Music
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Def Jam Executive Accused of Sexual Assault, Diddy’s Mother Sued for Fraud, Lil Baby Called ‘Cowardly,’ Drake Adds Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime show to Lawsuit, and More Music News
Catching you up with all the the music news this week.
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Lil Baby Described as ‘Cowardly’ by Atlanta Police. Here’s Why
The Atlanta rapper is accused of shooting a music video in rival gang territory, which reportedly resulted in the death of two innocent teenage boys.
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How Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Made Drake Step His Lawsuit Game Up
The Toronto rapper’s attorney cited Lamar’s performance in a letter to a Texas judge.
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Iconic and Obscure Songs That Kendrick Lamar Has Sampled in His Music
Lamar and the producers he’s worked with have sampled a variety of artists to construct his incredible discography.
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Tyler, the Creator Claps Back at ‘Weird’ Fan Behavior in Social Media Rant
The “CHROMAKOPIA” rapper has had enough of fans asking him weird questions when they see him.
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Why Doechii’s Wild New Milan Fashion Week Look Has Social Media on Fire
The Grammy-winning rapper stunned during Dsquared2’s fall 2025 presentation.
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Wait…Roberta Flack Fired Luther Vandross As Her Background Singer?! Here’s the Tea
The two late singing legends were connected before their respective rises in the industry but later parted ways. And now we know why.
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Irv Gotti’s Brother Reveals His Last Meal And More Heartbreaking Details
The Root previously reported on Feb. 5, the founder of Murder Inc. records died after suffering a stroke.
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Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning Singer and R&B Legend, Dies at 88
The trailblazing musical icon, known for her hit “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” passed away on Monday surrounded by her family.