The New York Times – Music:
As corporate partners cut ties with the artist now known as Ye following weeks of antisemitic statements, many wonder if the recording catalog that was his bedrock will withstand the backlash.
Category: Rap and Hip-Hop
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Kanye West Tests Adidas and His Other Corporate Partners
The New York Times – Music:
The antisemitic outbursts and provocations by the artist now known as Ye have raised questions about how much offensive behavior companies are willing to tolerate from a proven moneymaker.
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Lil Baby Is No. 1, but Taylor Swift’s Huge Chart Takeover Nears
The New York Times – Music:
The singer-songwriter’s new album, “Midnights,” won’t hit the Billboard 200 until next week, but after just one weekend it is already the year’s biggest-selling LP.
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Did Crush Snub Black Fans at a Concert in South Korea?
The New York Times – Music:
The singer Crush apologized for a “misunderstanding” after the exchange, which highlights what experts call K-pop’s uneasy relationship with Black culture.
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K-Pop’s Stray Kids Land Second No. 1 Album This Year
The New York Times – Music:
“Maxident” is the latest release to top Billboard’s album chart on the strength of CD or vinyl sales, rather than streams.
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How Atlanta History Shaped Lil Baby and Generations of Rappers
The New York Times – Music:
The city is home to one of the world’s most important musical ecosystems, and the 27-year-old is one of its biggest new stars.
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Bad Bunny and Steve Lacy Spend Another Week Atop the Charts
The New York Times – Music:
“Un Verano Sin Ti” and “Bad Habit” remain Billboard’s No. 1 album and song in the United States.