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Hip-Hop

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Critic's Notebook

Hear BigXThaPlug and Post Malone’s Long-Awaited Collab “Cold”

By Eric DiepNovember 17, 2025

Fans have been asking for a country rap song from two of Dallas’ biggest artists. Finally, we have a snippet.

Critic's Notebook

Janet Jackson Was at Alan Palomo and DJ Sober’s LadyLove Party Saturday Night

By Eric DiepNovember 16, 2025

Janet Jackson was in Dallas on Saturday, hitting up DJ Sober’s monthly party at LadyLove to enjoy a cosmic disco voyage.

Critic's Notebook

The 50 Best Texas Rap Songs

By H. Drew Blackburn and OthersNovember 13, 2025

DJ Screw lives on in Texas rap and the culture of our sound 25 years later. We revisit our list of the 50 Best Texas Rap Songs in his honor.

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Features

Fort Worth’s 2BYG Wants the Spotlight Back on Male R&B Groups

By Aria BellNovember 12, 2025

Get to know 2BYG (Matt Brown, Tourè, Nixx and KD) before their debut at the Deep Ellum Block Party on Nov. 22.

Critic's Notebook

Listen: Cardi B and Jeezy Reignite the Clubs With “Errtime” Snow Edition

By Eric DiepNovember 12, 2025

Cardi B says she wants to make the club fun again with a new remix featuring Jeezy and Latto off her latest album Am I The Drama?

Critic's Notebook

Miss That Music Venue? 5 Places to Catch a Similar Vibe

By Tyler HicksNovember 12, 2025

We loved the Bronco Bowl, Lizard Lounge and Curtain Club just as much as anyone else. Spots in Dallas you can go to get that feeling again.

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Critic's Notebook

Mo3 Was the Boosie of North Dallas

By Eric DiepNovember 11, 2025

Five years after Mo3’s death on Nov. 11, we remember his contributions to hip-hop as a vendor of soulful, pain-wracked songs in vivid detail.

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Critic's Notebook

Nominees for the 2026 Grammys Revealed

By Eric DiepNovember 7, 2025

Chappell Roan announced nominees for Best New Artist, the Ozzy Osbourne family shared the nominees for rock and metal and Doechii delivered Best Rap Album.

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Critic's Notebook

Fort Worth’s 2BYG Brings Classic R&B With Gen Z Aura on Def Jam Debut

By Eric DiepNovember 6, 2025

The rising Fort Worth R&B group is teeming with youthful energy, delivering an EP that’s all smooth harmonies and lover boy anthems.

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Yella Beezy’s Bond Modified So He Can Go to the Studio Once a Week

By Eric DiepNovember 6, 2025

Yella Beezy can work in the studio five hours a week while awaiting trial in the death of rapper Mo3.

Critic's Notebook

Watch: Doechii Dances on the DJ Booth at LadyLove

By Eric DiepNovember 6, 2025

We’re reliving this moment with Doechii in Bishop Arts before she announces the 2026 Grammy nominees tomorrow.

Concerts

Adamn Killa Charges $1 for His First Dallas-Fort Worth Show, Tickets Sell Out Instantly

By Eric DiepNovember 6, 2025

The Chicago rapper, who is performing at Haltom Theater, took a page out of J. Cole’s Dollar & A Dream Tour to show his appreciation to fans.

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Concerts

Mothership, Joshua Ray Walker, A.Dd+ and More Announced for Deep Ellum Block Party

By Eric DiepNovember 4, 2025

Deep Ellum Block Party returns with a stacked lineup including Branoofunck, Cure for Paranoia, Rosegarden Funeral Party and others.

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Critic's Notebook

NBA YoungBoy Is the Rap Star of His Generation at Sold-Out Dallas Show

By Eric DiepNovember 1, 2025

Dallas welcomed NBA YoungBoy for the third time on the MASA Tour at American Airlines Center, returning to a crowd with infectious energy.

Critic's Notebook

Leon Thomas Rides His Wave of Success With First Sold-Out Dallas Show

By Aria BellOctober 31, 2025

After notching his first Hot 100 top 10 with “Mutt,” Leon Thomas showed his range at the House of Blues last night.

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8 Best Verses and Lines That Show MF DOOM’s Genius

By Vincent ArrietaOctober 31, 2025

In honor of the fifth anniversary since Daniel Dumile a.k.a. MF DOOM’s tragic passing, we’ve gathered some of our favorites from the hip-hop villain.

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Critic's Notebook

Alex Irish’s From Dallas, With Love Is Dreamy After Dark Listening

By Eric DiepOctober 30, 2025

Raised in Cleburne, Irish shares her debut album during Halloween week, a re-imagining of Dallas nightlife through her perspective.

Critic's Notebook

Ultimate Halloween Playlist: 30 Songs That Deliver Thrills and Chills

By Shi BradleyOctober 30, 2025

From hip-hop horror to rhythm & boos, these tracks will raise the dead.

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Critic's Notebook

Doechii Cements Herself as the Future of Hip-Hop at Irving Show

By Alex GonzalezOctober 30, 2025

Doechii’s creative risks early in her career have paid off, bringing Kal Banx on her first major tour for a special Dallas connection.

Features

DeDe McGuire Earned Her Radio Hall of Fame Induction by Being Authentic on Air

By Alex GonzalezOctober 28, 2025

Known as the voice of Dallas, DeDe McGuire has always loved radio. ‘It was a natural fit for me to get in front of the mic,’ she says.

Critic's Notebook

Watch Erykah Badu Pay Tribute to the Late D’Angelo in London

By Eric DiepOctober 27, 2025

While performing at Royal Albert Hall, the Dallas neo-soul singer sang “Shit, Damn, Motherfucker” from his album Brown Sugar.

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Creatives Care Dallas Honors Late Artist Rage Almighty Through Sweeping Healthcare Solutions

By Austin ZookOctober 23, 2025

The Dallas Music Office has announced an affordable health and wellness program for local working creatives at just $65 per month.

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