Category: Rap and Hip-Hop

On Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary, a Look at the Genre’s Fashion

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A museum exhibition and book kick off the anniversary of a genre incubated in the Bronx and exported to the world.
SZA’s View From the Top

The New York Times – Music:
Her moody, enigmatic music made her a megastar. Can she learn to live with success?
Grammys 2023: Hip-Hop Wins, Beyoncé Wins (Sort of)

The New York Times – Music:
Does respect from music’s premier awards show still carry weight?
‘Mixtape Trilogy’ Review: Powerful Music, but a Less Powerful Film

The New York Times – Music:
A scholar, an architect and an Indigo Girls superfan talk about the musical artists that inspire them in Kathleen Ermitage’s documentary.
How Questlove Pulled Off the Grammys’ Crowd-Pleasing Hip-Hop Tribute

The New York Times – Music:
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.
How the Grammys Bring Rebels Into the Fold

The New York Times – Music:
The awards show needs to build bridges between generations. That means convincing once-overlooked upstarts to show up as elders.
Best and Worst Moments From the 2023 Grammys

The New York Times – Music:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?