R. Kelly Has Been Indicted

I can't believe it myself! R. Kelly was charged with multiple counts of criminal sexual abuse involving multiple victims in a Chicago court Friday after decades of rumors and allegations that the R&B star was abusing women and underage girls.

Kelly has denied allegations of sexual misconduct involving women and underage girls for decades. Neither Kelly’s legal representative nor the Cook County prosecutor's office immediately responded to Fox News’ request for comment on the charges.

Google Gives Chance the Rapper $1.5M

Chance the Rapper announced that Google funded coding classes for 20 schools in his hometown of Chicago. Google has donated a generous amount of $1.5 million to Chano’s non-profit organization SocialWorks, to bring computer science to Chicago Public Schools. 

New Air Jordan XX3 Chicago

Dressed in a University Red and Gum Yellow color scheme. This “Chicago” edition of the Air Jordan XX3 feature a full Red leather. Should this Air Jordan XX3 "Chicago" surface as a retail offering (perhaps at Jordan Brand's new stand-alone store in Chicago?)

They include upper that includes the city’s skyline graphic near the heel, along with Gum Yellow detailing throughout as well as the outsole. Other details include “CHI” and “CITY” embroidered on the sides, as well as Chicago’s area codes of “773” and “312” seen on the inside of the tongues.

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Who Was King Von?

 

King Von was born in the Parkway Gardens neighborhood of Chicago in 1994, and though he retreated to Atlanta to find peace and escape his hometown, his trouble with the law never truly escaped him. Many of his most popular songs paid tribute to Chicago; he was best known as a chronicler of street life, building narratives of tense nights on the streets and his desire to escape the gangster's mentality.

Lil Durk Launches HBCU Program For Chicago Teens

 

Lil Durk came back to Chicago for a special night wrapping up his 7220 Tour at the United Center a venue that once upon a time didn’t allow him to perform there. Ahead of Monday’s show Durkio launched an HBCU college program through his Neighborhood Heroes Foundation, where he will introduce students to different kinds of career paths. 

R. Kelly Pleads Not Guilty

R. Kelly has pleaded not guilty to a set of federal sex-trafficking charges leveraged against him in New York in mid-March, including those that he knowingly spread herpes to two people. He entered the plea via teleconference from a Chicago federal jail on Thursday.

As the coronavirus pandemic has escalated, Kelly has requested early release from prison twice, and was most recently denied on April 22. Kelly was indicted on multiple state and federal sex-abuse charges in New York, Illinois, and Minnesota last year. He has so far pleaded not guilty to all charges against him.

Chance The Rapper Gives Back

On Monday, Chicago's own Chance the Rapper announced that he would be donating $1 million to his city's public school system.

At a press conference at Wescott Elementary School, Chance expressed his disappointment in Illinois governor Bruce Rauner: "While I am disappointed in Governor Rauner, that will not stop me from doing all I can to support Chicago's most valuable resource: its children."

Chance said that in addition to the $1 million, he'd be donating $10,000 to various schools' after school programs.

"This isn't about politics," Chance said, "This isn't about posturing, this is about taking care of the kids."

#ChanceTheRapper Donates $1 Million To #ChicagoPublicSchools #cps __________________________ Chance The Rapper is putting his money where his mouth is. The Chi Town native donated $1 million to the Chicago Public School Foundation today (Monday, March 6.) _________________________ Chance announced his gift during a press conference at Wescott Elementary. __________________________ Chance’s monetary donation comes following his meeting with Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner last week. Chance was reportedly disappointed with the governor for not providing an answer for a $215 million CPS shortfall that was part of a budget deal, ABC 7 Chicago reports. ____________________________ Chance said Rauner left him with “vague answers."

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What Roc Nation And The NFL Is Doing For Hadiya Pendleton

It's a good thing how Jay-Z is getting involved in our African American culture. It's time we slow down gun violence in our black communities. He is really using his voice to stand out behind his music while having the NFL to back him up.

Jay-Z's Team Roc and the NFL debuted a public service announcement that honors the life of Hadiya Pendleton, a young girl who was fatally shot in Chicago in 2013.

