NEWS: ILLINOIS BECOMES 21ST STATE TO DECRIMINALIZES MARIJUANA

Four years after Chicago decriminalizes weed it’s home state did exactly the same. Illinois residents who get caught with up to 10 grams or less will no longer have to face jail time, the most a person will get as a consequence is a fine up to $200.

Illinois is the 21st state to enact a marijuana decriminalization policy.

VIDEO: G COUNT X NASCENT - "UGLY & RUNNIN"

Directed By Sense Hernandez.

The rap & producer duo offer up a double feature in one with this new release.

MUSIC NEWS: CHANCE THE RAPPER ANNOUNCES MUSIC FESTIVAL FOR CHICAGO

The Chicago Tribune reports that the event, billed as the "Magnificent Coloring Day" and presented by Budlight, will feature appearances from Lil Wayne, Skrillex, John Legend, Tyler, the Creator, Young Thug, 2 Chainz, and more. It will be advertised as the "first ever music festival at U.S. Cellular Field on Chicago's South Side," and is set to be held on Sept. 24.

NEWS: JONATHAN MILLS FORMER CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL STANDOUT KILLED

Mills, once a standout player at the North Lawndale College Prep who led the school to two state semifinal berths, had been playing professional basketball for Canada after playing college hoops at Southern Mississippi. He was home visiting family before a tournament in the area when he was gunned down, friends and family members said.

VIDEO: TONE P- "IDGAF"

Tone P is on a visual take over. IDGAF is the latest release this summer from the upcoming project entitled "Middle Finger".

MUSIC: BIZZY CROOK- "THE COME BACK"

Just in case you thought the Florida representer was falling in off, he's here right on time to set the summer ablaze with this new single popping up everywhere including here.

VIDEO: FAMOUS DEX- "RAMBO"

Dex leaves the drip behind on this new one and gives that old Dex feel with "Rambo".

CHICAGO UNSIGNED HYPE INTERVIEW W/ RAPPERSCALLMEVEGA

Chicago EST.1837 recently caught up with young rising hiphop artist "RappersCallMeVega"

1. Can you introduce yourself to the people?

I'm Just another hungry artist that came from nothing,not to sound too much like a cliche. I'm Cheryl and Juans son aka Rapperscallmevega. I was Born on the east side of Chicago heights and was bounced around homes due to parents failed marriage and mutiple evictions. Don't get me wrong, I come from a loving family, 3 brothers and a sister. It's just sometimes the struggle can fuck a family up. Eventually my rebellious ways got me kicked out the crib beginning of high school. I want to say music saved my life but that's far from the truth. I wouldn't have made it this far if it wasn't for my first son Kenyuan. Knowing little man was on his way made me have to pull my pants up and prioritize. I've been structured and focused every since.

2. When did you decide to make a career of music, and what inspired that?

Back in middle school my homie Fresh was always battling in the bathroom in between every class. You would've thought they were fighting in there with all the noise from the crowd. They used to do 2 on 2s and one day his guy missed school. So during class I wrote some shit. Next period I slid him the raps like, bro read this. He said lets do it and after that nothing could stop us.

3. Whats been the most memorable moment of your grind thus far?

Definitely a club called Signature gets that credit. Black owned business,beautiful layout,but terrible location. My homie Kash used to do security for the owner so we got access off that relationship. He gave us every Saturday to do us. We turned that ghost town into the place to be. We made it open mic night giving other artist the chance to network and compete. Never had one fight nor a shooting over there. Everybody felt that positive energy and got along. Plus our people was out heavy every night supporting hard once we jumped on stage. That unity and consistency is definitely the most memorable moment thus far.

4. How do you deal with writers-block?

The key to writers-block is having your own in-home studio. This is a must for every artist. Whenever u got something cooking you can go record it immediately. Once I finish that track I usually still have some fire in me so I knock out about 3-4 more tracks same day.I have over 100 songs ready to release and/or sell. I don't really deal with writers-block because of the ability to record when I'm ready and not worry about a budget for the time limit. Then when it's time to put something out, I just bring the session to the big studio for mixing.

5. Dead Or alive if you could feature with one artist, who & why?

That's a tough one. The 80's baby in me is thinking Hov. Shit we all wanted a verse from Hov. But the business man in me has to go with Chris Brown. My favorite songs all got R&B vocals for the hook. It adds more feeling to the beat. If me and buddy put one together shit would be legendary guaranteed. Not to mention all the money it would generate.

