Op-Eds
Polo G's Arrest Shows That the Miami Police Department Hasn't Changed Much
In 2004, 'The Miami Herald' accused the city of targeting rappers. Nearly 20 years later, the arrests are still raising questions.
The Music Industry Is Where No Artist Stops Working—Even When They Die
How else do you explain Nipsey Hussle and Juice WRLD ending up on a... Maroon 5 album?
The Parallels Between the Joe Budden Drama and a Broken Music Industry
According to Mal and Rory, former co-hosts of 'The Joe Budden Podcast,' the lack of transparency around their contracts led to their departure from the show.
Travis Scott Is Sick of Brands and So Are We
Scott told Adweek he doesn't like marketing. His comments make you wonder who benefits the most from branding.
The Whitney Museum Pillaging Black Art Is Nothing New
Where can Black creatives share their work and uplift their community without feeling the grasp of predatory white institutions?
The Original Version of 'Just Got Paid' Is Better Than *NSYNC's
Hear me out: Johnny Kemp's 1988 hit didn't need to be remade.
What 6ix9ine's Career and Possible Comeback Say About the State of Rap in 2020
The controversial Brooklyn rapper could be free as early as January, with rumored plans to bypass witness protection and return to music.
The NFL Is Using Jay Z to Avoid Accountability
The partnership frames solutions to racial injustice as charity, takes the burden of responsibility away from the league's owners, and further casts Colin Kaepernick as a pariah.
It's Time for MTV to Rename the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
It's complicated to cancel someone like the King of Pop; it's also essential.
White Country Fans Need to Stop Hating on Lil Nas X's Wrangler Collaboration
Cowboy culture isn't rooted in white culture, so let the "Old Town Road" singer sell some jeans.
Billie Eilish and the Rise of Moody Pop
From Lana Del Rey to Lorde and the current queen of the teens, what does it mean that pop feels more downbeat than a decade ago?
There’s No Easy Way for Musicians to Engage with Climate Change
Grimes is one of a few artists to speak on the issue. What more can the music industry do to help reverse this global catastrophe?