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...
QUEEN KEY ON CHICAGO, KING LOUIE, INDUSTRY DRAMA & NEW ALBUM “HARD”
THE WORD Northern Illinois continues picking up the pieces after a devastating round of severe storms and confirmed tornadoes swept...
THE WORD What began as a small backyard cookout has grown into one of Black Chicago’s biggest summer gatherings. The...
THE WORD Poetry, politics and community will share one stage as Lynae Vanee brings her national Black Women Deserve Poems...
Before the New Year ended Hip-Hop artist Joel QuentezDropped his new music video titled “Be You” I must say that...
Imagine leaving everything you’ve ever known to pursue a dream you’ve had since a small child? Imagine going to a...
Life of A Good Man talks about how cold the world is and the struggle of grinding and providing. Elite...
Imagine leaving everything you’ve ever known to pursue a dream you’ve had since a small child? Imagine going to a...
“If you want to write something good there is three elements to which you should be doing. You should always...
“If you want to write something good there is three elements to which you should be doing. You should always...
Check out the new single from Chicago’s rising artist Mr.TooCool. The track has an up beat R&B type of feeling....
Kevin Lavell fulfills high expectations of new single “Muscle” dropping a dope visual. Fresh off releasing his mix-tape “Sorry 4...
Happy Holidays! It’s that time of the year where thousands of people express their gratitude through the gesture of giving....
When an artist is trying to surface and make a name for themselves the number one question asked is, “who...
