WEDNESDAY:
>> Although his career was put on ice several times due to incarceration, Slick Rick hasn’t lost the appeal that launched his career 20 years ago. The ongoing adventures of Slick Rick will bring him to Five with Roc Raida out of the The X-Ecutioners turntable crew and host Flex Mathews. $15 in advance or $17 at the door, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY:
>> Without a doubt, hip-hop is a global phenomenon. Tonight at the National Geographic Society’s Grosvenor Auditorium, the legendary Chuck D will be moderating a discussion sponsored by National Geographic Live! demonstrating this fact, as Sol Guy and Josh Thome preview their television show, 4Real, which will follow actors and musicians around the world as they meet young activists. Also featured on the panel discussion is Brazilian rapper MV Bill (pictured), whose dedication to his community has led him to donate a significant portions of his album sales to improving living conditions there. $30 for members/$35 for nonmembers, $20 for students, 7:30 p.m.

>> After the success of last month’s event, Electroganic returns to Bohemian Caverns this Friday for Round 2. This edition features a battle between New York and D.C. as the Big Apple’s DK Bollygirl and Dimmsummer stand toe-to-toe with the District’s own Odessa crew and Unbuckled 7 DJ, v:shal kanwar. $10 in advance/$15 at the door, 9 p.m.

SATURDAY:
>> With his new album, Trilla, in stores, Rick Ross is on the road to promote it. He’ll be at Love in full “Boss” mode. $20, 9 p.m.