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Missing Info

2026-04-15T06:28:49Z

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Toxic Cold Copy:

The Chicago Hip-Hop History Project could not find any information about this artist.

We found their name in the credits of a music video by ToxicPresents for a track called [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx8cuKMIv1Y Cold] on YouTube.

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WHPK Copy:

The Chicago Hip-Hop History Project could not find any information about this artist.

We found their name on a plaque for the 88.5 WHPK HALL OF FAME in the Chicago Hip-Hop Heritage Museum.

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CHHHM Poster Copy:

The Chicago Hip-Hop History Project could not find any information about this artist.

We found their name on a poster in the Chicago Hip-Hop Heritage Museum.

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DaWreck Copy

The Chicago Hip-Hop History Project could not find any information about this artist.

We found their name in a list created by rapper '''[[DaWreck]]'''.

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Marko Polo

2026-04-15T06:24:46Z

Emore44:

The Chicago Hip-Hop History Project could not find any information about this artist.

We found their name on a plaque for the 88.5 WHPK HALL OF FAME in the Chicago Hip-Hop Heritage Museum.

If you have any info about this artist, please feel free to create an account and edit this page or email us at rdifaz2@uic.edu.

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Mario Edge Gage

2026-04-15T06:21:57Z

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'''Mario Edge Gage''', also known as '''Twelve Gage''', is a DJ and radio personality from Chicago. He works on The Essence radio show on WHPK, the longest running rap-radio format in the world. <ref>https://chicagoreader.com/music/chicagoans-of-note/taigo-onez-bang-le-dex-whpk-house-rap/</ref> There is no {{#set:Has no wiki article=true}} Wikipedia article for this subject. <ref>https://www.instagram.com/twelve_gage/</ref>

[[category:Radio Personalities]]
[[category:Disc Jockeys]]

Low Life Crew

2026-04-15T06:14:29Z

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Lord of Lyrics

2026-04-15T06:12:32Z

Emore44:

The Chicago Hip-Hop History Project could not find any information about this artist.

We found their name in the credits of a music video by ToxicPresents for a track called [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx8cuKMIv1Y Cold] on YouTube.

If you have any info about this artist, please feel free to create an account and edit this page or email us at rdifaz2@uic.edu.

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Leo Getz

2026-04-15T06:09:15Z

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'''Leo Getz''' is a rapper from the South Side of Chicago. " There is no {{#set:Has no wiki article=true}} Wikipedia article for this subject.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/Leogetzofficial/</ref>

==Reference==

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Homicide

2026-04-15T06:03:05Z

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Gunsmoke

2026-04-15T06:00:16Z

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Gruesome Twosome

2026-04-15T05:56:07Z

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Double X

2026-04-15T05:53:01Z

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Disambiguated from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_X_Posse Double XX Possee, a NJ Rap group]
Toxic Cold Copy:

The Chicago Hip-Hop History Project could not find any information about this artist.

We found their name in the credits of a music video by ToxicPresents for a track called [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx8cuKMIv1Y Cold] on YouTube.

If you have any info about this artist, please feel free to create an account and edit this page or email us at rdifaz2@uic.edu.

- CHHHP Admin

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Dj MhadBillah

2026-04-15T05:52:12Z

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Dirty Ray

2026-04-14T20:32:38Z

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Dirty Crooks

2026-04-14T20:31:09Z

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Dinky G

2026-04-14T20:27:54Z

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'''Dinky G''' is a rapper from Chicago. There is no {{#set:Has no wiki article=true}} Wikipedia article for this subject. He released his album ''Mack 'In'' in 1994 under Tenya Records.<ref>https://www.discogs.com/artist/16461075-Dinky-G?</ref>
==External Links==
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Dinky G

2026-04-14T20:27:31Z

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Determination

2026-04-14T20:24:41Z

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Del Davis

2026-04-14T20:22:43Z

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Def Rock

2026-04-14T20:19:19Z

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Def Dectators

2026-04-14T20:17:07Z

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David Earl Crockett

2026-04-14T20:15:18Z

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'''David Earl Crockett''' was a dancer from Chicago, Illinois. There is no {{#set:Has no wiki article=true}} Wikipedia article for this subject.

[[category:Street Dancers]]

Da Kraftmen

2026-04-14T20:11:42Z

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Lil Chris

2026-04-13T21:45:23Z

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'''Lil Chris''' is a rapper from the West Side of Chicago, Illinois. <ref>https://chicagoreader.com/blogs/west-side-mc-lil-chris-pays-homage-to-marvin-gaye/</ref> There is no {{#set:Has no wiki article=true}} Wikipedia article for this subject.

