This son of D.C. rap royalty is carving out a lane for himself and lighting the local music scene ablaze with his “Front Porch” freestyles.

Close, who lost her eighth Oscar nomination last night, shocked 2021 bingo cards across the region with her knowledge of D.C. go-go.

The local band will share the stage with Jesse Royal, Nippy Riddem, Backyard Band, and De La Soul at RFK.

The history of D.C. and Houston hip hop love hits The Howard Theatre this weekend.