David Drake
Fredo Santana's Influence Is Immeasurable
Calling Fredo a "rapper" sells him short, not because the title can't be a worthy honorific in the right hands, but because Fredo's notoriety came as much from the character he played as the music itself.
Lil Durk and Lil Reese Reunited and Made the Project You’ve Always Wanted
Stream the Chicago rappers' new EP 'Supa Vultures' in advance of its Friday release.
Ty Money and Bump J Are Refreshing Chicago's Street Rap Story
We're premiering the video for "Yes or No," off Ty's recent 'Cinco de Money 3' project.
Husalah, Bay Area Legend, Returns to Rap with Limitless Wisdom
In his first interview in years, Husalah discusses his return to music and the legacy of The Jacka.
Ric Wilson Is Here to Continue Chicago's Musical Reign with the Premiere of 'Soul Bounce'
The energetic 21-year-old rapper is a product of Young Chicago Authors, the same poetry program that helped launch Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa, and more.
Chicago Rapper Saint Millie's 'Adderall' Is a High-Energy, Positive Influence
On the heels of his proper debut project, the Chicago rapper discusses the wide range of music that helped him find his sound.
Watch "OD," Chicago Rapper JDott Trife's Final Video Before Passing Away from Cancer Last Week
Friends and collaborators Million $ Mano and O-Zone remember JDott Trife's life and music as we premiere his final video.
History vs. Radric Davis: Why Gucci Mane Is the Most Influential Rapper of the Last Decade
With his vast and complex discography, there's no easy Gucci Mane story, but that's proof of his place in history, not a reason to write him out of it.