Ten tastemakers (and two staffers) weigh in on the season’s signature tracks.
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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Cardi B Is Found Not Liable for Assault in Civil Trial
The rapper and pop star had been accused in a lawsuit of scratching and spitting on a security guard in 2018.
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The Fall’s Most Anticipated Albums: 10 Picks
Cardi B’s long-awaited return, Jeff Tweedy’s low-key magnum opus, Silvana Estrada’s latest poetic release and more.
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How Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rico Residency is Boosting the Economy
Bad Bunny’s three-month concert series in San Juan is spurring a short-term surge in Puerto Rico’s economy.
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Police Arrest Man Suspected of Robbing Macklemore’s House in Seattle
Two masked men crept into the rapper’s house in June, attacked a nanny with bear spray and stole jewelry, including a Seattle Sounders soccer championship ring, the police said.
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Lil Nas X Pleads Not Guilty to Four Felony Charges
The “Old Town Road” rapper was arrested last Thursday after video appeared to show him walking down a street in Los Angeles wearing only his underwear.
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Kneecap Cancels U.S. Tour, Calling U.K. Terrorism Charge a ‘Witch Hunt’
One member of the Northern Irish rap group, which is known for its anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian views, is accused of displaying a flag supporting Hezbollah.
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‘Magic City’ Docuseries Explores Atlanta Strip Club’s Impact
Nelly’s “Tip Drill” video from 2003 was instantly controversial. It’s one of many stories explored in a new docuseries about Magic City in Atlanta.
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13 New Songs You Need to Hear: Doja Cat, Laufey, Wolf Alice and More
Listen to tracks by Deftones, Lila Iké, Chance the Rappers and others.
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Lil Nas X Is Arrested and Briefly Hospitalized in L.A., Authorities Say
Video showed the pop star walking down a major street in only underwear some time before an encounter with police officers.
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Earl Sweatshirt Turned the Hype Down. Now He Can ‘Live, Laugh, Love.’
The cult rapper, who broke out at 16 as a member of Odd Future, spoke with Popcast about cutting his own path around fame and into fatherhood.