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Diddy Trial in Week Eight: Jury Reaches Verdict

By Emily Ferguson

Jul 2, 2025

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

Wu-Tang Clan's Final Chamber Tour Invites Fans to Celebrate the Legacy

By Cleo Mirza

Jun 27, 2025

This Fourth of July at Fiddler's Green, fans have one last opportunity to see all nine surviving Wu-Tang Clan members perform as a unit.

Wheelchair Sports Camp Drops Meow Wolf-Inspired Vinyl Tracks

By Toni Tresca

Jun 18, 2025

After many requests from fans, the hip-hop band is releasing songs created for its Meow Wolf installation four years later.

Yelawolf Talks Late Nights With Riff Raff and New Music Ahead of Mission Ballroom Show

By Justin Criado

Jun 10, 2025

The rapper is playing the Mission Ballroom with Three 6 Mafia on Saturday, June 14

This Denver Rapper Is Selling His Album for $777

By Hannah Metzger

Jun 10, 2025

Damien Douglas Jr. wants to reclaim the value of art in the streaming era.

This Denver Artist Just Made the Album of the Summer

By Emily Ferguson

Jun 10, 2025

The album is an expertly arranged debut of Afrofusion beats with moving lyrics that you'll be singing all season.

A photo of T-Pain on stage performing at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado.

T-Pain, Ying Yang Twins and Waka Flaka Flame Are Coming to Red Rocks

By Emily Ferguson

Jun 3, 2025

The announcement came just a day after T-Pain hinted at retiring, so this could be your last chance to see the icon in Colorado.

Hip-Hop Summit Returns to Denver After Successful First Year

By Emily Ferguson

May 20, 2025

Cyphers, breakdancing, live graffiti art, a pop-up street-wear shop and a gallery of rare graffiti photos will be at the second annual Hip-Hop Summit.

Breakdancing Takes Center Stage at Red Bull BC One National Final in Denver

By Toni Tresca

May 16, 2025

Top U.S. breakers compete in Denver for a chance to battle in Tokyo at the world’s biggest breaking competition.

Dominique Christina and DNA Picasso performing in the Denver Westword office

Video: DNA Picasso and Dominique Christina Delivered a Mind-blowing Westword Concert

By Emily Ferguson

May 9, 2025

The intimate show was a true display of significant artistry, connection and collaboration.

See Best of Denver Winners DNA Picasso and Dominique Christina Perform at the Westword Office

By Emily Ferguson

May 7, 2025

On May 8, Westword members will be treated to hip-hop, R&B and poetry in an intimate show with this power couple.

The Fifty Best Rap Lyrics of All Time

By Noah Hubbell and Westword Staff

May 5, 2025

From Nas and Eminem to Biggie and Tupac, these lyrics are classics.

Side-Show Pop-Up Blurs Lines Between Music and Visual Art

By Toni Tresca

Apr 10, 2025

A two-day event in RiNo showcases work by rappers like Deca and Quelle Chris in a nontraditional space.

Meet Kid Astronaut, Denver's Multi-Faceted Artist You Need to Experience Live

By Victoria Glidden

Mar 6, 2025

The musician will be performing at a SoFar Sounds show on Friday, March 7.

This New Open-Mic Night Is Fostering the Denver Hip-Hop and Music Community

By Victoria Glidden

Feb 27, 2025

She Who Won't Be Named, one of the best rappers in Denver, is hosting a weekly meet-up for both seasoned and new performers.

Wu-Tang Clan Announces Final Tour With a Fourth of July Show in Denver

By Emily Ferguson

Feb 24, 2025

RZA says this will be a "Wu-Tang show unlike anything you've ever seen. And to top it off, we've got the amazing Run the Jewels on our side.”

Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Performance: "The Revolution Is About to Be Televised"

By Emily Ferguson

Feb 9, 2025

You could hear the entire stadium ready to scream "a-minor!" Someone go check on Drake.

These Are the Best Hip-Hop Artists in Denver

By Victoria Glidden

Jan 27, 2025

Even if Denver is not widely known as a hip-hop destination, these artists are keeping the genre alive at a Mile High.

Sounding Off: Five People to Watch in the Music Scene in 2025

By Westword Staff

Jan 1, 2025

From Gregg Deal, who is going on tour with Pearl Jam, to Pedro Urbina of Couched Studios, Neoma and more, these are the folks making a name in the local music industry.

Raymond "Ray Bones" Salazar singing into a microphone

Remembering Colorado Rapper Raymond "Ray Bones" Salazar

By Jason Heller

Dec 4, 2024

The Denver-area musician graced many of the region's stages with his smart, gutsy, soulful rhymes.

Hip-Hop

Clipse Brings Reunion Tour to Mission Ballroom

Wu-Tang Clan Brought Raw Beats and Revolutionary Rhymes to Fiddler's: Photos

Hip-Hop

Clipse Brings Reunion Tour to Mission Ballroom

Wu-Tang Clan Brought Raw Beats and Revolutionary Rhymes to Fiddler's: Photos

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