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.
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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Kanye West, Dropped by CAA, Makes Adidas and Corporate Partners Squirm
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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.
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New Music From Blink-182, the 1975 and Queen’s Unheard Song With Freddie Mercury
The New York Times – Music:Hear tracks by Blink-182, Lil Baby featuring EST Gee, Sevdaliza and others.
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Bad Bunny and Steve Lacy Spend Another Week Atop the Charts
The New York Times – Music:“Un Verano Sin Ti” and “Bad Habit” remain Billboard’s No. 1 album and song in the United States.