Abitight talks about what he brings to Chicago Hip-Hop, run ins with police, working with RP, and their album, Sample From the Menu.

Doc Da Mindbenda talks about sports gambling, how being an engineer helps him with production, and his album, Bet the House.

Slick Rick played Riot Fest's opening day, mixing classics like "Children's Story" and "La Di Da Di" with cuts from his new album, "Victory."

Despite a storm delay pushing his set earlier, Nas delighted Riot Fest with classics from Illmatic, King's Disease, and hits like "Made You Look."

Thought Provokah talks about why he’s one of the best writer’s in Hip-Hop, his mental health expedition, and his album, 82 Seward.

Join Aim High at Riot Fest in Chicago! Experience their unique sound and catch festival legends like Tool and Alanis Morissette this weekend.

Devine Carama & Amadeus360 talk about the age divide in Hip-Hop, paying tribute to classic rap songs, and their album, Guardians of the Boom Bap 2

Silent Funk + 1 talk about why Hip-Hop culture has become comedic, racism outside of the United States, and their album, U Ain’t Special.

A 2014 interview with producer Phoniks.

Kastaway and Backpack Beatz talk about Chicago street politics, battling religious guilt, and their album, Circa 01’.

AWOL Da Mindwriter & August Fanon talk about how an accident changed AWOL’s life, August making modern but classic Hip-Hop, and their new album, Now Loading.

Rich Jones talks about the pros and cons of being raised in Chicago, why we ignore America’s blemishes, working with TRIPLEDOLLAR$IGN, and his album, Bar Talk.

Awon talks about going to different places with his music, who Hip-Hop’s greatest story teller is, teaming up with The Other Guys, and their album, Solidified.

Tone Chop & Frost Gamble talk about clout chasers in rap circles, the drug epidemic in Binghamton, New York, and their new album, Beautiful Foundations.

Stik Figa talks about why our society is apathetic, feeling underappreciated as an artist, working with Heather Grey, and their album, Cold Comfort.

Vic Spencer talks about why he never has writers block, what makes his life lowkey wonderful, and his album, Inspire Your Idols.

UllNevaNo talks about Stephon Marbury, how being a husband is reflected in his music, working with Philth Spector, and his album, Stephon Barbury.

A 2013 interview with Slum Village.

Venom talks about overcoming being full of doubt creatively, venturing into R&B music, and his album Ruff N Tuff 2 (Behind Bars).

Gaine$ talks about finding his voice, why he doesn’t settle for praise, working with producer Nom, and his album, Mr. Gaine$.

Decksterror talks about his new album, Love & Honour Pt. 1 & 2, the difference between London’s drill and boom bap scenes, and his various upcoming projects.

Lt Headtrip and NorthernDraw talk about collaborating with international artists, losing bigoted fans and their EP, Unbound Flight.

Artson and She-Rõze of The You in I talk about not getting caught up in endless streams of hatred, creating as a married couple, and their album, The I In You.

Alexis Allon talks about the meaning behind the title of her album Golden Sphinx, working with other artists in Detroit, and her upcoming album, Collabs in 7.

Indigo Queen talks about the importance of loving one’s self, her interest in poetry, working with Moon Magic, and her project, The Love Album.

B. Dolan talks about what he’s doing to help people detained by ICE in Rhode Island, undergoing spinal surgery, and his album, Fight Naked.

Dios Negasi talks about standing alongside Hip-Hop legends, serving in the armed forces, working with Chamber Music Ent., and their album, Black Violin Part 2.

Ronesh talks about balancing working and relaxing, middle-class American’s bowing down to oligarchy, and his album, You Say Compartmentalize Like It’s A Bad Thing.

Wildelux talks about The Vault: Volume One, his mentors from his early beginnings in Hip-Hop, and if he’s really never going to release a new solo album.

NAHreally talks about changing his worldview, resisting forces that are trying to take away our humanity, and his album, Extra Cheese.

A 2011 interview with Macklemore.

GAWDS talk about Katt Williams, Baltimore club music, being civil after a romantic separation, and new album, The Care Package.

Y.N.X.716 talks about dealing with naysayers on the underground Hip-Hop scene, why he fears failure, and his album, Peace 7.

Doc Wattson talks about finding his new self, how college helps people to discover the truth, and his album, Working Title.

Stu Bangas & Wordsworth talk about their working relationship, why overthinking is the worst enemy of an artist, and their album, Chemistry.

Rufus Sims talks about his new album Str8 Disrespect…Respectfully, why he’s disrespectful, working with Machacha, and uniting with other emcees from Chicago.

Hype talks about ambition masking his fears, why he’s optimistic about 2026, and his album, GOOD TO BE BACK.

Mikey D talks about Hip-Hop’s golden era, old rappers pandering to younger audiences, using AI to his advantage, and his album, Pop-N-Kim (Legends Don’t Die).

Anti-Lilly talks about practicing gratitude, finding balance in his life, his relationship with Phoniks, and their album, All Good Things.

DJ Exes & Slamming Gavel Music talk about gun control, stopping to smell the roses, and their album, The Gavel & The Guillotine.

Von Pea & The Other Guys talk about their creative chemistry, paying homage to the late, great MF DOOM, and their new album, Putcha Weight On It.

Young Zee talks about hunting, his unconventional style, the legacy of the Outsidaz, and his album, Shudder Island.

Jake Palumbo talks about identifying as polyamorous, the struggle of dealing with independent labels, and his album, Euthanasia For The Stupid.

A 2013 interview with Marco Polo.

BlabberMouf talks about not wanting to be labeled as an old school rapper, feeling blessed on bad days, working with Ben Jur, and his new album, Da Whole Nine.

The White Shadow talks about his start as a DJ, collaborating with Hip-Hop heavyweights, and his EP, The Entity.

Crotona P talks about making peace in his life, how being a private person affects his business, working with Silent Someone, and their album, Serenity.

The Tomorrow Kings talk about their new album SALT, advancing their emcee abilities, working with Aoi, and their December 18, 2025 show at Schubas in Chicago.

DJ Mirage talks about deejaying in Europe, working with American rap legends, and his new album, Background Check.

LxVNDR talks about Hip-Hop in Halifax, overcoming self-hatred, working with Uncle Fester, and their new album, Splash.