Rhymefest

Rapper and Chi-town native Rhymefest is vehemently opposing Spike Lee's 'Chi-Raq' trailer and says that the director owes the city of Chicago a huge apology.

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Take a look back at Kanye West's humble beginnings in this video, which showcases a recording session with Rhymefest circa 2002.

Rhymefest will be taking his health much more seriously moving forward. The Chicago rapper was released from the hospital this past weekend after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Followers of 'Fest's Twitter feed learned that he had checked himself into the emergency room on June 2 for having dangerously high sugar levels in his blood...

During a Coachella performance in April, West Coast rapper Lil B announced plans to title his upcoming album 'I'm Gay.' The stunt attracted a fair amount of attention and since then the comments have continued to pour in. Fellow rappers have been pretty supportive of Lil B's swag movement and his outrageous antics up until this point -- his most famous one being a threat to sexually assault Kanye

Although Chicago rapper Rhymefest was defeated in his bid for alderman on Tuesday (April 5), the aspiring politician has vowed to keep fighting, claiming his loss was due to massive voter fraud. His campaign for alderman has been an uphill battle since day one, as Rhymefest, born Che Smith, had to make an initial appeal simply to run for the position, due to concerns that he did not meet the resid

Rhymefest has lofty plans if he's elected for 20th Ward Alderman of Chicago. The 33-year-old rapper, who is squaring off against former policeman Willie Cochran in the election, recently spoke on what he would do if he were voted into office, revealing he'd offer artists the option of low-cost housing in exchange for community service...

In this week's round-up of the Top Five Tweets of the Week, R&B singer Keyshia Cole gives MediaTakeOut.com a piece of her mind after the website posted nude photos of her. Chris Brown thinks someone is trying to sabotage the revamping of his career after new photos hit the 'Net of Rihanna bruised and beaten. Ph...

Rhymefest, born Che Smith, received 20 percent of the vote yesterday in his run for alderman of Chicago's 20th Ward, giving him enough leverage to face off with incumbent Ald. Willie Cochran in an April runoff. Each candidate must win by 50 percent of the vote...

In this week's round-up of the Top Five Tweets of the Week,' author Terry McMillian eats her words after tweeting Will and Jada Smith are pimping out their children, Willow and Jaden. Soulja Boy goes on a rant proclaiming he's the sexiest rapper alive, while Joe Budden and comedian Marlon Wayans exchange insults in a heated Twitter beef...