ON THE COVERS:
BLACK MUSIC MONTH


If the disparate stories in this issue underscore anything, it’s that hip-hop is not merely music but homegrown American culture that initially flowered in the boroughs of New York City and gradually engulfed the entire world. In the vivid images gracing the front and back covers here—taken in 1980 and 1984 by photographers Peter Anderson and J D Fowler, respectively—we glimpse the energy, style and love of the neighborhoods where hip-hop first took root.

Front cover (boombox): Peter Anderson/PYMCA/Avalon/Getty Images; back cover (head spin): J D Fowler/Mirrorpix/Getty Images

FIRE RESOURCES FOR THOSE IN NEED
Hang in there, everybody. (1/8a)
MUSICARES, ACADEMY PLEDGE $1M TO FIRE RELIEF
A little help from our friends (1/10a)
A DISPATCH FROM HOLLYWOOD (UPDATE)
A scary day in Tinseltown (1/9a)
HOW MIGHT L.A. FIRES AFFECT GRAMMY?
Organizers have plenty of concerns. (1/10a)
SUPREME COURT CONCLUDES TIKTOK BAN HEARING
Scroll while you can, boys and girls. (1/10a)
NOW WHAT?
We have no fucking idea.
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
WHO'S BUYING THE DRINKS?
That's what we'd like to know.
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