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Looking for love on the Billboard Hot 100: 1969
50 years ago, love songs made up the majority of titles by black artists on the pop charts
Sports
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s halftime show is political, but political in a way that’s different from Colin Kaepernick
Latinos get representation on the world’s biggest stage
Culture
Nipsey Hussle’s Grammy triumphs are bittersweet
The late rapper’s two Grammys brought a sense of pride, but the impact of his death changed everything
Culture
Documentary on Russell Simmons’ alleged sexual misconduct premieres at Sundance
Oprah Winfrey and Apple TV+ backed out, leaving questions over film’s future
Culture
‘Tina’ brings the blessings of church to the standard jukebox musical
Adrienne Warren is a rock ‘n’ roll star in her own right
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
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.