The New York Times – Music:
The ever-lively rapper discusses showmanship, rap’s generational connections and sorting through 300 J Dilla beats for his new album.
Category: Busta Rhymes
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Memorable Moments of the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards: Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga and More
The New York Times – Music:
Mariah Carey and Busta Rhymes were honored for the first time, Lady Gaga crossed town and Doja Cat took it back to the 1980s.
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How Questlove Pulled Off the Grammys’ Crowd-Pleasing Hip-Hop Tribute
The New York Times – Music:
The Roots drummer and D.J. was tapped by the Recording Academy to fit 50 years of rap history into 15 minutes. For once, the awards show gave the genre a fitting spotlight.
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Grammys Celebrate Hip-Hop History, From Grandmaster Flash to Lil Uzi Vert
The New York Times – Music:
The medley, curated by Questlove of the Roots, featured a taste of some two dozen songs from across decades, regions and movements.