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10/28/2025
On Sunday, October 26th, the Wintrust Arena was sold-out as friends, family, and devoted fans packed the venue to honor Chicago legend G-Herbo at his 30th Birthday Bash. The night was a whirlwind of excitement with surprise appearances from stars like Moneybagg Yo, Sexyy Redd, Meek Mill, and Baby Crash, all contributing to an unforgettable celebration that will be talked about for years to come!
Polo G hit the stage during G Herbo’s Birthday Bash last night and had the crowd lit from the moment he hit the stage until he stepped off 🔥
10/27/2025
G Herbo x Moneybagg Yo dap each other up on stage last night while performing their new song “Feet On Land” 🔥🔥
10/27/2025
Wallo seen back stage at G Herbo’s Birthday Bash last night chopping it up with Chicago’s Polo G and VonOff1700 👏🏽
10/27/2025
G Herbo x Gillie Da Kid seen turning up while Meek Mill was performing ‘Dreams & Nightmares’ last night for G Herbo’s birthday Bash 🔥
10/27/2025
Meek Mill had everyone lit performing “Dreams & Nightmare’s” last night during G Herbo’s sold out Birthday Bash in Chicago 🔥
10/27/2025
joins on stage for their song during his Birthday Bash in Chicago! 🔥
10/26/2025
A New Orleans high school student, 16-year-old Lizzell Palma, was killed by her 20-year-old ex-boyfriend before school earlier this week.
Witnesses say the man had been stalking near her home before opening fire and turning the gun on himself.
Her death is a painful reminder of how often young people — especially Black girls — face violence in relationships.
OTF Doodie Lo reacts to the Loss of THF Zoo (AKA THF Bayzoo) 🕊️
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10/26/2025
Story Update: Rapper THF Bay Zoo has passed away, sources close to the family have confirmed. WTW sends our condolences to his close friends and family. 🙏🏽
OTF affiliate THF Bay Zoo was reportedly shot twice early this morning in Chicago’s South Lawndale neighborhood. Two other men were also hit during the shooting near La Villita Park, where police recovered nearly 40 shell casings and several vehicles struck by gunfire.
Zoo — real name Devonshe Collier (35) — condition is unknown.
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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.
