The New York Times – Music:
For years, the country music star struggled to stake a claim to the version of himself that now seems inevitable.
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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NBA YoungBoy, Rap’s Defining 2025 Superstar, Is Hiding in Plain Sight
The New York Times – Music:
Following three years of house arrest and a pardon from President Trump, the Baton Rouge, La., rapper recently completed one of the biggest tours in rap history.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Could Trim Prison Sentence With Drug Rehab Program
The New York Times – Music:
A spokesman for the fallen music mogul, who is serving a four-year sentence for prostitution-related offenses at the Fort Dix prison complex in New Jersey, said he has been accepted to the program.
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5 Takeaways From This Year’s Grammy Nominations
The New York Times – Music:
Breaking down the story lines to watch for the 2026 awards show, including big nominations for Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga.
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Rod Wave, Hip-Hop Artist, Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper, whose real name is Rodarius Green, was released on an $8,000 bond. His lawyers said he had been “unjustly profiled.”
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Outkast, the White Stripes, Cyndi Lauper and Soundgarden Join the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The New York Times – Music:
Gen X celebrated its heroes at the ceremony, where Soundgarden and Salt-N-Pepa were honored alongside Chubby Checker, Bad Company, Joe Cocker and Warren Zevon.
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Playboi Carti, Rage Rap’s Goth King, Beckons Brooklyn to the Pit
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper, who has become one of hip-hop’s leading stars, presided over a sweaty tangle of young men outfitted in black and ecstatically moshing.
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Grammys Snubs and Surprises: Rap Reigns, but Lorde Won’t Slay
The New York Times – Music:
A look at the nominations’ unexpected story lines, including best new artist nominees with unusual paths and the event’s hesitancy around “KPop Demon Hunters.”
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Was Timothée Chalamet’s Vogue Cover Really So Out of This World?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The actor, who wore Celine against a celestial backdrop, seemed to be referencing something — or someone — quite specific.