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Local writer Kondwani Fidel's most recent essay, essay “How a young boy has been decaying in Baltimore since age 10: A Death Note," went viral

J. Cole is hip hop's kind of reclusive, not-so-silent assassin. The Fayetteville, North Carolina rapper rose to prominence upon the release of his second...

The reclusive, often melancholy and deeply meditative rhyme-smith J. Cole is making his rounds with his 4 Your Eyez Only tour. Cole is a titan in the rap world,

Here's a list of some of the biggest events to look forward to in Baltimore in 2017.

With new album "Brighter Future," Colorado electronic duo Big Gigantic pushes forward its positive message of unity through danceable grooves.

Last week, 'CIT4DT,' a music video featuring three Baltimore county teens rapping a goofy, pointed anti-Donald Trump song went viral.

Last week, 'CIT4DT,' a music video featuring three Baltimore county teens rapping a goofy, pointed anti-Donald Trump song went viral. Over a stark though springy beat¿swiped from Detroit rapper Rocaine's song 'Chicken Chicken'¿Dooley, TLow, and Lor Roger threaten Trump ("We got a chopper in the trunk/ For Donald Trump") and trade terse insults, dozens-style: Dooley, a online comedian with a substantive following, raps, "Boy, ain't even white/ You yellow/ You say you'd date your own daughter, you a sicko"; Tlow reminds people of what happened to Trump in Chicago when protestors shut down his rally; and Lor Roger says he's got some hollow points for the GOP frontrunner if Trump doesn't rein in his rhetoric.

Two recent Baltimore rap songs, President Davo and Young Moose's 'Rainy Days' and Lil Saint and Lor Chris' 'I Hate Y'All Niggas,' wrestle with Freddie Gray's death months later, along with the day-to-day stress of living in Baltimore.

AEG Live, the Los Angeles-based live-entertainment company, has purchased the downtown music venue Rams Head Live, according to a press release.

The Baltimore area's summer concerts, with a steady flow of rock legends, rap and R&B stars and buzzy new acts, appeal to every type of music fan.

"Where are all the celebrities?" That's a question many supporters of #BlackLivesMatter protests are asking. At this moment of great unrest, some are feeling a lack of leadership from those who have worldwide media platforms. I think something other than apathy is really at work here: fear and trepidation. Michael Jackson was never afraid to put himself out there for the truth as he saw it, and he took a pounding for it.

A quick scan of this year's Virgin Mobile FreeFest reveals the type of lineup we've come to expect from the annual concert at Merriweather Post Pavilion: Smart, on-the-nose and balanced -- as long as you're the type of music fan who takes pride in genre open-mindedness and staying in the loop of new faces and sounds.

"Somebody Else" comes from "Restoration," Mario's years-in-the-making fifth album.

J. Cole performed a surprise show at Baltimore Soundstage on June 13 for his "Dollar and a Dream" tour.

'Born Sinner' rapper J. Cole adds a Baltimore date to his 'Dollar and a Dream' tour.

Machine Gun Kelly, Diddy's favorite Cleveland rapper, talks earning respect, working with Rick Ross and more.

XXL's annual Freshman 10 list did not include Baltimore rappers Los or Mullyman, but does it really matter?

In our Grammys 2012 predictions, it's a safe bet to go with Adele

Breaking down the 2012 Grammy nominations' major categories with predictions and reactions.

Roc Nation rapper J. Cole performs at Baltimore Soundstage Thursday night.

October 17 - October 23 in nightlife: J. Cole, Double Dagger, Jackson Browne

Baltimore events: Lewis Black, Double Dagger, Ravens and more

The hype surrounding J. Cole's debut album continues to build with a video featuring Trey Songz and a collaboration with Jay-Z.

Lupe Fiasco, Wale and Mobb Deep come to Baltimore at interesting points in their careers.