Jay-Z
Sports
Kaepernick and the debate over ‘authentic’ blackness
Some supporters of the controversial quarterback criticize others as traitors or sellouts, a tactic that goes back to Du Bois and Malcolm X
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
Drake reflects on a decade of friction in ‘Rap Radar’ interview
Drake was involved in the decade’s two biggest beefs. What he takes from them is vastly different.
Culture
Swizz Beatz is leaving his print on the art world
The Grammy-winning producer discusses his creative process, owning the largest collection of photographs by Gordon Parks, music and arts education
Culture
Rapper Cam’ron on his new album ‘Purple Haze 2’
The Harlem rapper talks music, Jay-Z’s partnership with the NFL and why tennis is his new favorite sport
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
Culture
Rihanna’s criticism of the NFL goes deeper than her loyalty to Kaepernick
A half-decade after the blowup over ‘Run This Town,’ she’s still at odds with the league
Culture
An open letter to Jay-Z
Etan Thomas: Jay-Z shouldn’t be canceled, but he does need to answer to his critics
Sports
Member of charity tied to Roc Nation and NFL speaks out on controversy over dreadlocks photo
Kobe Richardson defends the Crushers Club founder who cut his hair