Diddy ranks no. 1 on Forbes’ list of hip-hops richest list
theGRIO REPORT - Diddy tops this year’s Forbes' list of hip-hop’s wealthiest artists -- and is joined by some of the genre's other big cash kings...
Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines' video banned from YouTube over nudity
NEW YORK (AP) - Robin Thicke's new music video is too hot for YouTube...
Rap must take responsibility for hatin' on women
OPINION - While we rightfully attack Rick Ross for his irresponsible lyrics, we also have to attack the culture that condones and allows him to profit off those lyrics...
Historic Motown Steinway piano back in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) - An 1877 Steinway grand piano used by Motown greats during the label's 1960s heyday and restored thanks to Paul McCartney's generosity is back home in Detroit...
India.Arie denies bleaching her skin
theGRIO REPORT - Soul singer India.Arie took to Twitter on Friday to answer questions about whether she bleached her skin...
Janie Hendrix describes brother Jimi's musical legacy
VIDEO - NBC News' Olivia Santini recently sat down with Janie Hendrix, the sister of legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix and one of the keepers of his musical archive since 1995. Janie describes her brother's musical legacy and his 'latest' project "People, Hell and Angels," ...
Lil Wayne reveals he's epileptic
TODAY - Lil Wayne's recent medical emergency had everyone worried, but it wasn't exactly new territory for the rapper. During an interview with Power 106's DJ Felli Fel, Tunechi--who mentioned that he is "100 percent now"--revealed that he's epileptic and is "prone to seizures."...
The top 5 rap lyrics of the week
RAP GENIUS - The announcement of XXL's 2013 Freshmen list this week (thankfully not actually all men this time) set the hip-hop blogosphere alight...
Petitions target Rick Ross, hip-hop for rape lyrics
theGRIO REPORT - Recent petitions have been launched on RapRehab.com and Change.org calling on hip-hop star Rick Ross to take responsibility and apologize for his lyrics referencing date rape on his new single, 'U.O.E.N.O. (You Ain't Even Know It)'...
Gucci Mane denied bond in assault case
ATLANTA (AP) - Gucci Mane has been denied bond on charges stemming from a fan's accusation that the rapper hit him in the head with a champagne bottle at an Atlanta nightclub...
