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  1. the law
    Diddy Accused of Witness Tampering in Sex-Crimes CaseHis attorneys claim prosecutors violated his due-process rights.
    By Justin Curto
  2. switched on pop
    Let’s Give It Up for the FreaksBreaking down three new songs from three legendary weirdos.
    By Charlie Harding, Reanna Cruz, and Nate Sloan
  3. crime
    Lil Durk Arrested Over Alleged Murder PlotHe is now facing two new felony counts.
    By Justin Curto
  4. awards season
    Beyoncé Leads the 2025 Grammy NominationsHer 11 nods break an Academy record.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  5. the law
    Yak Gotti and Shannon Stillwell Moving Forward in YSL TrialThe jury returned to court for the first time since October 23.
    By Justin Curto
  6. the law
    2023 ESSENCE Girls United (GU) Summit
    Mariah the Scientist Feels ‘So Grateful’ for Young Thug’s ReleaseTravis Scott, T.I., Nicki Minaj, and more have celebrated Young Thug’s homecoming.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  7. the law
    What’s Next for Young Thug?Breaking down the terms of his probation — and the future of his music career.
    By Justin Curto
  8. the law
    Young Thug Freed After Guilty Plea in YSL Trial“I am a smart guy, I am a good guy, and I really got a good heart,” he said.
    By Justin Curto
  9. album review
    Tyler, the Creator Confronts an Odd FutureChromakopia is more interested in critiquing masculinity than celebrating its own aggression.
    By Craig Jenkins
  10. the law
    Metro Boomin Accused of Rape in LawsuitA woman alleges she had an abortion after the producer got her pregnant.
    By Justin Curto
  11. the law
    YSL Defendant Quamarvious Nichols Accepts Plea DealHe pleaded guilty to one felony RICO count, and his other charges got dismissed.
    By Justin Curto
  12. mask on
    Unmasking the World of Tyler, the Creator’s ChromakopiaAlbum’s out, but he left us a bit in the dark on who’s featured.
    By Justin Curto
  13. villain magic
    The MF DOOM School of MentorshipFew Villain collaborators have accomplished as much as indie-rap vet Kurious.
    By Craig Jenkins
  14. obamacore
    Barack Obama Loses Himself Over Eminem at Harris Rally“I don’t usually get nervous, but I was feeling some kinda way following Eminem.”
    By Justin Curto
  15. remembrance
    Ka Was a SuperheroThe Brooklyn rapper and firefighter left a model for making gripping art on your own terms.
    By Craig Jenkins
  16. health
    Childish Gambino Cancels Final Tour for Surgery After ‘Ailment’“I want nothing more than to bring this show to the fans and perform.”
    By Justin Curto
  17. where’s the beef?
    Pras Michél Is Taking His Lauryn Hill Beef to CourtSuing her over the Fugees’ failed 2023 reunion tour.
    By Justin Curto
  18. chatroom
    Pras Isn’t Mad at Lauryn Hill, He’s Just Disappointed“We don’t even ask her if she’s gonna be on time anymore; we say, ‘How late is she going to be?’”
    By Shamira Ibrahim
  19. superlatives
    Nardwuar on His Best and Most Uncomfortable Interviews“I went ‘Doot-doola-doot-doo’ and then he Silly Stringed me.”
    By Emma Madden
  20. the law
    2021 ONE Musicfest
    A Suspect in Young Dolph’s Murder Testifies That He Shot the RapperCornelius Smith tells the court that he and Justin Johnson were seen in the surveillance footage.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  21. album review
    Future Slouches Toward LegacyMixtape Pluto is a rote retread of his last two albums.
    By Gary Suarez
  22. vulture sports!
    Lil Wayne ‘Felt Like Shit’ Over Super Bowl Halftime ‘Letdown’“I blame myself for not being mentally prepared …”
    By Justin Curto
  23. beeves
    Chanel Fall 2023 Couture Collection Runway Show Front Row
    We Need Cooler HeadsKendrick’s latest song takes aim at a new target: hip-hop influencers pushing propaganda.
    By Craig Jenkins
  24. the law
    Danity Kane’s Dawn Richard Sues Diddy for Sexual AbuseA lawyer states Diddy “is shocked and disappointed” by the lawsuit.
    By Justin Curto
  25. remembrance
    No One Yelled Like Fatman ScoopRap’s preeminent hype man had a gravel-filled bark that sounded like every cigarette he ever smoked.
