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Best Rap & Hip Hop in October 2024

Bladee at Franklin Music Hall

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.

Anderson .Paak at TD Pavilion

Anderson .Paak

Not one to allow hardships to get the better of him, Californian-born Anderson .Paak heads out on a huge world tour in 2024 playing his critically acclaimed classic album 'Malibu' in its entirety. With the support of Maurice Brown and Gawd, make sure to catch Paak's Grammy-nominated soul-filled, singer/songwriter-infused rap live this year.

Chase Atlantic at The Met Philadelphia

Chase Atlantic

Before making waves under the moniker Chase Atlantic, the Australian trap pop trio cut their teeth in boy band What About Tonight and lit up Aussie TV screens as contestants on the country's season 4 of The X-Factor. Shying away from their bubblegum pop beginnings, brothers Clinton and Michael Cave and Christian Anthony reformed and experimented with a heady blend of contemporary hip hop, trap, pop and rock.

Jelly Roll at Wells Fargo Center

Jelly Roll

Nashville native rapper JellyRoll saw his music career kick off in 2010 when his track "Pop Another Pill" with Lil Wyte received over 1 million hits on YouTube. Two years later, he released his debut "The Big Sal Story" and "Whiskey, Weed & Waffle House" in 2013, which famously landed him in a court case with the popular restaurant chain. Today, the rapper has 18 albums under his belt and is preparing to hit the road on the Beautifully Broken tour!

Kaytranada at TD Pavilion

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.

Vince Staples at Franklin Music Hall

Vince Staples

Things have been looking up for California-born rapper Vince Staples since the release of his debut album, Summertime '06, in 2015. Fresh from his successful Netflix show 'The Vince Staples Show' and his new album 'Dark Times', Staples is now headed out on a tour of his own for 2024. The inhaler-wielding, straight-edge artist may not bear his peers' face ink or ice insignia, but listening to his lyrics will prove that Stapes is much more than he appears.

Soul Coughing at Franklin Music Hall

Soul Coughing

Try not to choke when you hear this news, Soul Coughing are reuniting on stage for the first time in twenty-five years. The alt-rockers, who broke up at the start of the millennium are back, with all four original members making up the line-up. Touring the States from east to west, the fierce foursome are also taking the opportunity to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their hugely influential debut album, Ruby Vroom. Don't miss out on the tour of a lifetime!

Die Antwoord at Union Transfer

Die Antwoord

For those who don't know yet Die Antwoord (Afrikaans: "The Answer") are a futuristic rap-rave crew from South Africa who represent a fresh new style called Zef, itself a combination of rejected elements from past styles. Hilarious and disturbing in equal measure, their live performances know no equal, as the international attention for their debut video Enter The Ninja proved.

Lupe Fiasco at Union Transfer

Lupe Fiasco

It hasn't been an easy ride to the top for Chicago-born rapper and producer Lupe Fiasco. Releasing his seventh album, "Drogas Wave" (2018), Fiasco is now heading out on the road! An accompaniment to his 2017 release "Drogas Light," this latest album is a fantasy tale about a group of slaves who survive a shipwreck and dedicate their lives to rescuing and releasing other slaves from their bondage. Fans can expect to hear songs from across his catalog.