William E. Ketchum III

Pop Smoke’s Label Boss Steven Victor Isn’t Satisfied with One Grammy Nomination

Sometimes the best lessons come from the bumps and bruises along the way

An introduction to the crew and their essential recordings.

Any music industry professional, journalist, or even fan knows that an artist’s story is just as important as their music. And as long as we’ve known who Jay Electronica is, that has rung true.

How a 38-year-old Buffalo, N.Y. native became rap's most enticing star.

Anchored by the list 100 Songs That Define New York Rap, Where It Started At: The NY Rap Story is a week of coverage on the past, present, and future of New York City's hip-hop scene.

Black Music Reframed is an editorial series that centers Black writers writing about Black music, taking a new look at music and moments that have previously either been overlooked or not properly contextualized.

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with culture journalist William Ketchum III about Sotheby's hip-hop auction held this week. It sold Tupac's letters, hip-hop flyers and a plastic crown worn by Biggie Smalls.

It's not a sound, it's an attitude.

Detroit 2 is Big Sean’s most definitive ode to his home yet, and fittingly his most inspiring record in years.

Bishop Omar Jahwar has dedicated himself to saving lives — and violence-plagued cities around the country could use his services now more than ever.

The divisive rap great on making an EP based off a tweet, not allowing Joe Budden to clown him, Virgil Abloh, and why he basically invented Genius.

ESSENCE Senior Entertainment Editor Joi-Marie McKenzie talks Kanye West in a special town hall with Eboni K. Williams, William E. Ketchum III, and Kiana Fitzgerald.

Skyzoo didn’t let losing his voice slow him down.

This weekend, Ludacris and Nelly will be the latest to battle on Instagram Live's Versuz series. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to reporter William E. Ketchum III about the popularity of the series.