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Hip-Hop

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Critic's Notebook

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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Features

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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Critic's Notebook

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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Critic's Notebook

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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Critic's Notebook

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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Critic's Notebook

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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Critic's Notebook

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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Concerts

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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Features

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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Features

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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Critic's Notebook

Viral Rapper Dave Blunts Got Stuck in an Elevator and Still Made His First Dallas Show

By Diego HernandezMay 1, 2025

The Kanye West co-writer performed most of his Dallas debut from a couch and dodged stage-diving demands.

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Critic's Notebook

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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Critic's Notebook

Salt-N-Pepa With Dallas-Based DJ Spinderella Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

By Simon PruittApril 29, 2025

The seminal female hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa will be honored at the 39th annual ceremony in November.

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Critic's Notebook

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.

Critic's Notebook

Everything we know about Trapboy Freddy’s 16-month federal prison sentence

By Bryson "Boom" PaulNovember 13, 2023

Trapboy Freddy was sentenced to federal prison on a weapon charge.

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Suspect in rapper Mo3’s killing gets 105 months in prison on federal gun charge

By Patrick WilliamsNovember 11, 2022

The sentence stems from a firearms conviction tied to the investigation into the Dallas rapper’s 2020 killing, even as the broader murder case continues to unfold.

Critic's Notebook

Rapper BFG Straap shot and killed in South Dallas

By Bryson "Boom" PaulSeptember 23, 2022

A popular East Dallas rapper, BFG Straap, was shot and killed Thursday afternoon in South Dallas. He was 22 years old.

(Home) school of rock: the cool parent’s guide to classic hip-hop for kids
Critic's Notebook

(Home) school of rock: the cool parent’s guide to classic hip-hop for kids

By Daniel Rodrigue and OthersJuly 30, 2020

Just don’t let your kids hear you call yourself ‘cool.’

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Rapper Astronautalis admits to abuse following physical and sexual assault allegations
Critic's Notebook

Rapper Astronautalis admits to abuse following physical and sexual assault allegations

By Garrett GravleyJuly 2, 2020

Last week, Astronautalis, a Minneapolis rapper with ties to Denton and Dallas, was accused of sexual and physical abuse by an anonymous Instagram user. A Twitter user shared screenshots of the Instagram post on Friday. The Instagram user alleges that the rapper, whose real name is Andy Bothwell, attempted to corner…

Critic's Notebook

Before we tell you about a release, let us explain what a cypher is in hip-hop

By Roderick PullumMay 24, 2019

TLDR version: It’s a group of rappers improvising verses.

Critic's Notebook

T.Y.E.’s debut album, ’32,’ is his light in a dark world

By Mikel GaliciaJune 9, 2017

For Tyler Harris the moment when the beat drops is hope.

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