Category: Rap and Hip-Hop

Grammys Snubs and Surprises: Bad Bunny, Rosalía, Zach Bryan and Abba

The New York Times – Music:
Beyoncé has the most nominations for the 2023 awards, and many recent perennials are back again. But some of music’s most inventive younger stars didn’t break through.
Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Lead 2023 Grammy Nominations

The New York Times – Music:
Brandi Carlile, Lizzo and Harry Styles, also near the top of the pack, will compete for the biggest awards at the 65th annual ceremony in February.
Drake and 21 Savage Bump Taylor Swift From the Top

The New York Times – Music:
The rappers’ collaborative album, “Her Loss,” opens at No. 1 with the equivalent of 404,000 sales in the United States. Swift’s “Midnights” moves to No. 2 after two huge weeks.
Bruce Springsteen’s Exuberant Soul Cover, and 10 More New Songs

The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Fever Ray, Stormzy, Rauw Alejandro and others.
‘Her Loss’ Is Playtime for Drake and 21 Savage

The New York Times – Music:
The rappers’ collaborative album is loose and untethered, a frisky experiment that’s intermittently successful.
Selena Gomez’s Boldly Revealing Ballad, and 9 More New Songs

The New York Times – Music:
Hear tracks by Yves Tumor, Yo La Tengo, Sipho and others.
How Takeoff and the Migos Flow Changed Atlanta Rap

The New York Times – Music:
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.
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.
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.
Have Kanye West Fans Had Enough?

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Kanye West fans reckon with what to do next.
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.
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.