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Derrick Salter

I'm a thirty-something single man with no kids. I graduated in broadcast/media at ICB. I love blogging, taking pictures, shooting video, and editing. I also love covering stories around the City of Chicago like concerts, fashion shows, and community events.

Recent posts

• Video: Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz, Twista & More Perform At Lollapalooza 2013 »

  Derrick Salter on DerrickNTheCity
  Posted August 5, 2013 at 1:21 pm

• Video: Jay Z "Picasso Baby: A Performance Art Film" »

  Derrick Salter on DerrickNTheCity
  Posted August 3, 2013 at 1:02 pm

• Review: R Kelly "My Story" feat 2 Chainz »

  Derrick Salter on DerrickNTheCity
  Posted July 30, 2013 at 11:38 am

• Jay-Z & Rihanna Featured In New Budweiser Commericals »

  Derrick Salter on DerrickNTheCity
  Posted July 10, 2013 at 11:47 am

• Video: Kanye West Releases "Black Skinhead"  »

  Derrick Salter on DerrickNTheCity
  Posted July 9, 2013 at 1:44 pm

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