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The 50 Best Rap Lyrics of All Time

By Noah Hubbell and OthersMay 26, 2025

From Nas and Eminem to Biggie and 2Pac, these lyrics are classics.

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Kolton Moore & the Clever Few End Rescheduled Jambaloo Finale on a High Note

By Diego HernandezMay 24, 2025

With no major label, Kolton Moore & the Clever Few is a big grassroots success story, a testament to the power of community.

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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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7 Artists Share Their Ultimate Memorial Day BBQ Playlist

By Simon PruittMay 23, 2025

With Memorial Day Weekend approaching, we asked artists to provide song selections they would add to their BBQ playlists.

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Katy Perry Gave Dallas Fans Everything They Wanted at AAC

By Carly May GravleyMay 23, 2025

After returning to Earth, Katy Perry brought all of the hits (and none of the haters) to the American Airlines Center.

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Grammy Award-Winning Artist Samara Joy Is the New Face of American Jazz

By Simon PruittMay 23, 2025

The 25-year-old Bronx crooner is reviving one of the oldest styles of American music.

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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.

Rock & Brews in The Colony Is Closing. What Does It Say About Gene Simmons?

Rock & Brews in The Colony Is Closing. What Does It Say About Gene Simmons?

By Chris WolfgangMay 22, 2025

Rock & Brews is shuttering its doors before summer begins. A critic’s take on what Simmons could’ve done to keep it open.

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Jess Williamson Feels Like a Visitor in Dallas, Her Local Roots Notwithstanding

By Garrett GravleyMay 21, 2025

Before the singer’s show at Sons of Hermann Hall, we spoke with her about seeing Jimmy Buffett, songwriting and more.

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SiR Steps Into the Spotlight and Sells Out House of Blues Dallas

By Jamisha DanielsMay 21, 2025

TDE’s soul singer graced the stage with a warm welcome from Dallas fans who came through to show their appreciation.

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TJ Novak Breathes Life Back Into the Live Album

By Sean StroudMay 20, 2025

The Dallas-based guitarist/singer-songwriter is bringing back the forlorn format one record at a time.

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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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Los Angeles Artist zzzahara Brings Different Sound, Same Goals to Denton

By Tyler HicksMay 19, 2025

Born and raised in California, the Mexican-Filipino artist is bringing their brand of emo and rebellion to Rubber Gloves.

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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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Chris Holt’s Album Release Show Finds Him Stepping Into the Spotlight

By Andrew ShermanMay 17, 2025

Holt’s Across The Milky Way is out now, and he performed with a nine-piece solo band (his first in 15 years).

Chris Penn’s Memorial: Alex Montenegro, Joshua Ray Walker, Rhett Miller and More Celebrate His Life

Chris Penn’s Memorial: Alex Montenegro, Joshua Ray Walker, Rhett Miller and More Celebrate His Life

By Simon PruittMay 16, 2025

His memorial brought out the best in Dallas, just as Penn always did. His closest friends also share their favorite memories.

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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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Dallas Rapper Mo3’s Estate Declared Sole Owner of Recordings in Lawsuit Win

By Leah FrazierMay 16, 2025

The late rapper’s estate regains full control of his music, ending a longstanding copyright dispute with his former engineer.

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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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Dallas Musicians Reflect on Willie Nelson’s Red Headed Stranger Ahead of 50th Anniversary Celebration

By Christian McPhateMay 15, 2025

Matt Hillyer and Jeff Ryan discuss the impact of Willie Nelson’s music before a two-day event in downtown Garland.

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Turnover Celebrates 10 Years of Peripheral Vision With Sold-Out Dallas Show

By Preston BartaMay 14, 2025

The Virginia Beach rockers lit up the Dallas crowd with jamming performances, proving indie rock’s timeless pull.

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