2016 Schedule

Interactive: March 11–15  •  Film: March 11–19  •  Music: March 15–20

Presented by: Fresh Picks

Taylor Bennett

Thursday, March 17
12:35AM - 12:55AM

Artist-9085

Listen to Broad Shoulders

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Taylor Bennett is a 20-year-old hip hop artist from the south side of Chicago. The music video for "Happy Place" earned 40,000 views in one month and was followed by the a premier on Rolling Stone for his "Broad Shoulders" title track featuring his brother Chance the Rapper. Taylor has come a long way since picking up the mic while at Urban Prep High School. He gained his following after posting a series of songs on his Youtube account. His unique sound created a buzz around his hometown and throughout the nation.

Taylor went on to open for Nas, Curren$y and YG in shows across the world before headlining his own shows. Hip Hop fans from every facet of Chicago have packed historic venues like The House of Blues, and Lincoln Hall to watch Taylorlight the stage up as one of the youngest headliners in the game. On July 26, 2014 Taylor held a charity concert at Reggie's to support his #SaveChiacgo movement and donated all of ...

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Access
Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Music Festival Wristband, Artist Wristband
Event Type
Showcase
From
Chicago, IL
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