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The 2025 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 67th GRAMMY Awards, will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, Feb. 2. Watch highlights from the 2025 GRAMMYs on live.GRAMMY.com. The 2025 GRAMMYs telecast will be reimagined to raise funds to support wildfire relief efforts and aid music professionals impacted by the wildfires in Los Angeles. Donate to the Recording Academy's…
GRAMMY winners Kendrick Lamar and Mustard have long repped their California roots. Earlier this summer, their powerhouse anthem "Not Like Us" brought West Coast rap back to its roots and shone a global spotlight on the scene. Lamar and Mustard are at the forefront of a renaissance in West Coast rap. Their shared roots in Southern California cities — Mustard from Los Angeles and Kendrick…
In August, Diddy caused a commotion when he tweeted a simple, yet controversial question: "Who killed R&B?" Though he later explained that his divisive remark was motivated by a desire to "bring attention to R&B," Diddy certainly sparked controversy. The larger conversation stemmed from the fact that this generation of singers does not have one sound that aligns with contemporary…
Nipsey Hussle was an embodiment of his stage name. Born Ermias Joesph Asghedom, the rapper's hustle led to his rise through the music business ranks, from artist to mogul. His remarkable transformation — from selling mixtapes out of the trunk of his car to owning and operating multiple storefronts on Crenshaw and Slauson in Los Angeles' South Central neighborhood —…
