The New York Times – Music:
He’s had big hits, won awards, co-starred with Adam Sandler and even came out on top at WrestleMania. Here’s how the 31-year-old star got to music’s biggest stage.
Author: Jonathan Abrams
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Slick Rick Likes His Tea ‘Strong and British’
The New York Times – Music:
“It’s the English side of me that never dies,” said the pioneering wordsmith who is celebrating 40 years of hip-hop classics like “La-Di-Da-Di.”
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Jimmy Cliff Brought Reggae to the Masses with ‘The Harder They Come’
The New York Times – Music:
The 1972 film “The Harder They Come” and its accompanying soundtrack brought the genre out of Jamaica and helped pave the way for future stars.
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Eddie Murphy Addresses ‘S.N.L.’ Feud in “Being Eddie” Documentary
The New York Times – Film:
The comedian’s long-running feud with the late-night sketch show is a topic in the new Netflix documentary “Being Eddie.”
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D’Angelo’s ‘Untitled’ Video Supercharged and Derailed His Career
The New York Times – Music:
The video for “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” brought him new levels of fame, but not always the kind of attention he sought.
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The Music Biz Has Changed. These 5 Songs Show How Hit-Boy Changed With It.
The New York Times – Music:
The producer has reached the top of the charts and won Grammys. As he embarks on the next phase of his career, he’s looking back on what he’s learned.
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What to Know About ASAP Rocky’s Assault Trial
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper rejected a plea deal and will stand trial on two counts of felony assault stemming from a 2021 shooting in Hollywood.
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Rico Wade, an Architect of Atlanta Hip-Hop, Dies at 52
The New York Times – Music:
As one-third of the production team Organized Noize, Wade nurtured the careers of Outkast, Goodie Mob and Future from the confines of his mother’s basement, known as the Dungeon.
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‘Freaknik’ Documentary Invites Viewers to Black College Spring Break
The New York Times – Film:
A new Hulu documentary delves into the legendary Atlanta event and surfaces relics of 1980s and ’90s culture that were essential to partygoers.