The acclaimed rapper’s first solo album contains no rapping. What does this sharp creative turn reveal about its maker?
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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‘Cypher’ Review: Tierra Whack in a Twisty Music Documentary
A biographical look at the Philadelphia rapper Tierra Whack takes a hard left turn.
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Future Designs the First Lanvin Lab Collection
The collaboration between the fashion house and the entertainer is the latest example of the growing union between the two industries.
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Cassie Settles Lawsuit Accusing Sean Combs of Rape and Abuse
The R&B singer Casandra Ventura and the music mogul did not disclose terms of the settlement, which came one day after Ms. Ventura filed an explosive complaint.
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George Brown of Kool & the Gang Dies at 74
Mr. Brown kept time for a group that combined funk, disco, R&B and jazz to create some of the most memorable pop songs of the 1970s.
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A Timeline of Sean Combs’s Rap Career, Dotted by Violence
The music mogul, who was accused of sexual abuse by a former romantic partner, fueled the commercial success of rap over a 30-year career dotted by allegations of violence.
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7 Great André 3000 Guest Verses
He isn’t rapping on his new LP. But he showed his skills on these tracks.
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André 3000’s 17-Minute Reverie, and More New Songs
Hear tracks by Julia Holter, Dua Lipa, Danny Brown and others.
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Sean Combs Is Accused by Cassie of Rape and Years of Abuse in Lawsuit
In the suit, the singer says Mr. Combs, known as Puff Daddy or Diddy, subjected her to a pattern of control and abuse over about a decade. Mr. Combs “vehemently” denied the allegations.
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Doechii Stays Balanced With 24-Hour Spas and a Good Girls Night
This 25-year-old rapper is ready for a “new era” inspired by movies and theater. But first: a tour with Doja Cat. Here’s what keeps her on track.
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The Egyptian Rapper Wegz Wants to Take Arabic Hip-Hop Worldwide
The 25-year-old has become a streaming star without releasing a full album. He just wrapped his first shows in the United States, and hopes to take his music even further.
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12 Grammy Nominees You Need to Hear
Some of the best competitions are the under-the-radar ones. Listen to nominated songs by Bettye LaVette, Molly Tuttle, Tainy and more.