Rap and Hip-Hop – Page 154

Kanye West Is Running Out of Platforms

The act of grabbing public attention has been a centerpiece of Kanye West’s art for two decades. Will audiences still tune in if his only outlets are on the fringes?

By Jon Caramanica

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Did Crush Snub Black Fans at a Concert in South Korea?

The singer Crush apologized for a “misunderstanding” after the exchange, which highlights what experts call K-pop’s uneasy relationship with Black culture.

By John Yoon and Mike Ives

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K-Pop’s Stray Kids Land Second No. 1 Album This Year

“Maxident” is the latest release to top Billboard’s album chart on the strength of CD or vinyl sales, rather than streams.

By Ben Sisario

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How Atlanta History Shaped Lil Baby and Generations of Rappers

The city is home to one of the world’s most important musical ecosystems, and the 27-year-old is one of its biggest new stars.

By Joe Coscarelli