Black Milk
Detroit beat-scene heavyweight — Dilla-lineage production with hard-hitting drums, often backed live by his band Nat Turner for a hip-hop set that swings like a fusion gig.
Black Milk is a rapper and producer from Detroit, born Curtis Cross. He came up through the city's hip-hop scene in the early 2000s, producing for Slum Village and other local artists before establishing himself as a solo act. His beats draw on the Detroit lineage associated with J Dilla, though his own approach favours harder, more heavily processed drums and live instrumentation.
He has released a long run of solo albums and collaborative projects, and has worked with a backing band, Nat Turner, that reworks his productions on stage with drums, keys and bass, giving his live sets a looser, band-driven feel.
Festivals Black Milk is playing
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What festivals is Black Milk playing in 2026?
Black Milk is booked at 1 festival: Hopscotch 2026.
Is Black Milk playing Hopscotch 2026?
Yes — Black Milk is on the Hopscotch 2026 lineup, September 10–12, 2026 at Downtown Raleigh, NC.
Where is Black Milk from?
Black Milk is from Detroit, MI.
What kind of music does Black Milk play?
Black Milk is tagged hip-hop and producer.
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