Rhymefest

WATCH: Why Did This Never Air On TV?

Posted 11.14.2011

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Dear Comedy Central: Why did you never air "Alligator Boots"?! In this video discovered by The Vine, we take an extensive look behind the scenes at...

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Rhymefest Won't Demand Recount, Conceding Defeat

Posted 06.09.2011

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The City Council dreams of a Grammy Award-winning rapper appear to be over, for now at least. Rhymefest announced Friday morning on Twitter that hi...

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The Hottest Runoff Races: Barrages Of Early Votes In Some Wards

Posted 05.25.2011

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After a hotly contested November general election, and an equally aggressive citywide election this February, Chicagoans could be forgiven for having ...

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WATCH: Rhymefest Takes Flak Over Lyrics, But Wins Endorsements From Former Opponents

Posted 05.25.2011

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At first glance, last Tuesday's election results might look disappointing for Che "Rhymefest" Smith, the Grammy-winning rapper turned aldermanic candi...

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Rapper Rhymefest In Runoff For Chicago City Council

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Grammy-award winning rapper Che "Rhymefest" Smith has made it into a runoff race for a Chicago City Council seat. With all precincts ...

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City Council Upheaval: Fourteen Aldermanic Races Headed For Runoffs

The Huffington Post | Will Guzzardi | Posted 05.25.2011

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The City Council was sure to see some serious upheaval this election cycle, and the competitiveness of the fights for alderman is showing in tonight...

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Hip-Hop Grows Up: From The Music Of The Streets To The Halls Of Power?

The Huffington Post | Will Guzzardi | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chicago’s hip-hop scene has always had a social conscience. Rappers like Common, Kanye West and Lupe Fiasco emerged to national prominence in part o...

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Chico Predicts A Runoff, Rahm Returns Jimmy John's Donations

The Huffington Post | Jen Sabella | Posted 05.25.2011

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With an election just around the corner, the candidates will not be taking much time off this weekend. Campaign schedules are looking packed for Satur...

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Rhymefest Could Emerge Victorious In 20th Ward

AP | SOPHIA TAREEN | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — The award-winning rapper who wants to be a Chicago alderman looked down the block and counted up the boarded houses in this slice of t...

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Aldermanic Candidate Che "Rhymefest" Smith on The Interview Show

Mark Bazer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mark Bazer

The rapper and Chicago aldermanic candidate stopped by The Interview Show, hosted by Mark Bazer at The Hideout, to discuss his campaign, his message and his past.

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Rhymefest Launching Campaign With Lupe Fiasco Concert

Posted 05.25.2011

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Che Smith, the rapper better known as Rhymefest who's running for 20th Ward alderman, is bringing in some star power to support his candidacy. Rhymef...

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It's Official: Rhymefest Is Running For Alderman

Posted 05.25.2011

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At the Exclusively Yours Auto Spa in Washington Park on the South Side, Che Smith announced this morning that he was in for a career change. The rapp...

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WATCH: Will Rapper Rhymefest Run For 20th Ward Alderman?

Posted 05.25.2011

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When an actor, musician or comedian decides to run for public office, they usually go big. But Chicago-based hip hop artist Rhymefest might be staying...

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WATCH: Rhymefest Breaks Down The Art Of Freestyling

Chicago Tribune | Posted 05.25.2011

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We wanted to interview an expert on freestyling, someone we can dive into the brain with and attempt to break down the creative and technical process ...

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Rhymefest on The Interview Show

Mark Bazer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mark Bazer

In his second appearance on The Interview Show, hosted by Mark Bazer, the rapper Rhymefest performs and discusses his upcoming album, El Che, and much more.

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Wal-Mart's Chicago Push Gets Hip-Hop Backing (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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Supporters of Wal-Mart's controversial bid to open a second Chicago store, at 83rd at Stewart in Chatham, now have starpower on their side. Chicago h...

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Rhymefest at The Interview Show

Mark Bazer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mark Bazer

Hip-hop artist Rhymefest appeared on The Interview Show, the monthly talk show I host at the Hideout in Chicago, earlier this year. With Rhymefest ret...

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