Chicago’s hip-hop scene is about to have one of those nights that gets talked about for years. On Saturday, November 1, West Side lyricist Philmore Greene is taking over Ramova Theater for a concert that’s already being called a historic moment for Midwest Hip-Hop.
Philmore & Phriends is a reunion, a statement, and a reminder that Chicago continues to shape the sound and soul of hip-hop around the world.
🗓 Event Details
Philmore & Phriends
📍 Ramova Theater – 3520 S. Halsted, Chicago, IL
📅 Saturday, November 1, 2025
🕖 Doors open at 7 PM
🎟 Tickets available now
Real Ones, Real Relationships
What makes this lineup special? It’s not industry politics, it’s pure respect. Philmore personally curated an all-star cast of legends and lyricists he’s built genuine bonds with over the years. The night features Large Professor, Skyzoo, Apollo Brown, Sean Doe, Rasheed Chappell, and so many others artists who represent hip-hop’s golden eras and its future.
The event includes a live Beat Tournament, giving top producers the chance to go head-to-head in real time. It’s hip-hop in its rawest, most electric form including bars, beats, and friendly competition that fuels creativity. Mic + flow= Dat work.
Soulful, Sharp, and Chicago to the Core
Philmore Greene isn’t new to the game. He’s next-level. Known for his vivid storytelling and socially conscious bars, he’s been carrying Chicago’s legacy forward with music that hits both the heart and the headphones. His 2022 album Cost of Living with Apollo Brown was named one of the best rap albums of the year, proving his pen holds weight on a national level.
He’s often compared to icons like Common and Curtis Mayfield, but Philmore’s sound is entirely his own. It's gritty, soulful, and soaked in truth. As he says, “This show is about celebrating those connections — the friendships, the music, and the community that’s shaped me and continues to inspire me.”
Why You Should Pull Up
Chicago hip-hop is having a renaissance, and Philmore Greene is front and center. Whether you’re a student of lyricism, a beat lover, or just here for the culture, Philmore & Phriends will fulfill that nostalgic need for hip-hop that we all want to see win again.