Drake

‘House isn’t a subculture. It’s my culture’: Cakes Da Killa on ballroom, Beyoncé and Black love

The rapper discusses his origins, house music’s mainstream turn and his ‘Adele moment of a new album, Svengali

Shaad D'Souza

02, Nov, 2022 @2:14 PM

The 100 greatest BBC music performances – ranked!

As the Beeb celebrates its centenary, we take a look at its most memorable pop moments, from the birth of grime to the first sightings of Bob Dylan and Bob Marley, plus TOTP goes Madchester and countless classic Peel sessions

Guardian music

06, Oct, 2022 @12:12 PM

How house music changed the world: ‘It was freedom. It was our church’

As Beyoncé and Drake take on the genre, legends from Robin S to Jesse Saunders reflect on its resurgence

Alex Rayner and Stephen Worthy

15, Sep, 2022 @5:00 AM

It’s time to ban private jets – or at least tax them to the ground | Akin Olla

Kylie Jenner’s 17-minute private jet ride is a reminder that private jets are morally obscene and terrible for the climate. The planet can no longer afford these indulgences

Akin Olla

05, Aug, 2022 @10:20 AM

Drake defends his short private jet flights – by saying plane was empty

The rapper’s explanation made his plane’s short hop flights even more of a climate disaster, critics pointed out

Oliver Milman in New York

29, Jul, 2022 @3:50 PM

A 17-minute flight? The super-rich who have ‘absolute disregard for the planet’

Kylie Jenner is far from the only celebrity to make short hops using private jets despite mounting concerns over the climate crisis

Oliver Milman, graphics by Andrew Witherspoon

21, Jul, 2022 @9:00 AM

House music had its Black roots ripped up – now Drake and Beyoncé are reclaiming them | Michelle Kambasha

The world’s biggest Black stars have turned to the genre not to pander to white tastes – but to remind fans where it came from, says

Michelle Kambasha

25, Jun, 2022 @10:00 AM

Drake: Honestly, Nevermind review – brand new moods, same old moans

The Canadian superstar’s new album is surprisingly full of house music, but his passive-aggressive complaints get dull

Alexis Petridis

17, Jun, 2022 @2:31 PM

‘I’m hungry. I want to dominate’: Jack Harlow, hip-hop’s most fancied new megastar

With a US No 1 single and a starring role in the remake of White Men Can’t Jump, the cheeky rapper is set for global fame. He discusses doubters, developing his voice – and the ‘heroic’ fight against homophobia

Owen Myers

06, May, 2022 @5:00 AM

‘The world is now coming to Africa’: why Madonna and Ed Sheeran want a piece of Afrobeats

West African artists such as Davido, Fireboy DML and Amaarae are ruling pop on their own terms, reflecting a new cultural pride – and western pop stars want in

Christine Ochefu

04, Mar, 2022 @8:40 AM

The stars of Top Boy: ‘Are drug dealers going to Black Lives Matter marches? I doubt it’

Britain’s edgiest crime drama is about to return – and this time its scope is bigger than ever. Ashley Walters, Little Simz, Kano and more discuss turning Drake down, the call of Hollywood and not being able to depict BLM

Alexi Duggins

25, Feb, 2022 @1:00 PM