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Lil' Keke

Event ID: MS65094

Sat, Mar 14, 2026 | 5:15 AM - 5:35 AM

Venue: Mala Fama Rooftop (Mala Fama)

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Summary

Houston rap legend Lil’ Keke (Marcus Lakee Edwards) is a founding member of the iconic Screwed Up Click and one of the earliest collaborators of DJ Screw, helping shape the chopped-and-screwed sound that defined Houston hip-hop in the 1990s and influenced rap culture worldwide. His 1997 debut album Don’t Mess wit Texas, powered by the Southside anthem “Southside,” became a landmark release for the city, reportedly selling over 40,000 copies in Houston alone and establishing Keke as a cornerstone of Southern rap. Over the decades, Lil’ Keke has built an extensive catalog of albums, mixtapes, and chopped-and-screwed releases, including projects like It Was All a Dream, Peepin’ in My Window, Loved by Few, Hated by Many, and Money Don’t Sleep, collaborating with artists such as Slim Thug, Paul Wall, Bun B, and Big K.R.I.T. Recognized not only for his music but also for his impact on the community, Lil’ Keke was honored by President Barack Obama in 2016 for his dedication to community service in Houston. Today, Lil’ Keke continues to release new music and influence the next generation while remaining one of the most respected voices in Houston hip-hop history.

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