Tonight rapper/actor/chunk of chiseled meat LL Cool J will be performing at Club Nokia. Local producer/musician extraordinaire Jon Brion (LAist Review) is poised to jam with friends at Largo at the Coronet. Prolific Lawrence-based indie rockers the Appleseed Cast will be gracing the Knitting Factory in support of their eighth album to date, Sagarmatha. But we strongly suggest heading over to the Echoplex to catch legendary producer/DJ Prince Paul. Stones Throw's own Peanut Butter Wolf is slated to kick off the show. more ›

The White Rapper Show is the brainchild of those clever gents at Ego Trip. Every Monday (VH1, 10:00 p.m.) aspiring Caucasian rappers from around the world compete in a series of challenges, most embarrassing, before one is told to “step off!” by lovably bi-polar host MC Serch (remember 3rd Bass?). There are no swanky mansions on this show. The white rappers are holed up in an industrial space in the South Bronx, complete with the occasional cockroach in the bathtub. more ›

Despite the gorgeous, sunny weekend, Monday brings gloom once again. LAist won't pretend we're not bummed about that, but I guess we'll have to learn to get over it. more ›