Judge Ural Glanville, who had overseen the case for more than two years, must step aside for meeting with prosecutors and a key witness without the defense.
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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My Working Relationship With Diddy in the Music Industry
Looking back on my life as a woman in the music industry, I’m unsettled by the inescapable sexism perpetrated by Sean Combs and others.
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The 15 Songs That Hit No. 1 This Year (So Far)
Hear tracks by Shaboozey, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar and more.
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How Swizz Beatz Climbed to the Top of Saudi Arabia’s Camel Racing Scene
“I’m just bringing the cool factor to it,” said the American hip-hop producer, who has spent millions of dollars on 48 camels for a team he calls “Saudi Bronx.”
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The Story Behind Juvenile’s ‘Back That Azz Up’
Juvenile’s “Back That Azz Up” was a 1999 hit that brought twerking and New Orleans bounce into the mainstream. Here’s the story of how it became a sensation.
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Rob Stone, Master Marketer of Hip-Hop, Is Dead at 55
A founder of the influential music magazine The Fader, he also bridged the worlds of hip-hop and the Fortune 500 with his innovative marketing agency.
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Young Thug’s Gang Trial Is Paused Because of Judge’s Secret Meeting
The much-delayed case was halted indefinitely to determine whether the judge should recuse himself after meeting with an uncooperative witness.
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Towa Bird’s Bouncy Revenge Rock, and 10 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Camila Cabello, Wilco, Xavi and others.
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Killer Mike Won’t Face Charges After Grammys Arrest
The rapper, who got into an altercation with a security guard after winning three Grammys, has completed community service.
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Travis Scott Releases Mug Shot T-Shirts After His Miami Arrest
A commemoration of the rapper’s brief arrest in Miami Beach, the shirt reinforced the idea that for some celebrities, a brush with the law can be good for business.
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Gracie Abrams and Taylor Swift’s Duet, and 8 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Mavis Staples, Jamie xx featuring Robyn, Rakim and others.