Joe Coscarelli, a culture reporter for The New York Times and co-host of 'Popcast (Deluxe)', dives into the explosive feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. He unpacks how Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us' transformed the music scene and fueled the rivalry. The discussion touches on themes of artistic identity and authenticity, along with the cultural impact of their contention. Plus, the anticipation for Kendrick's potential Super Bowl performance heightens the stakes, illuminating society's fascination with celebrity conflicts.

Joe Coscarelli, culture reporter for The New York Times, discusses the racketeering trial of rapper Young Thug and how it puts hip-hop on trial. The podcast explores Young Thug's rise in the industry, his legal troubles, and the indictment of his rap collective as a criminal gang. It also delves into the prosecution's efforts to prove gang membership and the impact of prosecuting successful artists on their communities.

Kara and Scott discuss the latest belt-tightening measures at Amazon and Disney and the latest round of the Apple v. Epic Games antitrust fight. Also, Twitter’s shrinking workforce, Musk v. Markey, and the mysterious hack that’s just one of FTX’s mounting problems. New York Times Culture Reporter Joe Coscarelli is our Friend of Pivot. He stops by to chat about his new book, Rap Capital: An Atlanta Story.You can follow Joe Coscarelli here.In Wins and Fails, Kara and Scott discuss. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Be sure to check out this episode of Into It: A Vulture Podcast with Sam Sanders, which explores the Marvel Cinematic Universe.AND...the latest episode of On with Kara Swisher is about Kara’s decades-long relationship with Elon Musk, why she had high hopes for him in the past, and why she’s disappointed now. Check it out here.Send us your questions! Call 855-51-PIVOT or go to nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Coscarelli, Caryn Ganz, and Lindsay Zoladz, all notable pop music critics for The New York Times, dive deep into the recent Grammy Awards. They discuss Beyoncé's historic win and the emotional weight it carries. The trio critiques performances by rising stars, contrasting them with past excellence. They explore the evolving landscape of the Grammys, highlighting new artists challenging norms and the importance of authenticity. Their playful banter reveals both admiration and skepticism about current musical trends, all while reflecting on the legacy of legends like Quincy Jones.

This month, an anonymous producer jolted the music industry by using artificial intelligence to impersonate the singers Drake and the Weeknd, creating a fake track, “Heart on My Sleeve,” that quickly went viral.Joe Coscarelli, a culture reporter for The Times, talks about how the song’s rise and fall could presage widespread changes in the way music is made.Guest: Joe Coscarelli, a culture correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: A track like “Heart on My Sleeve” may be a novelty for now. But the legal and creative questions it raises are here to stay.Who owns a song created by A.I.?For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.