The West Philly rapper and actor’s first album in 20 years is ‘Based on a True Story.’ He spoke about it from his home in Los Angeles.

“I lived here for five years,” the singer and boygenius member said. “And there’s a huge part of me that will live here forever.”

Plus Alejandro Escovedo’s immigrant tales at City Winery and Ron Gallo’s protest songs at Johnny Brenda’s

South Philly's Ashley Gellman helps manage venues, wardrobe, travel, and logistics for the most sought after bands. And through it all, she photographs them.