Hip hop and rap
FILE - Musician Meek Mill, right, speaks about his incarceration along with Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin at the launch of REFORM Alliance in New York on Jan. 23, 2019. The pair shared laughs Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at an outing meant to brighten the day for kids from families caught in the criminal justice system. Rubin, who recently sold his stake in the Philadelphia 76ers, co-founded the Reform Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to probation, parole and sentencing reform in the United States. Mill, whose well-publicized prison sentence for minor probation violations became a lightning rod for the issue, is co-chairman of the organization. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
Meek Mill goes deep for Philly kids caught in justice system

By Dan Gelston Dec. 14, 2022 06:05 AM EST

2 Chainz poses for a portrait on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, in Los Angeles. The Grammy Award-winning rapper is bringing his star appeal as host of Amazon Music Live - a weekly live-streamed concert series featuring today’s biggest stars including Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Wayne and Kane Brown. The series streams on Prime Video after Thursday Night Football and filmed each week in Los Angeles in front of a live audience. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
2 Chainz hosts Amazon Music live concerts using NFL platform

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Dec. 07, 2022 02:03 PM EST

FILE - Rapper Kanye West speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House with President Donald Trump, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, in Washington. Kanye West was escorted out of the California headquarters of athletic shoemaker Skechers Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 after he showed up unannounced. Skechers says West, also known as Ye, also engaged in unauthorized filming at its corporate headquarters in Manhattan Beach and was escorted out by two executives. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
Patriots' Kraft, school statements denounce antisemitism

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 30, 2022 01:21 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey left, celebrates his sack on Carolina Panthers quarterback PJ Walker with defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
NFL's Donald, NBA's Brown end their deals with Ye's agency

By Greg Beacham Oct. 25, 2022 08:23 PM EDT

FILE - Rihanna attends an event for her lingerie line Savage X Fenty at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles on on Aug. 28, 2021. Rihanna is set to star in the Super Bowl in February 2023, the NFL announced Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Rihanna to headline the next Super Bowl halftime show

By Jake Coyle Sep. 25, 2022 03:44 PM EDT

FILE -Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent and Snoop Dogg, from left, perform during the halftime show during the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals on Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The NFL has announced that Apple Music will be the new sponsor of the Super Bowl halftime show. The multi-year sponsorship will begin with Super Bowl 57 on Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. Apple Music replaces Pepsi, who was the sponsor the past 10 years. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Apple Music becomes new sponsor of Super Bowl halftime show

Sep. 23, 2022 12:49 AM EDT

FILE - Entertainer Ice Cube gestures on the sidelines before the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, in St. Louis. The NFL is teaming up with Ice Cube. The league announced Thursday, June 30, 2022, a partnership with Contract with Black America Institute, an economic inclusion-focused initiative led by artist and entrepreneur O'Shea Jackson, who is known as Ice Cube. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)
Buccaneers-Rams 12/17/2015

Jun. 30, 2022 10:45 AM EDT

Former Seattle Seahawks NFL football running back Marshawn Lynch, right, is introduced during an NHL hockey game between the Seattle Kraken and the Ottawa Senators, Monday, April 18, 2022, in Seattle. The Kraken announced Monday that Lynch and Grammy-winning rapper Macklemore had become part of the minority investor group for the franchise. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Ottawa Senators at Seattle Kraken 4/18/2022

Apr. 19, 2022 12:19 AM EDT

In this photo provided by the Seattle Kraken NHL hockey team, former Seattle Seahawks NFL football running back Marshawn Lynch, left, and Grammy winning musician Macklemore, right, pose for a photo on March 16, 2022, in Seattle. The expansion Seattle Kraken announced Monday, April 18, 2022 that Lynch and Macklemore had become part of the minority investor group for the franchise. (Caean Couto/Seattle Kraken via AP)
Kraken add Marshawn Lynch, Macklemore as minority owners

By Tim Booth Apr. 18, 2022 11:16 AM EDT

Country music artist Mickey Guyton performs the national anthem before the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Super Bowl 56 recap: Top moments from Cooper Kupp to Eminem

The Associated Press Feb. 14, 2022 03:59 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) celebrates with his family after winning the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Analysis: Built to win now, Rams deliver a Super Bowl title

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 14, 2022 03:46 AM EST

Snoop Dogg performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Halftime Review: Dre, Snoop and friends deliver epic show

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Feb. 13, 2022 11:10 PM EST

Eminem kneels down during the halftime performance at the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Super Bowl: Eminem takes a knee, 50 Cent hangs upside down

By Andrew Dalton Feb. 13, 2022 08:28 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) falls after being sacked by Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Ernest Jones (50) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Super Bowl Live: Kupp named Super Bowl MVP after winning TD

Feb. 13, 2022 03:26 PM EST

Daymond John attends Shaq's Fun House on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP)
Shaq's 'Fun House' draws big crowd with Lil Wayne headlining

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Feb. 12, 2022 07:57 PM EST

Dr. Dre answers a question during a news conference for the Super Bowl LVI halftime show Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Super Bowl performers vow to open doors for more hip-hop

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Feb. 10, 2022 10:52 AM EST

FILE - Former NBA basketball player Shaquille O' Neal DJ's at Shaq's Fun House in Miami on Feb. 1, 2020. O’Neal will return to the city where he helped the Los Angeles Lakers win three straight championships. This time, O’Neal – who frequently deejays – will host “Shaq’s Fun House,” featuring performances by Lil Wayne, Zedd and Diplo. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Shaq, Usher and Mayer shows all highlight Super Bowl week

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Feb. 08, 2022 04:37 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 08:29 PM EST

A Detroit Lions fan is seen during pregame of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions 11/25/2021

Nov. 25, 2021 12:07 PM EST

This combination of photos shows, from left, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Dr, Dre, who will perform for the first time together on stage at the 2022 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show. NFL, Pepsi and Roc Nation announced Thursday that the five music icons will perform on Feb. 13 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo)
Dre, Snoop, Eminem, Blige, Lamar to perform at Super Bowl

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Sep. 30, 2021 05:10 PM EDT