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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Kweku Collins

Rapper Kweku Collins lands Lollapalooza gig within 2 years of graduating ETHS

May 4, 2017

Hip-hop and rap artist Kweku Collins started rapping as a hobby when he was 9 years old, coming up with lyrics while making his bed in the morning before school. Eleven years later, he is on his way to...

Odesza

Odesza to perform at Dillo Day 2015

May 4, 2015

Mayfest confirmed Monday that Odesza will perform at Dillo Day. Mayfest teased the group’s performance Sunday night, with the front page of the Dillo Day website matching a logo from Odesza’s 2014...

Rapper 2 Chainz was confirmed as the headliner for Dillo Day Tuesday night. 2 Chainz is well-known for his songs “I’m Different” and “Birthday Song” and his collaborations with Kanye West, Drake and Nicki Minaj.

2 Chainz confirmed as Dillo Day headliner

May 13, 2014

2 Chainz has been confirmed as the nighttime headliner for Dillo Day this year, Mayfest announced Tuesday ​evening. Mayfest and Northwestern Ski Trip teased the name Tauheed Epps, 2 Chainz’ legal...

Hayes: As music changes, Lollapalooza evolves

Hayes: As music changes, Lollapalooza evolves

April 9, 2014

In the minds of thousands of young Chicagoans, perhaps the most hyped weekend all year, every year is the first weekend of August: Lollapalooza. Those three sunny days represent an annual celebration...

Hayes: What really bothers us about 'selling out'

Hayes: What really bothers us about ‘selling out’

February 26, 2014

“This trailblazer has earned Grammy nominations, a platinum album and the title of hottest MC in the game,” shouted Nick Cannon as he introduced Kendrick Lamar to the stage of New Orleans’ Smoothie...

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