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....
Big Lex pulls up to WHAT’S THE WORD TV for an unfiltered conversation about her journey from college athlete to reality TV star on...
Five Lincoln-Way East students were identified after a video appeared to show them directing racist gestures and sounds toward Homewood-Flossmoor...
Rhymefest said Ye provided free admission to student leaders and community organizations as his two-night Ye Live Concert Tour stopped...
The iconic celebration of R&B and soul is coming home. BET is bringing the Soul Train Awards back in 2026,...
In action to build her trust with Democratic black men, Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday disclosed new proposals just...
Grammy-award-winning artist Common is expanding his charter school on the South Side. Art in Motion is located in Chicago’s South...
Free from 106 & Park makes it clear and shuts down the rumor that she had Jay-Z’s baby, despite Wendy...
Deon Cole says he was traumatized after dating Shaq’s ex. During an interview on the ‘Club Shay Shay’ podcast, Cole...
Elementary school teachers accused of giving children sleeping aids have been removed from their classroom in Spring, Texas. According to...
King Von’s mural across the street from O’Block symbolizes not only the birthplace of drill, which boasts a global reach, but...
Piers Morgan has publicly apologized to Jay-Z and Beyoncé following an explosive interview on his show where singer Jaguar Wright made serious allegations against the couple...
It’s no secret that Boosie will always support those who support him and that he will always have his friends’...
A one-year-old boy named Jiryiah Johnson was tragically killed by his babysitter’s pit bull dogs. The dogs attacked him in...
Margaret’s Village was established in 1974 by Sister Margaret Traxler, SSND, a passionate social activist dedicated to peace and civil...
