Jessica Ramirez
This list features 10 NPR Tiny Desk concerts, each highlighting legendary hip-hop artists. In these intimate, acoustic performances, the artists strip down their biggest hits, offering raw, emotional, and powerful renditions that showcase their talent and musical versatility. From The Roots smooth flow to Wu-Tang Clan’s raw rap energy, each concert brings a unique experience to the Tiny Desk stage.
Chance The Rapper, fresh from a 23,000-strong, sold-out show the night before, brought a thoughtful and fresh take to his Tiny Desk concert.
Watch one of the greatest emcees in hip-hop history perform three new songs in quarantine.
Most rap fans would name RZA as the head of the Wu-Tang Clan. But Wu purists know that GZA, or The Genius, is the crew's unspoken elder statesman.
One of the greatest to ever bless the mic treated the Tiny Desk audience to an office block party.
The hip-hop statesman walked through our doors greeting and charming anyone within arm's reach. Once in front of an audience, he was in attack mode, including a unique rendition of his signature hit.
The pioneering hip-hop group rolled into NPR headquarters with a horn section to play five funky tracks.
The viral tweets were real — it's finally here: one of the most rambunctious experiences at the Tiny Desk.
The Oakland rapper delivers a dynamic, funk-laden performance that showcases his extensive contributions to West Coast hip-hop.
The Clan celebrates its 25th anniversary with an old-school cipher at the Tiny Desk.
The hip-hop statesman walked through our doors greeting and charming anyone within arm's reach. Once in front of an audience, he was in attack mode, including a unique rendition of his signature hit.
