Thursday Notes

Thursday Notes

Hip-hop at 50

Hip-hop at 50
An essential American art form reaches a milestone.

Jeezy: A Career in Hip-Hop and ‘Adversity for Sale’

Jeezy: A Career in Hip-Hop and ‘Adversity for Sale’
Bakari Sellers is joined by legendary rapper and author Jeezy to discuss the making of ‘Trap or Die’ and the new book ‘Adversity for Sale’

A look back at 50 Cent’s industry-shaking song ‘How to Rob’

A look back at 50 Cent’s industry-shaking song ‘How to Rob’
Hip Hop at 50 is our year-long look at the people, sound, art, and impact of hip-hop culture on the world. On Aug. 10, 1999, 50 Cent, real name Curtis Jackson, …

Sources: Bayern agrees to $110M+ deal for Kane

Sources: Bayern agree €100m+ deal for Kane
Tottenham have accepted an offer in excess of €100 million ($110m) from Bayern Munich for striker Harry Kane, sources told ESPN.

Congestion Pricing Scanners Debut on Broadway, As Lawsuit Looms

Congestion Pricing Scanners Debut on Broadway, As Lawsuit Looms
Toll equipment recently installed near Columbus Circle. | Jose Martinez/THE CITY. This article was originally published on Aug 9 1:51pm