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#ICYMI: All The Things You've Missed On OKP This Week [Apr. 30 - May 6]

Lenny Kravitz, Grace Jones, Lauryn Hill, Lion Babe, Thundercat, SZA & More Rock The Afropunk Festival 2015 in Brooklyn, NY.

Had a busy week? Of course you did, you’re an American, being put to work for longer hours than you can stand is the American way. Doesn’t mean you should miss out on all the other million cool things that go on in and around the world. With that in mind, we figured we’d keep you up to speed with a weekend recap titled In Case You Missed It (ICYMI for the folks in the back). This weekend’s installment is a compendium of content that features an interview with the legendary music executive Clive Davis, a review of Puff Daddy's new film Can't Stop, Won't Stop: The Bad Boy Story, news about Erykah Badu's world tour, and a host of other items that you should check out as well.

Don’t get left behind, guys. Catch up with the news you missed out on and don’t forget to follow us @Okayplayer.

Lenny Kravitz, Grace Jones, Lauryn Hill, Lion Babe, Thundercat, SZA & More Rock The Afropunk Festival 2015 in Brooklyn, NY.

How the Rodney King Beating Became the First Viral Video + Changed America Forever

On March 3rd, 1991, George Holiday recorded four officers beating Rodney King. That footage quickly went viral. Here's how it happened.

Clive Davis Praises Chance The Rapper, Loves Hip-Hop + Talks Criticizing His Artists [Interview]

Our managing editor Kevito Clark sat down with Clive DavisThe "Father of the Modern Music Business" talked about his blessings, his criticisms and his thoughts on Chance The Rapper + Kanye West.

‘Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: The Bad Boy Story’ Celebrates 90’s Hip Hop Era Superheroes [Review]

Writer Priscilla Ward shares her thoughts + insights on Puff Daddy's standout Tribeca film, Can't Stop, Won't Stop: The Bad Boy Story.

George Clinton, Terrace Martin + More Make This Year's Art of Cool Unmistakably Innovative [Recap]

The Bull City plays host to its annual Art of Cool festival in its revitalized downtown district, with acts George Clinton, Terrace Martin + more going in.

Lenny Kravitz, Grace Jones, Lauryn Hill, Lion Babe, Thundercat, SZA & More Rock The Afropunk Festival 2015 in Brooklyn, NY.