A copyright suit against stars including Bad Bunny and Daddy Yankee came from the producers behind a trio of songs foundational to the genre.
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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Who Owns Reggaeton’s Beat? A Judge Throws Out One Claim.
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Despite Duane Davis’s Conviction in Tupac Murder Trial, Some Still Seek Closure
The New York Times – Music:When a man was found guilty of orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur, it brought catharsis to many who knew the rapper. But questions remain even after the trial.
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A Daisy Chain Fields Soundtrack
The New York Times – Music:Hear tracks performed by Chappell Roan, Bikini Kill, Doechii and, of course, Olivia Rodrigo.
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Duane Davis Is Convicted of Orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s Murder
The New York Times – Music:Duane Keith Davis, 63, was found guilty of first-degree murder after he went on an interview tour discussing his role in the 1996 drive-by shooting.
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Jurors Begin Deliberating at Tupac Shakur Murder Trial
The New York Times – Music:Duane Keith Davis is accused of orchestrating the drive-by shooting of the rapper in Las Vegas in 1996. He has pleaded not guilty.
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At the Tupac Trial, Old Rumors Still Trail Sean Combs
The New York Times – Music:Duane Davis, who is charged in the murder of the rapper Tupac Shakur, repeatedly accused Mr. Combs of being behind it. He now says he was lying.
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Tupac Shakur Murder Trial: Takeaways From Week 2
The New York Times – Music:The jury heard recordings of Duane Keith Davis discussing the shooting; the defense said there was no physical evidence tying him to Las Vegas the night of the crime.
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Russian Stadium Says It Won’t Host Ye Concerts
The New York Times – Music:Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg said that two October concerts would not take place there, citing a lack of rental agreements.
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Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine Think A.I. Is Good for Music
The New York Times – Business:The hit-making duo turned tech moguls also have thoughts about why corporate America isn’t collaborative enough.
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Tupac Shakur Murder Trial: 5 Takeaways From Week 1
The New York Times – Music:The jury heard from more than a dozen witnesses, including detectives and former gang members. The suspect, Duane Davis, addressed the judge directly.
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10 Songs We’re Talking About
The New York Times – Music:Jorja Smith offers a loaded invitation, Rapsody explores Africa and the cosmos, and Carly Simon returns with her first single in decades.
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How Busta Rhymes Turned 300 Unreleased J Dilla Beats Into His New Album
The New York Times – Music:The ever-lively rapper discusses showmanship, rap’s generational connections and sorting through 300 J Dilla beats for his new album.