Scene Report
Houston Rap, Still Rising: How the Most Influential City in American Hip-Hop Keeps Building
Three decades after DJ Screw, the city is in the middle of its strongest run since the original screw era. A look at the legacy, the current wave, and what the under-card is about to do to 2026.
Diego Jauregui·May 25, 2026·7 min read
Show Preview
Don Toliver Brings the Hardstone Psycho Tour to the Frost Bank Center
The Houston-born rapper is back on Texas soil for one night only — and the production is built for the room.
Diego Jauregui·May 20, 2026·5 min read
Artist Roundup
Six Texas Rappers Defining 2026
A roundup of the homegrown artists shaping how the state sounds this year — from Houston veterans to San Antonio newcomers.
Diego Jauregui·May 12, 2026·7 min read