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Kanye West Likens Himself to R. Kelly & Diddy At Chicago Show
Ye aka Kanye West compared himself to R. Kelly and Bill Cosby in an eyebrow-raising verse from his upcoming 'Vultures Volume 1' album with Ty Dolla $ign at his listening event in Chicago on Thursday.
Common And Jennifer Hudson Confirm Dating Relationship
The couple are both Chicago natives and rumors have been swirling that they were dating for nearly a year after they were seen out and about together in both Philadelphia and their hometown.
6 Alleged Chicago Gang Members Charged In FBG Duck Murder
Six reported Chicago gang members were convicted in connection to the shooting death of alleged rival gang member and rapper FBG Duck.
Witness To History: Twista, GLC & Andrew Barber Talk Chicago Hip-Hop
While East Coast, West Coast and even Southern cities get plenty of attention when it comes to Hip-Hop, you can’t forget Chicago when discussing the beloved genre. So making sure we documented some official Chi-Town rap lore for the Witness To History podcast was essential. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kyle […]
Concerts Near Me: Best January Shows in Chicago
The best live tunes in the Windy City, from Travis Scott to Everclear to Thursday. Concerts Near Me: Best January Shows in Chicago Jonah Krueger
Landmark Chicago Theater to Reopen with Celebrity Support
The iconic Ramova Theatre is set to reopen in Chicago with the help of Quincy Jones, Jennifer Hudson and Chance The Rapper. The three natives of the city are now part of an ownership group that has reclaimed the theater which first opened in 1929.
Thieves Break Into Sneaker Consignment Store In Chicago
Don't be surprised if sneaker consignment stores up their security protocols and invest more in protecting their spots. Smash-and-grabs are on the rise across the U.S. these days.
Vic Mensa Slept On Chicago Streets In Support Of Homeless In The City
Vic Mensa lent his time to the efforts of fellow Chicago native Englewood Barbie and slept on the streets in support of the city's homeless. The post Vic Mensa Slept On Chicago Streets In Support Of Homeless In The City appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
R. Kelly Gets Additional Year In Prison For Chicago Case
R. Kelly's legal dilemmas are getting bigger by the week. A judge has added another year to his sentence regarding his Chicago case. The post R. Kelly Gets Additional Year In Prison For Chicago Case appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Vic Mensa Opens Up About Ghana, DJ Akademiks Beef & More
Vic Mensa sat down for a recent profile in which he opened up about sobriety, his experiences in tapping into his Ghanaian roots and why he publicly called out DJ Akademiks. The post Vic Mensa Opens Up About Ghana, DJ Akademiks Beef & More appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Illinois Prosecutors Drop Sexual Assault Charges Against R. Kelly
R. Kelly has received some favorable news regarding his ongoing legal matters. Illinois prosecutors have dropped sexual assault charges against him. As per Raw Story, R. Kelly is sighing a breath of relief this week. On Monday (Jan. 30), Cook County Attorney Kim Foxx announced that the state will no longer be pursuing the indictments filed […] The post Illinois Prosecutors Drop Sexual Assault Charges Against R. Kelly appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Witness Claims King Von Ordered FBG Duck Hit According To Alleged FBI Report
HipHopWired Featured Video FBG Duck, a rapper and reported member of a Gangster Disciples faction, was shot and killed in a brazen afternoon shooting apparently in retaliation to gang-related threats. According to an alleged report from the FBI, slain rapper King Von was behind ordering the hit to the tune of $100,000. From what we gathered from a previous Chicago Sun-Times report, FBG Duck, real name Carlton Weekly, was shot in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood while shopping back in the summer of 2020. Weekly, who was affiliated with the Fly Boy Gang and a member of the Gangster Disciples offshoot faction Tooka, reportedly taunted rivals from the Black Disciples gang. Much of this recent ongoing war between members of the Gangster Disciples and the Black Disciples can be traced as far ba...
