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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
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How did ‘Sister Act 2’ become a classic musical?
An under-the-radar sequel is now a mainstay of black culture
Culture
Why Lizzo’s eight Grammy nominations feel different
She’s focused on giving us a show, not just a beautiful performance
Culture
Kanye has a new album, but he isn’t worth our time anymore
In the past, we’ve overlooked his antics because of his transcendent music. That Mr. West is gone.
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
Lyricists’ take on the ongoing rap battle between Shaq and Dame
Who is the better raplete, Shaquille O’Neal or Damian Lillard?
Culture
Brittany Howard on her new album ‘Jaime’
The frontwoman for Alabama Shakes is set to perform at Afropunk in Atlanta on Oct. 12
Culture
No star-studded performance at the Super Bowl will provide enough of a smokescreen for the NFL
Jennifer Lopez and Shakira will put on a good halftime show, but the big issue is still Kaepernick
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Sophia Chang, the Wu-Tang Clan’s ‘muse,’ says the group helped her embrace her race
The former manager of RZA, GZA and Ol’ Dirty Bastard has a new memoir out