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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.

Critic's Notebook

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.

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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.

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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Critic's Notebook

Chris Brown Soared Through the Air and Sang Too Many Hits at Arlington Show

By Eric DiepSeptember 4, 2025

Breezy Bowl celebrated 20 years of the R&B singer, taking fans through a stuffed, no-filler setlist at Globe Life Field.

Features

Cupid, the Line Dance King, on Dallas Show: ‘Bring Your Fan, Because It’s Going to Be Hot’

By Leah FrazierSeptember 2, 2025

Ahead of Saturday’s show at The Alley, Cupid tells us he would “rather be the ‘King of Line Dance’ than the ‘nobody of R&B.'”

Concerts

Medz, Drummer of Branoofunck, Has Your Daily Dosage of New Music

By Eric DiepAugust 26, 2025

Medrick “Medz” Greely is performing at Club Dada to debut his instrumental project live for the first time.

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Who Is South Bound Twin? ‘Texas Thang’ Creators on Teaming Up With Big Tuck

By Tyler DanielsAugust 26, 2025

Twin brothers Michael Joe and Show Louis are on the rise after their video with Big Tuck just surpassed 100,000 views.

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Critic's Notebook

Yella Beezy’s Attorney Says Mo3 Murder-for-Hire Trial Date Set for February 2026

By Bryson "Boom" PaulAugust 25, 2025

The Dallas rapper will have an announcement hearing on Friday. He is seeking to modify his bond conditions to allow him to work.

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Critic's Notebook

10 Things We Learned About BigXThaPlug’s I Hope You’re Happy

By Eric DiepAugust 21, 2025

The Dallas rapper is on a promo run for I Hope You’re Happy. We watched his interviews and pulled out the best quotes.

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Lecrae’s Reconstruction Album Preview: ‘Broken People Can Be Rebuilt’

By Eric DiepAugust 20, 2025

Lecrae gathered fans at Watermark South Dallas for an exclusive playback of his 10th studio album.

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Critic's Notebook

Arlington’s Nojo Wallace Drops Self-Produced GOLDIE EP

By Eric DiepAugust 20, 2025

Nojo Wallace takes creative control, sharing his new EP featuring Bando., Pierce Washington, Rahzil and Scuttino.

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Critic's Notebook

K Camp Welcomes First Kiss Installment in Five Years With Sold-Out Dallas Show

By Jamisha DanielsAugust 18, 2025

With Kiss 6 out now, K Camp reminded everyone he’s a hitmaker who turned the party up at House of Blues.

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Features

Ginger Blonde Album Preview: Oodaredevil Wants to Take His Cult Following Worldwide

By Bryson "Boom" PaulAugust 18, 2025

We attended Oodaredevil’s first listen of Ginger Blonde and the infectious energy inspired us to see him in concert.

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