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WHATS THE WORD reports on trends in music, sports, and politics with a focus on niche Chicago culture with unparalleled reach to Millennials and Gen Z.
09/09/2025
Get to know ahead of BWTT year 5!
As Chicago’s own, Common, prepares to take the stage at BWTT to share his personal and financial journey, his story will serve as an inspiration and a catalyst to jumpstart your own financial journey.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn from one of the city’s icons, whether you’ve been following his career for years or are just getting to know him, by registering today.💙 Link in bio 🔗
09/09/2025
Witnesses in Chicago reported that ICE agents took a man into custody while he was sitting at a bus stop near 47th and Archer. The incident has drawn attention from locals who say they were shocked to see the arrest happen so suddenly in a public space.
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09/09/2025
Over the weekend, Memphis rapper Finesse2Tymes had his car stolen in Chicago during a video shoot. Reports say the thieves wanted $20K ransom to return it.
Chicago comedian Uncle Hank stepped in with his neighborhood to help recover the car, saying that’s not how people in Chicago move.
Finesse2Tymes also addressed it on Instagram, making it clear: “STEALING ain’t no hustle. Ain’t nobody ever strong-armed me—that’s suicide.”
A 31-year-old woman was shot and killed after a fight turned deadly Monday morning on the 2200 block of South State. Police say the altercation escalated when the other woman pulled out a gun and fired, striking the victim in the face. She was rushed to Stroger but didn’t make it. The suspected shooter is in custody as detectives investigate.
Chicago—young men filmed themselves outside CPD headquarters, flashing fi****ms on camera. The video is going viral and has people debating: was it a protest statement, clout chasing, or just reckless behavior?
🚨 Trump just turned Apocalypse Now into “Chipocalypse Now”… and says Chicago is about to “find out why it’s called the Department of WAR.” 👀🚁🚁🚁
Governor JB Pritzker clapped back on X: “This is not a joke. This is not normal. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.” 💯
Chicago’s immigrant communities are already on edge, with protests in the streets and parades getting canceled.
Do you think this is political theater or a real threat? 👇🏽
09/06/2025
The city went for a ‘Ride’ with Chance🙌🏾🔥79th was the place to be 🎥✨ Chance shut down the block filming ‘Ride’ at the cleaners — Chicago stars popped out heavy for this one.
3 decades later and the story behind Spike Lee’s Malcolm X still hits just as hard. 🎬✊🏾 CBS dives into the fight, the faith, and the legacy that brought this film to life.
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Whats The Word Media Inc. (WTW) is a Chicago based media platform focused on arts, culture, news topics.
Our mission is to provide competent news, art and culture; through literature and creative visuals.
WTW reports on trends in music, sports and politics with a focus on niche Chicago urban culture. WTW currently reaches thousands of unique users per month across its owned and operated and partner sites, socials and YouTube channels.
We offer young innovative minds an opportunity to display their skills and visions. Reaching out to both men and women between the ages of 17 and 26, our audience embodies the largest marketing segment for consumer related products.
WTW differentiates from other entertainment related publications by connecting with the community through various aspects of the millennial culture in a manner that is not only viewer friendly, but also inspiring and motivational, to both male and female viewers. This is due to our talented staff and interns, which includes some of the top young innovative minds from around the country.
The WTW team is always out-and-about at music festivals, red carpet events, fashion shows, step shows and probates, whether at our home base in Chicago or its surrounding Midwestern college towns.
