With a blockbuster case set to begin, the superstar rapper sits at the intersection of complex questions about art, crime and the criminal justice system.
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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7 Songs We Nearly Missed in 2022
The New York Times – Music:Hear tracks by Flo, Becky G and Karol G, Monster and Big Flock and more.
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Gangsta Boo, Memphis Rapper Formerly With Three 6 Mafia, Dies at 43
The New York Times – Music:Born Lola Chantrelle Mitchell, she was one of the first female rappers to build off the gangster rap image and sound that took off in the 1990s.
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Year-End Listener Mailbag: Your 2022 Questions, Part 2
The New York Times – Music:Answering reader queries about the state of the music video, Morgan Wallen, SZA and Ethel Cain and more.
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Kendrick Lamar’s Unconstrained Next Chapter
The New York Times – Music:In partnership with his longtime collaborator, Dave Free, the greatest rapper of his generation is pushing himself — commercially and creatively — onto unexpected terrain.
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Tory Lanez Found Guilty of Shooting Megan Thee Stallion
The New York Times – Music:Mr. Lanez, a Canadian rapper, was convicted of firing at the Houston hip-hop star after an argument in 2020. The matter became the subject of speculation and gossip on social media and in songs.
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The Weeknd’s ‘Avatar’ Anthem, and 8 More New Songs
The New York Times – Music:Hear tracks by Rosalía and Cardi B, Saint Levant & Playyard, Little Simz and others.
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Atlanta Rapper Gunna Reaches Plea Deal in YSL Gang Case
The New York Times – Music:The artist born Sergio Kitchens was among the 28 people, including the rap star Young Thug, who were charged this year with violating Georgia’s racketeering laws.
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2022: The Songs of the Year
The New York Times – Music:Let’s talk about tracks by Ice Spice, Cardi B, Ethel Cain and many more of the 70 picks on our critics’ lists.
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Tory Lanez Is Accused of Shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Here’s What to Know.
The New York Times – Music:Megan Thee Stallion testified on Tuesday in the assault trial against Mr. Lanez. The case had previously played out on social media and in music released by the rappers.
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Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ Returns to No. 1
The New York Times – Music:The singer’s holiday anthem, first released in 1994, ends Taylor Swift’s six-week run atop the Hot 100 singles chart.
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The Best Albums of 2022? Let’s Discuss.
The New York Times – Music:Our critics debate their year-end lists (and agree on Beyoncé and Rosalía!) in a wrap-up of the year in LPs.