Mamdani chooses uber-capitalists Biggie, Nas and Jay-Z among his five favorite rappers. Is it a pivot to center?

After decades of dominating the rap industry with chart-topping albums and sold-out tours, Nicki Minaj appears to be contemplating a dramatic career pivot. According to sources close to the artist, ...

Not many people who hear the name “Luther Campbell” think of a politically engaged community and youth advocate. Instead, the Southern hip-hop pioneer, whose group 2 Live Crew introduced its audience ...