Music

Hip-hop artist Fatman Scoop dies at 53 after collapsing on stage
The hip-hop artist was known for his breakout track “Be Faithful” in the early 2000s and for lending his gravelly voice to hits by Missy Elliott and Ciara. The cause of his death was unclear.
New Horizons: The Cactus Blossoms and the art of George Morrison
The Cactus Blossoms released a new album, “Every Time I Think About You,” featuring artwork by Minnesota artist George Morrison, whose work reflects themes in the album.
MPR News host Angela Davis hosts a special North Star Journey Live at the Minnesota State Fair with 97-year-old Cornbread Harris, one of Minneapolis’s most influential musicians.
‘Anthem to the good times and the bad’: Metallica fans descend on U.S. Bank Stadium
Young and old donned their black leather, eyeliner and Metallica merch to celebrate a weekend of head-banging concerts that is said to rival Taylor Swift’s glittered 2023 attendance records.
Art Hounds: Contemporary wind music
From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art.
Taylor Swift is back at No. 1, for her lucky 13th week
After a short vacation from the pinnacle of the albums chart, Taylor Swift's “The Tortured Poets Department” reclaims the throne in a week filled with names and sounds that are awfully familiar.