Ernest Wilkins

On Dec. 18, 2012, Chief Keef released his major label debut, "Finally Rich." Its arrival marked the culmination of an unprecedented year for Chicago rappers: Awareness and media coverage exploded;...

After both attending Wednesday's Kanye West show at United Center, we decided to do a written version of "Good or what?" Here's the email conversation that ensued. MP: Ernest, I...

It's almost impossible to hear discussion of "Reflektor," the just-released Arcade Fire album, without the words "highly anticipated" attached. The message that comes with it, and the latest from the...

One of the most annoying things about the glut of "How to be a real man" articles on the internet (other than their continued insistence on trying to get dudes...

*** (out of 4) Do you have a "cool uncle?" The one on a never-ending mission to prove he's "with what these young kids are about," and spends the entire...

If you've been a fan of the Bears for long enough, you've probably walked the line between borderline-unrealistic positivity and soul-crushing negativity before the season starts. If you're really 'bout...

Like most red-blooded American males over the age of 25, I think I'm way better at sports than I actually am. Delusions of grandeur can have you thinking you could...

This time around the show features newcomers Lucki Eck$, ZMoney, and Giftz and is headlined by none other than former Cash Money producer/rapper Mannie Fresh. Not familiar with the new...