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Best Rap & Hip Hop from September 20 - November 20

in Oakland

Black Violin at Fox Theatre Oakland

Black Violin

Classical music meets hip-hop in the groundbreaking duo Black Violin are heading out on tour! This outing that blurs the lines between genre, race, and gender with its unique fusion of groove and strings. The outfit features Will Baptiste on viola and Kev Marcus on the violin. Don't miss your chance to catch them live as they come to a stage near you.

Andre 3000 at Fox Theatre Oakland

Andre 3000

Andr 3000, renowned for his infectious hip-hop style as part of Outkast, took a bold artistic turn in 2023 with the release of his debut solo album "New Blue Sun.". Moving away from groovy beats and emotional wordplay, Andre released an entirely instrumental album (featuring lots of flutes). Andre 3000 will be bringing the New Blue Sun to life with Carlos Nio, Nate Mercereau, Surya Botofasina, and Deantoni Parks.

Rod Wave at Oakland Arena

Rod Wave

Hip-hop, Trap, R&B, and Neo-Soul are excellent ways to find yourself in 2024. Rod Wave is touring the U.S. this fall, kicking off his 'Last Lap Tour' with support from Moneybagg Yo, Toosii, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior, and Eelmatic on select dates! He'll be performing in over 30 cities throughout October, November, and December, including Sacramento, Denver, Chicago, and many more.

Die Antwoord at Fox Theatre Oakland

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.