Tensions flared during the home going service of an 18-year-old slain Chicago rapper who was gunned down Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Terrence Jenkins, known to many for his role as co-host of BET’s 106 & Park, took to Twitter to express his love for his HBCU and beloved fraternity.

During an interview with Atlanta radio station V-103, rapper 50 Cent came to the defense of rising rap talent Chief Keef, who is under investigation for the murder of a fellow Chicago rapper.

The world of Hip-Hop saw a once quiet music scene in the world of Hip-Hop become very outspoken in recent weeks. Particularly, the rift between Interscope artist Chief Keef and Lupe Fiasco came to blows after the “Kick Push” emcee expressed his fear of the emerging Chicago artist.

A GDI (acronym for G*d Damn Independent) took to Twitter to openly express his desire to join a fraternity. But not before a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. stepped in to enlighten the young brother.

Interscope artist Chief Keef took to Twitter to reveal the release date for his debut solo album. But not before addressing the controversy over a fellow Chicago rapper’s death that has caused the rapper to be not as outspoken on the social media platform as he was before.

ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith made an appearance at Florida International University and offered his thoughts on popular NFL Quarterback Tim Tebow. Smith called Tebow “horrible” and took issue with the Christian athletes throwing ability.

Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz is in heavy rotation on radio stations around the country. The rapper, of Playaz Circle fame, is no newbie in the rap game having been on the scene since the late 90s. The rapper recently released his first solo debut “Based on a T.R.U. Story” on August 14 where it immediately topped Billboard charts.

A Middle Tennessee State University freshman succumbed to meningitis early Monday morning.

Thousands of Chicago students got the day off school following an educator’s union strike.

Teenage Chicago rapper Lil’ Mouse is having quite the week after being featured on Hip-Hop superstar Lil’ Wayne’s highly anticipated “Dedication 4” mixtape. The 13-year-old rapper’s controversial single “Get Smoked” was remixed by Wayne on track eight of the mixtape.