Hip-Hop
Culture
Jay Electronica’s ‘A Written Testimony’ is a lesson in defeating anxiety and pressure
‘When I see Jay Electronica needing that nudge to ultimate fulfillment, I see LeBron James’
Culture
Jay Electronica’s album ‘A Written Testimony’ is proof hip-hop loves a comeback
After a 13-year wait, the New Orleans rapper released his music collection, which heavily features Jay-Z
Culture
Where did the love go? In today’s black pop music, love songs are harder to find
The rise of rap, the influence of streaming on the Billboard charts, and changing perceptions of love all play a part
Sports
Steve Stoute’s BASE:LINE is the NBA’s new soundtrack
The weekly Apple Music playlist will grant exposure to emerging and independent artists
Culture
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has a woman and LL Cool J problem
From its lack of female artists and snub of the pioneering MC, the music institution has some explaining to do
Culture
Why hasn’t hip-hop had a real Las Vegas residency?
Pop is still top dawg in Sin City, but that could change soon
Culture
Fat Joe is not quite ready to retire
The New York rapper on his new album ‘Family Ties,’ Carmelo Anthony’s return to the NBA and the late Big Pun
Sports
Lil Wayne supports Damian Lillard — on the court and in the studio
‘I told you from the start, he talk about things that matter.’
Culture
Jay-Z turns 50: Music, money and the legacy of Marcy Houses
As the rapper and businessman celebrates a big birthday, an examination of his life’s work thus far