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Steve Lacy Didn‘t Know ‘Bad Habit’ Would Be a Hit
The singer and producer is embracing his moment as one of 2022's biggest artists, with the Grammys on the horizon
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How Did Kanye Get Here? A Short History of Provocation and Extreme Rhetoric
The rapper’s far-right and antisemitic tirades are part of a long and troubling pattern
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How Ice Spice Added a Touch of Zest to New York's Drill Scene
"I want everyone to feel like a baddie," says the artist behind the sensational hit 'Munch (Feelin' U)'
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Designers Say Kanye ‘Borrowed’ Ideas Without Their Knowledge
The Yeezy brand has been dogged by claims of idea theft from smaller artists
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Solange Debuts Original Score for New York City Ballet
The Grammy-winning artist became the second Black woman to compose a piece for the storied company
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'I'm Stronger Than I Think': Kid Cudi's Tenth Album Marks a New Era
Ahead of the release of his new record and Netflix series 'Entergalactic,' the musician opens up about his hopes for the future
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TikTok is Obsessed With New York City, Rightfully So
After the pandemic's shift, NYC is as loud, weird, and expensive as ever — the ideal backdrop for a generation's Main Character storyline
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Even When Well-Intended, Changing Lyrics Retroactively Can Feel Dystopian
Advocates have pushed to cut offensive lyrics from songs. It follows a trend in streaming, where nothing seems to be permanent
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How a Rising Brooklyn Rapper Created a Free Rap Festival That 'Makes Sense'
Mike’s second annual Young World festival features Slick Rick, Tisakorean, Junglepussy, and more playing a free concert in a Brooklyn park
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The Radical Openness of Frank Ocean's 'Channel Orange'
The singer's groundbreaking debut remains an enduring testament to vulnerability and freedom, with a healthy sense of mischief
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