August 29, 2016 / 4:12 PM / CBS Chicago. Smith made the . Che "Rhymefest" Smith has been defeated in his bid for alderman of Chicago's 20 th ward, . Directed by Emmy-nominated directors and producers Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg, the film is important not only for chronicling the rapper's journey, but for its exploration of abandonment and. The struggle continues and "Daddy There's A Noise Outside" can be a big part of it for your children . Editor's Note: The following story was written by a student in the Urban Youth International Journalism Program in partnership with Imagine Englewood If, a youth services organization based in that South Side neighborhood: Driving around Englewood, pointing out empty lots on Feb. 18, Che "Rhymefest" Smith talked about how these used to be houses. Che Smith, better known by his stage name Rhymefest, is a Chicago-based hip hop artist, philanthropist, and Grammy-winning songwriter credited with co-writing Kanye West's "Jesus Walks. Both names explain his preoccupation by combining lyrics and music with politics. Sunday, August 28, 2016 CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago hip hop artist Che 'Rhymefest' Smith was robbed at gunpoint early Saturday in Chicago, according to his Twitter account. Grammy- and Oscar-winning Hip Hop artist Che "Rhymefest" Smith took to Twitter to denounce what he described as "disgusting" treatment by the Chicago Police Department when he tried to report an . In this week's episode John meets with American rapper and prolific creator, Che "Rhymefest" Smith to discuss Hip-Hop, his upcoming album, and Hollywood acting debut, along with topics ranging from Chicago's youth, spirituality, various life changing trips around the world, and much more. In this audio feature excerpted from the discussion, Che "Rhymefest" Smith, a GRAMMY and Oscar Award-winning hip-hop artist and activist from Chicago, gave powerful examples of a song's ability to change history. Three of the also-rans in the 20th Ward aldermanic race have thrown their support to Che 'Rhymefest' Smith who will compete in the runoff election against current alderman Willie Cochran on April 5. Smith shared this image on Twitter with. CHICAGO Early this morning, Che "Rhymefest" Smith came to the third district at 71st and Cottage Grove to report an armed robbery, and he says the way he was treated was what he called . Che 'Rhymefest' Smith is back on good terms with his childhood pal after their spat Credit: Getty Images Rhymefest, who has been friends with the rapper for more than 20 years, says they made peace when he visited Chicago last year with his wife, where they filmed a scene for Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Exclusive Screening and Conversation with Director Sacha Jenkins and Grammy Winning Artist, Che "Rhymefest" Smith. Grammy-winning artist Che "Rhymefest" Smith didn't have plans to become an . Che "Rhymefest" Smith tries to strike a balance between his outsize rap persona and his political aspirations. The group was created in 2011 by Kanye West, Che "Rhymefest" Smith and Donnie Smith. " Rhymefest paints a complex portrait of fatherhood in a song written for a documentary "In My Father's House."The film is about reuniting with his estranged father, learning he was homeless for 30 . Che "Rhymefest" Smith. Rhymefest was convicted in 2001 for domestic violence involving his first wife and in 2005 for firing a gun following during a dispute with a real estate agent in Indiana. But the power players need to show up. Himself a child of a broken home, Che hasn't seen his father, Brian, in over 20 years, and . His doubts were multiplying, worries about. December 8, 2016 12:04pm. Charles Miller As Che "Rhymefest" Smith points out in Ricki Stern and Annie. He has always been a Muslim. SOUTH SHORE Che "Rhymefest" Smith announced Friday that he's bought Kanye West's childhood home in South Shore with the intention of turning it into an arts incubator. Editorial Reviews. As Che "Rhymefest" Smith points out in Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg's engaging, trim, and moving documentary "In My Father's House," 75 percent of black kids are raised in a home . Rhymefest is turning 45 in . Later that day, Kim Kardashian West took to Twitter to lambaste Smith, accusing him of mismanaging the nonprofit and acting out of self-interest. The whole controversy began on Saturday when Che Smith, a rapper known as Rhymefest, tweeted at Drake, asking him to come to the aid of Donda's House because Smith said Kanye was no longer . Rhymefest was born in the 1970s. Turns out Rhymefest knows of what he speaks. in a suit and vest in front of a huddle of local business owners and family . IN MY FATHER'S HOUSE explores identity and legacy in the African-American family, as Grammy award-winning rapper Che 'Rhymefest' Smith and his long-lost father reconnect and try to build a new future in Chicago's turbulent South Side. In 2005, Rhymefest won a Grammy for co-writing the mega-hit "Jesus Walks" with his childhood friend, Kanye West. Bio. Please