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Following her electric performance at the 2014 BET Awards, last night, R&B singer Jennifer Hudson releases her brand new single called "Its Your World." It features the "King of R&B" R Kelly and its produced by House Music legend Terry Hunter. Listen to Jennifer Hudson's brand new track "Its Your World" after the jump and don't forget to check out snippets from her upcoming album below as well. 

Less than a month away, Common is set to release his highly anticipated 'Nobody's Smiling' album on Def Jam/Artium Records. While we wait, Common provides us with the tracklist and artwork of his upcoming project and it include contribution from Lil Herb, Dreezy, Big Sean, Jhene Aiko, and more. Also, after the jump, catch Common in a small video explaining the concept behind his album cover and how Chicago's ongoing violence inspired it. Nobody's Smiling drops on July 22nd. 

Soul legend Bobby Womack, best known for hits "If You Think You're Lonely Now," "Harry Hippie," and "Across 110 Street" has passed away. The news broke yesterday on Friday (6/27) after a rep for Womack's label, XL Records, confirmed his passing but its said to be no cause of death at this time.  Womack was 70-years-old

Ridin' round in that white thang in his hometown Chicago, G Count of L.E.P. New Regime releases his latest new video. Its called "Dat N****" and it features his fellow Chicagoans Lil Durk and Lil Herb.  Check out Count's new video after the jump and don't forget to leave your thoughts and comments. 

This past weekend, R Kelly stopped in his hometown Chicago to perform at WGCI's Summer Jam  at the United Center and after his performance, Kellz stopped to talk with the Morning Riot for an post interview. During their discussion, Kellz addressed the rumors about his child being a transgender and why he hasn't responded to the reports sooner. He also talks about being relevant in the music industry, the violence his hometown, and Carmelo Anthony possibly coming to the Chicago Bulls.  Watch WGCI interview with R Kelly after the jump and don't forget to leave your thoughts/comments.

In support of his forthcoming album Trigga , which drops on July 1st, R&B singer Trey Songz stopped in Chicago, last night (6/23), to hang out with Power 92 and its loyal listeners for an exclusive meet-n-greet at Sawtooth. It was presented by Hennessy and it was hosted by Power 92's Tone Kapone. During the event, fans and invited guests got the opportunity to mix and mingle with each other, while watching Tone Kapone interview Trey Songz. Afterwards, fans got the chance to interact and take pictures with Trey, before leaving the building. Check out exclusive pictures and video after the jump.

Chicago's number #1 urban station 107.5 WGCI kicked off their  Summer Jam concert series, this past weekend, with some of the biggest names in music. The event took place at the City's United Center and the place was packed with loud screaming fans, showing love for their favorite artists. Kicking off the show, Chicago's own "Bop Kings" Dlow and Stunt Taylor hit the stage to perform their latest singles to get the crowd hyped, followed by performances from K Camp and Ty Dolla $ign. Next in the show, the "King of Memphis" Yo Gotti hit the stage to give the audience a hard rocking performance with his taste of the streets, while Jennifer Hudson followed and smooth things out with her latest single produced by Timbaland called "Walk It Out." Later, the "King of R&B" R Kelly took center stage and lets just say the rest was history. Kellz made sure he gave his hometown exactly what they wanted, singing nothing but hit...