Singer Bilal is not a fan of the term 'neo-soul'
theGRIO VIDEO - Philly-based soul singer Bilal is a veteran artist who's collaborated with musicians and emcees from multiple genres...
The Game gets Obama's face tattooed on his chest
theGRIO REPORT - Outspoken West Coast emcee, The Game, is known for a few things -- his many rap beefs, name dropping fellow rappers in his rhymes, and his love for tattoos...
Waka Flocka running for president?
theGRIO REPORT -Rapper Waka Flocka Flame has decided to extend his reach beyond music and hopes to have a bigger impact on the nation by running for the 2016 presidential election -- or so he says on Twitter...
Flu, laryngitis causes Rihanna to cancel tour date
NEW YORK (AP) - Rihanna has canceled another stop on her tour because of the flu and laryngitis...
Justin Timberlake vs. Kanye West
VIDEO - Justin Timberlake returned to music this year with the release of his single 'Suit & Tie', which became an instant hit among many fans – excluding rapper Kanye West...
Berry Gordy to be honored by Songwriters Hall
NEW YORK (AP) - Berry Gordy will be honored at this year's Songwriters Hall of Fame gala...
Could Michael Jackson's daughter Paris become an NFL cheerleader?
VIDEO - Paris Jackson is dancing to her own tune as a cheerleader for her high school varsity squad...
Notorious B.I.G.'s kids to star in animated series
NEW YORK (AP) - The children of late rapper Notorious B.I.G. will star in an animated series about maintaining the hip-hop legend's New York City recording studio...
Big names at SXSW, but what about big breaks?
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — In the frenzy of South by Southwest, even standouts like The Flaming Lips feel the need to stand out...
Snoop Lion aims for the White House with ‘Reincarnated’
theGRIO REPORT - Snoop Lion, has shifted from the grim realities of hip hop to the positive vibrations of reggae with his new album and documentary film, 'Reincarnated'...
