The New York Times – Music:
The Latin superstar known for hits including “MIA” and “Me Porto Benito” will perform in February in Santa Clara, Calif.
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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Kneecap Rapper’s Terrorism Charge Is Dismissed by U.K. Court
The New York Times – Music:
A rapper in the popular Irish-language group was charged over displaying a Hezbollah flag onstage.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Back in Court to Push for Reversal of Conviction Before Sentencing
The New York Times – Music:
The music mogul will attend a hearing on Thursday where his lawyers are expected to argue that his convictions rest on an unjust use of the Mann Act.
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Cardi B Rips From Her Own Headlines for ‘Am I the Drama?’
The New York Times – Music:
On an uneven but sometimes inspired second album, the rapper is pugnacious, reflective and rarely short on charisma.
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‘Mexodus’ Tells an Underground Railroad Story You’ve Probably Never Heard
The New York Times – Music:
In this new hip-hop musical from Nygel D. Robinson and Brian Quijada, audiences hear a tale of reverse migration: Slaves leaving the United States for Mexico.
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At NYFW, Vivian Wilson and ‘Love Island’ Favorites Stole the Show
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
All stole shows at New York Fashion Week. Plus, a jeweler to the rap elite opens a store and designing costumes for a hip-hop ballet.
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Was There a Song of This Summer?
The New York Times – Music:
Ten tastemakers (and two staffers) weigh in on the season’s signature tracks.
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Cardi B Is Found Not Liable for Assault in Civil Trial
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper and pop star had been accused in a lawsuit of scratching and spitting on a security guard in 2018.