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....
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QUEEN KEY ON CHICAGO, KING LOUIE, INDUSTRY DRAMA & NEW ALBUM “HARD”
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A Chicago man is facing an attempted murder charge after prosecutors say he shot a woman he believed had information...
REMEMBERING MALIK MCCORKLE
Chicago’s well-known artist, G Herbo held a unique listening party at the Soho House in Chicago. Unlike other listening parties,...
This past weekend was the first weekend for Juneteenth to be celebrated as a federal holiday. Venues in Chicago officially...
Independent journalist Drea O interviewed Jim Jones and he explained his views on the Chicago Drill music scene and how...
Cody Mack sits down with MoneyBagg Yo’s newest Bread Gang Empire Signee TripStar. The two chopped it up about beating...
On May 27th, New York’s own Jim Jones came out to Chicago for various events. Along the way, Jones brought...
Flashing lights and camera mics filled the red carpet, as we waited for Chance The Rapper on his big night...
New to the industry but a veteran to artistry, Baha Bank$ is dropping heat and Chance the Rapper is the...
