It seems that Mayor Lori Lightfoot heard the public clap back about her messaging to young people in Chicago during the coronavirus pandemic loud and clear. So loud, in fact, that she has brought together some of Chicago’s top celebrities including rappers G Herbo and Lil Durk, along with local comedians, to encourage residents to stay home and practice social distancing this Memorial Day weekend.
Instead of cookouts at the park and traveling for the unofficial start of summer, the city has partnered with iHeartMedia Chicago’s 107.5 WGCI for a virtual experience to encourage residents to stay home and stop the spread of COVID-19.
The event will feature a Verzus-style battle with rappers Lil Durk and G Herbo on Saturday, May 23 at 8:00 p.m. on Instagram Live.
And on Sunday, May 24, 107.5 WGCI’s radio personality and host of Fox’s Later with Leon, Leon Rogers, will host a Comedy Hour Tour on Zoom at 7:00 p.m. featuring Damon Williams, Just Nesh, Lavar Walker and Correy B. Roger’s instagram is @leonrogers.
“I feel like your home should be the best place for you to chill.That should be your fortress of solitude,” said Rogers.
However, for many young Black Chicagoans, staying home is sometimes a challenge when dealing with domestic issues, lack of food and lack of entertainment – as pointed out in The TRiiBE’s story about the massive house party that took place on the West Side a few weeks ago.