Chicago rapper Mello Buckzz is now serving a two-year prison sentence.

Mello Buckzz, whose real name is Melanie Doyle, was sentenced on October 22, 2026, in Cook County after admitting she violated her probation in the aggravated battery case involving fellow Chicago rapper Amari Blaze. Judge Patrick K. Coughlin resentenced her to two years. She had pleaded guilty in the battery case in April 2025 and received 30 months of probation, with an order to stay away from Amari…

Chicago is giving back this Thanksgiving — 312 turkeys, three stops, one community.

The Chicago Cultural Arts Organization (CCAO) and 312 Awards are bringing the 312 Turkey Giveback Tour 2026 to the Chicago area on Saturday, November 21, 2026, with a goal of distributing 312 turkeys to 312 families across Chicagoland.

Thanksgiving is about family, food, and looking out for each other — and that is exactly what…

“Overdose,” the fourth track on AggronympH’s 2015 album *Shivers In My Veins*, is a deeply melancholic and haunting piece.“Overdose,”…

Chicago winter doesn't play. Chance the Rapper knows it, and for nine years his nonprofit SocialWorks has done something about it.

The ninth annual Warmest Winter drive is open now — it started November 2 and runs through January 10, 2027 — with 11 collection sites across Chicago taking winter supplies for people experiencing homelessness.

"For nine years, Warmest Winter has brought Chicagoans together around a simple belief: everyone deserves warmth, dignity, and care,"…

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Everybody knows the record. "Do It Like Me." The DLOW Shuffle — the dance that ran from Chicago to the whole country. What everybody should know is what Daryon Simmons — DLOW — does when the cameras aren't on him. Through his AS ONE WE CAN Foundation, DLOW feeds his community every single week. Every Tuesday, 5 to 7 PM, at Chesa's Bistro (3235 W Addison St, Chicago), families eat — no questions, no paperwork, just pull up. And for Thanksgiving, he's going bigger: Nov 22–23 — Thanksgiving…

Most rappers talk about the streets from the outside looking in. Earl Adamant Allen works in them.

Born and raised in Hammond, Indiana, Allen spends his days on a Mobile Crisis Team on Chicago's South Side — answering mental-health emergencies, sitting with families in distress, helping people find their footing on the worst…

A new film starring Alec Baldwin and Nick Cannon. A December comedy series featuring Na’im Lynn and guest-starring Kevin Hart. A Barclays Center event followed by a tour slated for late spring 2027. And Rip Micheals’ first stand-up special: no stage—all crowd.…

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HOODX RED is back with a brand new Top 50! This week's chart is stacked — major heat, real street records, and the next wave all in one place. And this week we honor one of Chicago's own at the very top: rest in power LoWick,…

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Monsta Kodi Featuring A.King Releases Powerful “Wipe Your Tears” Music Video

Strictly Kong Entertainment presents the official music video for “Wipe Your Tears” by Monsta Kodi featuring A.King, an Akademia Award-winning song dedicated to breast cancer victims and survivors, as well as families impacted by…

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Independent music artist DJ Rhythm is bringing humor, personality, and positive energy to the music scene with his latest single, “They Said I Need Help.” The upbeat track takes a lighthearted approach to everyday conversations about mental health, transforming a personal joke into…

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West Los Angeles recording artist Yung ELz is bringing a fresh perspective to the independent hip-hop scene with his latest single, “4 A.M.” Inspired by real-life experiences, relationships, and late-night emotions, the record highlights his versatility while offering listeners a glimpse into his personal and creative…