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...
The prosecution witness detailed the alleged Quando Rondo murder-for-hire plot, explained why he contacted the FBI and admitted that he...
Ross Mac is bringing Maconomics Wealth Summit Weekend back to Chicago for its fourth year, with three days centered around...
A viral video appears to show a charter bus driver pushing a CTA employee with the vehicle following an alleged...
Brandy is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 30, with Issa Rae and...
A frightening incident in Memphis has left a community shaken after a 7-year-old boy was reportedly robbed at gunpoint while...
Hip-hop entrepreneur and lyricist Benny the Butcher is giving fans and aspiring entrepreneurs a chance to connect with him in...
Jay-Z is opening up about the now-dismissed 2024 sexual assault lawsuit, calling the allegations “heartbreaking” and admitting the ordeal left...
A professional cornhole player known for his inspiring story is now facing murder charges after authorities say he fatally shot...
The landscape of college basketball has shifted and Darius Acuff Jr. is at the center of it all. The SEC...
Yung Miami is opening up about how her past relationship with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs impacted her career and public image....
Drivers on the south side and nearby suburbs should prepare for heavy traffic starting Tuesday, as the Illinois Department of...
Jay-Z is speaking out about one of the biggest rap feuds in recent years, saying the rivalry between Kendrick Lamar...
A California-born figure has reportedly taken control of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel following the death of longtime leader “El...
