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Gearing up for their annual concert series of the year, Chicago's #1 Hip Hop and R&B radio station WGCI just dropped their super dope lineup for this year's BIG JAM , starring Memphis own Glorilla.  Over the last couple of years, the CMG female rapper has taken the music industry by storm with songs like "FNF" and "Yeah Glo" and now, she's set to bring it all to Chicago for this year's BIG JAM .  The concert also stars Bossman D-Low, Tee Grizzley, NLE Choppa, No Cap, Chicago's G-Herbo and more. The event is set to take place at the Wintrust Arena on Dec. 7 and it's produced by BMN Ent.  Pre-sale tickets go on sale Wednesday, August 14th at 10 am using code BIGJAM2024 and General Admission tickets will be available to the public on Friday, August 16th at 10 am. 

Over the past few years, Chicago artist/dancer Lil Kemo has been spotted on everything from the Steve Harvey Show to being featured in Chance The Rapper's latest video "Yah Know" and now the "Bop King" creative moves to Hollywood to kick-off new projects and to release his latest new video. "I moved to LA because the dance scenery is bigger and better due to resources," said Kemo. He also added, "the environment of LA fits me coming from CHICAGO!!!" Today, we received a new video from Lil Kemo called "Kemo Step" and it's bound to eat up the streets. It's directed by Billy Kauck behind the lens and you can watch it below. Check it out. :-)

Gearing up for the release of his upcoming album The Pariah , Jah Rista releases the 2nd video from the project called "Alacago." It features Whoa Boi and it's produced by the legendary Soundmaster T. The video kicks off with a scene from Rista previous video "No Cap No Spaces" and then it shows him coming into the barbershop - the next morning - as he shares details with his friends about his wild night after leaving the club. It's directed by DaWreck Visuals and you can watch it below. 

Fresh off the heels of her single "Middle," Chicago's multi-talented artist Shaylin B follows-up with a brand new video called "Fifty, Fifty." It's directed by Josh Jones and it places the R&B artist singing in a small intimate nightclub, while she catches the eye of a new love interest. Watch video below!!!

Empowering women of color, while being bold and unapologetically confident in her own skin, Baha Banks returns on the scene with a brand new offering for the streets. Today, we received a hot new video from the Chicago rapper called "Black Barbie" and it's directed by Drewski Films. In the visual, we see Baha set in a Barbie dream house while Ken (played by comedian Skin Bone) act as her money machine. Check out the new video for "Black Barbie" below and don't forget your comments.

Gearing up for their annual concert series, Chicago's #1 radio station for Hip Hop and R&B WGCI announces this year's lineup for Big Jam . It's scheduled to take place December 3rd at the United Center and it's starring Memphis own Moneybagg Yo. It also stars Nardo Wick, Saucy Santana, Tink, Katie Got Bandz, Sonta and of course GloRilla, who've been lighting up the streets with her hood anthem "FNF." Tickets are set to be available for purchase on Friday, October 21st at 10am and Pre-sale tickets will be available Thursday, October 20th using keyword "Big Jam" so don't miss out. Get tickets here !!!

Emerging as one of Chicago's hottest young stars, female rapper Carla G is back on the scene and she's hitting the streets with a brand new banger. Today, the Chicago rapper drops the official video for her brand new single "Freak Heaux." It's produced by Jonny Yayo and it's shot and directed by Erickson Matree. Take a look at the new video below and don't forget to share your comments.

You know King Louie has been known for holding the title "King of Drill" and for being one of the cats who helped kicked off the wave for Chicago rappers like G Herbo and a gang of others. He's also been known for collaborating with artists like Twista and Kanye and now he's back with new music. Today, we received a brand new album from the Chicago rapper and it's called Life With Louie . It has 10 new joints and it features production from Malcolm Flex, Lokey, Frankie French and more.  Louie also dropped a brand new video off the album called "Kisses." It's produced by Malcolm Flex and you can view it below. Check it out and don't forget to download King Louie's Life With Louie .

Looking to make noise in the world of Hip Hop and R&B, Jaraiyia Alize hits the industry with a brand new offering. Today, the artist from Danville, IL delivers her brand new video for "Ready To Go." Its directed by CeeTheWorld Films and it features a cameo from Charmaine of Black Ink Crew Chicago (who plays a undercover cop). Check out video below and don't forget to share comments.

Briahna Gatlin is famously known for owning and operating her own PR firm (Swank PR) for some of Chicago's top hip hop artists and now, this Westside kid is taking a shot at hosting her own events. This past weekend, Gatlin presented and curated her very own music festival Purple Block Party, to bring a sense of pride to her community and to her hometown Chicago. The Purple Block Party event took place on the City's Westside at the historically Garfield Park and it was filled with supporters and Chicago celebrities from throughout the city.  Throughout the event, Gatlin and her team made sure - people from all around - got the chance and opportunity to experience some of the City's best in food, music, art, culture, and so much more. The event also showcased some of the Midwest best talents, which included Nia Kay, Huey V, and Baha Bank$, in addition supporters also got to watch headline performances from PIVOT Gang, Kali, and Dipset's Jim Jones, who topped the night-o...

