Pursuit of Dopeness

Lets Vote Chicago!! It’s that time of the year again. The 2012 MLB All-Star game is a little over a month away and it is time to vote for your favorite players. Although Chicago is an enormous city, Chicago’s baseball players do not win the voting contest too often. This is a problem. As fans, Chicago needs to support its players. It is always great to see Chicago players in the starting line-up during the summer classic. [...]

Conan O’Brien will be recording his Conan late night show in Chicago for a week this upcoming June.  It was just announced today that Chicago’s own Kids These Days will be the musical guest on the June [...]

In preparation for his Def Jam debut album, Big Krit has decided to release a television ad in support of his new album.  This is a pretty dope 15 second spot that will hopefully win over or [...]

G-Scott has released the latest visual for a track off of his most recent project, Weekend In Los Vegas.  This is a very dope and well directed visual.  Make sure to check out [...]

XV is back with another new track today.  This one is a freestyle over Atlanta’s own Cash Out’s  Cashin’ Out.  The Brett Hart artwork for the track is pretty awewome. I’m loving these WWF themed [...]

Recognize these pieces of art?  You’re in luck because they are in Chicago for a limited time!

The Art Institute of Chicago is hosting an exhibit by the leading Pop Artist, Roy Lichtenstein.  His iconic works of art, both paintings and sculptures, will be featured through September.   [...]

Last week, the inaugural event for the BEATS–Summer Music Series kicked off at Red Kiva with a diverse set of music and kicks.   [...]

In the midst of his Prom Night event being canceled, Chance The Rapper has cordially invited all his fans to head over to Jugrnaut this Friday for an intimate show and a pop-up shop.  There will be [...]

Childish Gambino is back with a new track featuring Beck.  Gambino has been pretty consistent over the past few tracks as far as new music goes.  Let’s hope we can get that full [...]

The beautiful game always manages to deliver some beautiful goals no matter what time of year it is. We’ve gone through the action the went on over the weekend and now we present to you, the top goals of the week. [...]