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09/07/2026

Chicago artist Hoodyy appeared to show restraint during an altercation outside “Everyday People.”

Did he handle the situation the right way?

Five Lincoln-Way East students were removed from a football game after witnesses accused them of directing racist sounds...
09/07/2026

Five Lincoln-Way East students were removed from a football game after witnesses accused them of directing racist sounds and gestures toward Homewood-Flossmoor students.

Now the H-F community is demanding accountability.

Read the full story.

OTF Jam called out Lil Durk ahead of verdict day, claiming Durk “sent him off,” failed to warn him about authorities and...
09/07/2026

OTF Jam called out Lil Durk ahead of verdict day, claiming Durk “sent him off,” failed to warn him about authorities and allowed money—not experience—to make him a leader within OTF.

What do y’all make of Jam’s statement?

09/06/2026

Rickea Jackson enjoying the mid-season WNBA break 😍

09/06/2026

What celebrity do you feel like you can out smoke?

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09/06/2026

The King of the South, T.I., was spotted in Chicago for the Ye concert. He and his sons, Domani and King, surprised DJ Nosike during her set at the official Ye after-party.

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Chicago rapper Prince Dre married his long-time partner in August of 2026. ♥️See more photos
09/06/2026

Chicago rapper Prince Dre married his long-time partner in August of 2026. ♥️

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09/06/2026

Candace Owens Spotted at Ye’s concert in Chicago.

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Chicago, send summer off tonight at Summer’s Last Call.Enjoy two floors of Hip-Hop, R&B, Afrobeats and Dancehall, plus k...
09/05/2026

Chicago, send summer off tonight at Summer’s Last Call.

Enjoy two floors of Hip-Hop, R&B, Afrobeats and Dancehall, plus karaoke and live painting at Foundation Room Chicago. Music by DJ R Double and DJ KMBRK.

Tonight, September 5, from 9 PM–3 AM. Must be 21+. Ticket information:

Ye just performed back-to-back packed-out shows at Soldier Field in his hometown Chicago. Do you think Mr. West could ge...
09/05/2026

Ye just performed back-to-back packed-out shows at Soldier Field in his hometown Chicago. Do you think Mr. West could get 70,000+ people to pop out three nights in a row?

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