Evanston-raised rapper Femdot., born Femi Adigun, upholds the broad-shouldered, self-assured poetry of homegrown hip-hop to rep Chicago with an artisan’s touch. His signature pencil-behind-the-ear aesthetic and million-dollar smile telegraph his dedication to writing impactful lyrics and doing what he can to strategically win at the game of life. Education is also a pillar of his values: in 2018 he founded Delacreme Scholars, a Chicago-based nonprofit dedicated to providing scholarships to Black and Brown college students and fostering community through tutelage and civic engagement.
I’m not exaggerating when I say that Femdot. is one of Chicago’s hardest-working artists. He’s built a catalog of consistently satisfying releases, and along with his national tours, stellar features, and beautiful social media content, they’ve helped him create a lane of his own—and a legend that’s surely growing. Femdot. has collaborated with the likes of Sango Beats, Saba, theMIND, and IDK, and his latest project, Buy One, Get One Free, Vol. 4, continues his flood of thoughtful releases: it’s a two-pack of smooth rap tunes that makes a perfect musical capsule for summer’s end. That said, he’s kicking off the fall with a series of performances celebrating his 2019 breakthrough album, 94 Camry Music. The Los Angeles show is already sold out, and the Chicago gig was listed that way at press time too—so those who score tickets can count themselves among the lucky ones. The 94 Cent Show promises the type of high energy only Femdot. can provide.
Femdot. Opening acts to be announced. Sun 9/22, 8 PM, Schubas, 3159 N. Southport, sold out, 18+
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