check back soon for updates. Rhymefest is joined by an impressive cast that includes Jeffrey Wright, Michael K. Williams, Alec Baldewin, Gabrielle Union and more. With multiple mix-tapes and two well-received albums under his belt, including last year's El Che, hip-hop artist Rhymefest (above, right), 33, made his . When he jumped into Chicago politics in October, Che " Rhymefest" Smith became part of that tradition - but he also made hip-hop history, becoming the first award-winning rapper to run for . Chicago, Illinois- It's a w(rap) for Grammy-award winning hip-hop artist Che "Rhymefest" Smith, who was making a bid to become alderman of Chicago's 20th ward. In 2005, Rhymefest won a Grammy for co-writing the mega-hit "Jesus Walks" with his childhood friend, Kanye West. 27th May 2018 Rhymefest AKA Che Smith Rhymefest AKA Che Smith was born on July 6, 1977, in Chicago, USA. Rhymefest (@RHYMEFEST) May 26, 2018. Alec Baldwin, Taylor Schilling, Jena Malone and musician Che "Rhymefest" Smith have signed on to co-star in the Emilio Estevez -directed socially conscious ensemble . In a series of tweets which. GLC and . The reality TV star indicated she would take control of the nonprofit and recruit her children to run it. Find Che "Rhymefest" Smith movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets. We learn how his father, Brian Smith, an alcoholic deadbeat, abandoned the young Che and his mom when the boy was 10 years old. He has won a Grammy, Critics' Choice Award, Golden Globe, and an Academy Award. CHICAGO - Che Rhymefest Smith, a 33-year-old Hip-hop artist and third generation resident of the southside's Woodlawn neighborhood, announced Oct. 22, that he will run for alderman of the 20th Ward. The 40-year-old has been in the music industry since he was a teenager, releasing his own. He co-founded Donda's House in 2013 with Kanye West and Donnie Smith. Rhymefest recalls growing up in Chicago. was sampled in Spaceship by Kanye West feat. Mikkey and Kanye West. "Dad, I needed you all my life. As an undying philanthropist and activist, he is strongly engaged in Donda's House, a . His father had grown up in the same house, but he was estranged from his son through most of the child's formative years, winding up as an alcoholic living on the streets and in shelters only a . Grammy and Academy award-winning hip-hop artist Che "Rhymefest" Smith, a native of Chicago's South Side, embraces this subject in a new documentary titled "In My Father's House," which chronicles his reconciliation with the father who abandoned him as a child. By Peter Keough Globe Correspondent,October 8, 2015, 6:00 p.m. Che Smith (right) and his father, Brian Tillman. He co-wrote the Kanye West song "Jesus Walks." The education details are not available at this time. CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - A Chicago rapper says violence in Chicago could be reduced if community members got more involved and if children had a good family life. He co wrote Kanye West's "Jesus Walks", which won a Grammy at the 47th Grammy Awards. South Side Ald. How Grammy Winner Rhymefest Sacrificed Fame to Help Chicago Kids Che Smith, the Chicago rapper known as Rhymefest, lay awake one night late in August. CHICAGO (CBS) -- As hip hop artist Che "Rhymefest' Smith put his experience of being robbed at gunpoint to music, police and the mayor are acknowledging . His award winning documentary "In My Father's House" details a journey to redeem his relationship with his estranged alcoholic father who'd been homeless for over 30 years. Recounting the experience of writing "Glory," the theme song of the film Selma, . Get the latest on Che "Rhymefest" Smith on Fandango. "Eleven- and 12-year-old children ask me 'Can you stop the gang banging?' I say 'You have to help . Che "Rhymefest" Smith grew up in . As a writer, artist, activist, Political organizer and teacher, Che has cracked glass ceilings and shattered negative stereotypes about hip-hop. Grammy- and Oscar-winning artist Rhymefest - real name Che Smith - took to Twitter to lament the way the situation was handled after he was robbed in Chicago's South Side on Saturday. Rhymefest is famous for being a Rapper. Several notable men--fitness advocate Vince Adams, motivational speakers Dwayne Bryant and Vincent K. Harris, political analyst Maze Jackson, and hip hop icon/activist Che Rhymefest Smith--held court at the 21st annual Black Women's Expo and told the captive audience what many were shocked to learn. Fall. Find Che "Rhymefest" Smith movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets. Che Guevara namesake Che Smith, named for the Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara, addressed the matter, stating: "When you have a name, a real name, like Che, it's definitely something, whether you want to or not, something that you have to live up to. Raised intermittently by his troubled teenaged mom and grandparents, the boy longs for the father he once knew. MORE ABOUT RHYMEFEST. Rapper and songwriter Che "Rhymefest" Smith, left, finds and attempts to rehabilitate his