Joe Coscarelli

music and culture reporter for the New York Times, author of Rap Capital: An Atlanta Story

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Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been charged with the murder of Tupac Shakur. Grand jury testimony in this case has reshaped our understanding of what happened that night in 1996.

An arrest and new testimony may finally solve Tupac murder case

Duane "Keffe D" Davis has been charged with the murder of Tupac Shakur. Grand jury testimony in this case has reshaped our understanding of what happened that night in 1996.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The New York Times published an investigation this week detailing singer Ryan Adams’ history of alleged sexual misconduct and emotional abuse.

What does Ryan Adams scandal say about abuse of power in the music industry?

The New York Times published an investigation this week detailing singer Ryan Adams’ history of alleged sexual misconduct and emotional abuse.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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