The Courts Finally Get It Right in Drake v. Kendrick: Rap Lyrics Aren’t Evidence
The case against UMG over Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us' rested on rap lyrics being seen as facts. Artistic expression won out in the end
The case against UMG over Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us' rested on rap lyrics being seen as facts. Artistic expression won out in the end
Following D'Angelo's death at age 51, Billboard revisits the singer's top songs and more of the gems in the neo-soul pioneer's catalog.
Known as a perfectionist, the singer emerged in the 1990s during the neo-soul movement with his classic debut, Brown Sugar. He made just two more albums, Voodoo and Black Messiah. Both were treasured. Read More
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The Grammy-winning musician caught the attention of the wider public with the 2000 release of his landmark album and the music video for a track on the album, "Untitled (How Does It Feel)," where he appeared topless. Read More
D’Angelo is known for his songs "Brown Sugar," "Lady" and more. Read More
Neo-soul singer D'Angelo joins growing list of Gen X Black male performers who are dying relatively young.
The singer, who was also an acclaimed songwriter, was known for helping create the genre of neo-soul. Read More