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Schaffer the Darklord

@schafferthedark.bsky.social

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I am the rapper known as Schaffer the Darklord. For booking inquiries, please contact [email protected]

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Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · Nov 22

Subscribe to my Patreon at www.patreon.com/schafferthed... and get exclusive monthly tracks, remix kits, behind-the-scenes videos, unreleased cover songs, photo sets, access to streaming concerts and much more!

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Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · 7d

Bunny Buxom and I perform "Pumpkin" during "HORRORSHOW: A Musical Tribute to Scary Movies" in October 2024. Download the track from Bandcamp now: schafferthedarklord.bandcamp.com

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Schaffer the Darklord - Pumpkin

Schaffer the Darklord and Bunny Buxom perform "Pumpkin" during "HORRORSHOW: A Musical Tribute to Scary Movies" in October 2024. (Features clips…

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Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · 7d

Today is Bandcamp Friday, when the site waives its fees for artists' benefit. I've just dropped an EP of 2 love songs about paranormal beings: Pumpkin + Scary and Naked. Grab them for your Halloween playlists & maybe pick up some other stuff while you're there. schafferthedarklord.bandcamp.com

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Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · 10d

Sept 2025 Patreon content is up! This month includes new track "Scary and Naked" w/instro/acapella/lyrics, STD SHW episode 66, photo set of #bunnys31daysofhalloween, bonus cover of Misfits' "Hybrid Moments" & more! Sign up today at patreon.com/schafferthedarklord Thank you, friends.

Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · 18d

Friends! Please wish a very happy birthday to this beautiful burlesque badass and bombshell embalmer, Bunny Buxom! Today is Bunny Day, and so is every other day, fools! 💜❤️

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Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · 22d

Just this year alone, the MAGA movement’s core values have been retconned more times than the Halloween film franchise.

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Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · 25d

In the latest episode of "Collect All 79," I restore a vintage Kenner Millennium Falcon. Check it out and subscribe, nerds! #starwars #toycollecting #kenner youtu.be/16MYCoLSQAU?...

Collect All 79 - Ep7 | Restoring Kenner Millennium Falcon Vintage Star Wars Figures

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Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · Aug 29

August 2025 Patreon content is up! This month includes: new track "Vintage Gentlemen Tour" with instro/acapella/lyrics, STD SHW ep65, cover of E-40's "Choices," 2 photo sets, bonus video & more! Subscribe today at patreon.com/schafferthedarklord Thank you, friends.

Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · Aug 11

A new episode of "Collect All 79" has just dropped! This sixth installment in my chronicles of vintage Star Wars action figure collecting reveals six new acquisitions! Please like and subscribe, nerds! #kenner #starwars #toycollecting www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4UK...

Collect All 79 - Ep6 | Six More Vintage Kenner Star Wars Figures

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Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · Aug 2

PITTSBURGH, PA! Sunday August 3rd! The Vintage Gentlemen Tour (@mc.frontalot.com & @schafferthedark.bsky.social) wraps up at Bottlerocket Social Hall. Doors at 7pm, show @ 8pm. Tix: app.opendate.io/e/mc-frontal...

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Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · Aug 1

CLEVELAND, OH! Saturday August 2nd! The Vintage Gentlemen Tour (@mc.frontalot.com & @schafferthedark.bsky.social) arrives at The Foundry with special guest @mayorwertz.bsky.social! Doors @ 7pm, show @ 8pm. Tix: www.schafferthedarklord.com/tour/index.h...

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Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · Jul 31

DETROIT, MI! Thursday July 31st! The Vintage Gentlemen Tour (@mc.frontalot.com & @schafferthedark.bsky.social) arrives at @sanctuarydetroit.bsky.social with special guest Mark Cooper. Doors @ 7pm, show @ 8pm. Tix: www.schafferthedarklord.com/tour/index.h...

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Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · Jul 30

COLUMBUS, OH! Wednesday July 30th! The Vintage Gentlemen Tour (@mc.frontalot.com & @schafferthedark.bsky.social) arrives at Rumba Cafe with special guests Huge Euge! Doors @ 7pm. Show @ 8pm. Tix: www.schafferthedarklord.com/tour/index.h...

Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · Jul 29

ROCHESTER, NY! Tues. July 29th! The Vintage Gentlemen Tour (@mc.frontalot.com & @schafferthedark.bsky.social) arrives at @bugjarshows.bsky.social. Doors @ 7pm. Show @ 8pm. Tix: www.schafferthedarklord.com/tour/index.h...

Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · Jul 27

Washington, DC! Sunday July 27th! The Vintage Gentlemen Tour (@mc.frontalot.com & @schafferthedark.bsky.social) arrives at Pie Shop with special guest Prowess the Testament. Doors @ 7:30pm. Tix: www.pieshopdc.com/shows/schaff...

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Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · Jul 26

CAMBRIDGE, MA! Sat. July 26th! The Vintage Gentlemen Tour (@mc.frontalot.com & @schafferthedark.bsky.social) arrives at Cantab Lounge for an early show. Doors @ 5pm, Show @ 6pm. Tix: wl.eventim.us/event/mc-fro...

Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · Jul 23

PHILADELPHIA! Wednesday July 23rd! The Vintage Gentlemen Tour (@mc.frontalot.com & @schafferthedark.bsky.social) arrives at Nikki Lopez. Doors @ 7pm, Show @ 7:30pm. Tix: www.ticketweb.com/event/mc-fro... #vintagegentlemen #nerdcore

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Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · Jul 21

NEW YORK CITY! This Friday July 25th, catch the Vintage Gentlemen Tour (@mc.frontalot.com & @schafferthedark.bsky.social) with special guest @lextheconartist.bsky.social at Soho Live NYC. Doors @ 7pm, Show @ 8pm. Tix: www.soholivenyc.com#/events/137109

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Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · Jul 16

Good news!

1. I finally got my hacked FB page back after 5 mos.

2. Catch me live w/@mc.frontalot.com in July/Aug on Vintage Gentlemen Tour! Philly, NYC, Boston, DC, Rochester, Columbus, Detroit, Cleveland, Pittsburgh. Tix: www.schafferthedarklord.com/tour/index.h...

Pic: Ryan Spence 6/27/2025

Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · Jul 8

PHILADELPHIA / NYC / BOSTON / WASHINGTON DC / ROCHESTER / COLUMBUS / DETROIT / CLEVELAND / PITTSBURGH: Tix for the Vintage Gentlemen Tour (@mc.frontalot.com & me) are on sale now at www.schafferthedarklord.com/tour/index.h... #vintagegentlemen #nerdcore (photo by Ryan Spence)

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Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · Jul 3

Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · Jul 2

Kick off your holiday weekend with me as I pay tribute to one of my favorite movies (1996's Independence Day) by dressing up as the film's characters and performing six nerdcore hip-hop songs. #nerdcore #nerdcorehiphop #ID4 youtu.be/cpKHMrS3HCE?...

Independence Day Tribute Performance

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Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · Jun 26

Tickets for ALL East Coast/Midwest dates of the Vintage Gentlemen Tour (@mc.frontalot.com & me) are on sale now at www.schafferthedarklord.com #vintagegentlemen #nerdcore

Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · Jun 22

DENVER, CO! Sunday June 22nd! The Vintage Gentlemen Tour (@mc.frontalot.com & me) arrives at Moe's Original BBQ in Englewood. Doors @ 6pm, show @ 7pm. Tix at FRONTALOT.COM #vintagegentlemen #nerdcore

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Schaffer the Darklord @schafferthedark.bsky.social · Jun 21

SALT LAKE CITY! Saturday June 21st! The Vintage Gentlemen Tour (@mc.frontalot.com & me) arrives at Quarters DLC. Doors @ 7pm, show @ 8pm. Tix at FRONTALOT.COM #vintagegentlemen #nerdcore

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Dook Dangerously @dangerdook-ad.bsky.social · Jun 19

Where the Salt Lake City nerds? Yall gotta get some tickets to @mc.frontalot.com and @schafferthedark.bsky.social this Saturday! www.24tix.com/events/nrdzg...

24Tix Schaffer the Darklord & MC Frontalot - at The DLC at Quarters (Salt Lake City)

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