Following her appearance at Essence Fest in New Orleans and her Chicago performance at the Bud Billiken Parade, female artist Nia Kay continues to heat up the Summer. Today, we just received a brand new video from the Chicago artist and it's called "Trust Me." It's a dope radio-friendly record and the video is directed by Will Gates. Check it out below and don't forget to share your comments.  

Fresh off the heels of performing in New Orleans at Essence Fest, female rapper Nia Kay is back on the scene with a brand new offering. Today, the Chicago rapper delivers her new video called "Yeah H*e" and it's directed by Nicky Films. In the new video, we see Nia hanging out and mobbin with her friends, while posted up at a pool party. The video is straight lit and we can see everybody turning up to this hit during the Summer. Take a look at the new visual below and don't forget your comments.

Following her 2019 project Big Dreez , Chicago rapper Dreezy returns on the scene with a brand new collection of music called Hit Girl . It's produced entirely by Grammy Award winning producer Hit Boy and it contains 10 new tracks with special guests features from Future, Coi Leray, Jeremih, and more. Take a listen to Dreezy's new project Hit Girl below and don't forget to share your comments.  Dreezy · HITGIRL

Continuing to push the culture forward, Chicago hip hop fashion brand "Jugrnaut" is stepping into the future and they're ready to deliver a new era of street wear through the likes of technology.  That's right! Jugrnaut has teamed up with major brand Gutter Cat Gang and they're set to change the game by delivering brand new merchandise exclusively through the digital space of NFT's.  This new partnership was helped put together by Chicago's own Ruben Trejo and they're showing retailers by using NFT's - it will drive sales, create brand awareness, and boost brand loyalty.  Last night, we stopped by the Jugrnaut store in Downtown Chicago and we got to witness the new merchandise first-hand, along with a host of others who were in attendance for the private launch.  The new product comes with hot unique designs and it runs in caps, hoodies, and colorful t-shirts. In addition, the line also comes in sweatsuits and it will be available to the public on ...

Revisiting his 2021 release The Root of All Evil , Chicago rapper V.I The Boss returns to the streets with his latest new offering. The new video is called "Pain" and it features Tony Michael. It's shot and directed by  Face-Off Visuals and it details the harsh reality of how things can turn left so quickly when you're out in the streets. Take a look at the new video below and don't forget your comments. 

Taken from his latest album 7220 , Chicago rapper Lil Durk teams up with Gunna for the official video of their collaborative joint, "What Happened To Virgil." The video is directed by Cole Bennett and it pays homage to fashion icon Virgil Abloh, who passed away back in 2021 after a private battle with cancer. Take a look at the brand new video below and don't forget to share your comments. 

  After taking a long hiatus, due to the pandemic, McDonald's returned to the City of Chicago with it's 45th All-American Basketball Games displaying some of the Nation's top high school talent. The round of events took place last night at Wintrust Arena, in the City's South Loop, and yes, it was packed with fans, food, live music, and a ton of excitement for families and kids to enjoy. Kicking off the night, fans witnessed the Ladies Basketball Teams take the floor, in a tough battle, as the Ladies of the East Team dominated the West led by Kira "Ki Ki" Rice, who took home Co-MVP. Ki Ki is a student who attends school in Washington D.C. and she plans to attend UCLA in the Fall. She also received the Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Award earlier this week. Later in the evening, fans in attendance witnessed the Men Basketball Teams go head-to-head, as the East Team beat the West led by Dariq Whitehead of Florida, who took home MVP honors. Whitehead plans to a...

Gearing up to celebrate it's 45th Anniversary, the McDonald's All-American Game is making it's way back to the City of Chicago. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 29th at Wintrust Arena, in the City's South Loop, and it will showcase high school's most iconic players from across the Nation.  The McDonald's All-American event will also feature Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum artist Lil Baby, who will take the floor for a high-energy halftime performance for fans and players to enjoy. When asked about this year's performance, Lil Baby shared the following quote: "I'm excited to perform the Halftime Show, especially because I'm a big basketball fan and have respect for these players, knowing what it's like to go hard in the paint on your craft and chase your dreams to be the best. The McDonald's All-American Games are legit and I'm proud to be a part of it." Lil Baby is scheduled to take court for his halftime performa...

Are you guys ready for some fun in the sun? Well, the Chicago Bulls is gearing up to bring an event to the city that everyone can enjoy. This big event is called "Bulls Fest" and it's set to bring full of excitement for families, which includes hoop games, arts, beats, and plenty of food to eat and drink.  According to the event's  official site , "Bulls Fest" will take place outside the United Center, on the City's Westside, and it's scheduled for the 3rd and 4th of September and it's presented by AT&T. The festival is also looking for participants to join in their 3-on-3 tournament so if you know someone who loves to play the game of basketball, registration is open now.  For more info, go to BullsFest.com  and we hope to see you guys this Summer for the huge event.

While fans are purchasing stem players to enjoy  Donda 2 , Kanye West delivers the new music video for his collaborative joint with The Game called "Eazy." In the new black and white visual, Kanye is raising a lot of eyebrows when he's spotted kidnapping and burying an animated version of his ex-wife's new boyfriend Pete Davidson. Check out new video and don't forget to share your comments.