Main Room opens at 7 pm for Everyone!
This is an All Ages accompanied by an adult event.
It’s Been Awful marks the moment Isaiah Rashad fully becomes his own genre. The Top Dawg
Entertainment visionary returns with his third studio album on May 1, expanding his sonic world beyond hip-
hop into cosmic jazz, psychedelic guitar rock, Soulquarian neo-soul, and flashes of genre-blurring
experimentation. After five transformative years, Rashad delivers his most vulnerable and fully-realized
work yet — an unfiltered reflection on addiction, growth, self-confrontation, and redemption. It’s soul music
in its most metaphysical form, anchored by the same lyrical precision and emotional depth that have
defined his artistry from the beginning.
Since emerging from Chattanooga, TN in 2012, Rashad has built one of the most impactful and emotionally
resonant catalogs in modern rap. His debut Cilvia Demo immediately established him as a critical force,
followed by The Sun’s Tirade, which debuted in the Top 20 of the Billboard 200 and earned Gold
certification. His 2021 album The House Is Burning further solidified his cultural imprint, amassing nearly
one billion global streams and widespread acclaim for its introspective storytelling and sonic evolution.
Across his career, Rashad has achieved multiple Gold and Platinum certifications, with standout records
including “Wat’s Wrong” (feat. Kendrick Lamar & Zacari) and “Pretty Little Birds” (feat. SZA), while
maintaining a loyal, cult-like fanbase drawn to his honesty and depth.
Rashad has consistently pushed beyond trends to create timeless, deeply personal work. Now, with It's
Been Awful, he enters a new chapter defined by clarity, confrontation, and creative rebirth - reaffirming his
place not just in rap, but at the forefront of music's most compelling storytellers.
Purchase tickets at The Republik Box Office. $2 per ticket fee. Cash only.
Box Office Hours
Tuesday 10a-1p
Wednesday 10a-1p
Thursday 10a-1p
Friday 10a-1p
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