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Critic's Notebook

Doja Cat’s Vie Is Slick and Sexy, If Not a Little Too Safe

By Carly May GravleyOctober 6, 2025

Before Doja Cat’s tour heads to Dallas in 2026, we’re examining what we love about the new album and what she should push further.

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Critic's Notebook

Fat Joe, Rick Ross, Keyshia Cole and Jeremih Deliver Classics Despite Delays in Little Elm

By Eric DiepOctober 5, 2025

The first Tacos and Beats Festival brought some of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B to Texas. It wasn’t as smooth as we had hoped.

Critic's Notebook

Diddy Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison

By Eric DiepOctober 3, 2025

The disgraced music mogul, after conviction on prostitution-related charges, possibly faced more than 11 years in prison.

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Critic's Notebook

I Took My Wife to Ice Cube in Fort Worth. Here Are Her Observations

By Andrew ShermanOctober 3, 2025

Andrew Sherman steps behind the lens to write about Ice Cube at Dickies Arena. We can confirm he’s still on his “gangsta shit.”

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Critic's Notebook

You Can Now Watch HeadHuncho Amir’s New Video for “You the Biggest”

By Eric DiepOctober 3, 2025

The Dallas rapper is motivating the city again with an upcoming mixtape. “I’m coming. No skips,” he says.

Concerts

Get Ready for Tacos and Beats Festival With Our Local Artists Playlist

By Eric DiepOctober 2, 2025

Dallas artists such as Alex Irish, Pierce Washington, The Blue Line and more are performing at the inaugural Tacos and Beats in Little Elm.

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Critic's Notebook

Aminé Reminds Us to Take It Day by Day in Uplifting Dallas Show

By Eric DiepOctober 1, 2025

Portland’s “skinny leg legend” wrapped up his 10th show on his world tour at South Side Ballroom, giving fans both life lessons and political messages.

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Critic's Notebook

TLC’s Timeless Classics Lit the Main Stage Ablaze at State Fair of Texas

By Aria BellSeptember 29, 2025

Free with admission, Dallas fairgoers got to see trailblazing R&B group TLC run through hits like “No Scrubs” and “Unpretty.”

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Critic's Notebook

Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist’s South Side Ballroom Show Had Us Wanting ‘Alfredo 3’

By Sean StroudSeptember 27, 2025

One of the most prolific rapper-producer partnerships is back in Dallas to bask in the limelight of their latest instant classic, Alfredo 2.

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Critic's Notebook

KXT 91.7 and Whataburger Announce Homegrown Bites Vol. II

By Simon PruittSeptember 25, 2025

The radio station is pressing a brand new 12-track LP made up of local music, featuring Dana Harper, Vandoliers, Midlake and more.

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Features

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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Critic's Notebook

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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Critic's Notebook

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.

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Critic's Notebook

Lil Wayne Debuted a New Era to Weezy Fans at Dos Equis Pavilion

By Vanessa QuilantanSeptember 18, 2025

With over twenty years of classics, Lil Wayne officially began his legacy work, and Dallas fans love to see it.

Critic's Notebook

I Almost Quit Music. Then I Let the Magic Happen

By DonoSpectacularSeptember 15, 2025

The Dallas artist writes a personal story about climbing the industry ladder and chasing his dreams of becoming a star.

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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.

Critic's Notebook

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.

Features

For DJ Dawn, She Spins Is a Community Designed to Elevate Women in Music

By Aria BellSeptember 11, 2025

After navigating a male-dominated scene, Clarissa Cross, a.k.a. DJ Dawn, launches She Spins to invest in women.

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Concerts

Playboi Carti Will Have to Convince Skeptics That He’s Actually Coming to Fort Worth

By Simon PruittSeptember 9, 2025

The rage-rapper is set for a North Texas date at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. We’ll have to see it to believe it.

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Features

Brooklyn’s Iniko Makes Otherworldly Music Grounded in the Human Experience

By Tyler HicksSeptember 8, 2025

Before the singer-songwriter heads to Dallas, they talk about their brand of cosmic soul being rooted in universal themes.

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Critic's Notebook

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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Critic's Notebook

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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