The Interview Show, which I host at The Hideout (in Chicago) and Union Hall (in Brooklyn), celebrated its fifth anniversary on Feb. 1.
Story by Wendell Hutson, courtesy DNAinfo.com Chicago: CHATHAM — The last time Che "Rhymefest" Smith saw his dad, the Grammy-winning rapper was 1...
One hundred and forty characters provide a powerful weapon in the hands of 17-year-old Chicago rapper Chief Keef. But then again, so does his music.
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...
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...
After a hotly contested November general election, and an equally aggressive citywide election this February, Chicagoans could be forgiven for having ...
At first glance, last Tuesday's election results might look disappointing for Che "Rhymefest" Smith, the Grammy-winning rapper turned aldermanic candi...
CHICAGO — Grammy-award winning rapper Che "Rhymefest" Smith has made it into a runoff race for a Chicago City Council seat. With all precincts ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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.
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...
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...
