Polo G: Rising Star of Chicago Hip-Hop
Polo G, born Taurus Tremani Bartlett, emerged from Chicago's Old Town to become a hip-hop sensation with hits like 'Pop Out' and albums reaching Billboard's...
Common Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at The Light Video
Common reveals behind-the-scenes secrets from 'The Light' music video in new Vevo Footnotes, discussing J Dilla's production and Erykah Badu's influence....
Kidd Kenn Releases New Track Good Day Ahead of EP Launch
Chicago rapper Kidd Kenn drops new track 'Good Day' featured in Target's Pride campaign. The melodic single precedes his upcoming EP 'Problem Child' arriving June...
King Von: Chicago Drill Rapper’s Legacy
King Von, Chicago drill rapper born Dayvon Bennett, left behind a controversial legacy after his death. His story from O Block to music stardom with...
Kidd Kenn Releases “Gold Digger” Ft. Dess Dior
17-year-old Chicago hip-hop artist Kidd Kenn releases new track 'Gold Digger' featuring Dess Dior. The GLAAD-recognized rapper continues building buzz after viral success....
Goodbye Tomorrow Releases New Black Excellence Single
Goodbye Tomorrow releases '04 Money Like That Could Change Life (2019 Freestyle)', a powerful new single addressing Black excellence and social justice. The Chicago-based occult...
Kidd Kenn Releases Audio and Video for Viral Track
17-year-old Chicago rapper Kidd Kenn releases official audio and video for viral track 'Freestyle' featuring Delli Boe via Island Records....
Chance the Rapper: Going Independent with Power 106
Chance the Rapper discusses his independent success with Coloring Book, working with Kanye West, and why he chose not to sign a record deal in...
Chance, 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne Perform “No Problems”
Chance the Rapper makes his Ellen DeGeneres Show debut performing 'No Problems' with Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz from his #1 album....
2112: Transforming the Chicago Music Scene
2112 is Chicago's first music business incubator, uniting the city's fragmented music industry under one roof with 75 member companies, co-working spaces, and daily access...
Spike Lee’s CHI-RAQ: Chicago Artists & Stars
Spike Lee's Chi-Raq soundtrack features Chicago natives R. Kelly, Jennifer Hudson, and Nick Cannon alongside local artists. The 13-track album releases December 4th....
Common Drops Freestyle at Brooklyn Hip Hop Fest
Common delivered an impressive freestyle performance at the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, showcasing his lyrical prowess off the top of the dome. The Chicago rapper's...
Vic Mensa Speaks on Music’s Effect in Chicago
Vic Mensa discusses Chicago's music culture, working with Kanye West, and his Roc Nation deal on Hot 97's Ebro in the Morning show....
Chicago’s AAHH Festival Celebrates Community
Chicago's first AAHH Festival brought together Common, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Jennifer Hudson, and more to celebrate community through hip-hop music at Union Park....
Common Talks Violence, J Dilla, and Music
Common discusses his socially conscious music approach, Chicago's violence struggles, and working with J Dilla in new LA Leakers interview about his album Nobody Smiling....
Watch GBE’S Tadoe get Tatted by Chicago Artist, DEE COSEY
GBE rapper Tadoe gets tattooed by Chicago artist Dee Cosey, who has worked with Rick Ross and Rihanna. The session took place at Chief Keef's...
RondoNumbaNine Charged with Murder in Shooting
Chicago rapper RondoNumbaNine (Clint Massey) was charged with murder in the fatal shooting of dispatch driver Javan Boyd. The 17-year-old faces $2 million bail....
CHIRAQ: Rap, Politics & Violence in Chicago’s South Side
Noisey's Chiraq series episode three follows Chief Keef and Fredo Santana through NYC, documenting Chicago's drill music scene and South Side violence....
King Louie & Lil Bibby on Chicago Violence
King Louie and Lil Bibbi discuss Chicago's current violent state with Sway Calloway during his week-long exploration of the city's hip hop scene....
Rapper Beaten and Robbed in Broad Daylight (vid)
Chicago rapper Dj Nate, creator of hit song 'Gucci Goggles,' was robbed and beaten in broad daylight in an incident caught on video....
Lupe Fiasco: Chief Keef’s Culture “Scares” Him
Lupe Fiasco expresses concerns about the culture Chief Keef represents, sparking debate about Chicago hip-hop's influence and direction....