Action Bronson performs a Tiny Desk concert.
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August 8, 2023 •
The artist, whose world encompasses rap, clothing, fitness, food and more, performs funky, reinterpreted highlights from his discography in his Tiny Desk.
Cypress Hill perform a Tiny Desk concert.
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July 20, 2023 •
The pioneering hip-hop group rolled into NPR headquarters with a horn section to play five funky tracks.
Juvenile performs at NPR's Tiny Desk in Washington, DC on June 14, 2023. (Catie Dull/NPR)
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June 30, 2023 •
The viral tweets were real — it's finally here: one of the most rambunctious experiences at the Tiny Desk.
Trina performs a Tiny Desk concert
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April 7, 2023 •
The rap icon treated fans to an epic set featuring the best of her sprawling discography.
Kassa Overall performs a Tiny Desk concert.
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April 5, 2023 •
The drummer, singer and producer gives a virtuosic display of musicianship, lyricism and artistic innovation at the Tiny Desk.
Ab-Soul performs a Tiny Desk concert.
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February 23, 2023 •
Ab-Soul's career is a prime example of how rap has grown over the past 50 years. For his Tiny Desk set, he hand-picked a live band and gave a display of raw honesty and next-level lyricism.
Kenny Beats performs a Tiny Desk concert.
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February 13, 2023 •
One of the most sought after producers in music brings a trio of familiar voices to the Tiny Desk.
Westside Boogie performs a Tiny Desk concert.
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December 14, 2022 •
The Compton poet's vulnerable music required minimal adjustment to fit into our space.
Symba performs a Tiny Desk concert.
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October 28, 2022 •
The Bay Area rapper balances high-octane wordplay with crisp scene-setting in his Tiny Desk performance.
JID performs a Tiny Desk concert.
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September 8, 2022 •
The East Atlanta emcee brings a serious attention to detail to this stripped-down performance of tracks from his new album plus some earlier career-defining songs.
Denzel Curry performs a Tiny Desk concert.
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June 29, 2022 •
From the moment the versatile emcee arrived at the Tiny Desk, the vibes were right. Watch a six-song set from Curry and a 10-piece live band.
Larry June performs a Tiny Desk (home) concert.
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June 16, 2022 •
Larry June is the indie-rap hustle personified. Though the Bay Area emcee has a prodigious output, his (home) concert reflects the comfortable, laid-back tone of his records.
IDK performs a Tiny Desk (home) concert.
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May 18, 2022 •
The rapper gives a captivating, cool performance from his Los Angeles home for an audience of neighbors and friends.
Curren$y performs a Tiny Desk (home) concert.
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April 20, 2022 •
The New Orleans rapper gives a performance that features three key elements that make him who he is: cars, weed and, of course, music.
Maxo Kream performs a Tiny Desk (home) concert.
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March 24, 2022 •
Backed by a live band, the Houston rapper performs a set that highlights the incredibly complex puzzle of his life.
Too $hort performs a Tiny Desk (home) concert
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February 17, 2022 •
The Oakland rapper delivers a dynamic, funk-laden performance that showcases his extensive contributions to West Coast hip-hop.
Cordae performs a Tiny Desk (home) concert.
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January 14, 2022 •
The DMV-bred emcee's Tiny Desk home concert is a charismatic combo of fan favorites and cuts from his new album, From a Birds Eye View .
Mick Jenkins performs a Tiny Desk (home) concert.
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December 10, 2021 •
Backed by a four-piece band, the Chicago-bred MC plays a Tiny Desk home concert that simmers with soul.
Royce 5'9" performs a Tiny Desk (home) concert.
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September 10, 2021 •
The formidable lyricist celebrates eight years of sobriety with this Tiny Desk home concert from his studio near Detroit.
Little Simz performs a Tiny Desk (home) concert.
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August 31, 2021 •
The London rapper performs songs from her new album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert from a living room dropped inside a void.
Migos perform a Tiny Desk (home) concert.
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August 25, 2021 •
The trap superstars perform three songs at Gallery Dept. in Los Angeles for this pandemic edition of Tiny Desk.
Young Thug performs a Tiny Desk (home) concert.
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July 27, 2021 •
From the lush gardens of The Houdini estate in Los Angeles, the influential Atlanta rapper premiers songs from his forthcoming album, Punk .
Vince Staples performs a Tiny Desk (home) concert.
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July 23, 2021 •
Vince Staples brings the sound of his new self-titled album to life for his Tiny Desk (home) concert.
Fat Joe performs a Tiny Desk (home) concert.
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June 1, 2021 •
The Latino hip-hop legend plays a medley of hits from his nearly 30-year catalog.