jay z

Live! Casino & Hotels' executive chef Ed Evans will appear Tuesday in the Fourth of July-themed episode of the Food Network's "Chopped."

By Oyin Adedoyin

Jul 2, 2019

Colleagues and loved ones agree the city — and its signature sound — have never been the same since the death of DJ K-Swift, nee Khia Edgerton.

In “The Story of O.J.,” rapper Jay-Z famously examines wealth, fame and race through the character of disgraced former football star O.J. Simpson. The song is a thoughtful and instructive interrogation of a social dynamic familiar to most outsiders in America and a key cornerstone of U.S. politics.

Founder of 'Black Girls Rock' Beverly Bond talks the release of her latest book and the legacy of her black woman empowerment movement.

By Brittany Britto

Mar 1, 2018

On Sunday night, musicians with Maryland ties — including Brothers Osborne, Logic, Father John Misty and more — could win music's top award: a Grammy.

By Wesley Case

Jan 25, 2018

A handful of people and projects with Baltimore ties were nominated for NAACP Image Awards on Monday.

Local writer Kondwani Fidel's most recent essay, essay “How a young boy has been decaying in Baltimore since age 10: A Death Note," went viral

By Brittany Britto

Sep 1, 2017

Flux Pavilion's Joshua Steele talks differences between good and bad dubstep, "Dynamite" his new single with Outrun and more before Moonrise Festival.

By Wesley Case

Aug 8, 2017

Drake dined at Azumi Thursday night, requested new Jay-Z album be played on speakers

By Brittany Britto

Jun 30, 2017

At the corner of Harford and Moravia, just three hours after beloved West Baltimore rapper Lor Scoota was shot and killed in his car, there is little evidence

Former 'Tonight' show host considers the merits of appearing on Letterman

By Chris Kaltenbach

Jan 17, 2015

The Woodlawn High grad long ago reached the top of the music industry. Now he's making moves to expand his ventures globally

Boycott Jay-Z and Beyonce?

Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake's Legends of The Summer stadium tour coming to M&T Bank Stadium on Aug. 8. Tickets on sale Feb. 28.

Fresh off a thrilling 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, the Baltimore Ravens basked in the glory of the franchise's second Super Bowl title.

To get into character for "The Wire," Michael K. Williams listened to Jay-Z, Lauryn Hill and more.

A small but growing number of Baltimore artists are helping challenge hip-hop's homophobia

A small but growing number of Baltimore artists are helping challenge hip-hop's homophobia

A look at dubstep's current rise with rising stars Vaski and Terravita

Meet the Recruit: Terps linebacker commitment Avery Thompson

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs founded Ball So Hard University as a joke. It took less than three months for the school to get serious, and become the focus of a legal dispute.

U2, Natty Boh, All Good Festival, Virgin Mobile FreeFest

Baltimore's 1st Mariner Arena ranked highest grossing of its size

Rap's living legend, Nas, does what he does best and gets 'Nasty'

Ted Monachino coached Terrell Suggs at Arizona State and joined the Ravens in 2010

A look at the performances from Tuesday night's "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show," which includes Kanye West, Jay-Z, Maroon 5 and Nicki Minaj.

An estimated 12,000 prisoners across the country are eligible for release as lighter crack cocaine sentencing guidelines are applied to their cases. Some authorities, however, warn that potentially dangerous criminals with prior records of violence also could be released.

A review of Jay-Z and Kanye West's Watch the Throne tour stop in Baltimore.

Here are some of the best events for the week in Baltimore nightlife.

The rising 16-year-old on dating rumors, his debut LP and crazy fans

Lupe Fiasco, Wale and Mobb Deep come to Baltimore at interesting points in their careers.