6. What are you currently promoting or working on?

Right now I'm promoting the OUT THE BLUE EP. I chose the name OUT THE BLUE because that is when it will drop. Currently you can find a few tracks off of the project on iTunes and Google Play including the sexy new single "Round Two" featuring the homie Fresh and vocals by Mere. Just search RappersCallMeVega. Also Subscribe to DAKASHLYFETV on YouTube. That is my go to video production team and we are currently finishing 2 videos off of the project that will be dropping within the weeks.

7. Where do you see yourself the next 3-5 years?

In the next 3-5 years I see my self remaining happy. I already have a steady foundation as far as life goes. I have A Beautiful lady, wonderful children, loyal homies, God has me feeling blessed. Hard work and focus is only going to open more doors for me. Plus Show keeps plugging me on these big stages and they're only going to get bigger.

Follow His Progress...

facebook.com/VEGAvsKENFO

twitter.com/VegaVsKenfo

EVENT RECAP: THE LYRICAL LEMONADE SUMMER BASH 2016

Presented by Lyrical Lemonade

Sponsored by SPKRBX + Jugrnaut

Madeintyo, Ugly God, Famous Dex + More..

VIDEO: YK WILDEND- "KEEP IT 100"

If you were waiting on YK to heat the summer up, the wait is over! The established artist links with long time collaborator ChicagoEBK on the visual for his new single release "Keep It 100".

VIDEO: BILLIONAIRE BLACK & FBG DUCK- "F**K YOU & LEAVE"

Directed by DGainz. Billy & Duck link for a new

joint aimed for the ladies.

VIDEO: LIL DURK- " LILDURK2X"

Lil Durk 2x the sophomore album, available July 22nd! Pre-order now!

VIDEO: PRINCE EAZY- "THUMBIN THROUGH A CHECK"

Directed by Zae, Prince Eazy puts his financial status in perspective.

VIDEO: ADAMN KILLA- "CATCH ME"

Adamn is back with his new video for “Catch Me” (produced by DP Beats and Mayhemmeech), he also announces a new upcoming fall tour.

ALBUM: JEREMIH- "LATE NIGHTS: EUROPE"

Late Nights: Europe, the latest edition to the Late Nights series recorded while Jeremih was touring Europe recently, includes fourteen new tracks from ‘Mih and features guest appearances from K Camp, Ty Dolla $ign, G Herbo, Krept & Konan, Chi Hoover and more.

VIDEO: FEMDOT- "KING DILLA FREESTYLE"

Directed by Cole Bennett. Checkout this new one from one of our favorites Femdot.

MUSIC NEWS: KWEKU COLLINS COVERS THE RED EYE

Evanston rapper Kweku Collins is paving his own way to success...

(link below)

http://www.redeyechicago.com/music/redeye-kweku-collins-nat-love-evanston-rapper-interview-20160719-story.html

MOVIE NEWS: COMMON TO PRODUCE REMAKE OF CLASSIC "COOLEY HIGH"

Cooley High has been set for a remake at MGM with DeVon Franklin, Common and Tony Krantz partnering on the seminal 1975 coming-of-age drama. Seth Rosenfeld will write the script. Set in 1960s Chicago and focused on a group of high school pals with big dreams of getting out of the South Side, Cooley High fell in with a series of terrific coming-of-age films that included American Graffiti, The Lords Of Flatbush and The Wanderers.

SPORTS: CHICAGO BULLS WIN THE NBA SUMMER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

The Chicago Bulls capped off a perfect 7-0 NBA Summer League showing with Monday's 84-82 overtime victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves to win the championship in Las Vegas.

VIDEO: LIL DURK F./ YO GOTTI- "MONEY "WALK"

Watch Lil Durk "Money Walk" featuring Yo Gotti from the sophomore album on Def Jam "2x".

DOCUMENTARY: lIL DURK- "3D3N"

As the release date for Lil Durk’s second Def Jam album nears, he releases a short documentary titled 3D3N.

VIDEO: FAMOUS DEX- "OK DEXTER"

Directed by Julian SK

His new project Dexter is dropping soon.

