As one-third of the production team Organized Noize, Wade nurtured the careers of Outkast, Goodie Mob and Future from the confines of his mother’s basement, known as the Dungeon.
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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Sean Combs Sold Share of Tequila Brand for $200 Million
Mr. Combs, who was accused of sexual assault in several lawsuits, made the sale as he ended his long-term partnership with the liquor giant Diageo. He has denied wrongdoing.
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Mister Cee, Pioneering Brooklyn D.J., Dies at 57
Born Calvin Lebrun, Mister Cee was a pioneer in New York City’s hip-hop scene and helped boost the career of the Notorious B.I.G.
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Ed Piskor, Comics Artist, Dies After Sexual Misconduct Accusations
Ed Piskor, 41, was known for his detailed “Hip Hop Family Tree” and “X-Men: Grand Design.” A Pittsburgh gallery canceled an exhibition of his work after the initial allegation.
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J. Cole Apologizes for Kendrick Lamar Diss Track
J. Cole also vowed to update the track, “7 Minute Drill,” or remove it from streaming services after it was featured on his new album, “Might Delete Later.”
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Chappell Roan’s Eye-Roll Kiss-Off, and 11 More New Songs
Hear tracks by Prince, Young Miko, the Black Keys and others.
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Ye Praised Hitler and Spoke of ‘Going for the Gays,’ Lawsuit Claims
A former employee sued the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, claiming a hostile work environment at Yeezy, his fashion brand, and Donda Academy, his private school.
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Future and Metro Boomin’s First Joint Album Opens Big at No. 1
The Atlanta rapper and star producer topped Ariana Grande’s first-week total for “Eternal Sunshine,” but Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” may beat them all next week.
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The Sean Combs Saga Is Catnip for Pop Culture Podcasts
The raids of Combs’s homes have been a primary topic on podcasts and radio shows that cover the Black entertainment world.
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Sean Combs and the American Dream
A restless ambition took him from hip-hop to the Met Gala, a reality show, a fashion label, a fragrance line and his own cable network. Then came the accusations and federal raids.
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Metro Boomin Is Headed to No. 1 (Again). Here’s a Guide to His Music.
The producer has helped shape rap for the past decade, providing moody beats for Atlanta’s biggest stars and beyond. His latest LP, with Future, arrived last week.
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What We Know About Sean Combs Lawsuits, Raids and Federal Investigation
Federal agents executed search warrants at his homes in Los Angeles and Miami Beach, and he faces several civil lawsuits accusing him of rape and sexual assault.