When Fredo Santana died in early 2018, the hip hop community reacted with an outpouring of tributes. However, for many consumers of mainstream rap, this dramatic show of support for the Chicago rapper ...

Lil Zay Osama releases YN Tape, a drill inspired project spotlighting Chicago’s next generation of rising hip hop artists.

Lil Zay Osama unveils YN TAPE, a 15-track project featuring Chicago's rising drill artists Pretty Liyah, Fastmoney Ant, and Star Bandz.

Star Bandz, a 17-year-old drill rapper from the south suburbs, performed on the BMI stage Friday evening for her first set at Lollapalooza. She opened with “End of Beginning” by Djo, who was ...

Dec. 27 has seen many significant moments in hip-hop and R&B. King Louie, a pioneer of Chicago drill, was born on this date in 1987. His standout tracks include ...

CHICAGO -- The South Shore Drill Team has been entertaining crowds for over 40 years. Founded in 1980, the team has been using performing arts as a way to engage Chicago's youth. Drill Team member ...

A new wave of controversy and fascination has erupted online after Chinese rapper FOUR4444 released her surreal drill track “童趣猫耳手表” (translated as “Playful Cat-Ear Watch” or “Hello Kitty Watch”) ...

The father of the Chicago drill rapper whose album release party was targeted in a mass shooting in River North over the Fourth of July has been hit with federal weapons charges alleging he sold 13 ...