G-Eazy, aka Gerald Earl Gillum, made a name for himself in 2011

G-Eazy, aka Gerald Earl Gillum, made a name for himself in 2011 with his mixtape, The Endless Summer, which includes “Runaround Sue,” a fusion of doo-wop and hip-hop that features a sample of the Dion song of that name. Now on his latest full-length, These Things Happen, the rapper is keeping that momentum going, only this time with a more modern hip-hop sound and appearances from the likes of A$AP Ferg, Devon Baldwin, E-40, and Jay Ant—the latter two opening this show. Tales of life on the road, missing home, and working toward bigger goals pepper G-Eazy’s lyrics and add a fresh voice to the scene. Showbox SoDo, 1700 First Ave. S., 652-0444, showboxpresents.com. 8 p.m. SOLD OUT. All ages.