The drama series The Chi. Created by Lena Waithe. Returns for its final season on May 22, 2025, with 10 episodes released weekly on Paramount+ Premium. The show. Which premiered in January 2018. Has become a cultural landmark for its portrayal of Chicago’s South Side and its Black community; this season marks the culmination of the show’s legacy as the longest-running Black drama in premium cable and streaming history.

A Season of Closure and Legacy

According to Paramount+. The final season will focus on closure, accountability, and character development rather than introducing new storylines. It picks up immediately after the explosive Season 7 finale, “Rebirth,” in which Alicia’s body is discovered by Rashaad and Victor, sparking a tense confrontation with police. The season is described as the show’s “coldest winter ever,” with life-or-death decisions and emotional stakes reaching their peak.

The network emphasizes that the final chapter will explore themes of legacy, conflict, joy, and pain. Fans will follow the characters as they work through the aftermath of Alicia’s death, fragile alliances, and the return of familiar faces. The Chi has always centered on the intertwined lives of South Side residents, offering a detailed depiction of community, redemption, and the consequences of everyday choices.

CHI Token Rebranded as XAYA

Separately, the CHI token,once used in the blockchain gaming platform XAYA—has been rebranded to avoid confusion with other assets using the same ticker. XAYA, originally known as the Chimaera project, operates as a scalable, secure, and trustable decentralized gaming backend. The CHI token serves as a utility token within the platform, facilitating transactions, app purchases, and dapp usage.

However, since the ticker CHI was already in use on major exchanges, the token was rebranded as XAYA to ensure clarity. This rebranding was done to avoid market confusion and to allow the asset to be clearly identified.

Other ‘Chi’-Related News

In a separate development unrelated to the show or the token, singer Baek Ji-young is set to hold a solo concert in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on March 7, 2025. Known for hits such as “Like Being Hit by a Bullet” and “I Will Not Love,” she will perform a mix of emotional ballads and dynamic performances. The event is organized by D-Day&Show and Marvelous Music, with tickets available through the C-Ticket platform.