Whether you prefer Vanilla Gorilla, Peach Panther, Butterscotch Babe Ruth, Jody Highroller or any other of his dozens of delicious self-penned nicknames, there is only one Riff Raff.
Wholly predicated on a persona that plays the rap game with the swagger of a pro wrestler, he pushes garishness to grandeur like few can. At first glance, it all looks like a sensational joke. But it’s pulled off with a flair that’s as genius as it is ridiculous. The result is a masterful character of wild looks, tight rhymes and comedic chops.
Opening will be Riff Raff collaborator 2Stoned.
8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, West End Trading Co., drinkatwestend.com, $25.70-$69.48.
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This article appears in Jan. 21-27, 2026.