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The R&B legend wasn’t raised by his father and only got to know him before he passed. He’s making sure his children will never have that experience
The Music Industry Is Broken. Mag Rodriguez Is Trying to Fix It.
The entrepreneur’s EVEN platform offers artists a direct avenue to connect with their fans—and get more bucks for their bangers
Jontha Links Is Living the Second-Generation American Dream
Shamik Ganguly and Conrad “Connie” Kisunzu quit their six-figure Silicon Valley careers to become real-life rockstars. You still jazzed about snacks at the office?
Some of Y’all Are Being Real Hypocritical About Drake
What if this is who Drake is, truly?
Here’s Everything We Know About Miguel’s Gruesome Body Suspension Performance
The singer’s high-wire act has left fans in suspense—and confusion
How J. Cole Made Up for Drake's 'For All the Dogs' No-Show
And why Cole's run of feature appearances just might define his legacy
The Five Stages of Grief While Watching Usher and Keke Palmer's "Boyfriend" Music Video
Aye, somebody go check on Darius
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We like it like that
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Takin' you back to school
Director Chris Robinson on Making a New LeBron and Trying to Battle LL Cool J
The man behind ‘Shooting Stars’ shares candid anecdotes about Nas, Snoop Dogg, and Bron Bron
Every The Weeknd Album and Mixtape Cover, Ranked
There's a beauty behind the madness
The Making of Jay-Z’s “Feelin’ It,” According to Camp Lo
Camp Lo’s Geechi Suede explains how he originated the classic track
Quavo and Offset's BET Awards Reunion Is the Closure We Needed
The two rappers honored the Migos and their late bandmate, Takeoff
All 9 Nicki Minaj Mixtape and Album Covers, Ranked
All hail the queen Barb
10 Years Ago, We Lost the Old Kanye
How 'Yeezus' marked the beginning of the end for the Ye we once knew and loved
The Grown-Ass Man's Guide to Summer 2023 Music Festivals and Tours
Collecting wristbands like Thanos
Jermaine Dupri Will Not Lose
The So So Def founder speaks on AI-generated music, fatherhood, and why after 30 years in the biz, he still feels like it's JD versus everybody
All 10 Future Album Covers, Ranked
Out-of-this-world artwork
All 10 Tyler, the Creator Album and Mixtape Covers, Ranked
From scary to good to scary-good.
All 12 Kendrick Lamar Album and Mixtape Covers, Ranked
Better than just alright!
Ready to Hear T-Pain Cover Frank Sinatra?
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They Didn’t Want DJ Khaled to Win in 2023, But God Did!
The superproducer teed up his many life and career upgrades at a swanky Miami press event
All 9 J. Cole Album and Mixtape Covers, Ranked
Quite the Cole-ection here
5 Things We Hope to See in The D.O.C.'s Documentary
The story of the iconic rapper who damaged his vocal cords is coming to a big screen near you
De La Soul’s Classic Back Catalog Was Almost Forgotten
The legendary trio's impending return to streaming services illuminates the crucial role digital platforms play in musical legacy
Akon’s Purpose Is Much Bigger Than Music
The global superstar reflects on fatherhood, philanthropy, and learning to live in the moment
How Jay-Z Wrestled With His Budding Stardom on 'In My Lifetime, Vol. 1'
Twenty-five years ago, Shawn Carter’s sophomore album documented his strides and stumbles into prominence
All 15 Drake Album and Mixtape Covers, Ranked
Which artwork is the best he ever had?
Catching Up With Spliff Star, Busta Rhymes’ G.O.A.T.-Level Hype Man
Busta Rhymes’ "right hand" speaks on his new single, health battles, and why he's more than just a hype man