The New York Times – Music:
A quick guide to the underground genre, featuring fakemink, Bladee, Yung Lean and more.
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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U.K. Bars Kanye West Over Antisemitism, Months Before Festival Performances
The New York Times – Music:
The BBC said that entry to the country was being denied to the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.
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Offset, Former Migos Rapper, Is Shot Outside Florida Casino
The New York Times – Music:
The former member of the chart-topping trio was in stable condition after being shot in Hollywood, Fla., his representative said. The police said they had detained two other people.
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Kanye West Plays First American Concert Since 2021
The New York Times – Music:
A concert on Wednesday at SoFi Stadium was the rapper’s first full live show in the United States since 2021 — and since a series of antisemitic behavior.
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Hanumankind Went From a Desk Job in India to Rap Stardom
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Sooraj Cherukat, who performs as Hanumankind, became a breakout artist in 2024. What comes next?
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Humankind Went From a Desk Job in India to Rap Stardom
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Sooraj Cherukat, who performs as Hanumankind, became a breakout artist in 2024. What comes next?
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Jury Awards Chance the Rapper $35 in Legal Fight With Former Manager
The New York Times – Music:
The former manager, Pat Corcoran, sued in 2020, seeking $3.8 million in unpaid royalties. Chance countersued for $1 million. The legal battle ended last week in what amounted to a draw.
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2 Chainz, One of Hip-hop’s Cheekiest Lyricists, Gets Serious
The New York Times – Music:
The rapper known for his quirky turns of phrase and malapropisms is trying his hand at a memoir.
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Afroman Wins Civil Trial Over Use of Police Raid Footage in His Music Videos
The New York Times – Music:
Seven law enforcement officers had accused the rapper, whose name is Joseph E. Foreman, of causing them “humiliation” by using images from their 2022 raid on his Ohio home in two music videos.