Lil Scrappy released from jail
theGRIO REPORT - One of the stars of the controversial reality TV series Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta has just been released from a metro Atlanta jail after violating the terms of his probation...
How R&B has found its soul again
theGRIO REPORt - Looking at the landscape of today’s R&B scene, it’s easy to see that something strange is happening. It’s evolving...
Ester Dean on new 'Pitch Perfect' role
theGRIO REPORT - Ester Dean has penned hits for artists like Rihanna, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Usher and more. And now she making her acting debut in the musical comedy 'Pitch Perfect'...
Rapper Jim Jones admits guilt in Conn. casino riot
NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) - Rapper Jim Jones has pleaded guilty to interfering with police in connection with a February brawl at a Connecticut casino....
Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj feud during'Idol' auditions
theGRIO REPORT - Footage has emerged of Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey having a heated argument during an ''American Idol' audition...
Darius Rucker invited to join Grand Ole Opry
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) - Darius Rucker's conversion to country is now complete: He's joining the Grand Ole Opry...
Alicia Keys, Dionne Warwick to be honored on BET's 'Black Girls Rock!'
NEW YORK (AP) - Alicia Keys and Dionne Warwick are known for singing pop and R&B, but they'll be honored as black women who 'rock' on BET...
Flying Lotus talks new album with theGrio
theGRIO Q&A - In honor of his fourth album, Until The Quiet Comes, Flying Lotus talks family, videogame soundtracks, and having respect for his craft...
Has Virginia 'banned' Waka Flocka?
theGRIO REPORT - Rapper Waka Flocka Flame announced on his Twitter page last night that his upcoming shows in Norfolk and Richmond are cancelled due to the state banning him...
Kanye West sued for sampllng
According to Huffington Post, Kanye West is being sued the label TufAmerica who claims West illegally sampled portions of a song by New Orleans Legend Eddie Bo, 1969...
