Lil M.U. is a rising female rap artist from the heart of Chicago’s South Side—Englewood—bringing raw energy, authenticity, and culture to the mic. Having officially launched her rap career in October 2024, Lil M.U. is already carving out a lane that’s all her own. Her sound is a vibrant fusion of her roots, rhythm, and resilience. With a deep background in dance and DJing, Lil M.U. doesn’t just make music—she creates a full-bodied experience that hits hard in the streets and on the stage. Her lyrics reflect the real stories of her community, blending sharp flows with beats that celebrate her heritage and hometown hustle. Whether she’s spitting bars or spinning tracks, Lil M.U. stands for movement—of bodies, of minds, and of culture. She’s not just repping the South Side—she’s redefining it.
Inspired by rap icons; such as T.I./Tupac /Young Jeezy and Jay Z. YdotGdot learned by the age of 15, how to rap like the best and entertain like the greats.
Kidd Kenn is finally growing up. The Chicago rapper, named in homage to his idol Nicki Minaj (you know, like Barbie’s boyfriend), broke out when he was just a high school freshman with gleefully gay twists on street hits from his hometown, most virally FBG Duck’s “Slide.” He built on the hype with a string of projects—Childish, Child’s Play, and Problem Child—that lean into the image of a precocious rascal flinging spitballs and texting your boyfriend from the back of the bus. But now, after years of nurturing his rep as a problem child, Kenn realized something about himself. “I’m old as fuck,” the 19-year-old says with a laugh. Kenn’s new EP on 4th and Broadway/Def Jam Recordings, Grown, fashions a new mold. He’s rapping with the wisdom and self-understanding of an adult
Bluff City an R&B group that consists of 3 humble down south young men. Frank, Trevante, & Keem. Using their vocal versatility in their songs sets them a part and puts them in their own lane currently. R&B groups have been underrated for sometime now but these fellas have the formulas and the substance to bring it back full force! Check Bluff City out now on all social media outlets at @itsbluffcity
