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Chance the Rapper speaks out against ICE on his second full-length record

By Amy Young

Aug 18, 2025

The artist, along with many others, shares his feelings about immigration raids across the United States in a new song.

'Out here, it's just comfortable': Arizona resident Ice-T on musical evolution and Valley life

By Mike Madriaga

Aug 13, 2025

The groundbreaking, multitalented star shares how it all happened and what's good about desert dwelling.

A man in a tuxedo against a white background.

Pitbull to headline all-day, East Valley music festival

By Amy Young

Aug 11, 2025

Mr. Worldwide is on the roster at this 'throwback' event featuring hip-hop, pop and R&B acts.

Phoenix dancer wins regional Red Bull contest

By Shi Bradley

Aug 10, 2025

'I never thought this moment would come.'

Doechii's Live from the Swamp Tour stops in Phoenix this fall

By Amy Young

Aug 4, 2025

The Grammy-winning rapper from Florida is bringing her breakneck flow to the Valley.

6 must-hear upcoming late summer releases

By Andrew Dirst

Aug 4, 2025

Tyler, The Creator, Brent Faiyaz and Tame Impala are among the new releases coming your way in the next few months.

Freakshow Cartel: The 'Alien Disco' you didn’t know you needed

By Geoff Spears

Jul 31, 2025

Hip-hop, rock and dance music are all part of the sound on the duo's new EP.

Wiz Khalifa and the art of 'aura farming'

By Mike Madriaga

Jul 25, 2025

Come for the bangers on the rapper's Good Vibes Only Tour: Smoker's Edition, stay for his effortlessly cool vibes.

'Only the Strong Survive': Murkemz makes his mark with Wu-Tang

By Mike Madriaga

Jul 18, 2025

Murkemz teams up with Inspectah Deck on a booming new single while continuing to build his career. Here's how it happened.

Part Olympian, part rapper: Meet South Phoenix’s sonic outlier Will Claye

By Geoff Spears

Jul 14, 2025

'He’s not out here chasing a hit. He’s telling his story.'

9 music memoirs for your summer reading list

By Amy Young

Jul 4, 2025

Dive into the lives of these musicians via their firsthand accounts.

Diddy trial in week eight: Jury reaches verdict

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 2, 2025

Sean Combs was found guilty of violating the Mann Act on two counts, found not guilty on racketeering and sex trafficking.

Review: Saba delivered jazzy Chicago raps to Phoenix at intimate but vibrant performance

By Andrew Dirst

Jun 28, 2025

The acclaimed hip-hop artist brought his talents to The Van Buren and energized a smaller-than-expected crowd.

Mega Ran's second kids album is more than just child's play

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jun 26, 2025

"I realized there were just new layers of teaching that could happen through music."

7 ways live music could help combat the loneliness epidemic

By Nikki Rickard | The Conversation

Jun 20, 2025

Here's how attending concerts can help alleviate feelings of disconnection and despair, even if you don't talk to anyone.

Review: Wu-Tang Clan delivered at their final Phoenix show

By Shi Bradley

Jun 19, 2025

The celebrated hip-hop collective gave fans an intense, energetic final performance loaded with memorable moments.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia coming to Phoenix this fall

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jun 13, 2025

The two legendary hip-hop groups will bring the Thuggish-Ruggish-Mafia Tour through the Valley this October.

What happened when Phoenix's Spaceman Bob got cosmic on "America's Got Talent?"

By Amy Young

Jun 11, 2025

A space-based performance so wild that Simon used it to troll the other judges.

Hip-hop duo Clipse tours for the first time in 15 years

By Amy Young

Jun 11, 2025

The duo is Pusha T and Malice, who are bringing their Let God Sort Em Out tour to Phoenix, supporting their upcoming album.

Every song played at Wu-Tang Clan's tour launch show in Baltimore

By Amy Young

Jun 10, 2025

The group, featuring all surviving members, is bringing The Final Chamber tour to Arizona on June 18 at PHX Arena.

Hip-Hop

Concert review: Lil Wayne and Tyga in Phoenix

Playboy Carti's Antagonist Tour in Phoenix in October

Hip-Hop

Concert review: Lil Wayne and Tyga in Phoenix

Playboy Carti's Antagonist Tour in Phoenix in October

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