Isaiah Rashad

Isaiah Rashad plays the McMenamins Crystal Ballroom on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 8 PM. He's a hip-hop artist from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and a member of TDE, the label that also brought the world Kendrick Lamar. If you've come across his name before, it's probably through his introspective lyrics and a laid-back delivery that doesn't rush the beat.

He first made a name for himself with Cilvia Demo and The Sun's Tirade, two projects that gave us tracks like "Wat's Wrong" and "Free Lunch." Those records set the tone for what he does: hip-hop that leans into the personal and the reflective rather than the loud or the flashy. He's built his reputation on that slower, more considered approach, and that's what he'll be bringing to the stage.

The venue is the McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, located at 1332 W Burnside in Portland. It's a historic spot known for its multi-level concert experience and its floating dance floor—the kind of place where you can choose your own distance from the stage. The show starts at 8 PM on a Wednesday night, so it's a mid-week date rather than a weekend one.