Smylez’s girl got a girlfriend. But he’s not alone. Yummii and Kaoz Monroe also like what Smylez likes.

“We already really mainstream if you look at it. Like Durk and Chief Keef and all of them. Millions of people already know them. Our music already out there, so for it to keep going, it’s good. More artists coming out.”
– Top Shotta

“I search myself to try to find a newer me every time I get in the booth. I’m still discovering myself. I’m tryna discover new sh-t about myself.”
– Duke Da Beast

Steve and his team from Exclusive773 in South Side Chicago are celebrating the success of their annual turkey drive that took place Sunday, Nov. 23.

NuNu’s sudden death proved to be a shock to many. Members of Chicago’s Hip Hop community took to social media to honor NuNu. Others decried the violence gripping their hometown and called for action.

Chicago’s new breed of talent is quickly and surely becoming the dominant force in the industry. But not everyone is okay with the new generation of Chicago MCs.

“We gon keep Chiraq spotlight going.”
– P. Rico

Ebro Darden and Paul Rosenberg of Hot 97 invited XXL Mag editor-in-chief Vanessa Satten and a staff writer to discuss the impact of Chicago on the Hip Hop scene.

Lil Herb is one such Windy City rapper who is generating a considerable amount of buzz on the underground circuit. His debut mixtape “Welcome To Fazoland” solidified himself as an artist to look out for.

Vonte Rich can give two f*cks about anyone that’s against him. The South Side Chicago rapper raises his middle fingers high in the air in new single “F*ck Em.”

The tragic murder of newly signed Interscope rapper Blood Money has sent shockwaves through the Chicago Hip Hop community.