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Lil Peep is honored at Sus Boy's pop-up store.; Credit: Mikey Piliero

The Legacy of Lil Peep Lives on at Sus Boy Pop-Up Shop

Just five days ago, a photo of Lil Peep rocking a pink Sus Boy T-shirt was posted to his Instagram with the caption “POP UP ??????????”. The date (3.17.18) revealed a pop-up shop would be taking place for fans to buy their favorite merch....
BaySwag and Rich The Kid at TheBasement; Credit: @kurieitaa2

TheBasement: Los Angeles’ Best-Kept Secret for Aspiring Musicians

Imagine a place where you can go mid-week to unwind, socialize, and reset. Imagine a creative space where unsigned artists gather to perform and showcase their talents in front of a crowd of music-lovers. Imagine a network so strong that you find yourself immersed among the music industry’s top execs, A&R reps, publicists, managers, writers, producers, songwriters — the list goes on. Imagine a backyard boogie in Brooklyn but on the West Coast, paired with beautiful Los Angeles weather....
South Africa's DJ Heavy K at the African Getdown hosted by Common; Credit: Getty Images for Absolut Elyx

Common Celebrates African Culture at Hollywood House Party

On Thursday, March 8, the African Getdown took over the Absolut Elyx house in Los Angeles, honoring the global impact of African culture and recognizing the continent’s creative impact in the US. The evening began at the Women’s Club of Hollywood, which was fitting on International Women’s Day. From there, attendees were escorted via shuttle to and from this decadent house in the hills....
Vince Staples; Credit: Jake Lapha

Vince Staples Still Does Things on His Own Terms

Consistency, hard work and a real story — the Long Beach rapper never fails to deliver. He tends to mind his business, but he will use his platform to voice his opinions on the political and social injustices that plague our times. One look at the recent Black Panther soundtrack, a compilation album produced by Kendrick Lamar and TDE, and you’ll see Vince’s name next to track No. 5, “Opps.”...
Peggy Noland tackling "Moment For Life" by Nicki Minaj; Credit: Samuel McGuire

Genius and Dropbox Bring #LyricsToLife In Los Angeles

Kicking off March on a high note, immense music multimedia platform Genius took over the Downtown Los Angeles Arts District for a new-to-L.A. art installation called #LyricsToLife. Imagine entering a room dedicated to the top songs across all genres, bringing you back to that specific time and place. While old memories resurfaced, new memories were created....