Saxophonist Hunter Diamond debuts four free shows’ worth of new material at the Whistler, Matthew Rachman Gallery opens a new exhibit of Wesley Willis’s artwork, and more.
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City of Djinn wed psychedelic drone rock to Arabic tradition
City of Djinn wed psychedelic drone rock to Arabic tradition, Good Kids Mad City throw a beach party to commemorate the 1919 race riots, and more.
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The best overlooked Chicago hip-hop of 2018
Chicago’s hip-hop scene overflows with such variety and abundance that it’s impossible to show enough love to every great release—but that’s no reason not to try.
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Queen Key demands what she wants—and that matters
Queen Key’s outsize confidence sends a message of support to black women who know the odds are stacked against them.
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Queen Key at Summer Smash and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend
Crazy Rich Asians and more goings on 8/17-8/19.
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Chicago rapper Queen Key is gonna need a bigger crown
With this summer’s Eat My Pussy, Chicago rapper Queen Key proves herself a star in the making, ready to carve out a larger role for women in the city’s hip-hop scene.
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Meet Kidd Kenn, Chicago’s hottest openly gay 15-year-old rapper
Kidd is unapologetic about who he is—so of course he has a cosign from Queen Key.
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Vlogger ZackTV devoted his life to making Chicago’s fractious rap scene into one community
Zack Stoner, who was shot to death, documented every unseen corner of Chicago hip-hop.
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Juice Wrld and Queen Key offer divergent takes on where Chicago hip-hop is going
This show has been canceled. It would be difficult to find a single event that illustrates the scope and variety of voices that contribute to Chicago hip-hop in 2018, but this evening at the Vic offers an interesting cross section of some of the city’s most notable rising artists. Organized by hip-hop promoters By a […]
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Reality TV star and tattoo artist Phor showcases his rap skills at 1st Ward
Reality TV star and tattoo artist Phor showcases his rap skills at 1st Ward, tape label Love Lion pays tribute to the Chicago underground, and more.