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Wu-Tang Clan Legend Mathematics Drops New Album “Black Samson: The Saga Continues”
The Wu-Tang producer and designer of the group's W logo returns with a project led by "God Body," featuring Method Man and AZ.
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As Koran Irvine Is Laid to Rest, His Wife Calls for Action. Where Are Our Elected Leaders?
Patricia Irvine says Mayor Mamdani has been "curiously quiet" on the killing of her husband, and is asking the community to press council members for stronger police oversight.
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Kanye West Returns to the Runway After Four Years With Star-Studded YEEZY Fashion Show
Ye unveiled YEEZY Season 01 in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, his first major fashion presentation since 2022, with Kid Cudi, Big Sean and 2 Chainz among the guests.
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“I Wanted My Son to Be a Doctor”: Mother of Slain Bronx Teen Javits Frimpong Speaks Out as Community Mourns
Javits Frimpong's mother travelled from Ghana after the 15-year-old was shot walking to school in the Bronx on October 29, and says she had hoped he would become a doctor.
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Stove God Cooks Is Back With a New Album — And POLARIS Is Along for the Ride
POLARIS is backing the rapper's next album with behind-the-scenes access as he readies his next chapter.
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From the Track to Timeless Jewelry: David Perry Talks Building His Brand on Rashawn’s Corner
The jewelry designer joins Rashawn to trace his route from distance running to custom commissions for elite athletes, and the craft behind his Cigar Band Collection.
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Smoke DZA’s Mom Inspired His New EP ‘We Outside’—Without Knowing It
In a POLARIS exclusive, the Harlem rapper breaks down the six-track EP he cut with Mike & Keys in five days, and the mother whose questions about his voting plan shaped it.
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