Hip hop and rap
Former Seattle Seahawks NFL football running back Marshawn Lynch, right, is introduced during an NHL hockey game between the Seattle Kraken and the Ottawa Senators, Monday, April 18, 2022, in Seattle. The Kraken announced Monday that Lynch and Grammy-winning rapper Macklemore had become part of the minority investor group for the franchise. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Ottawa Senators at Seattle Kraken 4/18/2022

Apr. 19, 2022 12:19 AM EDT

In this photo provided by the Seattle Kraken NHL hockey team, former Seattle Seahawks NFL football running back Marshawn Lynch, left, and Grammy winning musician Macklemore, right, pose for a photo on March 16, 2022, in Seattle. The expansion Seattle Kraken announced Monday, April 18, 2022 that Lynch and Macklemore had become part of the minority investor group for the franchise. (Caean Couto/Seattle Kraken via AP)
Kraken add Marshawn Lynch, Macklemore as minority owners

By Tim Booth Apr. 18, 2022 11:16 AM EDT

Country music artist Mickey Guyton performs the national anthem before the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Super Bowl 56 recap: Top moments from Cooper Kupp to Eminem

The Associated Press Feb. 14, 2022 03:59 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) celebrates with his family after winning the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Analysis: Built to win now, Rams deliver a Super Bowl title

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 14, 2022 03:46 AM EST

Snoop Dogg performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Halftime Review: Dre, Snoop and friends deliver epic show

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Feb. 13, 2022 11:10 PM EST

Eminem kneels down during the halftime performance at the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Super Bowl: Eminem takes a knee, 50 Cent hangs upside down

By Andrew Dalton Feb. 13, 2022 08:28 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) falls after being sacked by Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Ernest Jones (50) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Super Bowl Live: Kupp named Super Bowl MVP after winning TD

Feb. 13, 2022 03:26 PM EST

Daymond John attends Shaq's Fun House on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP)
Shaq's 'Fun House' draws big crowd with Lil Wayne headlining

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Feb. 12, 2022 07:57 PM EST

Dr. Dre answers a question during a news conference for the Super Bowl LVI halftime show Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Super Bowl performers vow to open doors for more hip-hop

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Feb. 10, 2022 10:52 AM EST

FILE - Former NBA basketball player Shaquille O' Neal DJ's at Shaq's Fun House in Miami on Feb. 1, 2020. O’Neal will return to the city where he helped the Los Angeles Lakers win three straight championships. This time, O’Neal – who frequently deejays – will host “Shaq’s Fun House,” featuring performances by Lil Wayne, Zedd and Diplo. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Shaq, Usher and Mayer shows all highlight Super Bowl week

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Feb. 08, 2022 04:37 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 12/19/2021

Dec. 19, 2021 08:29 PM EST

A Detroit Lions fan is seen during pregame of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions 11/25/2021

Nov. 25, 2021 12:07 PM EST

This combination of photos shows, from left, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Dr, Dre, who will perform for the first time together on stage at the 2022 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show. NFL, Pepsi and Roc Nation announced Thursday that the five music icons will perform on Feb. 13 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo)
Dre, Snoop, Eminem, Blige, Lamar to perform at Super Bowl

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Sep. 30, 2021 05:10 PM EDT

A stadium worker, left, checks for proof of vaccine against COVID-19 as fans prepare to enter Lumen Field before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Tennessee Tech at Tennessee 9/18/2021

Sep. 19, 2021 03:15 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills receiver Cole Beasley addresses the media following practice at NFL football training camp in Orchard Park, N.Y., Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Beasley makes vaccination statement, then changes topics

By Mark Ludwiczak Jul. 28, 2021 03:38 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray watches during the first half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks, Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Milwaukee Bucks at Phoenix Suns 7/17/2021

Jul. 17, 2021 10:34 PM EDT

Walker, Castilla, Sabathia to play in All-Star softball game

Jun. 07, 2021 06:26 PM EDT
DENVER (AP) — Former Colorado Rockies sluggers Larry Walker and Vinny Castilla will play in the All-Star celebrity softball game following the Futures Game at...

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver, Julio Jones, talks with rapper 2 Chainz during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in Atlanta. Atlanta Hawks defeated the Washington Wizards 120-116. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks 5/12/2021

May. 25, 2021 01:44 PM EDT

Bills sign 5 draft picks, including 2nd-round DE Basham

May. 13, 2021 03:37 PM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills signed five of their eight rookie draft picks, including second-round selection defensive end Carlos Basham of Wake...

Raymond James Stadium rises in the distance ahead of Super Bowl 55 Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The venue is hosting Sunday's Super Bowl football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2/7/2021

Feb. 06, 2021 03:06 PM EST