Fem’s tenacity is laudable, and his first concert of 2026 feels major: He’s curated a showcase of local hip-hop at the Ramova ...

Freddie Gibbs was engaged to Erica Dickerson, the daughter of Hall of Fame running back. In 2015, Eric Dickerson celebrated ...

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Chicago’s hip-hop scene has always been a force — a collision of grit, creativity, raw storytelling, and undeniable star power. While mainstream eyes often zoom in on the city’s drill movement, the ...

DEXLVL (Dex-Level) has been quietly shaping the sound of modern music from his base in Chicago, blending hip-hop, R&B, jazz, pop, and gospel with a foundation rooted in live instrumentation. The ...

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Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Chance the Rapper has released the self-directed music video for “Ride (Remix),” featuring Chicago legends Do or Die and Twista. The remix, from his critically ...

Chicago has long been a hotbed for hip-hop culture, but in recent years, the city has become known by a new name: Chiraq. In this eye-opening episode, we trace the history behind Chicago's ...

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The artist joined with a local shelter to show the threats the community faces. As COVID-19 cases surge around the country, thousands of potential evictions are on the horizon, and cities are growing ...