J. Cole walked the city's streets himself in his younger years.

Lose yourself in a reflective track, "lil durk all my life," about overcoming struggles, staying true to oneself, and ...

The Atlanta rapper's evolution from his origins as a solo artist and part of the group Spillage Village has been impressive. His fluid ability to stitch together impressive rhyme schemes is uncanny.

Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...

Los Angeles-born music icon Roy Ayers has died. Recognized as the “Godfather of Neo Soul,” the 84-year-old leaves behind a musical legacy that spans decades with influence on multiple genres and ...

Explore the meaning behind Future, Metro Boomin & Lamar's 'Like That' lyrics. Look at similar themes and insights in this trending hit. Get the full scoop now!

Dominique Bethea, aka Phocus, said his mom taught him early to 'stand on business' and 'do your job' values that help him as an independent rap artist.

The Oscars joke of course references Kendrick Lamar performing "Not Like Us" at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 9. While Kendrick censored his "certified pedophile" lyric, everyone in ...

Conan O’Brien’s Oscars joke about Kendrick Lamar’s diss track Not Like Us had the audience in stitches. As the Drake vs. Lamar feud rages on, Hollywood is taking notice.

The recent West End revival of Kiss Me, Kate starring Tony Winner Stephanie J. Block, will be airing on PBS as part of the channel's Great Performances lineup. The PBS premiere is set for Friday, May ...