A low-key addition to Mr. West’s G.O.O.D. Music, this 29-year-old modern-day Renaissance man isn’t your average hip-hop artist. Read entire story.
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Music Mogul Russell Simmons Is Accused of Rape by 3 Women
Mr. Simmons, a powerful gatekeeper in the entertainment and media worlds, damaged careers and self-confidence with his pattern of sexual assault and harassment, the women say. Read entire story.
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Logic Edges Out Chris Stapleton on Billboard Album Chart
Streaming totals gave the No. 1 spot to the rapper Logic for “Everybody,” although Mr. Stapleton sold more copies of “From a Room: Volume 1.” Read entire story.
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Frank Ocean’s ‘Blonde’ Amplifies Discord in the Music Business
The album’s release, through an exclusive deal with Apple, surfaced long-simmering tensions between record labels, streaming services and artists. Read entire story.
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A Self-Proclaimed Outsider Moves Closer to Pop Music Limelight
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