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Leon Neyfakh

Best Article Crime

James Bailey Is a Liar. Is He a Murderer?

A mysterious cache of documents could prove that a man serving a life sentence for homicide was framed by corrupt Alabama authorities—if the documents, and the man, can be believed.

Leon Neyfakh Slate Feb 2017 50min Permalink

Arts Music

The Next Next Level

An ode to Juiceboxxx, a 27-year-old rapper from Milwaukee no one’s ever heard of.

Leon Neyfakh n+1 Feb 2015 40min Permalink

Arts Music

Who Will Survive When Migos Meets Big Data?

Migos, a young Atlanta rap trio, has decamped to a mansion outside of town to avoid trouble, ride Go-Karts, shop for $2300 backpacks, and continue their streak of red-hot singles.

Leon Neyfakh The Fader Nov 2014 20min Permalink

Arts Business Music

Mr. Muthafuckin' eXquire's Music Biz Misadventures

The postscript of a viral hit.

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Leon Neyfakh Rolling Stone Jun 2014 15min Permalink

Ultimate Fighting vs. Math: No Holds Barred

What happens when Moneyball-style statistical analysis is applied to mixed martial arts.

Leon Neyfakh The Boston Globe Apr 2012 10min Permalink