The Funk Parade Block Party, music from the African Diaspora and more.

This weekend in hip-hop: Nas at the Kennedy Center, Daley at the 9:30 Club, “Close 2 the Edge” at Black Cat, and more.

Looking to catch some good hip hop this weekend? There’s plenty going on, including Cosmo Bake, Kon, and a DJ set at the Howard Theater by ?uestlove.

This week in hip-hop: DJ Evil Dee, Ja Rule, Nipsey Hussle, and more.

Vinyl + Vino started as a small gathering of friends around a record player with libations in an apartment and has grown into a venue-packing event of acetate lovers featuring some of the District’s finest DJs.

This week: Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Black Cotton, Black President’s Day and more.

This week in hip-hop: Rock the Bells, Mobb Deep, The White Mandingos, and more.

This week in hip-hop: Cuban culture at Tropicalia, Fat Trel, Close 2 the Edge party, and more.

The District’s own Oddisee makes a homecoming appearance, Eve makes up a previous rescheduled performance and Amel Larrieux makes an appearance at The Howard Theatre this week.

This week in hip-hop: Chuck Brown’s birthday celebration, Dru Hill, Goodie Mob, and more.