While New York and California are often dubbed the meccas of hip hop, a city in the Midwest has proven to be a formidable threat to that title. Chicago, has quickly emerged as a hotbed for rising stars in the realm of rap. With Kanye West currently holding the keys to the city as the mayor, young artists are hammering away hoping to make a case of their own.
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Check out the Best Chicago Rappers
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