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Continuing to rise on the scene with good music, R&B singer Josh K releases his latest new single called "Love At First Sight." The track is a smooth R&B cut for the ladies and it features Chicago's very own King Louie. Take a listen below and don't forget to leave your thoughts and comments. 

A week after being shot multiple times in his hometown Chicago, King Louie is out the hospital and back home recovering. And last night, the Chicago rapper checked-in with Don Lemon on CNN and talked about the shooting and the ongoing violence in his city. Check out King Louie's words below.

While fans are waiting on his Motown Records debut album, BJ The Chicago Kid revisits his latest single "Church" to bring you a new remix. The original song featured Chance The Rapper and Buddy but this time, BJ brings in Jeremih and Lil Durk. Take a listen below and tell us which version is best.

Today, is a sad day for Chicago and the hip hop community. Timothy Jones, better known to many as "The Heavy Hitter" DJ Timbuck2, has passed away at the age of 34 after battling with cancer. The news broke Saturday morning, when Tim's colleagues at Chicago's urban radio station WGCI took to social media saying "Our hearts are very heavy today... RIP to our brother @DJTIMBUCK2. To many, Tim was a well-known deejay in the clubs throughout Chicago and for many years, he was also WGCI's Rush Hour deejay on Weekdays and he hosted the station's GoILL show for local talent. Tim will definitely be missed and we would like to send our prayers and condolences to his family. #RestInPeace Heavy Hitter @DJTIMBUCK2  Our hearts are very heavy today... RIP to our brother @DJTIMBUCK2 — WGCI (@WGCI) December 19, 2015

Fresh off the heels of performing as the first-ever indie artists on SNL , Chance The Rapper stopped by 107.5 WGCI in his hometown, Chicago, to talk about his new initiative Warmest Winter to help the homeless. The Chicago emcee also speaks on meeting Jay Z and Beyonce, and share his thoughts and disagreement on Spike Lee's new movie "Chiraq." Take a look below and share your comments.

Back with a new collection of music, Chicago's own Lil Durk releases a brand new mixtape for the streets. Its called 300 Days 300 Nights and it includes Durk's latest single "My Beyonce" featuring Dej Loaf. The project also includes guests appearances from Future, Meek Mill, Young Dolph, and others. Check out the stream after the jump and don't forget to leave your thoughts and comments.

This past weekend, Chance The Rapper made history becoming the first-ever independent artists to hit the stage on SNL . During his visit, the Chicago emcee also performed a new track with Jeremih called "Somewhere In Paradise." It also features R Kelly and its ready for your enjoyment below. MissInfo

Ending off the 4th quarter on a good note, we team up with Bri Smith to talk one-on-one with one of Chicago's aspiring new artists, Isis Lourdes . During the interview, Isis talks about her latest single "Your Body," being a female solo artist, and who she would like to possibly work with in the studio. She also opens up and share her thoughts on Spike Lee's new movie Chiraq and how she feels about it. Take a look at the interview below and don't forget to cop Isis new single "Your Body" on iTunes .

Michelle Obama is probably the coolest FLOTUS ever to be in the White House. Today, Mrs. Obama teams up with funnyman Jay Pharoah to encourage kids to go to college with her brand new hip hop video. Take a look below and see how FLOTUS, hailing from the Southside of Chicago, spits bars. 

Christmas has definitely come early for Kanye West and his wife Kim Kardashian. Its been  reported , the Hollywood couple has given birth to a new baby boy on early Saturday morning. Kim took to her website saying "Mother and son are doing well." Right now, its no word on the baby's name but we're sure its coming soon. This baby is the second child for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. Congrats!!! Update: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West name their second child, Saint West. Kim took to social media to share the news with all her fans.

Christmas has definitely come early for Kanye West and his wife Kim Kardashian. Its been reported , the Hollywood couple has given birth to a new baby boy on early Saturday morning. Kim took to her website saying "Mother and son are doing well." Right now, its no word on the baby's name but we're sure its coming soon. This baby is the second child for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. Congrats!!!

Even though. R Kelly recently checked himself into a hospital, that doesn't stop the "King of R&B" from being in the Christmas spirit. Today, Kellz releases new music for his fans called "Christmas Party." Its a switched up to his single "Backyard Party" and its ready for you below. Press play.

Currently on a 30 city tour and working his new mixtape Bands Up , Chicago rapper YAK releases a brand new visual to support the project. The new video is called "Rite Now" and it features King Louie and Money Makin Foolay. Take a look at the video below presented by Green Cheese Entertainment.