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Twista – "She Sluggin" [LISTEN/DOWNLOAD]

Jarrett B. (@AOKJAY) — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:37:22 +0000

Twista and The Legendary Traxster continue to release new records, headed toward a Don Cannon hosted mixtape titled "Reloaded" set to hit the streets soon. Here is the latest track called ‘She Sluggin'. Listen after the jump.

Twista – "She Sluggin" [LISTEN/DOWNLOAD]

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L.E.P. Bogus Boys Perform “Showtime” In Chicago [VIDEO]

Jarrett B. (@AOKJAY) — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:07:33 +0000

Nothing like some high end street music from those Lower End Professionals. L.E.P Bogus Boys performed their two recent Jahlil Beats-produced records, "Showtime" and "Benjamin Franklin." Live at Adrianna's Nightclub for MTV2′s Suckafree Chicago event, the Bogus Boys held it down in true windy-city style. Thank the good Lord the CPD didn't hate on the duo this time.

Make sure you have both "Now or Neva" and "The New Chicago Vol.1" mixtapes in your iPod.

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Shawnna Visits Sway In The Morning [VIDEO]

Jarrett B. (@AOKJAY) — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:37:01 +0000

Chi-Town's own, Shawnna visited Shade 45′s Sway In The Morning show the other day. The former DTP first lady used the opportunity to address her departure from the label, Lil' Kim, Nicki Minaj, and becoming a product of her Chicago upbringing.

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Chief Keef – "Ballin" [LISTEN/DOWNLOAD]

Jarrett B. (@AOKJAY) — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:09:22 +0000

Fresh off his The New Chicago Vol.1 appearances which featured his "I Don't Like" Remix, Chief Keef drops some new music from his soon to be released Finally Rich mixtape. The record, "Ballin," was produced by Leek-E-Leek.

Keef is capitalizing on what may be his only look to make some noise in this game. Since working with Kanye and the G.O.O.D Music family, the success has benefitted his "300" team. It's lead to collaborations with Young Jeezy and a feature from CTE's Freddie Gibbs on Lil Reese's "OVA"

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3 Men Arrested For Plotting Terrorist Attack At President Obama's Campaign Headquarters

Latifah Muhammad — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:14:13 +0000

President Obama's campaign headquarters has become the focus of a debunked terrorist attack.Three men were taken into custody last week, accused of making bombs known as Molotov cocktails to blow up the president' campaign location in Chicago, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home, and other areas to be hit during this weekend's NATO summit.

The suspects were apprehended last Wednesday (May 16) following a raid on an apartment on the city's South Side. According to defense attorney Michael Duetsch, the arrests were an attempt at discouraging potential protests during the summit. "This is just propaganda to create a climate of fear," he said. He also alleges that undercover police officers were the culprits behind the Molotov cocktails. "We believe this is all a setup and entrapment to the highest degree."

All three of the suspects—Brian Church, 20, Jared Chase, 24, and Brent Vincent Betterly, 24— were charged with providing material to support terrorism, possession of explosives, and conspiracy to commit terrorism. Six other people were arrested during the raid, but were released Friday (May 18) without being charged. Church, Chase and Betterly are all being held on $1.5 million bond.

The terrorists plot is the latest in a couple of attempted attacks on President Obama, since he launching his re-election campaign earlier this month. Most recently, a Virginia man was arrested for sending threats to the White House and upon facing a judge at his hearing, asked to be sentenced to death.

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Exclusive: Paypa Reflects On Legal Troubles [VIDEO]

Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:29:48 +0000

You may have seen Paypa's name starting to resurface back on the blogs. Two years ago he was cutting records with Rick Ross and shared the same label home with Lady Gaga and Akon at SRC/Universal. Charles Ransom, Jr. and Ricky Brascom, owners of Paypa's label Behind the Scenes Entertainment, were arrested with over 300 kilos of cocaine and $1.1 million dollars in cash. Fresh off the release of his new mixtape, Henny On The Rocks 2, Paypa talks about everything he's been up to since that fall.

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King Louie - "Drilluminati" [LISTEN/DOWNLOAD]

Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) — Wed, 09 May 2012 22:01:30 +0000

Not sure if this will appear on King Louie's newest effort, Dope & Shrimp, but the Chi-town native is putting the finishing touches on it was we speak. Propers to Fake Shore Drive.

Get a listen to "Drilluminati," after the jump.

King Louie - "Drilluminati" [LISTEN/DOWNLOAD]

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R. Kelly Ft. DJ Khaled & Ace Hood “It's On” [VIDEO]

Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:33:15 +0000

The king of R&B has returned with a new single entitled "It's On," featuring DJ Khaled and Ace Hood. This song will appear on the singer's new album called Black Panties, out later this year. Check out R. Kelly's new video after the jump.

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Family Seeks Justice In Police Shooting Of Unarmed Chicago Woman

Latifah Muhammad — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:42:42 +0000

The murder of Trayvon Martin has heightened media coverage behind unjust shootings, and while accused killer George Zimmerman was arrested for the crime, there are still tons of families fighting for a similar outcome. The latest example comes by way of a Chicago woman named of Rekia Boyd, who was gunned down by an off-duty police officer in late March.

Boyd's family filed a lawsuit against Chicago Police Department Det. Dante Servin, the man who pulled his unmarked vehicle up to the 22-year-old as she and others stood outside in the Chicago neighborhood known as Lawndale. According to the family, Servin told the group to “shut up,” kicking-off a verbal altercation that ended with Boyd being shot in the head. She passed away at Mt. Sinia Hospital roughly 24 hours after the incident.

Servin has justified his actions by claiming that another man in the crowd, Anthony Cross—who sustained a bullet wound to his hand— was carrying a weapon. The alleged “weapon” was actually a cell-phone. “Rekia Boyd was shot and killed on March 21, 2012, without any legal justification," said Boyd family attorney, James Montgomery, during a press conference. “Her young life was snuffed out by an aggressive, intimidating police officer who provoked the confrontation and when met with a verbal rejoinder took the life of an innocent young woman.”

This is of course one of many police shooting cases that have resulted in the shooting of an innocent black person. Late last week officials in White Plains, N.Y. announced that officers would not face criminal charges for killing Marine veteran Kenneth Chamberlain. The 68-year-old was shot in his apartment last November, after police stormed the unit.

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Chief Keef - "Russian Roulette" (Prod. By Lex Luger) [LISTEN/DOWNLOAD]

Argenys Collado — Sat, 05 May 2012 15:30:49 +0000

Chief Keef is making the most of the spotlight currently shining on him, starting with a pair of new releases including this Lex Luger produced cut titled 'Russian Roulette'. Keef also dropped 'Finessin', of which both can be heard below.

By way of FSD.

Download: Chief Keef - Russian Roulette (Prod. By Lex Luger)

Bonus: Chief Keef - Finessin'

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