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HOOD Illustrated is on the look out for the NEXT artist to blow !!! In this #NeighborHOODWatch section, we are profiling artist from everywhere... It's a lot of great talent in the midwest though. Take a moment to read their articles, follow each movement on social media and check out their visual posted at the bottom of this page. If interested reach out to us to be featured in this section @HOODIllustrated on IG #KeepingOurEars2TheStreetz…

Media outlets have reported that contorversial rapper 26 year old Dayvon Dequan Bennett better known as 'King Von" was pronounced dead early on November 6, 2020 as a result of gun shots.  King Von is affiliated with Midwest artist Lil Durk and signed to his label #OnlyTheFamily a few years ago.  Attached is his latest visual featuring another hot…

Dope show Friday night in Phoenix, AZ at the Exodus Cultural Center Featuring J Stone - All Money In took time to take a pic w/ our Nipsey Hussle Tribute page featured in HOOD Illustrated Issue No.11.  J Stone is…

HOOD Illustrated Magazine is proud to have that opportunity to show the progress the late great Nipsey Hussle has made as an artist and entrepreneur. I  (KC) was fortunate to interview NIP at the early stages in his career while on tour w/ GAME and Jay Rock at a show in Flint, MI back in 2009.  We discussed the life of…

HOOD Illustrated Magazine is always looking to help independent artist build their brand and grow while in the process.  This section of Issue No.11 profiles some of the top indie brands representing the Midwest Hip Hop scene.  These 7 movements have positively impacted both major label artists and local artists who took that opportunity to reach out and network while utilizing their resources.  …

CEO of Just Bout Money Ent is #STILLHERE .. Check out the article and view his video !!! Follow @PoloZo400 on IG …

HOOD Illustrated Magazine Connected w/ TCE Podcast and was blessed w/ a rare interview with the Midwest Hip Hop Pioneer Esham.  AJ Jackson interviewed Esham and Filthy Rockwell for HOOD Illustrated and put some shine on two influential artists that have made Detroit Hip Hop what it is today.

Check out the interview and take a moment to listen to The Connected Experience's 1st Ever Podcast Album featuring conversations with Premium Pete, Freeway Rick Ross, Pay Cash and…

UPDATE: Emoni Bates is a highly touted junior from Lincoln HS in…

Check out @YTB_Kaine on IG Featured Indie artist in our #HOODStory Section.  The struggle and the pain hasn't stopped YTB Kaine as he chases that top spot while pursuing his musical goals Against All Odds. …

Ruga Rell 15th is the Real Down South Hustler; We're excited to finally drop this issue and profile one of most creative independent artist from New Orleans.  We went searching for talent and landed  on the other side of the bridge in Algiers... Check out our interview and follow @RugaRell15th for new plays he has in store.  #WeLive…

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M-Eighty sat down with HOOD Illustrated Magazine ( Interview by Cracka Lack ) in L.A at his home to discuss his progression from an artist to executive starting out in the Midwest Region. The benefits of social media and sharing your accomplishments with the world led me to connect with Matthew Markoff via the Ohio Hip Hop Awards…

In our Certified HOOD Report, we checked in on some pretty dope entrepreneurs who have created their own lanes here in the Midwest. Jordan Arnell is a visionary and has been making major moves as a designer for artwork and clothing.  Up in the Mitten we headed to Gun Rule to tap in with Willie The Kid and Jonathan Jelks who have their hands in a little bit of everything.

Then we headed to the D and wanted to show Luv to Trick Trick and the #NOFlyZone... Last but not…