Law enforcement agents raid homes linked to Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Two properties belonging to hip hop executive Sean "Diddy" Combs were searched by federal agents this week. What do we know about the investigation?
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Diddy's lawyers say feds used 'military-level force' in home raids
A day after Homeland Security Investigations officials descended on Sean Combs' Miami and Los Angeles residences, his lawyers are calling it an "unprecedented ambush."
Tierra Whack springs to the forefront of hip-hop creativity on a new album
The Philadelphia rapper and singer is known for her playful side, but she widens her subject matter on World Wide Whack, with emotions ranging from ecstatic happiness to the deepest despair.
Madonna will wrap up 'Celebration' tour with free show in Rio de Janeiro
Reps for Madonna say the May 4 event at Copacabana Beach serves as a special "thank you" to her fans for supporting her four-decade career. No tickets are needed for the first-come, first-served show.
Homes linked to Sean "Diddy" Combs raided by law enforcement
Homeland Security officials said the raids are part of an ongoing investigation with law enforcement in New York, Miami and Los Angeles.
Gossip is back after 12 years with new album "Real Power"
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Gossip's Beth Ditto about the band's new album, their first one in 12 years.
Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker talk Sleater-Kinney, and 30 years of making music
Brownstein and Tucker co-founded Sleater-Kinney in Olympia, Wash., during the 1990s feminist punk scene. While they were working on their new record, Little Rope, Brownstein's mother died suddenly.
Tune in to a mini-concert with Adrianne Lenker
The singer-songwriter performs songs from her new solo record, Bright Future.
Katie Crutchfield releases her latest record under the moniker Waxahatchee
Music reviewer Will Hermes finds calm in Waxahatchee's latest album: Tigers Blood.
Tierra Whack opens up: 'Don't we all fake it?'
The success of the polymath's technicolor Whack World EP left something darker brewing beneath the surface. Years later, she talks about pushing through self-doubt to rediscover her confidence.