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    A History of Country-Rap in 29 Songs

    Lil Nas X’s viral sensation “Old Town Road” is the latest addition to a hybrid-genre tradition that dates back at least to 1985. Here’s a guide, from Sir Mix-A-Lot to Sam Hunt.

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    12 Pop, Rock and Jazz Concerts to Check Out in N.Y.C. This Weekend

    Our guide to pop and rock shows and the best of live jazz happening this weekend and in the week ahead.

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    The Sports Arena is a Human Zoo. Sometimes It Gets Messy.

    After his apartment was demolished to make space for Barclays Center, Jeff Mermelstein photographed the new arena’s suits, shills and suds.

    By Jeff Mermelstein and John Leland

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    Rapper Kodak Black Arrested at Border in Upstate New York

    The rapper was charged with possessing a gun and marijuana while crossing from Canada into the United States near Niagara Falls, the police say.

    By The Associated Press

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    Beyoncé the Creator: ‘Homecoming’ Review

    Built around her 2018 Coachella performance, the Netflix documentary is, above all, about Beyoncé, who wrote, directed and executive produced.

    By Aisha Harris

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    5 Things We Learned About Beyoncé’s Coachella Triumph in ‘Homecoming’

    In the Netflix documentary, she reveals her 2017 pregnancy involved a complication and that she had a hand in every detail in the set — down to “every light.”

    By Christopher R. Weingarten

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    ‘Homecoming’ Documentary Comes With a Surprise: A Beyoncé Live Album

    The pop superstar paired the release of a Netflix film about her landmark Coachella performance with a recording of the April 2018 event.

    By Joe Coscarelli

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    Sparkle, Once R. Kelly’s Protégée, May Testify Against Him. Again.

    Sparkle testified that a sex tape showed Mr. Kelly abusing her niece. A rising star years ago, she is arguably best known today for her taking a public stand against him.

    By Elizabeth A. Harris

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    Keeping Rhythm, and Hanging It in a Gallery

    Drummers from bands like Guns N’ Roses and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are using new technology to turn their performances into visual art. All it takes is a few open-shutter cameras, some colorful lights and a killer beat.

    By Janet Morrissey

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    Khalid Bumps Billie Eilish Out of No. 1 on the Chart With ‘Free Spirit’

    The singer reached the top of the Billboard 200 for the first time with his second album, while Lil Nas X held at No. 1 on the Hot 100.

    By Ben Sisario

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    Review: JACK Quartet Conquers an Elliott Carter Marathon

    A head-spinning performance of Carter’s five string quartets was one of the most eye-opening and exhilarating concerts of the season.

    By Joshua Barone

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