Ambivalently melancholy nerd rap sounds like it should be an oxymoron, but in Open Mike Eagle’s compellingly odd forebrain, it’s the foundation for the sublime. The Chicago-born hip-hop artist’s mix ...

Rap Blog is a weekly showcase of a standout rap song. Follow our playlists on Apple Music and Spotify. Characterizing Raq Baby's’s music as tender might be a step too far. But as with peers like ...

Chicago rapper Recoechi (back row, center) recently started working with Closed Sessions, and he brought friends and family to the label’s anniversary party to hype up his set. Credit: Mark Braboy for ...

Chicago rapper Queen Key officially joined the cast of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Season 13, debuting alongside fellow newcomers Salma Slims and producer 24hrs. Known for her unfiltered bars and vibrant ...