Hadiya Pendleton's family has continued to keep her legacy alive. The Chicago teen is the subject of Team Roc's latest PSA about putting an end to gun violence.

Pendleton is one of many stories of kids being killed by gun violence from all over the world. Pendleton was gunned down as she was spending time with friends at the city's Harsh Park.

The video titled "Hadiya's Promise" is narrated by her mother Cleopatra Cowley-Pendleton, who shared her daughter's hopes and dreams as well as her own efforts at social justice in her young years.

Lil Reese - Haters

Chicago rapper +Lil Reese release "Haters" for the public to hear. This is one of Lil reese hottset tracks released as of yet. Tavares Taylor (born January 6, 1993), better known by his stage name Lil Reese is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois.

I Don't Like x Chief Keef & Lil Reese deserved a Grammy. Lil Reese, a pal of Chicago rapper +Chief Keef  is dismissing a viral video that allegedly shows him brutally beating a woman. Thanks +GBE CLAN 

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Is Scottie Pippen Throwing Shade At Michael Jordan?

 

Scottie Pippen is preparing to tell his side of the story following his dissatisfaction with Michael Jordan's docu-series, The Last Dance. In an Instagram post promoting his upcoming memoir, UNGUARDED, the six-time NBA champion claimed he would tell "stories I've kept to myself for years."

Woman Who Bailed R. Kelly Out of Jail Receives Bomb Threat

On Feb. 25, R. Kelly’s bail was reportedly posted by fan, “friend” and restaurant owner, Valencia P. Love, according to the Chicago Sun Times. In addition to her restaurant, Love On The Blu, news also surfaced reporting Love is affiliated with Lord and Child Day Care in Chicago. Though she recently denied that the $100,000 posted on Kelly’s behalf was her own money, Love wouldn’t divulge the source of the funds beyond that.

The latest round of reports regarding the accused entertainer suggests that even while he’s out on bail, associating with him may be a liability. Love’s support of R. Kelly became extra messy when the aforementioned daycare reported multiple calls of a bomb threat.

According to TMZ, the Chicago Police Department confirmed an explosive device was not found at the center and no one was injured. The reported threat is currently under investigation, with no suspects in custody.

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Barack Obama Makes A Surprise Visit

 

The Chicago Southside Wolfpack youth football team got a surprise visitor to their practice that they’ll never forget –

former president Barack Obama.

“I told you I was coming by, coach! You didn’t believe me!” the former president and sports fan said, laughing.

Woman Arrested 396 Times

Miles, who is homeless, is imprisoned at the Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln. She was arrested last year after allegedly chasing down Chicago Alderman James Cappleman, which is a possible parole violation after a 2010 conviction for robbing a 75-year-old at knifepoint.

A Chicago woman has been arrested at least 396 times since 1978, including 92 times for theft and an alleged attack on a City Council member. Over the years, Shermain Miles, 51, was arrested 65 times for disorderly conduct and 59 times for crimes related to prostitution.

She has used at least 83 different aliases and is well known among merchants and residents in several neighborhoods in Chicago.

TWUM Hottest Sports Moments

At "The Wrap-Up Magazine" Everyone loves some type of sport from time to time. Some of the hottest sports news, scores, rumors, fantasy games, and more can be found here. This is the latest in national and local sports news covering rumors of all kinds.

 The +Cleveland Cavaliers has just fired their coach +Mike Brown. Brown was fired for the second time in four years by owner Dan Gilbert, who last April brought back the only coach to get the Cavs to the NBA Finals but then dismissed him after the team failed to make the playoffs...More CLICK HERE

 In the final installment of All Access: Mayweather vs. Maidana, follow both fighters backstage and witness the aftermath of an epic battle. This is the Epilogue visual video...More CLICK HERE

 Damian Lillard of the +Portland Trail Blazers hit a buzzer beater over the +Houston Rockets. Damian Lillard drained the incredible three with 0.9 seconds left to send Portland to the 2nd round over Houston. Visit nba.com/video for more highlights...More CLICK HERE

