THE SOUTH SIDE ARTIST TAKES CENTER STAGE AS THE FREE COMMUNITY SERIES CONTINUES TO PUT CHICAGO’S NEXT VOICES IN THE...
We proudly present the 2026 Artists to Watch List, a curated selection of 25 Chicago artists we believe are actively...
AKIA stopped by WHATS THE WORD for a conversation covering everything from tour stories and struggle meals to growing up...
On April 13th 2025, we put together a list that captured the heartbeat of Chicago’s music scene heading into 2025....
Wells Fargo is facing federal scrutiny over efforts to help Black Americans own homes. The Trump administration calls race-based lending...
Police say two nights out at a Miami strip club ended with men reporting thousands of dollars in missing valuables....
The Chicago artist will bring an evening of R&B, hip-hop and live entertainment to the Sanctuary on October 23, with...
It was a big night for hip-hop and baseball as Shawnna (formerly of DTP) and rising star Lstreetz stepped onto...
For more than three decades, John Monopoly has been one of the most influential figures at the crossroads of music,...
After tearing down Wrigley Rooftop for the Breezy Bowl, Chris Brown kept the Chicago energy going by linking up with...
When Chris Brown hit Chicago for his Breezy Bowl XX Tour, fans already knew it was going to be a...
J.IVY AND NEW YORK RAPPER TORAE APPOINTED INTO THE BLACK MUSIC ACADEMY
Texas politics just got real messy. Lawmakers in Austin just passed a brand-new congressional map, and folks are calling it...
Chicago’s own Casino Trell is proving that he’s not afraid of competition—or the spotlight. When he first announced his Nowhere...
This summer, Simeon High School in Chicago hosted its first-ever Legacy Basketball Camp, welcoming 100 kids to an unforgettable experience....
Drake’s flagship OVO store in Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood was the scene of a wild and destructive incident on August 26....
Back in September 1994, Tupac Shakur hit the stage at the Mecca Arena in Milwaukee for what was supposed to...
