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Preston Lauterbach's new book, "Before Elvis," celebrates the many Black artists who shaped Elvis Presley’s creative vision and musical style.

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Check out the hip-hop and R&B highlights from the 2025 Grammy Awards.

Irv Gotti rose to prominence working with rap artists who went on to become major stars in the late 1990s and early 2000s ...