Lauryn Hill pleads guilty in New Jersey
NBC New York - Eight-time Grammy-winning singer Lauryn Hill has pleaded guilty in New Jersey to not paying federal taxes on more than $1.5 million earned over three years...
Slideshow: Hip-hop's best '4/20' high points
theGRIO SLIDESHOW - In honor of the unofficial holiday that is '4/20' (a.k.a. Marijuana Day), theGrio listed some of the more memorable cuts dedicated to the sticky icky...
The top 5 rap lyrics of the week
RAP GENIUS - This week, our list is dominated by two phenomena. Funkmaster Flex dropped a massive, 56 song mixtape that gives us three of our entries...
Michelle Williams on Destiny's Child reuniting again: 'It'll be a long time'
E! NEWS - Beyoncé won't be putting together another reunion with Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland anytime soon...
Will the next 'American Idol' be black?
American Idol’s top 5 contestants sang their hearts out on stage Wednesday night and many of them were showered with rave reviews from the judges.Among them were Candice Glover and Amber Holcomb.
Judge allows Flavor Flav to attend Hall of Fame
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Flavor Flav has a new court date in Las Vegas that doesn't interfere with his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...
Jay-Z and Beyoncé named to Time 100 most influential list
theGRIO REPORT - Both Jay-Z and wife Beyoncé have been named by 'Time' as two of the world’s most influential people.
‘Mahogany’ remake: Who should replace Diana Ross?
SLIDESHOW - The iconic movie starred legendary diva Diana Ross as Tracy, a Chicago native who dreams of becoming a fashion designer...
Chuck D reflects on Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame induction
theGRIO REPORT - Proving its reign supreme, the rap legends will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Thursday, one of only four hip-hop acts ever to make the cut...
Public Enemy's 'It Takes A Nation...' still packs punch 25 years later
OPINION - The greatest hip-hop album ever was made 25 years ago this month. Its title alone speaks volumes: It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back...
