Posts Tagged ‘Rhymefest’
Summertime Chi kicks off with Hyde Park Brew Fest and Jazzy Jeff
Recently over the course of two days, the South Side community of Hyde Park led the charge into Summertime Chi with the Hyde Park Brew Fest. The festival is a beer…
Read MoreDonda’s House responds to Kim Kardashian’s mindless tirade against Rhymefest
The non-profit organization that Kanye West founded in honor of his late mother, Donda’s House, Inc., has announced that it will undergo major restructuring, effective immediately. Just a day after…
Read MoreKim Kardashian said this to Rhymefest about his tweets aimed at Kanye
Kim Kardashian comes to her husband’s defense in a series of tweets aimed directly at Rhymefest. All of this stems from the most recent rap beef that has been bubbling…
Read MoreWhy is Rhymefest mad at Kanye and asking Drake for money
The internet is a blaze once again. Per usual, Kanye West finds himself in the middle of the heat. His G.O.O.D Music CEO and artist Pusha T recently dropped…
Read MoreChe ‘Rhymefest’ Smith talks music and what he loves about being a dad
Grammy and Oscar award winning artist Che “Rhymefest” Smith is no stranger to fatherhood. His critically acclaimed documentary In My Father’s House provides insight into the relationship that Che has…
Read MoreAmerican Black Film Festival kicks off 20th year anniversary at The Godfrey in Chicago
The American Black Film Festival is celebrating its 20th year of existence. This year, the nation’s largest gathering of Black film and television enthusiasts will meet in Miami, Florida, June 15-19.…
Read MoreAnthony Hamilton discusses the importance of fatherhood and raising 6 boys
R&B singer Anthony Hamilton is a man who has achieved much success since his rise to fame in 2003. The North Carolina native admits he is pleased with his extensive catalog…
Read MoreRhymefest on ‘In My Father’s House,’ and his evolving view of Black manhood
Rhymefest’s gripping documentary, “In My Father’s House,” showcases the Chicago rapper’s journey to reconnect with his long lost father. As Rhymefest exposes his personal journey and also the foibles of the dad he’s only just now coming to know, he admitted that meeting and understanding his father Brian made him more aware of his own flaws.
Read MoreRhymefest’s award-winning indie film, ‘In My Father’s House,’ to see theatrical release
Grammy Award-winning rapper Rhymefest’s heavily buzzed about film, “In My Father’s House,” which debuted earlier this year to rave reviews at the Tribeca Film Festival, is getting a theatrical release across the country.
Read MoreMusician T.L. Williams talks new album and working at Donda’s House
Chicago-based singer, songwriter, producer and actor T. L. Williams is truly a Renaissance man. First introduced to the piano as a toddler, Williams has gone on to take up the…
Read MoreCommon and Starbucks help bring jobs to Chicago youth with 100,000 Opportunities Initiative
Over five million youth between the ages of 16 and 24 are unemployed in the United States. There are 3.5 million jobs in the US that don’t require a four-year degree.…
Read MoreSway premieres ‘The Cycle’ at Blue 1647
On the anniversary of her birthday, Dr. Donda West continues to affect the world in a positive way through the organization that was named for her. Donda’s House Inc., Creative…
Read MoreKanye West makes huge donation to Donda’s House organization
When Kanye West co-founded the organization Donda’s House, his intention was to honor his later mother, Dr. Donda West, and give back to his hometown of Chicago in a big way.…
Read MoreRhymefest debuts touching documentary ‘In My Father’s House’ at Tribeca Film Festival
Awarding-winning Chicago rapper Che “Rhymefest” Smith made a big splash over the weekend at the Tribeca Film Festival with the premiere of his documentary, In My Father’s House. The stirring film takes…
Read More'Behind the Mic' lecture series with G.O.O.D. Music's Big Sean
G.O.O.D. Music recording artist Big Sean and his charity, The Sean Anderson Foundation, recently stopped in Chicago to take part in the “Behind the Mic” lecture series presented by Donda’s…
Read MoreHometown celebrities push to bring the Barack Obama Presidential Library to Chicago’s South Side
A few of Chicago’s most known and beloved celebrities have banded together in a new promotional video in hopes of encouraging President Barack Obama to “bring it on home” and select the…
Read MoreRapper-activist Rhymefest pens apology letter to Rev. Jesse Jackson
If you’ve been following the growing #blacklivesmatter protest movement over the last couple of months, you may have noticed that the publicly celebrated (and often ridiculed) civil rights era leaders (ie.…
Read MoreChicago’s AAHH! Fest community showcase
Yesterday (Sept. 21) the city of Chicago got a treat as native son Common, in conjunction with the Common Ground Foundation, and Kanye West’s Donda’s House Inc., launched the inaugural…
Read MoreCommon announces jobs initiative program and music festival in Chicago
Hip-Hop is once again doing something good in the ‘hood. This past Wednesday (April 9) hip-hop artist, actor and philanthropist, Common held a press conference to announce his foundation’s…
Read MoreLexus presents Verses and Flow with Ledisi
On March 19, Lexus brought its live Verses and Flow event to Chicago with much fanfare. Held at the decadent Chicago Illuminating Company in the South Loop neighborhood, much like…
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