Chance The Rapper recently directed much criticism toward Spike Lee’s new feature film “Chi-Raq.” But Spike Lee had jabs of…

Spike Lee has faced much backlash over his controversial film “Chi-Raq.” But it’s going to take more than that to keep him from moving forward with his film. Spike took to IG to post his “No Peace,…

600Breezy is the latest Chicago rapper to voice his opinion about Spike Lee’s disappointing trailer for feature film “Chi-Raq.” “Aye, f**k what yall talking about. That n***a better do the right thing and make another movie,” 600Breezy…

CHILDREN ARE OFF LIMITS from 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks on Vimeo. Spike Lee was subject to much criticism following the release of the trailer for his controversial “Chi-Raq” movie. Spike has since responded to criticism…

Spike Lee is under fire for his forthcoming Midwest-based film titled “Chi-Raq.” The film’s newly released trailer was unappealing to many Chicago residents. The synopsis for Spike Lee’s “Chi-Raq,” according to IMDB, reads: “A modern day adaptation…

Spike Lee’s latest feature film “Chi-raq” is slated for release on Dec. 4. Amazon is set premier Lee’s “Chi-Raq,” a musical comedy starring Nick Cannon, Wesley, Jennifer Hudson, Angela Bassett, John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson, according…

Spike Lee has received both praise and criticism for bringing his talents to Chicago to film controversial film “Chiraq.”

“You got a lot of positive people in Chicago that don’t really like that name. They a say ‘We anti-Chiraq. It’s not Chiraq, it’s Chicago.’”
– Lil Durk

Bad news for anyone expecting a gritty, urban drama from Spike Lee in his upcoming “Chiraq” film. Lee’s “Chiraq” will instead be a music comedy.

Spike Lee’s “Chiraq” film is set to be based in the Englewood neighborhood, which is not only a hotbed of many of the Chi’s hottest rap talent, but also an area of extreme poverty and violence.

Legendary filmmaker Spike Lee is filming his next movie in Chicago.