About Us

About Urban Grind TV

Urban Grind TV is a 29-time award-winning, Chicago-based television platform and a true cornerstone of urban media in Chicago. Now in its 32nd season and with more than 17 years on weekly television, Urban Grind TV has become one of the Midwest’s longest-running and most respected independent media brands, covering music, sports, entertainment, business, and culture with authenticity, consistency, and impact.

Broadcast weekly on Comcast and Astound TV Channel 25 in Chicago and streaming globally on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV, Urban Grind TV reaches viewers across more than 80 countries. New episodes premiere every Wednesday at 11 PM Central Time, bringing audiences exclusive interviews, live performances, original segments, and powerful conversations with legends, trendsetters, and rising stars.

Urban Grind TV’s reach is reflected in the diversity and caliber of its guests. The platform has featured and interviewed everyone from Snoop Dogg, J. Cole, Lil Durk, Joe Jonas, Scarface, Mobb Deep, and Pam Grier to major sports figures including Phil Jackson, Horace Grant, Charles Oakley, and Vernon Maxwell. That range speaks to Urban Grind TV’s unique ability to bridge generations, industries, and audiences while staying rooted in the culture.

In addition to its long-running flagship show, Urban Grind TV is also producing Legends in Session with Horace Grant, a powerful new sports and culture television series built around honest conversations, legacy, leadership, and service. Through projects like this, Urban Grind TV continues to expand its national presence while reinforcing its legacy as a trusted media platform born in Chicago and respected far beyond it.

With 32 seasons, hundreds of episodes, and decades of impact, Urban Grind TV continues to stand as a premier voice in urban media — a platform that not only documents the culture, but helps shape it.

 

Check out our YouTube Channel to watch the show.

If you run an event, festival, show or are a publicist, contact us if you have a story UGTV should feature. We primarily cover events in Chicago, but have travelled around the country, especially if we’re already in town at festivals and events such as South by Southwest.

If you’re an artist or label, reach out to us to talk about our artist services. Or tap in with us to create your own music video–cast, cameras, and crew all ready to go for you. If you’re not sure what you need, hit the line up and get yo’ grind up and we’ll help you put it together. 

For business owners and brands, if you’re trying to reach a young, active urban audience that’s paying attention to what’s going on in entertainment and culture, click here to check out how to advertise and partner with UGTV to get your message out to them.

Here are just a few of the artists and entertainers UGTV has covered:

  1. Snoop Dogg 
  2. Lil Durk
  3. J.Cole
  4. Chance the Rapper
  5. Nelly
  6. Common
  7. Chief Keef
  8. Musiq Soulchild 
  9. Cam’ron 
  10. Scarface
  11. Jadakiss
  12. Big Sean
  13. G-Herbo
  14. Mobb Deep
  15. Ludacris 
  16. DDG
  17. Rick Ross 
  18. Joe Jonas
  19. Pam Grier
  20. Bun B
  21. Warren G
  22. Jazze Pha
  23. Dogg Pound Daz Dillinger
  24. Kurupt from the Dogg Pound
  25. Lupe Fiasco
  26. Comedian Donnell Rawlings
  27. Raekwon the Chef from Wu-Tang
  28. Waka Flocka
  29. Redman
  30. Alchemist
  31. Eric Sermon
  32. Juelz Santana
  33. Malice of The Clipse
  34. Rakim
  35. Pete Rock & CL Smooth
  36. Lloyd Banks
  37. Shawnna
  38. Talib Kweli
  39. Don Cannon
  40. Trinidad James
  1. DJ Drama
  2. Yelawolf
  3. Jaz-O
  4. Wildstyle Crucial Conflict
  5. Do or Die
  6. DJ Whoo Kid
  7. Paul Di’Anno Part 1
  8. Paul Di’Anno Part 2
  9. Freeway
  10. Freddie Gibbs
  11. Curren$y
  12. Twista
  13. Immortal Technique
  14. Raheem Devaughn
  15. 9th Wonder
  16. Bushwick Bill
  17. Dwele
  18. Nutt-So of Outlawz
  19. Young Dro
  20. Spenzo
  21. Comedian Sinbad
  22. Loaded Lux
  23. Kap G
  24. Trae tha Truth
  25. Tinashe
  26. TRAP-A-HOLICS
  27. Tink
  28. Estelle
  29. Iman Shumpert
  30. No ID
  31. Kirko Bangz
  32. Kevin McCall
  33. Danny Boy
  34. Dometi Pongo
  35. Nature from The Firm
  36. Freeway Rick Ross
  37. Beanie Segal
  38. Dave Mays
  39. Lebra Jolie
  40. Chief Keef
  41. Vic Mensa

Featured Programs

Urban Grind Radio

Urban Grind Radio is your premier destination for the latest in hip-hop, urban culture, and entertainment.

Tune in for a blend of real talk, expert advice, and fresh perspectives, making it the go-to platform for fans, artists, and entrepreneurs looking to elevate their game and get a look inside today’s urban world.

UGTV Latino

UGTV Latino is UGTV’s dedicated Spanish-language programming, showcasing the rich diversity of Latin music, culture, and talent.

UGTV brings you exclusive interviews, performances, and features from top Latin artists, rising stars, and cultural influencers.

Mind Over Men​​

Mind Over Men is a groundbreaking series dedicated to exploring men’s mental health and emotional well-being. 

Hosted by Wally Lockard III, J.D., the show creates a safe space for men to engage in honest conversations about topics that don’t get enough coverage such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and societal pressures.

UGTV Jams

UGTV Jams is your go-to music video showcase, spotlighting the hottest new artists, rising stars, and legendary icons in the music industry. 

This all-music segment delivers an eclectic mix of genres, featuring exclusive premieres, underground hits, and classic videos from music legends. 

Behind The Grind Series​

Behind the Grind is your award-winning, exclusive all-access pass to the inner workings of the entertainment industry. 

Behind the Grind dives deep into the strategies, stories, and secrets of successful artists, producers, and entrepreneurs giving you the knowledge needed to navigate the industry.

 

Music is My Business

Music is My Business gives you a step-by-step blueprint for aspiring artists and entrepreneurs looking to navigate the complexities of the music business. 

The show is inspired by Wally Lockard III’s book, ‘Music is My Business: The Ultimate Startup Guide to the Music Industry.’