From Bebe Rexha to Steve Lacy: why are fans throwing phones at musicians?
Rexha is the latest star to be injured by her own crowd. Bids for virality and post-lockdown aggression might explain it
July 2022
Wireless festival 2022: weekend one review – Playboi Carti stomps on the competition
Across three days of raging rap, it’s Little Simz, Rico Nasty and Tyler, the Creator who also stand out with their imagination and mic technique
January 2022
Chris Brown sued for allegedly drugging and raping woman on yacht
An unidentified plaintiff alleges the R&B singer assaulted her on a yacht docked at the Miami home of P Diddy
June 2021
Police investigate Chris Brown over alleged battery of woman in LA
Los Angeles police were called to San Fernando Valley residence where a woman alleges the R&B star hit her
June 2019
'Not again': the online artists accusing pop stars of stealing work
Chris Brown’s video Wobble Up features artwork that was allegedly copied without consent
January 2019
Paris police release singer Chris Brown after questioning over rape allegation
Drake kisses 17-year-old fan on stage in unearthed video clip
November 2018
R&B star HER: ‘I wanted to be anonymous’
Her songs are streamed in the millions and her music is beloved by Janet Jackson. But who is HER, the songwriter who hides her identity with a pair of sunglasses?
July 2018
Chris Brown arrested after Florida show
R&B singer, who has a history of violent conduct, on bail over charge of felony battery
May 2018
Chris Brown: the downfall of the disgraced R&B hit-maker
Chris Brown sued by woman claiming she was raped in his home
April 2018
Lil Dicky and the truth about comedy rap – it’s tricky!
Comedy rapper Lil Dicky has reached No 1, adding to successes such as Big Shaq and the Lonely Island. But as Honey G’s example shows, doing funny rhymes right takes sophistication
November 2017
T-Pain: Oblivion review – tasteless rap ballads
T-Pain: Oblivion review – tasteless rap ballads
October 2017
45 songs by Chris Brown, anyone? Why albums are getting longer
R&B and hip-hop albums frequently number 20 tracks or more, while dance artists are making records that last five hours. Are musicians spreading themselves too thinly?
August 2017
Chris Brown discusses abuse of Rihanna: 'I felt like a monster'
In a new documentary, Brown goes into detail about the 2009 fight where he seriously bruised Rihanna and was later arrested
January 2017
Lost in showbiz
Chris Brown v Soulja Boy: taking the beef to the boxing ring
Former world champion Floyd Mayweather to train Soulja Boy for fight with Chris Brown
November 2016
The secret of a good interview? Sit back and listen
Decca Aitkenhead
When someone’s favourite subject is themselves, and they find everything else a yawn, no question can be too intrusive or impertinent
August 2016
Chris Brown arrested on suspicion of assault after hours-long standoff
Brown posted Instagram videos declaring his innocence after police were called to the R&B singer’s home at 3am and later returned with a search warrant
June 2016
Last night was mad real: Kanye's new video depicts nude Trump, Taylor Swift
West unveils video for Famous featuring grainy footage of nude wax models in bed including Bill Cosby, George W Bush and Rihanna, as ‘a comment on fame’