==External Links==
https://soundcloud.com/lilones15

==References==
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Leo Getz

2026-04-13T21:45:00Z

Emore44:

'''Leo Getz''' is a rapper from the South Side of Chicago. Known for his recent release of his EP, " There is no {{#set:Has no wiki article=true}} Wikipedia article for this subject.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/Leogetzofficial/</ref>

==Reference==

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Lee Money

2026-04-13T21:44:34Z

Emore44:

'''Lee Money''' is a rapper originating from Chicago, Illinois.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/leonefg/</ref> There is no {{#set:Has no wiki article=true}} Wikipedia article for this subject.<ref>https://soundcloud.com/user-166659895</ref>

==References==

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Lagic El

2026-04-13T21:44:10Z

Emore44:

The Chicago Hip-Hop History Project could not find any information about this artist.

We found their name on [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1535715734656310&set=a.570380434523183&type=3&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=N7ViYKQVsEVqyPia&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F17VLUn1gND%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr# DaWreck's 'The List'].

If you have any info about this artist, please feel free to email us at rdifaz2@uic.edu.

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KP & Ville

2026-04-13T21:43:35Z

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'''KP & Ville''' is a hip-hop duo from Chicago, Illinois. Best known for their mixtape released in 2012, "Finally Famous".<ref>https://rateyourmusic.com/release/mixtape/kp-ville/finally-famous/</ref> There is no {{#set:Has no wiki article=true}} Wikipedia article for this subject.

==References==

[[category:Hip-Hop Groups]]

FBG Duck

2026-04-13T21:42:44Z

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'''Carlton Dequan''' (born [[Date of birth::1993—012-06|December 6, 1993]]), known professionally as '''FBG Duck''', was an American rapper and songwriter from Chicago, Illinois.<ref>https://www.xxlmag.com/fbg-duck-bounty/</ref> There is a [[Has wiki article::https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FBG_Duck|Wikipedia article]] for this subject. He began making music in the early 2010s, releasing his debut mixtape ''Look at Me'' in 2013 and gaining wider attention with many projects including ''Different Personalities'' (2015) and ''This How I’m Coming'' (2016-2017).<ref>https://www.audacy.com/national/music/remembering-rapper-fbg-duck-a-look-back-at-his-career</ref>

==External Links==
*[https://genius.com/artists/Fbg-duck Genius]
{{#set: Has genius artist page=https://genius.com/artists/Fbg-duck }}
== References ==

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Edai

2026-04-13T21:42:16Z

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'''Cordai Ealy''', better known as '''Edai''' (born [[Date of birth::1988-011-08|November 8, 1988-August 1, 2021]]) was an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois.<ref>https://www.last.fm/music/Edai/+wiki#:~:text=Edai%20(born%20November%208%2C%201988,Brick%20City%20and%20D'Block.</ref> There is no {{#set:Has no wiki article=true}} Wikipedia article for this subject. He released a number of mixtapes including ''Koopa the King, So Serious, Dey Ain't Drillin','' etc.<ref>https://www.last.fm/music/Edai/+wiki#:~:text=Edai%20(born%20November%208%2C%201988,Brick%20City%20and%20D'Block.</ref>

==External Links==
*{{#set: Has genius artist page=https://genius.com/artists/Edai }}[https://genius.com/artists/Edai Genius]

==References==

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Edai

2026-04-13T21:41:31Z

Emore44:

'''Edai''' ('''Cordai Ealy''' born [[Date of birth::1988-011-08|November 8, 1988-August 1, 2021]]) was an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois.<ref>https://www.last.fm/music/Edai/+wiki#:~:text=Edai%20(born%20November%208%2C%201988,Brick%20City%20and%20D'Block.</ref> There is no {{#set:Has no wiki article=true}} Wikipedia article for this subject. He released a number of mixtapes including ''Koopa the King, So Serious, Dey Ain't Drillin','' etc.<ref>https://www.last.fm/music/Edai/+wiki#:~:text=Edai%20(born%20November%208%2C%201988,Brick%20City%20and%20D'Block.</ref>

==External Links==
*{{#set: Has genius artist page=https://genius.com/artists/Edai }}[https://genius.com/artists/Edai Genius]

==References==

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East of the Rock

2026-04-13T21:40:57Z

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'''East of the Rock''' was an American hip-hop group from Chicago, Illinois, active primarily in the 1990s. There is no {{#set:Has no wiki article=true}} Wikipedia article for this subject. The group included members such as '''Mark "Marko" Rahman''' ([[Mad Thinker]]) and Vlad Radovanov<ref>https://chicagoreader.com/music/farewell-to-mark-marko-rahman-of-90s-chicago-hip-hop-group-east-of-the-rock/#:~:text=Farewell%20to%20Mark%20'Marko'%20Rahman,of%20the%20Rock%20%2D%20Chicago%20Reader</ref><ref>https://www.discogs.com/artist/1204044-East-Of-The-Rock?srsltid=AfmBOorw1Q3potHv8ViPGNR7ClxgyU-S8V5Tyqx5Yui6j5Z-ojjWxqRm</ref>

