Halfway through his North American tour, the YouTube-born rapper, Wax, delivered an 18-song set in West Hartford, where fans packed New Park Brewing’s Green Room for an intimate night of hip-hop.

Rapper Wax performs at New Park Brewing’s Green Room in West Hartford, CT, on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. Photo credit: Mia Jaworski

By Mia Jaworski

Independent rapper Wax, best known for his 2012 hit single “Rosana,” performed to a crowd of about 80 Thursday night at New Park Brewing’s Green Room, stopping in Connecticut about halfway through his North American tour.

The Los Angeles-based artist, who rose to fame in the late 2000s by posting rap and comedy videos on YouTube, headlined the intimate show alongside DJ Hoppa.

Chicago hip-hop duo The Palmer Squares, Term (left) and Acumental (right)

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