Eddy "Precise" Lamarre, Author at Rolling Out

Marcus Crenshaw

Self-made millionaire, Marcus Crenshaw, earned his wealth by way of hard work. After playing professional basketball overseas, Crenshaw created his first successful marketing agency, Hoop Cred which focused on WNBA players. In 2016 Crenshaw created his first successful business which provided a wider scope with regards to enhancing exposure for women and young girls who…

Heat Check is here to let you know what and who is really hot in these streets when it comes to music. 2020 provided us some amazing fire. Rolling out wants to make you’re aware of the temperature with Heat Check. This week’s installment features six of Chicago’s best from the R&B and rap worlds.…

2020 was a great year for Chicago artists. G Herbo released the critically acclaimed PTSD, which centered on the conversation about mental health in Black communities. Lil Durk had a blockbuster year with features on Nas’ album King’s Disease, a feature on Drakes’s single “Laugh Now Cry Later” and the release of his two projects,…

Brooklyn-born Haitian American chef Claudy Pierre discusses the importance of the Haitian tradition of drinking soup joumou on the first of January every year and why it is important for him to feed people who may not have access to food.

The date Jan. 1, 1804, should live in the mind of every Black person around the world. It is important because on that day Haiti declared its independence from the French after defeating Napoleon’s forces and an enslaved people rose up and defeated their oppressors to become the first free Black nation in the Western…

It has been reported by multiple news sources that Daniel Dumile, also known as the rapper MF DOOM, has died at the age of 49. His passing was confirmed in an Instagram post from his wife Jasmine. At the end of the post she mentioned that he “Transitioned October 31, 2020.” Dumile started his rap…

Coco and Breezy are young style icons who have made an indelible impact in the world of fashion and eyewear. The Minnesota natives have provided eyewear for Lady Gaga and Beyoncé. They have recently collaborated with Zenni to deliver eyewear with positive affirmations for the youth. Rolling out spoke with Coco and Breezy about the…

Coco and Breezy stopped by rolling out to talk about their collaboration with Zenni, what it was like to meet Prince and how they have managed to manifest their dreams.

Rap music was tumultuous this year and could have easily gotten lost in the artists’ shenanigans and drama. Megan Thee Stallion got shot in the foot, G Herbo got picked up by the feds and Lil Wayne might be going back to jail. Good thing we had the music to keep us distracted. A few…

Chicago rapper G Herbo was recently named to the Forbes 30 under 30 musicians list. This accolade is a result of the work he has put in as an artist in recent years. As the news of Herbo’s most recent accomplishment traveled the internet a more provocative and potentially life-changing story surfaced. According to the…

Baha Bank$ is brash, upfront and unapologetically sexy. Her music is full of life and speaks the language of her peers. No stranger to the nightlife, the Chicago native has the ability to make people move. Rolling out spoke with Bank$ about her music, her influences, her collaboration with Chance The Rapper and the motto…

Brittney Carter’s style is a combination of golden age rap intertwined with modern-day sensibility and language. Lyrically, her rhymes are like well-crafted poetry taken from a journal of her personal thoughts. Her delivery is meticulous. The native of Chicago’s South Side recently went viral when music legend Missy Elliott retweeted a freestyle video of Carter…

Annah Mitchell is an example of what it means to pivot, change her life and the lives of those around her. Mitchell took a leap of faith and left her career in communications to pursue her dream of starting Gobble Doggs. Along with pursuing her dream, she has provided scholarships to Chicago high school seniors.…

Chicago rapper Big Manny has been rapping for over 10 years. His music is a blend of lyricism and deep emotion. His style is versatile and he is hard-pressed to be placed in any specific genre of rap. As a songwriter, his expression is honest. He recently released his video for “Black Queen.” The heartfelt…

Eric Crawford is an artist with many talents. As a videographer, his eye for artistry is keen and sharp. As a recording artist, he uses this same keen eye to paint pictures with his words. His music is intentional, and he is focused on inspiring through his artistry. Rolling out spoke with Crawford about his…

Upon first listen it is impossible to ignore the fact that Nevaeh Jolie is special. Her artistry and performance are that of a seasoned professional. Her youthful spirit and energy are illuminating. She has infused her life experience and influence into her music and created a merger of genres that embrace the past and speak…

Christopher LeMark’s life experiences have shaped him into an individual who has found his purpose in serving other people. LeMark is the founder of Coffee, Hip-Hop & Mental Health, an advocacy organization that creates safe spaces to discuss mental illness and shares resources with communities where they are not readily available. Rolling out spoke with LeMark…

Racquel Fields is a self-described snotty-nosed kid from the South Side of Chicago. She has taken the nurturing she received from adults as a teen working for After-School Matters and used it to help her build a successful business. Fields and her former partner, Tim Bradshaw, created 14 Parish, a Caribbean style restaurant, in 2016.…

The representation of women in all spaces has been a rallying cry that has grown louder in recent years. The recent nomination of U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris as the Democratic vice presidential candidate points to a shift in sensibility when it comes to how women are viewed in spaces of power. Sisters Dionna and Danyelle…

Ja’Mal Green represents the next wave of Black leadership in Chicago. In his young career, he assisted Bernie Sanders with outreach during his first presidential campaign in 2016, challenged politicians and ran to become mayor of the Windy City in 2018. He is ambitious and bold and has become the go-to source when it comes…