Isaiah Rashad Delivers Stunning NPR Tiny Desk Performance

BY Alexander Cole
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 03: Isaiah Rashad performs during 2025 Lollapalooza Festival at Grant Park on August 03, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Erika Goldring/WireImage)
Isaiah Rashad continues to support his new album, "It's Been Awful," and on Tuesday, he appeared on NPR for their latest Tiny Desk concert.

Isaiah Rashad is a rapper who has dazzled fans with his artistry over the years. He takes his time between albums, and that effort is always apparent when you go to press play.

His most recent project, It's Been Awful, has received praise from fans and critics alike. It's a project that is one of Rashad's most personal. An album full of emotion that has connected with so many listeners.

On Tuesday, Rashad got to connect with his fans on a more intimate level with the release of his Tiny Desk performance over on NPR. This is a performance that fans had been anticipating for a while, and it did not disappoint. Rashad offered up a rare 13-song tracklist, filled with some of his best work.

Isaiah Rashad for NPR

Isaiah Rashad Tiny Desk Setlist:

  • Heavenly Father
  • SAME SH!T
  • West Savannah
  • Headshots (4r Da Locals)
  • Wat's Wrong
  • BOY IN RED
  • M.O.M.
  • SUPAFICIAL
  • RIP Young
  • SCARED 2 LOOK DOWN
  • GTKY
  • 4r Da Squaw
  • Prayers Up

Over on YouTube, viewers were feeling the performance and showered the comments section with praise. "Been rocking with dude for 14 plus years. Crazy to see the ride," one person wrote. "I've literally been waiting YEARS for this. Ty so much Tiny Desk for making this a reality," said another. It just goes to show that real music reigns supreme.

Let us know which song you liked the most from this performance in the comments below. Also, tell us a song that you felt should have been included.

About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!

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