Blxst is leading the new wave of L.A. hip-hop

Working with global superstars such as Kendrick Lamar and Snoop Dogg, Blxst has been the connective tissue throughout L.A.'s multifaceted landscape.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment September 22, 2022 After years of hustle, Blxst is leading the new wave of L.A. hip-hop At 30, rapper-singer Blxst has carved out a unique place in L.A. hip-hop, with a sound that vibes with superstars like Kendrick Lamar and up-and-comers alike. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT How 'Andor' fits into the 'Star Wars' canon: Everything you need to know What is "Andor"? Who is Cassian Andor? Everything you need to know before watching the new series, premiering Wednesday on Disney+. SHARE       READ MORE How 'Abbott Elementary' 'unwittingly' became TV's No. 1 school for Black child actors The team behind ABC's Emmy-winning sitcom explains how they found 80 child actors who could "play it real" — and became a potential career launchpad. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT L.A. painter Carolyn Castaño turns the humble poncho into a portal to lush worlds Castaño embodies the histories and landscapes of Colombia in paintings inspired by Andean ruanas in a solo show at Walter Maciel Gallery. SHARE       READ MORE As TikTok eats the world, YouTube makes a bid for creators' hearts — and wallets YouTube announced Tuesday morning a suite of programs aimed at courting and keeping content creators. The elephant in the room: upstart competitor TikTok. SHARE       READ MORE What we know about 'Bachelor' Zach Shallcross, who's 'ready' to find love — again Zach Shallcross failed to find love with the "Bachelorette's" Rachel Recchia. Now he's in the spotlight. Here's what we know about the Anaheim tech executive. SHARE       READ MORE Why did Putin go to war, and can Ukraine win? A leading Russia historian chimes in Orlando Figes, whose most recent book is "The Story of Russia," on the country's love of strongmen, the fate of dissenters and how the war will end. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2022, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US