The New York Times – Music:
Ahead of his Super Bowl halftime show, a look at how the rapper has turned introspective rhymes into his own visual language.
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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Irv Gotti, Famed Hip-Hop Music Executive, Dies
The New York Times – Music:
The producer helped shape rap and R&B after founding the label Murder Inc., which launched artists like Ja Rule and Ashanti.
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The Super Bowl Finally Embraced Rap. Is There Also Room for Country?
The New York Times – Music:
Since Roc Nation’s partnership with the N.F.L., hip-hop stars like Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar have been center stage at halftime.
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Why We (Still) Think the Grammys Are Good Now
The New York Times – Music:
Big wins for Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar and Chappell Roan. Standout performances from Doechii and Sabrina Carpenter. A conversation about why the 2025 awards worked.
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Is Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Too Controversial for the Super Bowl?
The New York Times – Music:
After sweeping the Grammys on Sunday, Lamar’s ubiquitous Drake diss could be the centerpiece of the halftime show. That, it bears mentioning, is pretty strange.
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2025 Grammys: Best and Worst Moments
The New York Times – Music:
Doechii and Chappell Roan brought dramatic performances and heartfelt speeches, new artists stole the spotlight and men took a back seat at the 67th annual awards.
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Grammys 2025 Takeaways: Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Take Top Awards
The New York Times – Music:
Beyoncé won album of the year for the first time for “Cowboy Carter,” while Lamar’s “Not Like Us” won both record of the year and song of the year.
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Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Wins Record and Song of the Year
The New York Times – Music:
The Drake diss is the second rap song to win in these prestigious categories and won all five Grammys for which it was nominated.
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Grammys 2025: Winners List
The New York Times – Music:
An updating rundown of the artists, albums, songs and videos that took home trophies at the 67th annual awards.