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 Thurs...
https://hiphopwired.com/1994173/kanye-west-r-kelly-diddy-comparisons-chicago-show/
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.
https://hiphopwired.com/1947929/common-jennifer-hudson-confirm-dating-relationship/
Six reported Chicago gang members were convicted in connection to the shooting death of alleged rival gang member and rapper FBG Duck.
https://hiphopwired.com/1937767/fbg-duck-six-chicago-gang-members-convicted/
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 ...
https://hiphopwired.com/1923177/witness-to-history-podcast-twista-glc-andrew-barber-chicago/
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 h...
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.
https://hiphopwired.com/1723353/thieves-chicago-sneaker-store-100k-merchandise/
Rudy Acosta III, also known as King Rudy, avoided a lengthy prison sentence in a drug case after cooperating with the authorities.
https://hiphopwired.com/1637749/rudy-acosta-iii-king-rudy-avoids-prison-sentence/
DJ Casper, the creator of the "Cha Cha Slide" song, has died after a long bout with cancer. The Chicago native was 58.
https://hiphopwired.com/playlist/dj-casper-cha-cha-slide-creator-dead-at-58/
Summer Smash, the music festival curated by Lyrical Lemonade, partnered with fashion brand Culture Kings for an exclusive merch drop.
https://hiphopwired.com/1436752/2023-summer-smash-culture-kings-link-for-new-merch-drop/
Jamie Foxx is currently recovering in Chicago at a rehab facility after suffering a medical emergency in Atlanta last month.
https://hiphopwired.com/1410813/jamie-foxx-recovery-rehabbing-chicago/