicks his verse off “I’m Tired” Video courtesy of R. Raven.

Video courtesy of R. Raven.   Astonish goes in over some Amerie.