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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
Culture
Our summer of stress, as told by Doc Rivers and Faith Evans
How a Faith Evans hook nearly a quarter-century old became my soundtrack for an unprecedented year
Culture
Megan Thee Stallion’s Instagram Live marinated on my psyche
As Black men, we cannot continue to inflict this pain on the women who look like us
Culture
‘Hamilton,’ which started as a mixtape, eventually got to the real thing
The star-studded soundtrack helped cement hip-hop’s place on Broadway
Culture
Hip-hop finally gets the government stamp of approval
The four new postage stamps are dope, but long overdue