Atlanta’s T.I. became the face of trap music in the early 2000s, delivering lyrics with an aggressive lean, 808 kick drums, triple-time hi-hats, and fat synth sounds. Meanwhile, E-40 was putting the Bay Area’s underground hyphy scene on the map with his trademark flamboyant delivery, pounding rhythms, and over-the-top energy. This year, worlds have collided and they’ve never sounded as good as both of these hip-hop heavyweights take the stage together for their “Return of the Legends” tour.
On June 19, people across the country celebrated Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. That included the 4th annual Juneteenth…