Kanye West's 'Hurricane' copyright infringement trial opening statementsStory by Nancy DillonKanye West has been hit with more than a dozen copyright infringement lawsuits over his controversial career. Now one has reached a jury, with the artist now known as Ye expected to testify later this week.On Monday, a panel of eight jurors heard opening statements in a federal courtroom in downtown Los Angeles. From the…See More

Wu-Tang Clan enters Rock Hall, and hip-hop doesn’t knock anymoreStory by thinktankApr 14Wu-Tang Clan is officially in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the moment feels less like a surprise and more like a long overdue correction. The Rock Hall Class of 2026 just confirmed what the culture has been saying for decades: hip-hop dominance is not up for debate.The institution…See More

Rashid Johnson photographed Jay-Z for new GQ cover storyStory by Harrison Jacobs • 3dRashid Johnson Photographed Jay-Z for New GQ Cover StoryThe Adam Baidawi era of GQ has begun with a bang. On Tuesday, the magazine unveiled the cover for its new special…See More