Music
Culture
Album of the decade: Kendrick Lamar’s ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’
Like ‘The Autobiography of Malcolm X,’ the 2012 opus overflows with black rage, fear of abandonment, and a sobering understanding of death and rebirth
Culture
Earth, Wind & Fire brought the funk to the Kennedy Center Honors
The first African American band to receive the prestigious honor turned the high-powered audience into fans at a dance party
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
Culture
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?