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Amanda Gorman, the country's first National Youth Poet Laureate, recited her poetry at President Biden's inauguration on Jan. 20.

Amanda Gorman — And Poetry — Will Be Part Of Super Bowl LV

1:08pm January 29, 2021

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Fresh from her burst into the literary stratosphere after her appearance at President Biden's inauguration, poet Amanda Gorman will recite a new poem during the Super Bowl LV pre-show next Sunday.

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Beyoncé And Jay-Z Present A Unified Front On 'Everything Is Love'

1:19pm June 28, 2018

by Ken Tucker

The Carters, who married in 2008, celebrate their union with a heavily autobiographical new album. Critic Ken Tucker is impressed by the record's easy shifts between hip-hop and R&B.

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Jay-Z and Beyoncé shook up the music world with past weekend with a surprise release of their first collaborative album Everything Is Love.

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Jay-Z and Beyoncé's 'Everything Is Love' Shakes Up Summer Music

7:06pm June 18, 2018

A season full of high-profile hip-hop releases just got hotter. NPR Music's Ann Powers and Rodney Carmichael break down the surprise release of Beyoncé and Jay-Z's collaborative album.

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Beyoncé unveiled her twins on Friday morning via Instagram.

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Beyoncé Introduces Twins Via Instagram, And There Was Much Rejoicing

10:26am July 14, 2017

Say hello to Sir Carter and Rumi.

Jay Z, performing live for Tidal X in 2015, has a new touring deal to boost his bottom line.

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Jay Z Closer To Billionaire Status With $200 Million Live Nation Deal

8:34am May 12, 2017

by Rodney Carmichael

A new touring deal for the rap mogul could make him hip-hop's new highest earner.