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Meek Mill seems to have learned a lot from Jay Z and has united with a few of his fellow rappers with plans to launch their own streaming network. Peeking at Tidal’s notes, Meek tweeted the messages below: Along with Lil Durk and Lil Baby, 21 Savage is also in talks with the game-changing plans…

Drake might be one of the current reigning kings of hip-hop but that doesn’t mean he’s forgotten his humble beginnings. The multiplatinum rapper and millionaire shared on Instagram Story that his uncle gifted him a framed copy of the first check he ever received in the music industry for Christmas. The OVO boss wrote, “My…

Lil Durk stepped into the controversial discussion about Birkin bags in response to rapper Saweetie calling out men who can’t buy expensive gifts for their significant others. On Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, the Chicago-raised rapper, who currently is dating social media influencer India Royale, used social media to share his thoughts. “I just got her property…

Drake has confirmed he will release a new album in January. The 34-year-old rapper made the announcement via a one-minute video, which featured nods to some of his previous records, including 2013 album Nothing Was the Same and his second studio album Take Care. At the end of the clip, which is titled Certified Lover…

Lil Durk has emerged as one of the elite rappers to come out of Chicago in the last decade. He has linked up with many of the industry’s heavy-hitters and has earned his respect. Durk is prolific and has been dropping mixtapes since 2011. His latest release is Just Cause Y’all Waited 2, and depending…

Tee Grizzley is keeping his promise to deliver a project from himself and Lil Durk. The two Midwest artists are representing their respective hometowns on “What Yo City Like.” Tee Grizzley’s Detroit cadence, along with Lil Durk’s fast-paced flow mesh together perfectly on “What Yo City Like.” The two were set to release their untitled…

Music videos come alive through the creative genius of directors, as their imagination breathes life into the chords and lyrics to produce stimulating visuals. In an effort to the find the next big film director, Craft Syndicate by Dutch Masters hosted a nationwide competition offering the chosen winner a $15K grant and a mentorship with…

Producers are the architects of hip-hop. A beat that is perfectly crafted can move crowds, make musical legends, and define a generation. Don Cannon teamed up with Craft Syndicate powered by Dutch Masters, a nationwide competition that pairs up-and-coming creatives with established entrepreneurs, to find the next great producer. On July 24, Dutch Masters will honor Koji The Bandit at the Craft…

Def Jam’s Lil Durk represents the essence of Chicago rap. The South Side native was raised in the Englewood area and witnessed the violence and apathy firsthand. But Lil Durk has found a way to escape through music. After releasing his critically-acclaimed debut, Remember My Name, and a slew of mixtapes, he recently followed up with new…

Oreo Fest is a mixture of people gathered for one common purpose and that is to “Turn Up!” DJ Oreo has been bringing together Chicago artists from all over the city, providing an opportunity to represent who they are and where they come from. He promotes unity and working together to the artists and to the…

More trouble for Lil Durk. The Chicago bred rapper’s show at Philadelphia’s Theater of Living Arts was nixed after an altercation outside the venue resulted in an, as of yet unidentified, man being shot and killed. Shots rang out around 8:20 p.m., more than an hour after the show’s scheduled start time of 7 p.m. Durk’s…

A group of Chicago rappers are banding together to make a difference in the lives of the city’s youth and lending a hand to help put an end to the violence that often plagues the city. The collective known as “Voice of the Streetz” was spearheaded by music industry veteran Rawle Stewart. Stewart, long-time manager Chicago rap…

Being labeled a snitch is no laughing matter. It’s especially a problem if you’re rapper with a specific image to maintain. Def Jam rapper Lil Durk finds himself in that unfortunate predicament as he faces allegations that he cooperated with authorities in order to secure a release on bond after being arrested on gun charges…

Rapper Lil Durk was arrested on gun charges earlier this week for the third time in three years. Police investigating a homicide came to the rapper’s Orland Park, Illinois, home just outside of Chicago and found two guns on a kitchen table near where Durk was standing. According to a police report, Durk supposedly told…

Arguably the most talked about Drill music rapper at the moment, Lil Durk is back with the sequel to his popular mixtape, Signed To The Streets. Between frustrations with his label, Def Jam, and the tragic death of his cousin and OTF squad member Nunu, Durk had a lot to get off his chest on this…

Born McArthur Swindle, a 21-year-old rapper commonly known as “OTF Nunu” or “Nuski,” was gunned down at a shopping mall in the Chatham neighborhood last Saturday afternoon. Reportedly, funeral services are being scheduled for this coming Sunday. The first cousin of Def Jam recording artist Lil’ Durk or Durk Banks, Nunu was sitting in his…