NBA star Derrick Rose is very much committed to uplifting the younger generation in and out of his hometown of Chicago.

Derrick Rose, not only exemplifies admirable character on the court, but also off the court.

The 3-time NBA All-Star has offered to pay for the funeral cost of 6-month-old murder victim Jonylah Watkins, Rev. Corey Brooks of New Beginnings Church told ABC 7 Chicago.

Social media is buzzing with rumors that Chief Keef’s latest song “Love Sosa” is a shot at slain Chicago emcee Lil’ JoJo and his Brick Squad crew. “Love Sosa,” which has nearly six million views on YouTube, has questionable lyrics many presume were directed at the fallen emcee.

Is the allure of a big recording contract with a major record label leading urban youth to an early grave? A family member of a slain 18-year-old Chicago rapper seems to think so.

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

John Coleman, Lil’ JoJo’s half brother, is speaking out to defend his slain 16-year-old Chicago emcee.

A documentary featuring slain Chicago Rapper Lil’ JoJo has been released and shows 16-year-old rapper’s in the his final days before his untimely demise. The documentary ‘Day in the Life’ features Lil’ JoJo and his rap group Brick Squad provides viewers an inside look of their environment and lifestyle.