KOOL KEITH (aka Dr. Octagon, Dr. DOOM, Black Elvis; ex Ultramagnetic MCs) is THE NAME in weirdo rap. He draws songs from a prolific 2.5 decade-long catalog of music with themes ranging from sci-fi to neo-noir to horrorcore to old-school, and mixes in new elements to his stage performance at every show. He’s hitting Boston for the first time in over a year tonight at Middle East Downstairs with a veritable stable of New England rappers including Iranian-born Boston-based rapper Fardaad who hits you with English AND Farsi rhymes. Presented by Leedz Edutainment.

8pm 18+ $17

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9VYzNUXGDA&w=420&h=315]

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAlsaFKtHuU&w=420&h=315]