A music idol in his early 20s and then an engineer, Balen, 33, next won an upset victory as mayor of Nepal’s capital, inspiring a wave of young politicians. Now, he’s tearing down parts of the city.
Tag: Rap and Hip-Hop
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Two Creative Directors on Sports, Hip-Hop and Faith
Free Richardson, of the Compound, and Phil Cho, of NoLedge Productions, have become innovators in the world of marketing. They also consider themselves family.
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Darren Waller Pursues Music Career in Addition to NFL Success
The tight end Darren Waller called music his “best tool of expression,” one he pursued in a busy off-season that saw him traded to the Giants and marry a W.N.B.A. champion.
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On His Podcast ‘Wine and Hip Hop,’ Jermaine Stone Aims to Bridge Cultures
As the wine industry flagged in its commitment to Black and brown communities, this consultant forged his own path.
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An AI Hit of Fake ‘Drake’ and ‘The Weeknd’ Rattles the Music World
A track like “Heart on My Sleeve,” which went viral before being taken down by streaming services this week, may be a novelty for now. But the legal and creative questions it raises are here to stay.