Today, Chicago's rising star, Lil Zay Osama released the video for the emotive new track "Needed Me" starring St. Louis singer-songwriter, Luh Kel. The Triptych Visuals-directed video shows an ...

Monthly rising talent showcase TheBasement returned this Tuesday (November 1) after its June show with a stacked lineup of newcomers for fans to check out at Kiss Kiss Bang Bang in Los Angeles. The ...

Lil Zay Osama started rapping when he was just eight years old, and over 15 years later, he’s a Southside Chicago favorite with a feature from Lil Durk on his most recent project. His debut album, ...

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Dex Osama’s shadow looms large over Detroit’s current wave of successful hip-hop artists. As a whole, Detroit’s hip-hop energy is as viable now as it’s ever been. There’s no doubt Dex Osama would be ...