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In this recent interview (below), R&B singer K Michelle called up Chicago's 107.5 WGCI to talk with the Morning Riot about staying away from 'Love & Hip Hop' drama, going on tour with Robin Thicke, and forthcoming musical directed by Idris Elba.  During the interview, K Michelle also discussed her broken relationship with R Kelly. Listen below! WGCI

Besides staying in trouble with the law, you can't deny, Justin Bieber stays on his grind. Here's his official new video for "Confident" and it features Chicago's own Chance The Rapper. Watch!

Cooking up beats in the lab, Legendary producer Soundmaster T releases new video, showing the making of his hot new track "For My N*ggas." The track is to promote his 20 years in the business and he plans to give to an aspiring Chicago artist, who he feels can take the game to the next level. After the jump, watch the studio making of "For My N*ggas" and download track on Soundcloud .

This past weekend, Memphis own Young Dolph stopped in the City of Chicago with an exclusive meet and greet to promote his latest mixtape, "South Memphis Kingpin." The event took place in the City's South Loop at Complex 2010 and guests included Street Bullies, DJ V-Dub, Pha'tal, and more. Young Dolph also mentioned he will be returning to Chicago on Friday, February 7, 2014 to open up for 2 Chainz at the Chicago Theatre. The show will also feature Pusha T and tickets are available at ticketmaster.com Download: Young Dolph's South Memphis Kingpin

Packed with plenty of supporters and bottles of Grey Goose, Rapper Pha'tal celebrated the release of his upcoming mixtape PYFR in Chicago, last night. The event took place in the City's South Loop at Complex 2010 and guests included Skee Franchise, GLC, T-Y Green, Shagg Nice, DJ Reese, and more. Lookout for Pha'tal's PYFR mixtape next month.

Back looking sexy as ever, Chicago's own Jennifer Hudson releases the official visual to her single "I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)." Its produced by Pharrell and features T.I. Watch after the jump.

Sweeping the Nation with their new dance craze, Dancers D-Low and Lil Kemo appeared on Fox 32's Good Day Chicago to teach Melody Mendez and Jake Hamilton how to bop. Last week, the two dancers from the Westside of Chicago showcased their talents on the NBC's Steve Harvey Show .

Chicago rapper Murph Watkins picks up were he left off with his track "Beautiful" and releases new music called "All Is Fair." Its produced by Zel Vinsun and it features Wheaties. Stream/download below.

Chicago rapper Lil Bibby is making real noise in the music industry, right now. Last week, he recently appeared on HOT97's Morning Show and drop by Shade 45 to talk with Sway In The Morning. Now, Bibby takes his entourage to the ATL to celebrate his latest mixtape, which is called  Free Crack . In the video, after the jump, see who Bibby plans to work with for the remix of his track "Water." 

Fresh off the plane from Texas, where he opened up for Yo Gotti, Tony Cartel releases his latest new visual directed by Hi-Def. Its called "Gettin To The Money" and it features fellow Chicago rapper King Louie.

You never too old to learn new things. On yesterday, Talk Show host Steve Harvey decided to take on a new dance craz thats taking over the streets of Chicago. Its called the "DLow Shuffle" and Steve brought on the creators of the dance to teach and entertain his viewers on his daytime show. Watch!

Gearing up for her upcoming mixtape No Filter , "1st Lady of Chicago" Chella is back with a brand new visual called "Da Fact Of The Matter Is." Its directed by Azae Productions and produced by Zaytoven.

Produced by 12 Hunna, Chief Keef hits the streets with a new track courtesy of DJ Hustlenomics titled "Pull Up." Stream/download below. Elevator

Mr. West does it again. The RIAA has just announced Kanye's  Yeezus album a million units shipped, which makes it certified platinum. This marks Kanye with his 7th platinum plaque in his music career.

Earlier today, Chicago rapper Lil Bibby paid a visit to HOT97 to talk with Ebro, Peter Rosenberg, and Cipha Sounds. During his visit, Bibby spoke on his mixtape Free Crack , Chicago streets, and more.

Blowing through the Windy City on their promotional run, Kevin Hart and Ice Cube stopped by WGCI to talk with the Morning Riot. During their visit, they talked about the success of their careers and their new upcoming movie "Ride Along," which hit theaters this Friday, January 17th. Take a listen. WGCI

Only three weeks into 2014 and Kanye West is back in the headlines.  TMZ  reports Kanye attacked a 18-year-old guy today inside the room of a chiropractor's office in Beverly Hills. The incident is said to have taken place after the victim allegedly called Kanye the "N-word." Watch video after the jump.

Last week, Jay Z stopped in Chicago with his Magna Carter World Tour at the United Center. During his set, Hov brought a young rapper onstage named MoBo and gave her the opportunity of a lifetime to rhyme. 

In this 40 minute documentary, WorldStarHipHop takes us through the streets of Chicago and shed light on the City's violence and show how kids use hip hop as a way out from their situations. Guests appearances include Lil Durk, King Louie, Katie Got Bandz, Lil Bibby, Rhymefest and more. Watch!

Just hours after he announced the release of his 10th studio album, Common delivers a brand new track inspired by the streets of his hometown Chicago called "War." Its produced by No I.D. and its taken from Nobody Smiling , which is scheduled to drop in 2014, we hope. Stream/download below.. FSD

NEW MUSIC FROM COMMON?  REVOLT TV recently caught up with the Chicago rapper in LA and during their talk, he announced he's set to release a new album in 2014 called Nobody Smiling and it will be produced by No I.D.

Rocking her favorite footwear for the Winter, Rapper Chella H releases her brand new visual called "UGG BOOTS." Its directed by Alvin Elmore and edited by DADA Creative. No Filter coming soon.

G Herbo, also known as Lil Herb, is back for the streets and bringing in the New Year with new Chicago music. He calls this one "A Year Ago" and it features Lil Bibby. Stream/download below. FSD