Does respect from music’s premier awards show still carry weight?
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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‘Mixtape Trilogy’ Review: Powerful Music, but a Less Powerful Film
A scholar, an architect and an Indigo Girls superfan talk about the musical artists that inspire them in Kathleen Ermitage’s documentary.
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How Questlove Pulled Off the Grammys’ Crowd-Pleasing Hip-Hop Tribute
The Roots drummer and D.J. was tapped by the Recording Academy to fit 50 years of rap history into 15 minutes. For once, the awards show gave the genre a fitting spotlight.
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How the Grammys Bring Rebels Into the Fold
The awards show needs to build bridges between generations. That means convincing once-overlooked upstarts to show up as elders.
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Best and Worst Moments From the 2023 Grammys
Questlove assembled a crash course in hip-hop history, Beyoncé made her priorities known and Kim Petras spoke from the heart at the 65th annual awards.
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Grammys Celebrate Hip-Hop History, From Grandmaster Flash to Lil Uzi Vert
The medley, curated by Questlove of the Roots, featured a taste of some two dozen songs from across decades, regions and movements.
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Alex Moss, Jewelry Designer to Drake, Releases New Collection
The jewelry designer Alex Moss specializes in creating custom pieces for clients like Drake and Jack Harlow. This month, he releases a collection available to the masses.
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Grammys 2023: How to Watch, Time and Streaming
A guide to everything you need to know for the 65th annual awards on Sunday night.
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How BMG Secretly Signed a Rapper Dropped for Antisemitic Lyrics
Though the music label ultimately backed out, the deal illustrates the temptations and risks faced by corporations seeking to capitalize on the notoriety of pop-culture figures.
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It’s Beyoncé’s Time to Shine at the Grammys … Right?
With a dominant new album, “Renaissance,” and the chance to become the most awarded artist in Grammy history, all eyes are on the pop superstar ahead of Sunday’s show. What could go wrong?
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Willie Nelson, Missy Elliott and Sheryl Crow Nominated for Rock Hall
Cyndi Lauper, Joy Division, George Michael and the White Stripes are also among the first-time nominees up for induction this year.
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Prosecutors in Chicago Will Drop Abuse Charges Against R. Kelly
The musician is already facing decades in prison after being convicted of federal charges, prompting the Cook County state’s attorney to halt her case.