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Hip-Hop 50: Rap At The Tiny Desk Relive the genre's takeover of the Tiny Desk with every hip-hop concert ever, from Rapsody in 2016 through this year's Black Music Month sets.

Hip-Hop 50: Rap At The Tiny Desk

Action Bronson: Tiny Desk Concert

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Action Bronson

The artist, whose world encompasses rap, clothing, fitness, food and more, performs funky, reinterpreted highlights from his discography in his Tiny Desk.

Cypress Hill: Tiny Desk Concert

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Cypress Hill

The pioneering hip-hop group rolled into NPR headquarters with a horn section to play five funky tracks.

Juvenile: Tiny Desk Concert

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Juvenile

The viral tweets were real — it's finally here: one of the most rambunctious experiences at the Tiny Desk.

Trina: Tiny Desk Concert

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Trina

The rap icon treated fans to an epic set featuring the best of her sprawling discography.

Kassa Overall: Tiny Desk Concert

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Kassa Overall

The drummer, singer and producer gives a virtuosic display of musicianship, lyricism and artistic innovation at the Tiny Desk.

Ab-Soul: Tiny Desk Concert

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Ab-Soul

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: Tiny Desk Concert

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Kenny Beats

One of the most sought after producers in music brings a trio of familiar voices to the Tiny Desk.

Westside Boogie: Tiny Desk Concert

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Westside Boogie

The Compton poet's vulnerable music required minimal adjustment to fit into our space.

Symba: Tiny Desk Concert

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Symba

The Bay Area rapper balances high-octane wordplay with crisp scene-setting in his Tiny Desk performance.

JID: Tiny Desk Concert

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JID

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: Tiny Desk Concert

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Denzel Curry

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: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Larry June (Home) Concert

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: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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IDK (Home) Concert

The rapper gives a captivating, cool performance from his Los Angeles home for an audience of neighbors and friends.

Curren$y: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Curren$y (Home) Concert

The New Orleans rapper gives a performance that features three key elements that make him who he is: cars, weed and, of course, music.

Tiny Desk Meets SXSW: Maxo Kream

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Tiny Desk Meets SXSW: Maxo Kream

Backed by a live band, the Houston rapper performs a set that highlights the incredibly complex puzzle of his life.

Too $hort: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Too $hort (Home) Concert

The Oakland rapper delivers a dynamic, funk-laden performance that showcases his extensive contributions to West Coast hip-hop.

Cordae: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Cordae (Home) Concert

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: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Mick Jenkins (Home) Concert

Backed by a four-piece band, the Chicago-bred MC plays a Tiny Desk home concert that simmers with soul.

Royce 5'9": Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Royce 5'9" (Home) Concert

The formidable lyricist celebrates eight years of sobriety with this Tiny Desk home concert from his studio near Detroit.

Little Simz: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Little Simz (Home) Concert

The London rapper performs songs from her new album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert from a living room dropped inside a void.

Migos: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Migos (Home) Concert

The trap superstars perform three songs at Gallery Dept. in Los Angeles for this pandemic edition of Tiny Desk.

Young Thug: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Young Thug (Home) Concert

From the lush gardens of The Houdini estate in Los Angeles, the influential Atlanta rapper premiers songs from his forthcoming album, Punk.

Vince Staples: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Vince Staples (Home) Concert

Vince Staples brings the sound of his new self-titled album to life for his Tiny Desk (home) concert.

Fat Joe: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Fat Joe (Home) Concert

The Latino hip-hop legend plays a medley of hits from his nearly 30-year catalog.

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