Hip-Hop
Culture
Verzuz cannot keep giving a platform to alleged abusers
The goodwill is lost if its creators do not do better
Culture
For Shock G, the man who made room for everyone on the dance floor
‘The Humpty Dance’ helped fat girls feel entitled to pleasure, even as we debate the latest unauthorized bikini pic of a Kardashian
Culture
You don’t know the half of it: The family that gave us Anderson .Paak
From the Great Army Swap to white-collar crime, here is the full story of .Paak’s family — from the reporter who used to live next door
Culture
‘Hip Hop Uncovered’ tells the story of the feared ‘Haitian Jack’
From Tupac to Madonna to exile, the new FX documentary series delves into the life of the notorious street power broker
Culture
Michael Harris’ story ranges from Death Row Records to freedom
Death Row co-founder Harry O had his sentence commuted on Donald Trump’s last day as president
Sports
Big Sean is the Detroit Pistons’ new creative director of innovation
For the lifelong fan, it’s a dream come true
Culture
A change in Spotify’s royalty payments could be a problem for hip-hop
The streaming giant offers artists a lower rate in exchange for a bump in its recommendation algorithm
Culture
Roddy Ricch collects six Grammy nominations and a history of sorrow
Buffeted by Nipsey Hussle’s death, he still had a No. 1 song and album in a year shortened by the pandemic
Culture
Aux Cord Chronicles XXI: Your Election Day soundtrack
The emotions we carry with us in the voting booth have always been in the music