In 2014, Grammy- and Oscar-winning hip-hop artis and actor Common created a music festival for Chicago called AAHH! Fest. The festival was created as a response to
Rakim performs “Don’t Sweat the Technique” during the “Takin’ it to the Streets” event in Chicago. [jwplatform z8pMZG3n]
Rakim performs Follow the Leader on the stage in Marquette Park at the Takin’ it to the Streets event. [jwplatform 82F4L1tn]
To understand how Seandrea Sledge became Dreezy, most would recognize April 8, 2014, as the day her life changed forever. It was a day that
El Debarge visited the City Winery in Chicago. He gave and was showered with love. The night was magical as El ran through the list
The Miller Lite Tap The Future Pitch Tour made its stop at the Park West in Chicago recently. The Park West was alive with ideas
We’re excited the bring DRILL to one of Chicago’s top live music venues. Good Music, Good People, & GOOD VIBES! Not An Ordinary DRILL. [jwplatform ql0IuCcK]
Chicago’s beautiful people were out in full force at “Cocktails with Claire and Miss Diddy LA” recently. The event was held at the 19 East
The Frontline Art Exhibition tour made its stop in Chicago recently. The exhibition was held at the South Side Community Arts Center. The panel consisted
Music in this millennium has morphed into a stew of many different styles. Genres are being blurred and artists are consistently fighting their way outside
Emile Cambry is the CEO and founder of BLUE1647. He recently spoke with rolling out about the tech industry in Chicago, his past experiences, and how
The great thing about living in Chicago during the summer is that you will never be at a loss for something to do. The city
Chance the Rapper continues his rise and increases his relevance to the music industry. Chance is kicking off his national tour, “Magnificent Coloring Day Festival”
Photos by Melanie L. Brown Nikki Giovanni performed in Chicago on the stage with Morris Gearring. She shared her classic written poems and discussed the
Fabian Elliott is the founder and CEO of Black Tech Mecca. Elliott recently spoke with rolling out about Chicago’s Black tech industry, his biggest challenge,
Writer and director Messiah Equiano talks The Penis Monologues presents: MAN LAW! Premiering July 24, 2016, Man Law is sure to be a gripping, ground-breaking
Wale visited East Chicago, Indiana, to take part in the Party in Peace Fest that was formerly known as Craze fest. Last year it was
Armani Martin’s film Deus Ex Machina is timely. As the title suggests, the film is about Black oppression. It’s a portrayal of “a seemingly hopeless situation.” It’s much like
The Silver Room Sound System Block Party is back after a break following its move from Wicker Park to the South Side Hyde Park Community. For
R Renowned artist Hebru Brantley recently celebrated the launch of his brand-new art show titled “Parade Day Rain” presented by Hennessy VS at the Chicago
