Isaiah Rashad

The Grammy Museum is thrilled to welcome Isaiah Rashad to the Museum's Ray Charles Rooftop Terrace for an evening discussing his latest album release, It's Been Awful, his creative process, and more, with a special performance. Attendees will have an opportunity to enjoy rooftop views, a café with food, and a cash bar prior to the program.

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.

Schedule

• Member Check-In: 6:00 PM
• Nonmember Check-In / Doors: 6:30 PM
• Show Time: 7:30 PM

Event Policies

• Only bags 9 inches x 6 inches and smaller will be allowed for this event.
• Vinyl, memorabilia, gifts, etc. will NOT be allowed inside the building.
• Cameras (including digital and point and shoot cameras), video cameras, and any other professional photography & videography equipment will NOT be permitted for this event.
• NO re-entry from the Grammy Museum premises.
• Valid physical ID is necessary for check-in.
• All tickets are will-call only. No physical tickets are distributed.
• Tickets are non-transferable and reselling tickets is strictly prohibited.
• No refunds.
• Event time, date, and details are subject to change.
• All member tickets must be purchased using the member’s name, which should match the photo ID presented at check-in. Members must attend the program with their guest(s) and guests will only be allowed entry if the member is present and attending the program.