Onyx and R.A. The Rugged Man

May 14, 2023 at 6:30 PM · The Bossanova Ballroom, Portland, OR The Bossanova Ballroom, Portland, OR

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Formed in Queens in 1988, hardcore rap group Onyx achieved mainstream success with their 1993 platinum debut album, Bacdafucup, and its hit single Slam. Central members Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz later released albums such as Shut 'Em Down, Onyx 4 Life, and Versus Everybody.

R.A. The Rugged Man

R.A. The Rugged Man is a hip-hop rapper known for battle rhymes, storytelling, and shocking vulgarity, with a decades-spanning career from underground cult hero to independent success. His album All My Heroes Are Dead follows collaborations with artists like The Notorious B.I.G. and Wu-Tang.