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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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Dallas Sounds Amplified Artist Showcase Aims to Highlight All Local Acts in Busking Program

By Eric DiepMay 27, 2025

On Wednesday evening, Carly Tate, Sam Cormier, Gracen Wynn, Caleb Dean and others will perform at a free event at Club Dada.

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Mexican Singer Julión Álvarez Postpones Arlington Concert After Being Unable to Enter the U.S.

By Eric DiepMay 24, 2025

With nearly 50,000 tickets sold, Julión Álvarez was set to break another record at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Saturday.

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Rakim Al-Jabbaar Is Reintroducing Himself by Going Back to the Beginning

By Eric DiepMay 22, 2025

Released this week, Al-Jabbaar’s latest album is layered with interpretation, detailing personal stories about his family.

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After Reading Project 2025, Rising Dallas Rap Star Pierce Washington Channels Frustration Into Art

By Eric DiepMay 22, 2025

The hip-hop artist returns with “Mama Nem,” a heartfelt song about family, frustration and self-discovery.

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Post Malone and BigXThaPlug Make a Dallas Connection in Detroit During Tour Stop

By Eric DiepMay 20, 2025

Posty’s Big Ass Stadium Tour continued through the Motor City, where the Grapevine native brought out BigX as a surprise.

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That Mexican OT Is ‘Forever Grateful’ After Selling Out Box Garden at Legacy Hall for Fifth Time

By Eric DiepMay 19, 2025

Last weekend, the Bay City rapper returned to Plano to perform hits like “Johnny Dang” with openers Drodi and Mg Lil Bubba.

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Celebrate Slow Joy’s Debut Album Release at Spinster Records in Oak Cliff

By Eric DiepMay 16, 2025

The Dallas-based alt-rocker is throwing an album release party for A Joy So Slow at Times I Don’t Think It’s Coming.

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10 Nostalgic Rap Songs We Want to Hear at Fort Worth’s Tacos and Tequila Festival

By Eric DiepMay 15, 2025

The OG throwback hip-hop festival is back with performances from co-headliners Lil Jon and Timbaland, Soulja Boy and more.

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Lord Buffalo Cancels European Tour After Drummer Detained at DFW International Airport

By Eric DiepMay 14, 2025

The Austin band revealed that their drummer, Yamal Said, a lawful permanent resident, had issues at the airport.

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After 10 Years, Dezi 5 Is Headlining The Kessler Theater With an Evolved Sound

By Eric DiepMay 14, 2025

The Texas soul singer is returning to a historic venue in Oak Cliff this summer, bringing new songs and special guests.

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HeadHuncho Amir Is Motivating Dallas to Make Their Money Moves

By Eric DiepMay 12, 2025

As the New Dallas movement bubbles outside the city, HeadHuncho Amir wants to leave a lasting legacy for his family.

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Grapevine High School Band Performing at Post Malone Show in Arlington

By Eric DiepMay 8, 2025

Band director James Rees recalls the day his students found out they’d be part of the pre-game festivities for Post Malone.

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Good Records Co-Founder Chris Penn’s Memorial Set for May 15

By Eric DiepMay 7, 2025

‘Dress code is whatever you would like, but Dickies coveralls are strongly encouraged,’ wrote Penn’s wife Jenn.

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BashfortheWorld Announces Summer Tour With Hometown Show in Dallas

By Eric DiepMay 6, 2025

After two sold-out shows in Dallas, the independent rapper wants to do it again at The Bomb Factory.

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Paris, Texas’ Ro$ama Delivers a New BigXThaPlug Collab and It’s Good

By Eric DiepMay 5, 2025

Ro$ama is a close friend and labelmate of BigXThaPlug, adding to their long list of collaborations with ‘Microwave.’

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Dallas’ Slow Joy Cries Foul for Fact Checking, Our Writer Stands by What He Saw

By Eric DiepMay 1, 2025

Slow Joy performed at Thin Line Fest last month and wasn’t happy with one of our critiques. So we fact-checked it.

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Larry Gee Gives One More Kidney Update Before Final Show

By Eric DiepMay 1, 2025

The Dallas R&B singer is counting the days until his kidney transplant.

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Haim Is Coming to Dallas This Fall

By Eric DiepApril 30, 2025

Haim, sisters Este, Danielle, and Alana, are returning to Dallas to perform new songs from I Quit.

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BigXThaPlug Co-Signed by Beyoncé During Her Cowboy Carter Tour

By Eric DiepApril 30, 2025

Dallas rapper BigXThaPlug’s “The Largest” is getting some love from Bey, who has a history of putting on other Texas artists.

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Meet Eric Diep, the Observer‘s New Music Editor

By Eric DiepApril 28, 2025

This public service announcement is sponsored by the good folks at the Dallas Observer.

Kendrick Lamar Marathons Through Hits and Drake Disses With SZA at AT&T Stadium

By Eric DiepApril 27, 2025

Co-headliners of the Grand National Tour extend their victory lap after a dazzling Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show.

Yella Beezy Releases Gospel-Influenced “My Head” Amid Mo3 Murder Case

Yella Beezy Releases Gospel-Influenced “My Head” Amid Mo3 Murder Case

By Eric DiepApril 17, 2025

Free on bail and facing murder-for-hire charges, the Dallas rapper addresses the talk surrounding him.

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