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Jazz saxophonist, teacher Edward “Kidd” Jordan dies at 87

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Just kidding! Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs now says $5K a day payment to Sting was a joke

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs pays Sting $5K a day over a song sample

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2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards nominations announced

MTV announced nominations for the 2023 MTV Movie TV Awards, airing at 8 p.m. ET on May 7 from Barker Hangar in Los Angeles.
/ April 5, 2023
Pharrell Williams Launches Humanrace At Selfridges

Top 10 Pharrell Williams songs featuring the artist as lead vocalist

In celebration of Pharrell Williams’ 50th birthday, theGrio counts down his 10 best songs as the featured singer or rapper.
/ April 5, 2023
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Mary J. Blige among headliners of 2023 Blue Note Jazz Fest Napa Valley

The 2023 Blue Note Jazz Fest Napa Valley organizers announce that Robert Glasper is the artist-in-residence and Dave Chappelle is the host.
/ April 4, 2023
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Teyana Taylor says she’s begun working on Dionne Warwick project

Singer-actress Teyana Taylor revealed that she is working on a project in which she portrays the legendary singer.
/ March 31, 2023
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Ice-T talks ‘Daily Game’ podcast, 50 years of hip-hop

Rapper and actor Ice-T spoke with theGrio about his new podcast, “Ice-T’s Daily Game” and reflected on hip-hop’s 50th anniversary.
/ March 31, 2023

Rapper’s multimillion-dollar politics conspiracy trial opens

A founding member of the 1990s hip-hop group the Fugees was enmeshed in political conspiracies involving millions of dollars in foreign money under two different U.S. presidents.
/ March 31, 2023
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Megan Thee Stallion, Lauryn Hill to headline 2023 ESSENCE Fest

Rappers Megan Thee Stallion and Lauryn Hill announced as headliners of the 2023 ESSENCE Fest this June in New Orleans.
/ March 30, 2023