HipHop

50 Cent has praised Hail Mary as an example of Tupac’s writing at its strongest, reopening discussion about which record best represents Pac’s craft.

A quiet backstage moment before a major Yankee Stadium performance offered a contrast between everyday partnership and a huge public event.

Conway The Machine has described Mike Tyson’s resilience as inspiration that reached beyond boxing and into his own pursuit of music.

Fat Joe has described a collaboration nearly falling apart before the studio, showing how one conversation can determine whether a record ever happens.

A reunion for another Are We There Yet chapter brings back a franchise for viewers who grew up with the earlier films.

Jackie Chan identifying 50 Cent as a familiar hip-hop artist illustrated how a major rap image can reach audiences far outside the genre’s core market.

Respect from a proven lyricist like Jadakiss gave extra attention to Joey Bada$$ and a competitive stretch centered on bars.

Jermaine Dupri’s comments focus on Dr. Dre’s ability to turn familiar musical ingredients into production with a distinct identity.

Praise from Eminem for a Lil Wayne line reflects the creative respect between two artists known for dense catalogs and wordplay.

A past confrontation involving Mike Tyson and Keefe D showed how deeply Tupac’s death continued affecting people connected to him.