    By Abe Beame
  26. the charts
    Travis Scott’s Label Disputes Sabrina Carpenter’s No. 1Luminate, which compiles the Billboard charts, is standing by its numbers.
    By Justin Curto
  27. where’s the beef?
    A Complete Track-by-Track Timeline of Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s FeudKendrick is taking his win to the Super Bowl.
    By Tom Smyth
  28. vulture sports
    Kendrick Lamar to Call Drake a Colonizer at the Super Bowl“No round twos.”
    By Alex Suskind
  29. tall girls
    Megan Thee Stallion Would Love to Work With Fellow ‘Tall Girl’ Taylor Swift“She’s a stallion too.”
    By Alejandra Gularte
  30. superlatives
    LL Cool J on the Baddest and Most Misunderstood Music of His CareerPlus, his cringiest role as an actor: ‘That shit was ridiculous.’
    By Christopher R. Weingarten
  31. the charts
    A Decade-Old Travis Scott Mixtape Nearly Bucked Sabrina CarpenterHow Short n’ Sweet just barely hit No. 1.
    By Justin Curto
  32. the law
    Diddy Files to Dismiss Lil Rod’s Sexual-Assault LawsuitRod called Diddy “a monster” in response: “It’s killing me.”
    By Justin Curto
  33. fall preview 2024
    10 Tours We Can’t Wait to See This FallThe acts worth braving Ticketmaster for.
    By Quinn Moreland
  34. the law
    So, How Is the YSL Trial’s New Judge Doing?“She’s sort of stuck with it.”
    By Justin Curto
  35. the law
    The YSL Trial Is Back and Steaming Right AheadAnd Lil Woody is back on the stand.
    By Justin Curto
  36. the block is hot in herre
    16th Annual Academy of Country Music (ACM) Honors – Red Carpet
    Nelly Arrested for Alleged Drug Possession in MissouriHe was collecting a casino jackpot when an officer discovered a warrant for his arrest.
    By Alejandra Gularte
  37. my data is dropping
    13 Takeaways From Drake’s Hard-Drive DumpNew songs, personal videos, and the kinds of PDFs a Bond villain would commission.
    By Paul Thompson
  38. crime
    Two Men Guilty on All Counts in PnB Rock Murder TrialThe rapper’s mother said she was “elated” afterward.
    By Justin Curto
  39. #content
    We Now Officially Have Too Much DrakeHe just dropped 100 gigabytes of new content.
    By Justin Curto
  40. a long talk
    Killer Mike Said What He SaidIs the Southern rap legend a truth teller or a capitalist in activist’s clothes?
    By Craig Jenkins
  41. some personal news
    Cardi B Is Pregnant (Again) and Divorcing Offset (Again)“With every ending comes a new beginning!” she wrote on Instagram.
    By Justin Curto
  42. album review
    Ice Spice, Bite-Size‘Y2K!’ is funny and playful. But when an album is the same length as an episode of Abbott Elementary, the filler is frustrating.
    By Craig Jenkins
  43. the charts
    ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ Could Have Easily Washed AwayBeyoncé isn’t the only reason Shaboozey has a No. 1 hit.
    By Justin Curto
  44. album review
    Adultish GambinoOn Bando Stone, Donald Glover spends one last night in a scene he believes he’s outgrown.
    By Craig Jenkins
  45. behind the scenes
    The Rap Manager’s Guide to StardomA tip sheet of things to do — and avoid — from two navigators in a cutthroat industry.
    By Abe Beame
  46. the law
    The YSL Case Could ‘Start All Over’A mistrial seems likely following two judges’ recusals.
    By Justin Curto
  47. slim baby
    Eminem’s Most Exhausting Death of Slim Shady Lines, RankedHe’s probably the last person who still thinks R. Kelly’s sex crimes are funny.
    By Matthew Ismael Ruiz
  48. the law
    The YSL Trial Judge Is Officially OutThe case has been reassigned, but it’s not clear when it will resume.
    By Justin Curto
  49. the law
    The Beastie Boys Will Sabotage Any Commercial Using Their MusicAnd Chili’s is the latest to learn.
    By Justin Curto
  50. videology
    Kendrick Lamar Takes a Victory Lap With ‘Not Like Us’ Music VideoLet’s just hope Drake doesn’t respond with a “Heart Part 6” clip.
    By Justin Curto
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