VIDEO: HYPNO CARLITO- "I KNOW THE FEELING"

OTF very own Hypno Carlito releases the long awaited visual off the "Never Say Never" project (Which you find on MyMixtapez app) called "I Know The Feeling".

Directed by PXVCEGODFILMS. Produced by Chase N Dough

VIDEO: SMOOV ATL- "GOIN"

Directed By Jet Phynx Films, rising indie hype "Smoov ATL" is making noise both viral and in the streets with this new visual & record "Goin".

ALBUM: DREEZY- "NO HARD FEELINGS"

The Interscope Records debut No Hard Feelings is 19 songs strong and features work alongside Jeremih, Wale, T-Pain, Gucci Mane and more.

MIXTAPE: KEMBE X- "TALK BACK"

Stream Kembe X's new album 'Talk Back'.

(link below)

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/talk-back/id1134715084

MUSIC NEWS: SUPA BWE LEAVES GROUP HURT EVERYBODY

At 26 years old, Supa Bwe (pronounced “Boy”), is entering a new stage of his music career as he leaves Hurt Everybody, releases his Dead Again 3 project and sets out to leave a mark on the industry with a new group, Fight Me.

Supa Bwe has enjoyed the time furthering his solo career since leaving Hurt Everybody, a group that he spent a handful of years with. Being five years and six years older than the other two members, he decided it was time to move on.

“Our lifestyles are just completely different,” he says. “I’m a full-time musician. I don’t have a job. I don’t have anything else. I have certain obligations and deadlines and timetables I want to keep up with on music and they’re not at that point in their lives.” He’s excited for this new chapter of his life with Fight Me. He has high expectations for what the group can accomplish as it drives in its own lane. “I don’t want to compare us to anything,” he says. “Everybody keeps comparing. From my solo stuff to Hurt Everybody, and Fight Me to Hurt Everybody and vice-versa, everything is different. My music is different than everybody’s music.”

(link below)

http://hiphopdx.com/news/id.39624/title.supa-bwe-is-going-to-change-hip-hop-with-fight-me-group

VIDEO: TONE P & TOO CHILL- "JESUS CHRIST"

From the upcoming projects "Mental Warfare & Middle Finger". Checkout this single & visual from Tone P & Too Chill shot by ChicagoEBK Media.

MUSIC: WICKED- "4PM IN THE O"

Wicked debuts on Chi 1837 with his new record "4pm In The O" Prod.By (RzBeatz) from the upcoming Project "MIKLO".

VIDEO: MONEY BAGG BANKS- "BANKROLL"

Directed By:Yung Mac Films

Repping Tucson, Az. MoneyBaggBanks sends his respects to the fallen Bankroll Fresh with a dope visual showing how him and his Solid team gets to the cashflow. Even includes some nice footage of Bankroll before his death.

VIDEO: LIL DURK F/ YO GOTTI- "MONEY WALK" TRAILER

Watch the official trailer for the upcoming "Money Walk" video by Lil Durk ft Yo Gotti, shot by @JoeMoore724.

MUSIC: GWAP GETTA MUSIC- "DOPE"

Rising trio from St.Louis are making viral waves by killing local & national shows with their new single "Dope"

EVENT: OPEN AUDITION CASTING CALL "EBONY SCROOGE"

Broadway in Bronzeville & GoSityEnt.com presents

****Open Audition & Casting Call***

Looking for young, energetic and lively actors, actresses, magicians, comics, singers & rappers.

Location: Harold Washington Cultural Center 4701 S King Drive

Date: Wednesday, August 9th, 2016

Time: 4PM-8PM

VIDEO: FBG DUCK- "LETS TALK"

Straight heat, controversy seems to follow this artist. Lets talk embraces that and whats going on in the Chi. LISTEN.

VIDEO: SASHA GO HARD- "I’M THE TYPE"

Directed by Rickee Arts.

Sasha has no quit in her grind. No letup is what comes to mind specially when describing her. Checkout her new joint below.

NEWS: PROTESTS FOR THE THIRD DAY IN A ROW DOWNTOWN

Several hundred protesters have converged in downtown Chicago Monday afternoon to protest recent police shootings for the third day in a row.

No scuffles or clashes with police were reported.

