Jay-Z's 'SNL' Performance As Political Protest And Personal Redemption
From showing solidarity with Colin Kaepernick to apologizing for his unfaithfulness at home, the rapper kept his Saturday Night appearance all the way live.
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On 'SNL,' Jay-Z Wears A Kaepernick Jersey And Alec Baldwin's Trump Is Back
The 43rd season of NBC's Saturday Night Live kicked off, unsurprisingly, with Alec Baldwin's impression of the president. But its sharpest political moments lay elsewhere.
The Voyager Golden Record Finally Finds An Earthly Audience
For 40 years, the record's interstellar message to extraterrestrials remained mostly unheard by human audiences — until a Kickstarter campaign brought a new vinyl box set to the public.
With 'HEAVN,' Jamila Woods Writes A Love Letter To Her City
The Slingshot artist talks about her love for Chicago, why she sees staying in the city as "an act of resistance" and the renewal she wants listeners to find in her music.
A Record-Breaking Week Has Us Wondering: How Far Can K-Pop Go?
The septet BTS became the highest-charting K-pop group in history this week — but why?
Before They Were Nominated: Alt.Latino As Prognosticator
Alt.Latino favorites rub elbows with Latin music superstars in this year's Latin Grammy nominations. This week we look back at how we covered them this past year.
Kesha Annihilates Authenticity
Kesha has begun her tour in support of Rainbow, her first album in five years, bringing both a weighty triumphalism and uncomplicated fun to the Ryman Auditorium.
Laura Jane Grace Covers The Mountain Goats' 'Best Ever Death Metal Band in Denton'
In addition to a new podcast where John Darnielle tells the stories behind some of his most beloved songs, 14 artists also contribute to a full tribute to 2002's All Hail West Texas.
Cardi B Makes Billboard History With 'Bodak Yellow'
Rapper Cardi B's song "Bodak Yellow" hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. This marks only the second time in history that a female rapper has topped the charts unaccompanied.
A New Company Wants To Let You Invest In Royalties... Is That A Good Idea?
A new company offers regular folks the chance to invest in music, beginning with a slice of Eminem's work. Art requires risk — but should you take it on?