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Young CEO of Vulture Clothing Talks With Fusion Radio About Business

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Continuing to work for success, while pushing his brand, 17-year-old Dre of Vulture Clothing made his way to WIIT , on Chicago's South Side, this past weekend to talk with Fusion Radio. During his visit, he spoke to Fly B about how he started his business, his day-to-day schedule and his system for logistics. He also talked about his recent Pop-Up event, which he curated during All-star Weekend. Watch full interview below.

Common Talks About New Album "Let Love" With Kyle Santillian

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In a new episode of Santilly Talk , WGCI's Morning Show host Kyle Santillian  hangs with hip hop legend Common for a day in the streets of Chicago. During their travels, Common speaks on his new album "Let Love," how it feels to be home, and what he thought when Jay Z mentioned his name on a song for the first time! Check out the video after the jump and don't forget to drop your comments.

Bone Thugs N Harmony Speak On Migos Comparisons

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This past weekend, legendary hip hop group Bone Thugs N Harmony stopped in Milwaukee, WI for a concert tour stop along with Geto Boys, Too Short, and Michel'le. During their visit, we spoke with Bizzy Bone and he shared his thoughts on the recent Migos comparisons. Take a look and watch.

Crunchy Black Speaks On A Possible Three-6-Mafia Reunion

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While working on his upcoming album Crunch Time , we caught up with Crunchy Black at Droked Out Studios in Chicago. During our visit, the Memphis rapper talked to us about new music with Cold Hard from Crucial Conflict and a possible Three-6-Mafia reunion. He also spoke on how he feel about new rappers like Cardi B, G Eazy, and A$AP Ferg paying homage to their music. Watch interview below.

Snoop Dogg Talks "Kanye West" With Tone Kapone on WGCI

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While pomoting his new stage play "Redemption of a Dogg," legendary rapper Snoop Dogg stopped in Chicago this week to talk with Tone Kapone on WGCI. During his visit, the LBC rapper spoke on his latest Gospel album, longevity in the game, and more. He also pointed out the good and bad things of Kanye West's recent visit to the White House with Donald Trump. Check out the full interview below.

Kanye West Talks Trump, His Plans for Chicago, & Apologize for Slavery Comments

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Last week, Kanye West was spotted in his hometown Chicago working on Chance The Rapper's new upcoming album. During his visit, the Yeezus rapper stopped by Chicago's #1 hip hop station WGCI to speak on Donald Trump, his plans for Chicago, and he even apologized for his slavery comments, which aired recently on TMZ. Check out the interview after the jump and don't forget your comments.

BeNda World Talks Working With Nia Kay, Legit Ballaz, Songwriting, & More with DerrickNtheCity

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He's been known for working with some of Chicago's biggest talents and now, the songwriter known as BeNda World, sits down one-on-one with DerrickNtheCity. During their discussion, BeNda World talks about everything from working with "The Rap Game's" Nia Kay to being a consultant for other artists. He also talks about the beginning of his career, which includes Twista and the Legit Ballaz. Take a look at the new exclusive interview after the jump and don't forget to share your comments.

Chance The Rapper Talks Music, Kanye West, & More With Zane Lowe

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While enjoying success with his new project Coloring Book , Chance The Rapper sits down with Zane Lowe for an one-on-one interview. During their discussion, the Chicago rapper speaks on the process of his new music, Kanye West, fatherhood and more. Take a listen and cop Coloring Book on iTunes. RR

Kanye West Talks New Album, Wiz Khalifa, & More

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Gearing up for his new upcoming album, Kanye West calls into Real 92.3 L.A. to talk with morning show host Big Boy. During their discussion, Kanye talks about his LP formerly known as WAVES , squashing the beef with Wiz Khalifa, whether or not Drake's pool is actually larger and more. Take a listen after the jump and don't forget to leave your thoughts. Kanye's new album set to drop Feb. 11.

Chance The Rapper Talks About His New Initiative "Warmest Winter" To Help The Homeless On WGCI

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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.

[Video] Isis Lourdes Talks New Single "Your Body," Thoughts On New Movie #Chiraq & More

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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 .