==References==

[[category:Hip-Hop Groups]]

Daniel McKinley Trotter

2026-04-13T21:35:12Z

Emore44:

[[File:Daniel McKinley Trotter Frame.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Memorial]]
'''Daniel McKinley Trotter''' (born [[Date of birth::1966-03-01|(March 1, 1966 - October 28, 2021]]) was a beatboxer from Chicago, Illinois. There is no {{#set:Has no wiki article=true}} Wikipedia article for this subject.

[[category:Beatboxers]]

Daniel McKinley Trotter

2026-04-13T21:34:35Z

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D Agony

2026-04-13T21:32:17Z

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D.I.J

2026-04-13T21:31:45Z

Emore44:

The Chicago Hip-Hop History Project could not find any information about this artist.

We found the name "D.I.J" in the credits of a music video by ToxicPresents for a track called [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx8cuKMIv1Y Cold] on YouTube.

If you have any info about this artist, please feel free to create an account and edit this page or email us at rdifaz2@uic.edu.

- CHHHP Admin

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Cush One

2026-04-13T21:31:22Z

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Creator

2026-04-13T21:31:05Z

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Corey D

2026-04-13T21:30:47Z

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Connect Flow

2026-04-13T21:30:28Z

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Concrete Mob

2026-04-13T21:29:43Z

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Company Boi

2026-04-13T21:29:30Z

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Cocaine

2026-04-13T21:29:12Z

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Clash Titan

2026-04-13T21:28:53Z

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Chris Whisby

2026-04-13T21:28:35Z

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Chief Big Phil

2026-04-13T21:28:17Z

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Chi P

2026-04-13T21:25:47Z

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'''Chi P''', also stylized as '''Chi-P''', is a rapper and teacher from West Side Chicago, Illinois. Chi P has collaborated with artists such as King Louie and Queen Key, and has also worked as a CPS teacher while working towards a Doctoral Degree in Education.<ref>https://wgci.iheart.com/featured/hometurf/content/2021-08-19-hometurf-artist-of-the-month-chi-p/</ref> There is no {{#set:Has no wiki article=true}} Wikipedia article for this subject.

==External Links==
[https://www.facebook.com/p/Chi-P-100063702094242/ Facebook]

[https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/489529 FOX 32 Chi-P's Performance of "RISE"]

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Chainsaw

2026-04-13T21:24:09Z

Emore44:

'''Willie "Chainsaw" Wrice''' is one of the four horsemen (founding members) of the [[Ill State Assassins]], and a member of [[Tha Chamba]] rap group.<ref>https://www.thegoodoldayz.com/artist/tha-chamba/9849.html</ref> There is no {{#set:Has no wiki article=true}} Wikipedia article for this subject.

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Cat Glover

2026-04-13T21:22:58Z

Emore44:

[[File:Cat Glover Frame.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Memorial]]
'''Catherine Vernice Glover''' ([[Date of birth::1962-07-24|July 24, 1962-September 24, 2024]]) was a funk, soul, pop, and rock dancer, vocalist, and choreographer from Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood. There is a [[Has wiki article::https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_Glover|Wikipedia article]] for this subject. Glover began performing at age 5 in a group called the Soullettes. She frequently danced and sung for Prince in the late 1980s.

[[category:Dancers]]
[[category:Singers]]

Cat Glover

2026-04-13T21:21:38Z

Emore44:

[[File:Cat Glover Frame.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Memorial]]
'''Catherine Vernice Glover''' ([[Date of birth::1962-07-24|July 24, 1962-September 24, 2024,]]) was a funk, soul, pop, and rock dancer, vocalist, and choreographer from Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood. Glover began performing at age 5 in a group called the Soullettes. She frequently danced and sung for Prince.

[[category:Dancers]]
[[category:Singers]]

C Note Dread

2026-04-13T21:14:12Z

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CTA Radio

2026-04-13T21:13:38Z

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'''CTA Radio''' is a radio program airing every Wednesday on WHPK 88.5, hosted by [[Kevin Kmax Maxey|DJ KMax]].<ref>https://whpk.org/show_info/?showid=60</ref><ref>https://southsideweekly.com/air-k-max-whpk-cta-radio/</ref><ref>https://pugsatomz.bandcamp.com/album/cta-radio-chi-city-hip-hop-2006</ref>

[[category:Radio Programs]]