Straight outta Hamptons: hip-hop's architectural roots

Hip-hop has great design pedigree. So why is Jay-Z and Beyoncé's summer home so naff?Given the hip-hop elite's affiliation with prestige brands – from Cristal to Courvoisier, from Louis Vuitton to Lamborghini – you'd think they'd be similarly discerning when it comes to architecture. But that's not always the case, especially when it comes to the biggest stars of all. This week, details emerged of the Hamptons holiday home being rented by Jay-Z and Beyoncé. Taste-wise, it's not exactly as ...

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