During his five-year pause between albums, the rapper has been reckoning — with his own evolution, and the narrative that’s been constructed for him.
Tag: Rap and Hip-Hop
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How Gossip Is Remaking Online Hip-Hop Media
Actual music can seem like an afterthought as digital coverage of the genre has tilted toward tabloidism. Are there other paths forward?
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Kendrick Lamar Is a Mortal Icon on ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers'
The Pulitzer Prize-winning social commentator rapper returns after five years with “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers,” an album about what’s broken on the inside.
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Young Thug, Atlanta Rap Star, Is Arrested on Gang-Related Charges
He was indicted with about two dozen others, including some accused of murder and attempted armed robbery. The county’s district attorney has vowed to crack down on street gangs.
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A Decade of Drill Rap
Pop Smoke, Lil Durk, Fivio Foreign and more have taken the sound that emerged in Chicago in different directions. What might come next?