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Best Rap & Hip Hop in October 2024

Black Violin at Fox Theatre Oakland

Black Violin

Classical music meets hip-hop in the groundbreaking duo Black Violin are heading out on tour! This outing that blurs the lines between genre, race, and gender with its unique fusion of groove and strings. The outfit features Will Baptiste on viola and Kev Marcus on the violin. Don't miss your chance to catch them live as they come to a stage near you.

Bladee at The Warfield

Bladee

Bladee's 2024 is shaping up to be a landmark year with a flurry of creative output and live performances. Following the release of "Psykos," a collaborative album with fellow Swedish rapper Yung Lean, Bladee dropped his latest solo project, "Cold Visions," to critical acclaim. The album's unique blend of witty lyricism carried by melodic vocals over ethereal beats continues to solidify his position in the underground scene.

Andre 3000 at Fox Theatre Oakland

Andre 3000

Andr 3000, renowned for his infectious hip-hop style as part of Outkast, took a bold artistic turn in 2023 with the release of his debut solo album "New Blue Sun.". Moving away from groovy beats and emotional wordplay, Andre released an entirely instrumental album (featuring lots of flutes). Andre 3000 will be bringing the New Blue Sun to life with Carlos Nio, Nate Mercereau, Surya Botofasina, and Deantoni Parks.

G-Eazy at The Greek Theatre Berkley

G-Eazy

Californian rap star G-Eazy is heading out on his 'Freak Show' tour in 2024, to celebrate his upcoming album by the same name. G-Eazy has quickly risen through the ranks of the worldwide hip-hop and rap scene. Bursting forth in 2014 with his second full-length album These Things Happen, G-Eazy has become a mainstay at the top of the charts. G-Eazy's fourth album Beautiful & Damned took the star to new heights. Catch the 'Me, Myself and I' star live this year!

Kaytranada at The Greek Theatre Berkley

Kaytranada

Kaytranada is heading on his brand new tour across the US, hitting 15 cities! The electronic dance master will be celebrating the release of his brand new album Timeless', which features artists such as Pinkpantheress and Childish Gambino. Kaytranada is bringing his version of electronic hip-hop to the stage for the crowd to enjoy. It is sure to be an excellent party for those who attend.

Rod Wave at Oakland Arena

Rod Wave

Hip-hop, Trap, R&B, and Neo-Soul are excellent ways to find yourself in 2024. Rod Wave is touring the U.S. this fall, kicking off his 'Last Lap Tour' with support from Moneybagg Yo, Toosii, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior, and Eelmatic on select dates! He'll be performing in over 30 cities throughout October, November, and December, including Sacramento, Denver, Chicago, and many more.

La Santa Grifa at Regency Ballroom

La Santa Grifa

Hailing from Tampico, Tamaulipas, La Santa Grifa is a Mexican underground rap group that are best known for their daring and gritty hits about the dark side of street life. The Mexican born hip-hop artists combine slow ominous beats with their fast-paced explicit rap style. La Santa Grifa is a shining light of the Mexican rap culture and stays ahead of the curve upon each release. The brains behind such hits as Tocame' and Amnesia' are coming to a stage near you soon!

Don Toliver at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Don Toliver

Rapper Don Toliver is hitting the road this summer with his 'Psycho' tour and you're invited to join the party! With support from the incredible Teezo Touchdown, the brand new 25-dated tour kicks off in Portland, making stops at New York, Chicago, Boston and many more before wrapping up in Denver. Grab your tickets while you can!

Chief Keef at The Midway

Chief Keef

At the tender age of 16, Chicago rapper Chief Keef tore up the streets of his home city with when he dropped his debut single I Don't Like in 2012, garnering 28 million views in YouTube that same year. The track was later remixed by the likes of Lil Wayne, The Game and Kanye West, and the viral success of his subsequent videos and mixtapes led to a signing with Interscope records. Now Chief Keef is a staple of the US rap scene. Don't miss the drill icon on a mammoth tour of North America this year.

Saint Levant at The Independent

Saint Levant

Join the unparalleled rapper Saint Levant as he sets off on tour to celebrate his new album Deira. The musician, who recently performed in Coachella's Gobi Tent, is a multitalented genre-mixing artist, who famously and impressively performs in three languages, Arabic, French, and English, blowing all expectations out of the water!