homeless, alcoholic father, Brian, in the documentary "In My Father's House." (Break Thru Films) According to the police report, a young man jumped . sampled Think of Your Thoughts as Children by Philippe Wynne (1977 . Willie Cochran claimed victory tonight over challenger Che "Rhymefest" Smith in their 20th Ward contest. When you look in my Wallet & see the name Che Smith on the ID. Che "Rhymefest" Smith, left, and his father Brian Tillman from the film "In My Father's House." Photo: HANDOUT/STR Sometime between co-writing Kanye West's "Jesus Walks" and "Glory," the Academy Award-winning song from "Selma," rapper-composer Che "Rhymefest" Smith began an even trickier collaboration: rehabilitating his homeless, alcoholic father. In 2006 he released his . On Saturday, May 26, Kim took to Twitter to slam Kanye's former friend and collaborator, Chicago songwriter Che "Rhymefest" Smith, for accusing Kanye of "abandoning" the city that he loves so much. In 2005, Rhymefest won a Grammy for co-writing the mega - hit "Jesus Walks" with his childhood friend Kanye West. Kim K and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Che "Rhymefest" Smith, who (was) a longtime friend Kanye West, went blow-for-blow via Twitter this weekend after Rhymefest called 'Ye out for not . Matt Licari/Invision/AP. Three of the also-rans in the 20th Ward aldermanic race have thrown their support to Che 'Rhymefest' Smith who will compete in the runoff election against current alderman Willie Cochran on April 5. Movie review of "In My Father's House": Rapper Che "Rhymefest" Smith, a vocal advocate of African-American men remaining constant, supportive fathers in the lives of their children . Vapors by Biz Markie (1988) All Girls Cheat (2006) by Rhymefest feat. Mario. Official Photos Driven by his motto, "true power is the power to empower others," Che "Rhymefest" Smith is a writer, artist, political organizer and teacher, shattering negative stereotypes about hip-hop. Rhymefest (@RHYMEFEST) August 27, 2016 It was given the name Donda's House to honor West's mother, who was a Ph.D., professor and mother hen to many . He is married to Heather Michele Smith. Che "Rhymefest" Smith Oscar and Grammy award winning songwriter; also featured in "In My Father's House" Documentary . 2017. Donda's House, which was created in 2011 by rap mogul Kanye West (left) and Che "Rhymefest" Smith (right) and named after West's mother, will now be known as Art of Culture, Inc., the . "For too long our [] Rhymefest's upcoming album is titled Love Lessons Part 1, and as you'll hear in this conversation . The film "In My Father's House" is a documentary that follows the life of acclaimed hip-hop artist Che "Rhymefest" Smith as he embarks on a mission to reconnect with his estranged father. With multiple mix-tapes and two well-received albums under his belt, including last year's El Che, hip-hop artist Rhymefest (above, right), 33, made his . I'm taking the lead and organizing a citywide conversation. Good Ass Job (2001) by Rhymefest feat. Fellow Chicago rapper Che "Rhymefest" Smith bought the property in 2016 on behalf of the former Donda's House Foundation (named in honor of West's late mother, Chicago State University . Rhymefest photographed at the JW Marriott Essex House in New York City on April 1, 2019. Organization: Donda's House. This is important information to a key figure in this engrossing documentary: rapper/talk-radio host Che "Rhymefest" Smith, whose accomplishments include cowriting the Oscar-winning song "Glory". . Rhymefest recalls growing up in Chicago. CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - A Chicago rapper says violence in Chicago could be reduced if community members got more involved and if children had a good family life. DM me, yes contact me apologize and talk to me like a brother. Word Is Bond, a documentary exploring the transformational power and many layers of poetic hip-hop lyrics, featuring insights from world-renowned hip-hop artists like Nas and J Cole. What it does: Sponsors Peace on the Beach, an annual festival to celebrate the start of school; supports Teens in the Park, a free Chicago Park . Brian Tillman (r.) recently reunited with his son, Grammy-award winning musician Che "Rhymefest" Smith, after being absent from his life the last 23 years. Rhymefest teamed up with his wife, Donnie Smith, to create an organization that "provides unprecedented access and. What it does: Sponsors Peace on the Beach, an annual festival to celebrate the start of school; supports Teens in the Park, a free Chicago Park . Rapper and songwriter Che "Rhymefest" Smith, left, finds and attempts to rehabilitate his homeless, alcoholic father, Brian, in the documentary "In My Father's House." (Break Thru Films) Chicago rapper and songwriter Rhymefest, born Che Smith, was robbed at gunpoint on the South Side yesterday morning, The Chicago Tribune reports. Driven by his motto, "true power is the power to empower others," Che "Rhymefest" Smith is a writer, artist, political organizer and teacher, shattering negative stereotypes about hip-hop.