Irv Gotti: Key Milestones in the Life of the Rap Mogul
The producer, who died on Wednesday, built Murder Inc. into one of the most influential record labels of the early 2000s. His career was marred by a federal investigation and trial.
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How Kendrick Lamar’s Performances Led Him to the Super Bowl Halftime Show
Ahead of his Super Bowl halftime show, a look at how the rapper has turned introspective rhymes into his own visual language.
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Irv Gotti, Famed Hip-Hop Music Executive, Dies
The producer helped shape rap and R&B after founding the label Murder Inc., which launched artists like Ja Rule and Ashanti.
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The Super Bowl Finally Embraced Rap. Is There Also Room for Country?
Since Roc Nation’s partnership with the N.F.L., hip-hop stars like Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar have been center stage at halftime.