(link below)

http://abc7chicago.com/news/hundreds-gather-for-3rd-day-of-police-shooting-protests/1422446/

VIDEO: S.DOT- "SKRILLA" (REMIX)

S.Dot the popular rising Chicago artist remixes the viral hit "Skrilla". Speaking of viral, with over 1 million views this visual itself has now reached that status.

VIDEO: LUD FOE- "WHAT'S THE ISSUE"

Directed by Passport Trace.

Got a issue with Lude Foe? He wants to know what it is.

MIXTAPE: YOUNG PAPPY- "2 CUPS" PT.3

Young pappy Tribute ""2 Cups Part 3'' Hosted By DJ Legacy.

NEWS: CHICAGO RAPPER RONDONUMBANINE SENTENCED TO 40 YEARS FOR MURDER

Well over two years after Chicago rapper RondoNumbaNine was charged with murder, the 19-year-old has now received his sentencing. According to Vlad TV, the musician (whose real name is Clint Massey) was sentenced to 39 years in prison, on Tuesday (July 5).

As a local artist, RondoNumbaNine had released songs featuring the likes of Lupe Fiasco and Lil Durk.

SPORTS: DWAYNE WADE WILL SIGN WITH THE CHICAGO BULLS

Wade has agreed to a two-year deal worth $47 million, according to the AP. The Miami Heat, Wade's team for his entire 13-year career, had a two-year, $40 million offer on the table for him.

Serving as guest host of "Live With Kelly" on Thursday, Wade told Kelly Ripa that he couldn't sleep or eat as he made the decision to leave Miami.

MIXTAPE: SUPA BWE- "DEAD AGAIN 3"

12 new tracks featuring Chance The Rapper, Twista, Mick Jenkins, UG Wavy and more. Checkout the 3rd installment of Dead Again.

NEW PROJECT: RICH THE KID & FAMOUS DEX- "RICH FOREVER 2"

Staying true to their alliance and label situation with 300 entertainment. Famous Dex the Chicago viral superstar links with label CEO Rich The Kid and drops a new compilation.

SPORTS: LOYOLA FIRES WNBA LEGEND SHERYL SWOOPES

Swoopes, a Hall of Fame player regarded as one of the greatest to play the sport, had been under the microscope since April, when Loyola announced it had launched a university investigation after a rash of player transfers. The school later hired a law firm to assist with the investigation and interviewing of players.

(link below)

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/ct-loyola-fires-sheryl-swoopes-spt-0704-20160703-story.html

MUSIC: BRIAN FRESCO- "CASANOVA" COVER ART & TRACK LIST

Brian Fresco’s long-awaited new project drops July.5th.

NEW PROJECT: FREDO SANTANA- "FREDO MAFIA"

Fredo’s highly anticipated album, Fredo Mafia, has arrived. Give it a honest listen below.

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: KEVIN DURANT ON WHY HE CHOSE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS

This has been by far the most challenging few weeks in my professional life. I understood cognitively that I was facing a crossroads in my evolution as a player and as a man, and that it came with exceptionally difficult choices. What I didn’t truly understand, however, was the range of emotions I would feel during this process.

The primary mandate I had for myself in making this decision was to have it based on the potential for my growth as a player — as that has always steered me in the right direction. But I am also at a point in my life where it is of equal importance to find an opportunity that encourages my evolution as a man: moving out of my comfort zone to a new city and community which offers the greatest potential for my contribution and personal growth. With this in mind, I have decided that I am going to join the Golden State Warriors.

I’m from Washington, D.C. originally, but Oklahoma City truly raised me. It taught me so much about family as well as what it means to be a man. There are no words to express what the organization and the community mean to me, and what they will represent in my life and in my heart forever. The memories and friendships are something that go far beyond the game. Those invaluable relationships are what made this deliberation so challenging.

It really pains me to know that I will disappoint so many people with this choice, but I believe I am doing what I feel is the right thing at this point in my life and my playing career.

I will miss Oklahoma City, and the role I have had in building this remarkable team. I will forever cherish the relationships within the organization — the friends and teammates that I went to war with on the court for nine years, and all the fans and people of the community. They have always had my back unconditionally, and I cannot be more grateful for what they have meant to my family and to me.

SPORTS: CHICAGO BULLS SIGN RAJON RONDO

Rajon Rondo has agreed with the Chicago Bulls on a two-year contract worth almost $28 million, he confirmed to The Undefeated's Marc J. Spears.