Donald Glover's 'This Is America' Holds Ugly Truths To Be Self-Evident
NPR Music's hip-hop journalist Rodney Carmichael breaks down the political and racial nuances of Donald Glover's new video.
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Hungarian Metal, Israeli Pop, Dancing Robots: It Must Be Time For Eurovision
The 63rd edition of the world's largest, most bombastic and unabashedly campy pop music competition is taking place in Portugal this week. Here are some early favorites to win.
In 'Dearest Everybody' Inara George Confronts Her Father's Death
Lowell George was the co-founder of Little Feat. He died at age 34. His daughter Inara has been trying to cope with that ever since, and she addresses it directly on her new album: Dearest Everybody.
Donald Glover Brings His Black Renaissance To 'Saturday Night Live'
He acted in nearly every skit. He performed new Childish Gambino music. He might be the smartest working man on TV.
#MuteRKelly Co-Founder On The Moment, Her Movement And Its Momentum
In the wake of new allegations against R&B singer R. Kelly, the #MuteRKelly movement is gaining new support for a campaign to isolate the artist.
3 More Women Come Forward To Accuse R. Kelly Of Abuse
A pair of articles published on Friday by BuzzFeed News and the Washington Post include allegations of sexual and physical abuse from three women who were all teenagers when they met the singer.
Jay-Z Ordered To Testify In Federal Investigation Of Company That Bought The 'Roc'
A federal judge has granted a request by the SEC to compel the rap mogul to testify in its investigation of a company which bought a suite of trademarks from him for $200 million over a decade ago.
The Hip-Hop Influence Of Jab'o Starks, James Brown's Timekeeper
The former James Brown drummer was central to some of the singer's most influential recordings. Decades later, the musician's drums have been sampled all throughout hip-hop history.
Enrique Iglesias And Pitbull Want You To 'Move To Miami' (You Better Hurry Up, Then)
The Spanish crooner and Mr. 305 dropped a bop so catchy it'll make you move to perhaps the most hubristic and infrastructurally imperiled city there is.
What Does Life In An Orchestra Get You? In The U.K., Not Enough To Live On
A study released by the Musicians' Union in the U.K. says that many musicians with full-time, salaried jobs are struggling to pay their bills. Two-thirds say that they have considered other careers.