✉ 5601 E Belknap St
Haltom City
TX
76117
United States
Who: Gran Larson
Hip Hop
Gran Larson is more than a rapper he’s a storyteller, a voice for Dallas, and a sharp pen in a noisy world. Born Calvin L. Nelson on July 11, 1991, in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, Gran Larson brings Southern grit and lyrical soul to everything he touches. His music blends street wisdom with introspection, creating a sound that’s equal parts vintage and visionary.
Raised on the raw honesty of Scarface, the lyrical weight of Andre 3000, and the Southern swing of UGK and Z‑Ro, Larson carved his own lane by pairing classic influence with a poet’s heart. His bars don’t just ride beats they build bridges between generations, communities, and cultures.
From his early freestyle cyphers to 2023’s critically praised album “Soul 73” a love letter to Dallas soul radio Gran’s growth has been steady, self-made, and intentional. He followed that with “Playa Patnas”, a soulful collaboration with Tato Tatum, proving he’s as versatile as he is grounded.
With tracks like “Sunsets in Oak Cliff,” “Snake Shit” (featuring Tum Tum), and “Silk Press (featuring L00ney L00n)” he paints vivid pictures of Southern life without glorifying pain instead, he uplifts, reflects, and motivates.
Gran Larson doesn’t chase trends he champions substance. Whether on stage or in the studio, he speaks with purpose: “Inspire the world with your voice and be yourself doing it.”
Pop out and see Gran Larson perform LIVE at the the 1st Annual Underground Festival.