

Jon Caramanica
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Ka Made Rap on His Own Terms. Hear How in 7 Songs.
Remembering the hip-hop artist (and New York City firefighter), who died over the weekend at 52.

Stevie Wonder Live: A Night of Love and Mischief
At 74, the singer and songwriter returns to arenas with a message of healing and understanding. He’s using trademark exuberance and joy to deliver it.

Chappell Roan Seeks the Line Between IRL and URL
The rising pop singer has been transparently navigating the demands of fame — onstage and online — as she’s grown from cult queer-pop hero to...

Kris Kristofferson’s Stories Were Wonderfully Larger Than Life
The singer, songwriter and actor, who died on Saturday at 88, found his way into situations and tales that underscored his role as a conscience...

NewJeans’s Complaints Against Hybe Brings Scrutiny to K-Pop’s New Releases
The breakout girl group went public with complaints against its parent company, Hybe, which has just released a new TV series and film about the...

Missy Elliott, Pop World Builder, Brings a Hip-Hop Fantasia to Brooklyn
For her first headlining tour in an innovative three-decade career, Elliott unleashed a relentless and exhilarating display of theatrical and visual ambition.

Tremaine Emory on His Tenure at Supreme, His Health and What’s Next
Streetwear’s Black history raconteur survived Kanye, Supreme and a near-death experience. But can he survive the internet?

Will Country Welcome Beyoncé? That’s the Wrong Question.
“Cowboy Carter” is an extension of the pop superstar’s exploration of how Black creativity fuels all corners of popular music. She’s embracing the music, not...

7 Artists Shaping the Sound of 2024
Hear songs from Tanner Adell, Bizarrap and Young Miko, and more.

Onstage, Zach Bryan Howled, and the Crowd Found Its Voice
The singer and songwriter has become one of pop’s least expected new stars. On opening night of his arena tour, he showcased the bond with...