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Mark Braboy

Reporter · US

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  1. Article · Sep 13, 2026 · Mark Braboy

    Chief Keef Live 2026 Tour concert in Chicago postponed (opens the original)

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    Saturday was supposed to be a landmark day for Chief Keef fans. Fans from Chicago and beyond arrived at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island in their best outfits to see the rapper’s first show within the city limits in more than a decade. As massive groups of spectators lined up in front of the entrance for the Chief Keef Live 2026 Tour kickoff concert, the venue posted a message on its Instagram account around 6 p.m. that the show was delayed. About an hour later, another message appea

  2. Article · Sep 11, 2026 · Mark Braboy

    After a decade, Chief Keef makes his Chicago return with a major tour kickoff and friendlier relationship with City Hall (opens the original)

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    On the second night of Ye’s star-studded homecoming concert Sept. 5 at Soldier Field, Yeezy brought an unexpected special guest. In his first concert appearance within city limits in more than a decade, Chief Keef rose atop the gigantic electronic globe under angry red lights to the shock of the sold-out stadium. As if he were the drill Michael Jackson himself, the whole stadium erupted as Keef stood for a few seconds and gave Ye a dap. “Chief Sosa in the f------ building, yes sir,” he said befo

  3. Article · Sep 11, 2026 · Mark Braboy

    After a decade, Chief Keef makes his Chicago return with a major tour kickoff and friendlier relationship with City Hall (opens the original)

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    On the second night of Ye’s star-studded homecoming concert Sept. 5 at Soldier Field, Yeezy brought an unexpected special guest. In his first concert appearance within city limits in more than a decade, Chief Keef rose atop the gigantic electronic globe under angry red lights to the shock of the sold-out stadium. As if he were the drill Michael Jackson himself, the whole stadium erupted as Keef stood for a few seconds and gave Ye a dap. “Chief Sosa in the f------ building, yes sir,” he said befo

  4. Article · Aug 24, 2026 · Mark Braboy

    Review: Usher and Chris Brown solidify why they are still the torchbearers of modern R&B despite controversy (opens the original)

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    Usher and Chris Brown are two generational titans from two overlapping eras of R&B and pop music. Seeing them share a stage for “The R&B Tour” (a play on their last names) at a sold-out Soldier Field on Friday felt like seeing the last of a dying breed: male superstars who turn their passionate vulnerability into the highest forms of divine, musical masculinity. The singers delivered a well-orchestrated, collaborative show. They were in sync from the moment Breezy arrived on stage in a stylish C

  5. Article · Aug 13, 2026 · Mark Braboy

    Review: J. Cole’s The Fall-Off World Tour is endearing homage to his long career, his roots (opens the original)

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    With Chicago being a key city of the “blog era” in hip-hop, J. Cole’s bond with the Windy City was, and remains, strong. The rapper was one of the artists to break out during this transformative period in hip-hop culture. Sixteen years after dropping his first album, “Cole World: The Sideline Story,” he’s become one of the most revered and successful rappers of his generation. The Fall-Off World Tour is an endearing homage to both J. Cole’s long career and his devotion to his hometown, through t

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