Quick-jabbing triplets had been a staple of rap, but the trio made the style sound fresh, thanks in large part to Takeoff, its master of syncopation. The rapper was shot and killed at 28 on Tuesday.
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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How Takeoff and the Migos Flow Changed Atlanta Rap
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Takeoff, of Atlanta Rap Trio Migos, Shot Dead at 28 in Houston
The New York Times – Music:The police believe the rapper was killed in a shooting at a bowling alley in Houston overnight, according to a person familiar with the investigation.
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Rihanna’s ‘Black Panther’ Ballad, and 8 More New Songs
The New York Times – Music:Hear tracks by Ice Spice, Iggy Pop, SZA and others.
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Have Kanye West Fans Had Enough?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Kanye West fans reckon with what to do next.
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What Is the Future of Kanye West’s Music?
The New York Times – Music:As corporate partners cut ties with the artist now known as Ye following weeks of antisemitic statements, many wonder if the recording catalog that was his bedrock will withstand the backlash.
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Adidas Cuts Ties With Kanye West After Antisemitic Comments
The New York Times – Business:The German sportswear giant is the latest company to cut ties with the rapper and designer after his recent antisemitic outbursts and other provocations.
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Kanye West, Dropped by CAA, Makes Adidas and Corporate Partners Squirm
The New York Times – Music:The antisemitic outbursts and provocations by the artist now known as Ye have raised questions about how much offensive behavior companies are willing to tolerate from a proven moneymaker.
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Lil Baby Is No. 1, but Taylor Swift’s Huge Chart Takeover Nears
The New York Times – Music:The singer-songwriter’s new album, “Midnights,” won’t hit the Billboard 200 until next week, but after just one weekend it is already the year’s biggest-selling LP.
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Did Crush Snub Black Fans at a Concert in South Korea?
The New York Times – Music:The singer Crush apologized for a “misunderstanding” after the exchange, which highlights what experts call K-pop’s uneasy relationship with Black culture.
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K-Pop’s Stray Kids Land Second No. 1 Album This Year
The New York Times – Music:“Maxident” is the latest release to top Billboard’s album chart on the strength of CD or vinyl sales, rather than streams.
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How Atlanta History Shaped Lil Baby and Generations of Rappers
The New York Times – Music:The city is home to one of the world’s most important musical ecosystems, and the 27-year-old is one of its biggest new stars.