Jay-Z

JAŸ-Z is re-entering a different America

Despite his Super Bowl halftime success, JAŸ-Z’s empire has become a mirror for collective cynicism about power and ascent.

Who should be the next rapper to headline the Super Bowl halftime show?

After Kendrick Lamar’s historic performance, who’s next?

New rap canon: 25 albums that defined rap’s last 10 years

These landmark projects shaped hip-hop’s present and future

The enduring allure of Jay-Z’s ‘The Black Album’

One of Jay-Z’s most important projects turns 20

Can anyone beat Jay-Z at a Verzuz? We lay out the odds.

From Future to Eminem to Missy Elliott to Lil Wayne, a look at how these dream battles would play out

Puma releases first women’s basketball collection

Veteran designer June Ambrose celebrates WNBA players with ‘ferocious’ colors

Best albums of 2021: Nas’ ‘King’s Disease II’

The album provides a road map for seasoned emcees who want to remain relevant

Best albums of 2021: Little Simz’s ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’

The emerging rapper re-imagines the revenge narrative

‘Long Story Short’ with Wale

In animated series episode, the rapper recalls funny and embarrassing stories about Beyoncé, Jay-Z and other celebrities