Calabasas, CA – Several California police departments, such as San Francisco and Los Angeles, have been required to wear face masks while patrolling city streets for the past month. However, Polo G says he hasn’t seen any officers donning the protective gear in the self-isolating state and pointed out the hypocrisy in an Instagram Story. […]
Los Angeles, CA – Following releases from several of Top Dawg Entertainment’s artists, Chicago-bred singer and producer Lance Skiiiwalker adds his laidback “In The World” single into the mix. Arriving in the form of a distorted visual, “In The World” finds the Introverted Intuition singer alongside Nick Hakim as they both contemplate how to live […]
R. Kelly’s request for release on bail due to the coronavirus pandemic has been denied. “While I am sympathetic to the defendant’s understandable anxiety about COVID-19, he has not established compelling reasons warranting his release,” Brooklyn Federal Court Judge Ann M. Donnelly wrote in her four-page decision, released on Tuesday. The Chicago federal jail Kelly is […]
King Von, who is signed to Lil Durk’s Only The Family imprint, has released a new album titled LeVon James. The Chicago-bred rapper’s latest work is executive produced by Chopsquad DJ. The 16-track LP features collaborations with Durk, G Herbo, Tee Grizzley, NLE Choppa, YNW Melly, Yungeen Ace and Booka600. related news King Von Shares […]
R. Kelly faces new legal troubles in Chicago, as authorities have ” very recently seized” over 100 electronic devices belonging to the disgraced R&B artist from a storage unit in suburban Chicago. Rolling Stone reports that on Thursday R. Kelly returned to court and plead not guilty to a revised 13 counts of federal charges […]
Los Angeles, CA – Jussie Smollett is maintaining his innocence after being indicted on six charges of disorderly conduct. Although his lawyer is arguing for double jeopardy to dismiss the case, the embattled actor/singer gave a paparazzo a different answer when asked about the best defense at the Los Angeles International Airport. “The truth is […]
More than seven million people tuned in to peep the breakout visual, “ROXANNE,” when it premiered last week. In an effort to keep the flames hot and burning, the incomparable Swae Lee has hopped on the official remix. View this post on Instagram roxanne remix drops toniteeee who’s ready? ??? A post shared by Arizona […]
Atlanta, GA – Fresh off of his first-ever All-Star appearance, Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young hit a milestone, running a career-high 50 points in a thrilling 129-124 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday (February 20). Moments after the final buzzer sounded, the ATL hooper was congratulated on the court by friend and longtime […]
Chicago, IL – Disgraced Empire actor Jussie Smollett has reportedly been indicted by a grand jury on six disorderly conduct charges. According to NBC News, the office of Special Prosecutor Dan Webb confirmed the charges were handed down on Tuesday (February 11). “A Cook County grand jury returned a six-count indictment charging Jussie Smollett with […]
Chicago-based label Closed Sessions has dropped a new project titled Our Latest Compilation. The eight-track release is produced entirely by the imprint’s in-house producer Boathouse. Contributors to the project include label signees such as Ajani Jones and Mother Nature. Other notable artists featured include Kemba, Open Mike Eagle and Dave B. Check out Closed Sessions’ […]
Glendale, CA – Vic Mensa learned the hard way that brass knuckles are illegal in California. According to TMZ, the Roc Nation artist was arrested earlier this month in Glendale after police found a pair of brass knucks on him during a pat-down. Mensa was reportedly stopped by police for making an unsafe turn while […]
RealStreetRadio – Chicago’s Verbal Kent (of Ugly Heroes) and Ghana MC Recognize Ali have joined lyrical forces to form Dueling Experts. To introduce their latest venture, the duo has dropped an appropriately titled single called “The Dueling Experts,” which is taken from their forthcoming self-titled album produced by Lord Beatjitzu. “Dueling Experts is that raw unadulterated hardcore […]
Cook County, IL – A Cook County judge ordered Jussie Smollett‘s Google data to be turned over, just as the former Empire star has been barred from appearing on the show’s series finale. Special prosecutor Dan Webb obtained two search warrants as part of his investigation into Smollet, according to the Chicago Tribune. The warrants […]
Mick Jenkins has started off his 2020 campaign by dropping a new solo release titled The Circus. The Cinematic Music Group artist’s seven-track set is his first project since the Pieces Of A Man album, which dropped in October 2018. The Chicago-based MC’s EP-sized project includes production by Black Milk, Hit-Boy, Bizness Boi, DJ FU, […]