Thursday:
>> Mary J. Blige has spent roughly 20 years reigning as the queen of hip-hop soul. As such, it’s fitting she’ll be the inaugural performer at The Fillmore in Silver Spring. $89.50. 7 p.m.

Friday:
>> After fans’ protests helped force his label to release his Lasers album, Lupe Fiasco has been on a bit of a tear. The album debuted at #1 on the charts and he’s been touring extensively. He’ll be at the Merriweather Post Pavilion along with the DMV’s own Wale, Detroiter Big Sean and Miguel. $36-$60. 5:30 p.m.

>> “Close 2 the Edge” is at the Black Cat‘s backstage featuring the greatest in golden era hip-hop with DJ Dredd and Grap Luva. $7. 9:30 p.m.

Saturday:
>> R&B superstar John Legend will take to the new Fillmore‘s stage for a night of music from his four album deep catalog. $69.50. 7 p.m.

>> Former Kids Incorporated star Rahsaan Patterson graduated from the kiddie show realm and into the indie soul scene years ago. He’ll be at the Birchmere. $55. 7:30 p.m.

>> Dave Nada is one of the Moombahton movements most important DJs. The sound, which melds electronic and reggaeton influences, is gaining in popularity to the point he’s headlining a party at National Geographic where he’ll be spinning his specialty along with DJ Underdog. $18 for National Geographic members/$20 general admission. 9:30 p.m.

Sunday:
>> Thirteen years ago, hip-hop heads across the world were reveling in the release of Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star. Since then, the duo has largely worked apart on their notable music and, in Mos’s case, acting careers. Tonight, though, Def and Kweli (pictured) will be together performing material from their seminal work at The Fillmore. $59-$110. 7 p.m.