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Popcast (Deluxe): Can Rap Bridge Its Generation Gap?

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Popcast (Deluxe): Can Rap Bridge Its Generation Gap?

Is it possible for rappers to age gracefully? Where are the new stars? A discussion on the state of the genre and where it may be heading.

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Rod Wave Tops Olivia Rodrigo in Tight Race on Album Chart

Bryan, Zach (1966- ) Guts (Album) Nostalgia (Album) Pop and Rock Music Rap and Hip-Hop Rodrigo, Olivia (2003- ) Wave, Rod (1999- )

Rod Wave Tops Olivia Rodrigo in Tight Race on Album Chart

The rapper and singer’s latest LP, “Nostalgia,” beat Rodrigo’s “Guts” to No. 1 by the equivalent of about 500 sales.

By Ben Sisario

Rod Wave Has a Third No. 1 Album in Three Years

Guts (Album) Nostalgia (Album) Rap and Hip-Hop Rodrigo, Olivia (2003- ) Wave, Rod (1999- )

Rod Wave Has a Third No. 1 Album in Three Years

The Florida rapper’s latest hit LP bumps Olivia Rodrigo’s “Guts” to No. 2 in its second week of release.

By Ben Sisario

Gucci Mane’s Tribute to Takeoff, and 6 More New Songs

Fares, Myriam Fred again (Singer) Gucci Mane (1980- ) Hval, Jenny (1980- ) Madley Croft, Romy Maluma (Singer) Minaj, Nicki PinkPantheress Pop and Rock Music Rap and Hip-Hop Wave, Rod (1999- )

Gucci Mane’s Tribute to Takeoff, and 6 More New Songs

Hear tracks by PinkPantheress, Jenny Hval and Rod Wave.

By Jon Pareles Jon Caramanica and Lindsay Zoladz