Joyner Lucas’ “I’m Not Racist” clip featuring Tampa native Maxx Forman has earned more than 70 million YouTube views and was one of the most powerful music videos of 2017. On Friday, the 29-year-old Massachusetts rapper — who spent some time cutting his teeth right here in Tampa Bay — brings his Atlantic Records debut (the 508-507-2209 mixtape, released last year) to Orpheum, which has become a must-play room for any hip-hop act hoping to eventually break big. (Orpheum, Ybor City) INFO
I'm Kind of a Big Deal Tour w/ Eli | FRIDAY 8 p.m., $35 & up | Orpheum, 1915 E. 7th Ave., Ybor City | 813-248-9500 | theorpheum.com
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This article appears in May 31 – Jun 7, 2018.