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The 45 King, Who Produced for Jay-Z and Eminem, Dies at 62

The 62-year-old Bronx native infused a distinctive jazzy flavor in his beats. He contributed tracks to Queen Latifah’s debut album and produced Eminem’s “Stan,” among other hip-hop classics.

By Orlando Mayorquin

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Fugees’ Pras Says Lawyer Used A.I. for ‘Ineffectual’ Defense

Prakazrel Michel was convicted in April in an illegal foreign influence scheme. In a motion for a new trial, he said his lawyer’s closing argument was “frivolous.”

By Mike Ives

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Still Mourning Takeoff’s Death, Quavo Steps Out Alone

The rapper, whose Migos group mate and nephew was killed last November, has released a solo album as he struggles to process the loss and prevent further gun violence.

By Elena Bergeron

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Drake Streams His Way to No. 1 Again With ‘For All the Dogs’

The rapper’s latest album is his 13th LP to top the Billboard 200 chart. But he’s no longer music’s only streaming giant.

By Ben Sisario