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The 2026 Grammys Ceremony Made One Thing Clear: ICE Out

Alec Spicer — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:10:33 -0600

The night's biggest winners reminded everyone that art is a reflection of the world around us.

The 8 Best Hip-Hop and R&B Concerts Still to Come in North Texas This Winter

Alec Spicer — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:26:48 -0600

From Zillionaire Doe to Chaka Kahn and Patti LaBelle, North Texas has so many concerts you don't want to miss this winter.

These Artists Are Not Coming to Dallas This Year Because They Canceled Their Shows

Alyssa Fields — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:34:13 -0600

Not Coming to Dallas This Year Because They Canceled Their Shows" />We've told you who is stopping by North Texas this year, and now we're telling you who is not. Life is all about balance, right?

Cure For Paranoia Set the Pace for Dallas Music in 2026 with EP Release Show at Trees

Alec Spicer — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 16:44:06 -0600

The group lived up to the EP's title as they unveiled a masterful Work of A.R.T.

The Top 25 Dallas-Fort Worth Rappers Right Now, Ranked

Patrick Williams — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:05:09 -0600

Does BigXThaPlug continue his reign for another year, or has a rap star from the New Dallas or Dallas Drill movements replaced him at the top?

All the Rage with New Wave Rapper OsamaSon in Dallas

Eric Diep — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0600

The 21-year-old South Carolina rapper is a favorite among the youth for his chaotic style and energy-driven delivery.

JID Is Carrying the Torch as Rap’s New Spiritual Leader

Eric Diep — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0600

The Grammy-nominated rapper is a lyricist with a precision flow, bringing the sound of Atlanta to North Texas for one night only.

Photos: Deep Ellum Block Party Was a Reunion of Old Friends

Eric Diep — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:30:00 -0600

The 2025 Deep Ellum Block Party brought together over 100 artists. It was an all-day celebration of local music in Dallas.

Playboi Carti Had Mosh Pits Going All Night at Sold-Out Fort Worth Show

Eric Diep — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:30:00 -0600

Artists from Playboi Carti's Opium collective were out in full force at Dickies Arena as fans lost their minds in the pit.

Watch BigXThaPlug and Post Malone Hit the Countryside in Their Video for “Cold”

Eric Diep — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:24:27 -0600

Fans have been asking for a country rap song from two of Dallas' biggest artists. Finally, it has arrived.