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Nicki Minaj is in the headlines again after dragging Dr. Fauci for pleading the fifth during a Senate hearing. She posted “Feeding tubes will be his portion” — and the internet is divided. Nicki has never been one to hold her tongue on controversial topics and this is no different. The Barbz are rallied, the […]

Meek Mill just flipped his legendary “Dreams and Nightmares” intro — the new track reverses his classic formula and the official video drops this Monday. The Philly rapper has been teasing this for weeks and fans are losing it. The original is one of the most iconic hip-hop intros of all time. Let’s see if […]

Ye is expanding his 2026 stadium run. The artist formerly known as Kanye West just announced an Aug 28 show at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, part of his BULLY album tour. He’s also got hometown Chicago Soldier Field shows Sept 3-4. Tickets on Ticketmaster now. The stadium run has been generating massive attention […]

The Black Women’s Expo is happening RIGHT NOW at McCormick Place — July 31 through August 2! Three days of excellence with Joy Reid, Keke Palmer, and Le’andria Johnson headlining. Live entertainment, DJ Celeste Alexander, community, beauty, wellness, and shopping all in one place. WGCI’s Jeanne Sparrow broadcasting live Saturday 12-5pm. Half-price tickets at Walgreens. […]

Chicago story alert — Englewood rapper-dancer Lil M.U. is performing at Lollapalooza TOMORROW (Aug 1) as part of the Chicago Made showcase on the Tito’s stage. Her hit “Top of Cars” has 31 million Spotify plays. She’s signed to Taylor Bennett’s management (Chance the Rapper’s brother). From headlining From the ‘Go Fest to Lollapalooza in […]

Chicago’s own G Herbo just released the official video for “Steel,” continuing the rollout for the deluxe “Lil Herb: Lil Heroin Edition” — a massive 35-track project. The video follows visuals for “Thug,” “Mad People,” “1 Chance,” and “Win Again.” The project revisits Herbo’s early identity as Lil Herb, reflecting on his rise from Chicago’s […]

MGK is bringing it back home. Machine Gun Kelly returns to Cleveland for the 2026 MGK Day celebration Aug 7-8, with Wiz Khalifa co-headlining. Two days of music, art, and community — Red Bull Best Trick Contest, Harley-Davidson City Ride, local artists, food vendors, and fireworks. The event has grown since Cleveland proclaimed Aug 13 […]

Ken Carson is hitting the road. The 2026 “Xperimenting Tour” is a 17-date U.S. headlining run supporting his new album “xperiment” — which features Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug, and Destroy Lonely. And the tour KICKS OFF in Chicago on August 26. Support comes from xaviersobased, prettifun and DJ Moon. Chicago gets first […]

Latto and Doja Cat just dropped the video for “Okayyy” and it’s giving early 2000s glamour. Luxury fashion, colorful sets, synchronized choreography — the visual is a whole vibe. The track is from Latto’s 2026 album “Big Mama” which also features GloRilla and 21 Savage. This is their first official music video together and the […]

Cardi B is BACK. The Bronx rapper just dropped “AH HA,” her first new single of 2026, and she’s coming for necks. The track arrived with a music video and fans are already going crazy. Cardi’s been teasing new music for months and WGCI’s morning show was already talking about it yesterday. This is her […]