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.
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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Best and Worst Moments From the 2023 Grammys
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Grammys Celebrate Hip-Hop History, From Grandmaster Flash to Lil Uzi Vert
The New York Times – Music: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 New York Times – Fashion & Style: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
The New York Times – Music: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
The New York Times – Music: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?
The New York Times – Music: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
The New York Times – Music: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 New York Times – Music: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.
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Rosalía Issues an English Request, and 9 More New Songs
The New York Times – Music:Hear tracks by Fever Ray, Chloë, Cécile McLorin Salvant and others.
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At Rennie Harris’s Hip-Hop University, Teaching the Teachers
The New York Times – Music:Rennie Harris University aims to give educators a working knowledge not only of hip-hop dance technique, but also of its origins and culture.