The producer, who died on Wednesday, built Murder Inc. into one of the most influential record labels of the early 2000s. His career was marred by a federal investigation and trial.
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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How Kendrick Lamar’s Performances Led Him to the Super Bowl Halftime Show
Ahead of his Super Bowl halftime show, a look at how the rapper has turned introspective rhymes into his own visual language.
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Irv Gotti, Famed Hip-Hop Music Executive, Dies
The producer helped shape rap and R&B after founding the label Murder Inc., which launched artists like Ja Rule and Ashanti.
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The Super Bowl Finally Embraced Rap. Is There Also Room for Country?
Since Roc Nation’s partnership with the N.F.L., hip-hop stars like Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar have been center stage at halftime.
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Why We (Still) Think the Grammys Are Good Now
Big wins for Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar and Chappell Roan. Standout performances from Doechii and Sabrina Carpenter. A conversation about why the 2025 awards worked.
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Is Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Too Controversial for the Super Bowl?
After sweeping the Grammys on Sunday, Lamar’s ubiquitous Drake diss could be the centerpiece of the halftime show. That, it bears mentioning, is pretty strange.
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2025 Grammys: Best and Worst Moments
Doechii and Chappell Roan brought dramatic performances and heartfelt speeches, new artists stole the spotlight and men took a back seat at the 67th annual awards.
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Grammy Takeaways: Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Take Top Awards
Beyoncé won album of the year for the first time for “Cowboy Carter,” while Lamar’s “Not Like Us” won both record of the year and song of the year.
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Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Wins Record and Song of the Year
The Drake diss is the second rap song to win in these prestigious categories and won all five Grammys for which it was nominated.
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2025 Grammys: How to Watch Tonight, Time and Streaming
A guide to everything you need to know for the 67th annual awards on Sunday night.
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2025 Grammys: How to Watch, Time and Streaming
A guide to everything you need to know for the 67th annual awards on Sunday night.
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Meet the Grammys’ Best New Artist Nominees
Hear all eight acts, including Raye, Doechii and Sabrina Carpenter.