Ahead of being honored by the Paid In Full Foundation, Paul Thompson spoke to Grand Puba about the formative years of hip-hop, his classic Brand Nubian and solo albums, and more.

Brendan Boyle considers Jesse Armstrong’s “Mountainhead.”

Paul Thompson reviews Nathan Fielder’s “The Rehearsal.”

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The lean, lively album isn’t perfect, but it is a perfect way for Kendrick to close out his banner year—and begin a new chapter

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Sophie Kemp considers the recent and ongoing radicalization of young men in the United States.