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Hip-Hop

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2025 pueblo hip-hop festival
Concerts

Pueblo’s annual free hip-hop festival returns this weekend

By Justin CriadoJuly 17, 2026

It includes DJs and breakdancing battles, and it’s all going down on Saturday.

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Features

Stacked two-album collab highlights Colorado’s hip-hop and R&B talent

By Cleo MirzaJuly 15, 2026

“DENVER, INTERNATIONAL” features over 40 local artists. It’s a who’s who of the scene.

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Features

A Denver rapper is going international after 15 years

By Cleo MirzaJune 23, 2026

“I want to be like the Anthony Bourdain of hip-hop.”

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Features

Juneteenth at Levitt Pavilion underscores a rising “Black Renaissance” in Denver

By Emily FergusonJune 16, 2026

The lineup includes BossMan Dlow, Skilla Baby, Trim and local legends Trev Rich and TheyCallHimAP.

two men with microphones
Features

How Denver’s Trackyon Music is rewriting the rules for independent artists

By Cleo MirzaJune 8, 2026

The independent label was founded by Hanzo The Phantom, who will be joining Don MegaTron, TheyCallHimAP and Ray Reed to open for Juvenile at the Ogden.

members of Meta and the Barkada
Features

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with all-Filipino Hip-Hop band Meta and the Barkada

By Cleo MirzaMay 29, 2026

All five members represent different regions, languages and cultures that exist under the wide umbrella of Filipino identity.

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Ice Cube rapping on stage
Features

A Q&A With Ice Cube Before His 4/20 Red Rocks Party

By Emily FergusonApril 20, 2026

The hip-hop icon shares valuable advice for Denver rappers and reflects on how the genre has changed.

members of ICP
Concerts

Are You Down With the Clown? ICP Is Coming to Denver

By Emily FergusonApril 7, 2026

It’s time to either plan a vacation out of Denver for September 12 or grab your favorite Faygo and boofable drugs.

lil wayne smiling
Concerts

Lil Wayne Is Coming to Denver!

By Emily FergusonMarch 17, 2026

And it’s a Tha Carter tour, baby.

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YSL Show at Paris Fashion Week Opened With Unexpected Music — Featuring a Colorado Rapper
Features

YSL Show at Paris Fashion Week Opened With Unexpected Music — Featuring a Colorado Rapper

By Emily FergusonMarch 13, 2026

Old Man Saxon wrote the song with Safari Riot for a 2021 film starring Zendaya.

Cardi B at Ball Arena
Concerts

Cardi B’s “Am I The Drama?” Tour Electrifies Ball Arena: Review

By Eman El SaiedMarch 11, 2026

Cardi B brought her first headlining arena tour to Denver, and reminded us why we fell in love with her in the first place.

rapper Lane-O
Critic's Notebook

Twelve Colorado Rappers to Watch in 2026

By Cleo MirzaMarch 6, 2026

These twelve artists are defining Colorado’s hip-hop scene and raising the bar.

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DJ HELLOKENNY Says Goodbye to Denver
Features

DJ HELLOKENNY Says Goodbye to Denver

By Justin CriadoFebruary 24, 2026

“My goal is not to be the biggest artist in the world, but possibly one of the most business-savvy and clever.”

Kendrick Lamar
Critic's Notebook

These Are the Top Artists Denver Listened to on Spotify This Year

By Emily FergusonDecember 3, 2025

The results are pretty basic, but at least Kendrick Lamar dominated.

hip-hop duo on stage
Features

Denver Duo Releases One of 2025’s Top Hip-Hop Albums

By Emily FergusonNovember 25, 2025

They’ve been making music together for 22 years now.

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Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine at the premiere of HBO's "The Defiant Ones" in 2017.
Education

Dr. Dre to Provide the Next Episode of Entrepreneurship and Design Classes at Two Denver Schools

By Melanie Asmar, Chalkbeat ColoradoNovember 21, 2025

Set to begin next fall, the classes will focus on business, tech and design.

Little Simz performing in Denver
Critic's Notebook

Little Simz Marked a Major, Sold-Out Denver Debut: Review

By Eman El SaiedNovember 17, 2025

Little Simz has cemented herself as one of the top up-and-coming UK artists.

Memphis, Tennessee, rapper Key Glock performed live at Red Rocks for his headlining Glock on the Rocks.
Concerts

Key Glock Brings Raw Memphis Energy to Red Rocks: Photos

By Brandon JohnsonNovember 10, 2025

Key Glock brought his unmistakable bars to Red Rocks on November 9.

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A photo showing Denzel Curry on stage at Red Rocks on October 31 for Halloween on the Rocks.
Concerts

A Hip-Hop Halloween at Red Rocks: Photos

By Brandon JohnsonNovember 1, 2025

Denzel Curry, Freddie Gibbs and Earl Sweatshirt sold out Red Rocks on Halloween.

T-Pain performing on stage at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.
Concerts

T-Pain’s Red Rocks Run Marks a Milestone in Hip-Hop History: Photos

By Brandon JohnsonOctober 30, 2025

T-Pain performed at Red Rocks with Waka Flocka Flame and Ying Yang Twins.

rapper Malcolm Whyz3 looking out a car
Features

Malcolm Whyz3 Can’t Be Boxed In

By Cleo MirzaOctober 22, 2025

The local rapper discusses the Denver hip-hop scene and his latest single, “THE BOX.”

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Features

R&B and Neo Soul Pioneer D’Angelo Has Passed at Age 51

October 14, 2025

Multiple Grammy Award winner D’Angelo, known for three timeless albums, has died. He was one of our greatest artists.

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