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R Kelly’s playing an Atlanta show later this month — but not if these activists can help it
“How long are we going to put up with this behavior from this person with no repercussions?” asked Oronike Odeleye, one of the co-founders of the #MuteRKelly movement. → Read More
After years of urging, Spotify is stepping up efforts to remove racist bands from its platform
"We are glad to have been alerted to this content," a spokesperson for the company said in an email. → Read More
Georgia official on R Kelly: “The public deserves an investigation”
“No one should be above the law, because of their income or their zip code.” → Read More
Downtown Boys aren’t here for your “white tears”
The Rhode Island punk band discusses the making of their new album and what it's like to tour while being brown in Trump's America. → Read More
“Innocent until proven guilty”: R Kelly’s fans chime in on “cult” allegations at recent show
R. Kelly's Sunday concert in White Plains wasn't sold out, but it was filled with die-hards who are still devoted to the singer. → Read More
‘Game of Thrones’: We talked to historians and a military expert about who will win the Iron Throne
Can marines and scholars predict the ultimate outcome of 'Game of Thrones'? Let's find out. → Read More
Flying Lotus swears his experimental ‘Kuso’ movie is “not the grossest film of all time”
There's loads of gore and plenty of bodily fluids, but it all serves an artistic purpose. → Read More
Lana Del Rey’s latest tracks are prime anti-summer anthems, and they’re brilliant
Because summer love is more than bikinis and soda pop. → Read More
Kanye West’s reported split with Tidal is the latest rift in his complicated relationship with Jay-Z
Some bromances are forever and some simply aren't built to last. → Read More
Jay-Z and Beyoncé's twins' names reportedly revealed
The secret may finally be out. → Read More
Eric Benét claps back at Jay-Z over that "Kill Jay Z" line
The R&B singer was not game to let Jay Z drag up his past without getting a word in. → Read More
What does "4:44" mean? Jay-Z explains the key track and title to his new album
The mystery has finally been revealed. → Read More
The xx's "I Dare You" video with Millie Bobby Brown from 'Stranger Things' is an LA love letter
Millie Bobby Brown, Paris Jackson and 'Moonlight' actor Ashton Sanders explore Los Angeles in a 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'-style adventure. → Read More
Jay-Z's new '4:44' teaser suggests he's looking to merge his art and activism
The 30-second trailer features a message to "Stay black." → Read More
Algiers' 'The Underside of Power' is a soundtrack for every revolution — past, present and future
'Mic' talks with the experimental, Atlanta-bred group about their latest improbable fusion of industrial, punk, gospel and soul. → Read More
Migos 'Crash Bandicoot' Chain: 5 times rappers have repped classic video games
Quavo's 'Crash Bandicoot' chain is the latest in a long-running trend. Leave it to hip-hop to bring the achievement trophy to entirely new levels of awesome. → Read More
Prodigy of Mobb Deep dead at 42
The Queens-bred rapper was recently hospitalized in Las Vegas for complications caused by sickle cell anemia. → Read More
Jay Z confirms what the internet already knew: '4:44' is his next album and it's coming very soon
The follow-up to 2013's 'Magna Carta Holy Grail' is out this month. → Read More
Why the Grammys voting changes are kind of a big deal
Welcome to the future, Grammy Awards, don't let the people down next year. → Read More
What is going on in Young Thug's disturbing and violent 'EBBTG' trailer?
And who thought this video was a good idea? → Read More