The FBI's Long, Alarming History of Investigating Black Musicians
The agency's reported investigation of rapper Meek Mill's latest prison sentence seems to be an exception to a rule.
Rap
Gucci Mane's Post-Incarceration Redemption
The rapper has made headlines for his prolific artistry and his rap sheet. His new memoir seeks to show where both came from.
I Listen to Everything, Except Rap and Country Music
While the two branches of music might appear to have nothing in common, they rose to pop-culture establishment in very similar ways. Today, they share the same songs and the same stage.
How Kanye West Explains the World
Kanye West talks to The Times about being Kanye West.
Drug Use Glamorized in Rap Lyrics
References to illegal drug use in rap music have increased dramatically over the past two decades, according to a new study.