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Eric Diep

Eric Diep is the Dallas Observer music editor. He focuses on hip-hop but is a devoted listener to all genres. Before joining the newspaper in April 2025, Eric freelanced for Billboard, Complex, Vulture, HipHopDX and XXL.

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Ice Cube Is Hip-Hop’s OG: ‘I’d Rather Embrace the Respect Than Reject the Respect’

By Eric DiepSeptember 25, 2025

Ice Cube is celebrating 40 years of influence as his tour heads to Fort Worth.

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BigXThaPlug Says He’s Part of the BeyHive Now

By Eric DiepSeptember 23, 2025

The Dallas rapper didn’t have to pledge in the “sorority” after Beyoncé used his song on the Cowboy Carter Tour.

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Abi and Alan: What to Know About Erykah Badu and The Alchemist’s Collab Album

By Eric DiepSeptember 22, 2025

Erykah Badu and The Alchemist’s first interview together revealed this is more than a one-off for them.

Tate McRae Proves Her Pop Star Power at Sold-Out Dallas Show

By Eric DiepSeptember 19, 2025

Tate McRae critics must stop comparing her to Britney Spears. The 22-year-old Canadian singer is in a league of her own.

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4Batz, a Newly Married Man, Is Going on Tour

By Eric DiepSeptember 17, 2025

While 4Batz and Anycia are committed to marriage, the man of the hour is coming back to Dallas in November.

4Batz Delivers the Vibes on Still Shinin Album

By Eric DiepSeptember 12, 2025

4Batz, real name Neko Bennett, says he went through a lot making this project and that we deserve the world.

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Hustleman Quise Gathers New Dallas Talent for First Mixtape Since Record Deal

By Eric DiepSeptember 11, 2025

New Dallas rapper Hustleman Quise drops a 15-track mixtape featuring Montana 700, Zillionaire Doe and HeadHuncho Amir.

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LE SSERAFIM’s First Texas Show Was All Energy and a Mesmerizing Escape

By Eric DiepSeptember 9, 2025

The fearless quintet (KIM CHAEWON, SAKURA, HUH YUNJIN, KAZUHA and HONG EUNCHAE) commanded our attention in Grand Prairie.

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Lady Gaga Returns to Her Little Monsters With North Texas Dates in 2026

By Eric DiepSeptember 9, 2025

Fresh off winning the artist of the year award at the VMAs, Lady Gaga has extended her sold-out Mayhem Ball Tour.

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Watch Yungblud, Steven Tyler Cover Ozzy Osbourne Songs in Touching VMAs Tribute

By Eric DiepSeptember 7, 2025

Heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne was honored at the awards show, with artists covering Black Sabbath and his solo songs.

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Clipse Declares Let God Sort Em Out Is Rap Album of the Year at The Bomb Factory

By Eric DiepSeptember 5, 2025

Clipse, the Virginia Beach duo of brothers Pusha T and Malice, gave us raw and uncut raps for an hour in Deep Ellum.

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Watch Erykah Badu Enjoying Herself at Clipse’s Bomb Factory Show

By Eric DiepSeptember 5, 2025

Erykah Badu and The Cannabinoids spent the night in Deep Ellum, attending Clipse’s show and witnessing hip-hop history.

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Chris Brown Soared Through the Air and Sang Too Many Hits at Arlington Show

By Eric DiepSeptember 4, 2025

Breezy Bowl celebrated 20 years of the R&B singer, taking fans through a stuffed, no-filler setlist at Globe Life Field.

Get an Early Listen of Cure for Paranoia’s New Single “No Brainer”: Premiere

By Eric DiepSeptember 3, 2025

Before “No Brainer” officially hits streaming services, we’re premiering Cure for Paranoia’s new song for our readers.

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EXO’s KAI Felt the Love in Grand Prairie for First U.S. Solo Tour

By Eric DiepSeptember 2, 2025

Phenomenal dancing. Good looks. Fancams. Lots of screams. EXO’s KAI left it all on the stage at Texas Trust CU Theatre.

Dirty Little Secret: This Summer’s Most Viral Pop-Up Tour Came to 4DWN Skatepark

By Abigail Mueller and OthersAugust 28, 2025

The All-American Rejects transformed 4DWN into a pop-up show, performing classics and new music for Dallas Rejects fans.

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The All-American Rejects Are Playing a Pop-Up Show at 4DWN

By Eric DiepAugust 27, 2025

The All-American Rejects have taken their House Party Tour to Dallas, crowdsourcing another cool venue for fans.

Medz, Drummer of Branoofunck, Has Your Daily Dosage of New Music

By Eric DiepAugust 26, 2025

Medrick “Medz” Greely is performing at Club Dada to debut his instrumental project live for the first time.

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Keyboard Bob’s Celebration of Life Brought Deep Ellum Together

By Eric DiepAugust 25, 2025

At Reno’s Chop Stop, people led with love as they told unheard stories of Keyboard Bob, who passed away at the age of 73.

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UPDATE: BigXThaPlug Arrested in Dallas Before Album Release Party

By Kelly Dearmore and OthersAugust 23, 2025

He was booked into Dallas County jail on marijuana and gun charges Friday morning.

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Joshua Ray Walker Announces Stuff, the Second Installment of an Album Trilogy

By Eric DiepAugust 22, 2025

After releasing Tropicana, the Dallas country singer-songwriter returns with an ambitious concept album.

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BigXThaPlug’s I Hope You’re Happy Has Arrived: Stream It Now

By Eric DiepAugust 22, 2025

After teasing collabs with Darius Rucker and Jelly Roll, the Dallas rapper’s country-inspired album is finally here.

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