[Video] Rhymefest Says Spike Lee Is Exploiting The Community With "Chi-Raq" Movie

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This past weekend in Vegas, we teamed up once again with our good friend Demi Lobo for this year's Soul Train Awards and during our visit, we caught up with Chicago's very own Rhymefest on the red carpet. He shared his feelings on Spike Lee's upcoming film "Chiraq" and why he disapproves with the movie. He also spoke on his songwriting success and talked about who he would like to see in office for 2016. Watch the red carpet interview after the jump and don't forget to leave your thoughts . 

[Video] Lil Durk Talks "Remember My Name" With WGCI

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Now that he's been giving the "Key to the Station" by WGCI , Chicago rapper Lil Durk recently sat down with the Hip Hop and R&B radio station to talk about his debut album Remember My Name . During his visit, he also talked about his life, music career, and the City of Chicago. Watch below.

[Video] Ice Cube & Cast of "Straight Outta Compton" Talk With WGCI

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Earlier this week, Ice Cube and some of the cast members of the upcoming Straight Outta Compton movie stopped in Chicago to show the first exclusive screening of the film. During their visit, they also stopped by Chicago's WGCI to talk with Kyle, Kendra, and Leon on the Morning Takeover. In the studio, Ice Cube and director F Gary Gray spoke briefly on the importance of getting details right in the film, while O'Shea Jackson Jr. and Jason Mitchell talked about the pressure of playing Ice Cube and Eazy E. Watch full interview below. Straight Outta Compton hits theaters August 14.

[Video] Chicago Rapper Tink Talks With The Breakfast Club

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Making her first debut on The Breakfast Club, Tink stopped by Power 105 to talk with Angela, Envy, and Charlamange. During her studio visit, the Chicago rapper spoke on her music, relationship with Timbaland, Lauryn Hill comparisons and more. Tink also bust a freestyle before leaving the building. Watch full interview after the jump.

The Dream Talks Being A Hit Producer, Celebrity Exes, New EP & More On WGCI

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Promoting his upcoming project Crown , hit producer/singer The Dream stopped by WGCI to talk with Kyle, Kendra, and Leon in the morning. Joined by Tricky Stewart in the studio, Dream spoke on his success as a hit making producer and balancing his own artistic ambitions. He was also asked about how do he spend the holidays with his kids along with his celebrity exes, Nivea and Christina Milian.  Watch interview after the jump.

[Audio] Lil Durk Talks New Album, Tour Life & More With DJ Moondawg

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Gearing up for the release of his debut album Remember My Name , Chicago rapper Lil Durk recently stopped by 107.5 WGCI to talk with radio personality DJ Moondawg. During their discussion, Durk spoke on his upcoming album with Def Jam, working with Jeremih, tour life and more. Check out the interview after the jump and don't forget to leave comments. Remember My Name drops this May.

[Video] Ludacris Talks New Album, Furious 7, New Marriage, & More With WGCI

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While promoting his upcoming solo album Ludaversal,  actor/rapper Ludacris made a recent stopped by WGCI in Chicago to talk with Kyle, Kendra, and Leon. During his visit, Luda spoke on new music, favorite car, new marriage and more. He also talked about his upcoming film Furious 7 and the death of his friend Paul Walker. Watch interview after the jump and don't forget to leave your comments.

[Video] Butta Da Great Talks New Single "All I Want Is Money"

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Over the last few years, artists from Chicago have really caught the attention of the music industry with their sound of drill music and standing tall with the best of them, is new rapper Butta Da Great. This past weekend, we caught up with Butta on Chicago's southside at Droked Out Studios. During our conversation, we spoke on Butta's new single "All I Want Is Money," working with R&B singer John Blu, his future goals and more. He also shared his thoughts on Fox's new hit TV show, Empire . Watch full interview after the jump and be on the lookout for  Mr All I Want Is Money  later this year.

[Video] Common Talks Oscar Win, Leaving Oprah Hanging, & More On Jimmy Kimmel Live

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Fresh off the heels of winning his first Oscar for "Best Original Song" at the 2015 Academy Awards , Lonnie Lynn aka Common made a visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live, last night. While talking with Jimmy, Common spoke on his Oscar win, conversation with Jay Z, and why he left Oprah hanging at the Academy Awards. Check out Common's interview after the jump and don't forget to leave comments.