How Local Drag Performers Are Adjusting to Life In the Coronavirus Outbreak

A Brooklyn judge on Tuesday denied R. Kelly’s request for release due to the coronavirus pandemic, finding that he is not among the inmates most endangered by the disease.

Drake has released a brand new song called “Toosie Slide.” The single was teased with a clip of Atlanta dancer Toosie performing the song’s instructed moves (“It go right foot up, left foot slide/Left foot up, right foot slide”). Find the Toosie clip and the “Toosie Slide” below.

Lil Durk dropped the music video for his latest single on Saturday (March 28), and it's "all love."The visual features a more introspective look at the Chicago native’s experiences in his hometown, with scenes cutting between his home and recording studio and performances on stage in front of crowds. Both the song and video -- which a release describes as "a heartfelt rumination about the love of his neighborhood" -- serve as an ode to where he grew up and gained prominence as a rapper.

Roommates, as the impact from the worldwide coronavirus pandemic continues, many are doing what they can to help those in need—including some A-list celebrities. Kanye West is the latest high-profile name to lend a helping hand by donating to charities in both Chicago and Los Angeles by providing meals for the needy.

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Chicago West seems to know that we all need a little cheering up right now. On her Instagram Saturday, Kim Kardashian shared a video of her two-year-old daughter singing "Rain Rain Go Away" to her baby brother, Psalm.

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Kim Kardashian, 39, and her daughters North, 6, and Chicago, 2, proved time at home can be fun when they showed off an impressive fort they made out of cardboard boxes while spending time inside during the coronavirus pandemic, which has been forcing families to social distance themselves. The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star shared a video clip of the fun contraption to her Instagram story on Mar. 14 and it was the cutest thing to see.

Federal prosecutors hit R. Kelly with more criminal charges Friday, accusing the disgraced R&B singer of having unprotected sex with a girl in 2015 without disclosing he had herpes.

NEW YORK -- Federal prosecutors hit R. Kelly with more criminal charges Friday, accusing the disgraced R&B singer of having unprotected sex with a girl in 2015 without disclosing he had herpes.

Chicago rapper and Lil Durk signee King Von recently stopped by Genius to perform “Crazy Story,” the first release of a three-song saga. Since the release of the song, which appears on his September 2019 project, Grandson, Vol. 1, it has gotten over 50 million views on YouTube.

Lil Yachty is celebrating the fourth anniversary of Lil Boat with a new song and its music video. The track is “Oprah’s Bank Account” and it features DaBaby and Drake. In the video, made by Director X, Yachty portrays Oprah. Watch below.

Jussie Smollett’s efforts to get his recent felony disorderly conduct charges dropped have proved unsuccessful.

Over the weekend, Drake shared “Chicago Freestyle” as part of a surprise two-track drop. Upon first listen, many fans speculated that the guest vocals on the song belonged to Sampha, who previously collaborated with Drake on “The Motion” and “4422.”