 The +UConn Huskies has taken the national championship for college basketball. In a game featuring the highest combined seeds in the history of the national championship game, the Connecticut Huskies defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 60-54 at AT&T Stadium in North Texas to win the school’s fourth NCAA title...More CLICK HERE

 Former Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer won a frenetic bidding war for ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers, with his $2-billion offer setting a record price for an NBA team, The Times has learned. Ballmer, who was chief executive of Microsoft for 14 years, was chosen over competitors that included Los Angeles-based investors Tony Ressler and Steve Karsh and a group that included David Geffen and executives from the Guggenheim Group, the Chicago-based owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers...More CLICK HERE

 Cleveland Cavaliers star member +Andrew Bynum has been suspended for conduct detrimental to the team. Andrew Bynum’s rocky season has continued, as the center has been suspended by the Cleveland Cavaliers...More CLICK HERE

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 The +New York Knicks has been named the most valuable NBA Franchise. Forbes released its annual list of richest NBA teams, and the Knicks come in first at $1.4 billion. New York is one of three teams in the league that are worth over a billion dollars, with the runners-up on the list being the Los Angeles Lakers ($1.35 billion) and Chicago Bulls ($1 billion). The top five of the list is rounded out by the Boston Celtics ($875 million) and Brooklyn Nets ($780 million)...More CLICK HERE

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 Germany became World Cup champion for the fourth time on Sunday night, and the first European team in history to clinch soccer’s greatest prize on South American soil. It did so courtesy of a winner deep into extra time from substitute Mario Gotze, who displayed a brilliant piece of skill to decide a contest of outstanding quality...More CLICK HERE

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Chance the Rapper Has Raised Millions To Help Build Chicago

During a special appearance at Harold Washington Cultural Center on Friday, Chance the Rapper announced that his Social Works organization has raised $2.2 million for an arts initiative at Chicago Public Schools.

“Quality education for public schools is the most important investment a community can make,” the Grammy-winning rapper told a crowd students and supporters at the event, where he channeled the late Steve Jobs, donning a black turtle neck, faded jeans, and his trademark “3” hat.

Principals are reportedly committed to new initiatives like dance studios for ballet, hip-hop, and modern dance classes, design laboratories, sculpting, and pottery courses, remodeling auditoriums, and fixing existing art supplies.

Chance donated $1 million the $2.2 million in March. Shortly afterwards, he announced that the Chicago Bulls donated another $1 million towards the cause, helping him launch the Chance Arts & Literature Fund.

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Fairplay & G Count - I Just Go | Directed by Rickee Arts

Chicago artist Fairplay links up with Chicago legend G Count to release their official music video for their record entitled "I Just Go" directed by Rickee Arts Productions. "I Just Go" is available for streaming on Spotify. Be on the look out for more music from Fairplay real soon.

G Herbo Ft Lil Bibby – Dont Worry Video

Chicago drill rappers +G Herbo and +Lil Bibby releases a new visual video titled "Dont Worry." Chicago rappers and long-time friends and collaborators, G Herbo and Lil Bibby have released their new crisp video, watch it below.

Scottie Pippen’s Terrible Bulls Contract

 

Chicago managed to lock him down long-term at a bargain-basement price.

But how? And how did they get away with it for so long?

The Rise Of Chicago Rapper Styngray

Chicago rapper Styngray has hit the industry by surprise. His latest video "Till the Casket Drop" has a message for the youth of our generation. The video is made to be a role model for kids.

Kanye West Donates $2 Million Dollars

E! News confirms West donated $2 million in relation to the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor and has been donating to several black-owned businesses in his Chicago hometown.

Kanye West, a father of four, also set up a college savings fund to cover tuition for Floyd's 6-year-old daughter, Gianna. Floyd died on May 25 after police officer Derek Chauvin pinned Floyd to the ground using his knee on Floyd's neck during his arrest. Chauvin and three other officers involved in Floyd's arrest and resulting death have since been fired, arrested and charged in a criminal case.