2 Chainz acquitted on drug charges
EASTON, Md. (AP) - Rapper 2 Chainz has been acquitted of drug charges he faced after a traffic stop on Maryland's Eastern Shore...
Beyoncé to perform at Jay-Z's festival in Philly
NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z's right-hand woman will perform at the festival the rapper has curated in Philadelphia...
The top 5 rap lyrics of the week
RAP GENIUS - As the RG camp recovers from an exhausting and successful SxSW, we somehow stopped sneezing and coughing long enough to bring you the best in this week's music...
Does hip-hop need to kick the syrup?
OPINION - This is hip-hop's Studio 54 era. The real test of the culture will be how it comes out on the other end, or frankly, who makes it to the other side...
Why doesn't hip-hop respect its elders?
OPINION - In today’s hip-hop landscape, pioneers are typically dismissed and marginalized by the mainstream, trotted out once a year during VH1’s 'Hip-Hop Honors' and then conveniently forgotten...
The top 5 rap lyrics of the week
RAP GENIUS - Whether it's 2 Chainz beating us into submission with the word "work," Jim Jones acting like a Borscht Belt comic, Sheek Louch reminding us of lazy TV-watching afternoons of our childhood, or Chance the Rapper imagining a baby born full-grown, a bit of humor goes a long way..
2 Chainz arrested on drug charges
EASTON, Maryland (AP) - Rapper 2Chainz has been arrested on drug charges...
Coachella announces 2013 lineup
theGRIO REPORT - This year’s major headlining hip-hop group is the Wu-Tang Clan, who will play the festival, which takes place over the course of two consecutive weekends...
John Legend, 2 Chainz, MC Lyte honored at Hip-Hop Ball
John Legend believes hip-hop played its part in helping Barack Obama become president, and he's proud at how the genre has matured....
Chris Brown on new clothing line: 'It's about friendship'
theGRIO REPORT - During an interview with theGrio, Chris Brown talked about his new fashion venture and says his clothing line is about 'friendship'...
