SNL spoofs 'Accidental Racist'
VIDEO - Following the storm of criticism surrounding the release of Brad Paisley and LL Cool J's new single 'Accidental Racist,' 'Saturday Night Live' decided to put their own spin on the situation...
Is 'Accidental Racist' misunderstood?
(AP) - Southern white men don't usually drive racial dialogue. For as long as race has riven America, they have been depicted more often as the problem than the solution...
The top 5 rap lyrics of the week
RAP GENIUS - This week saw LL Cool J somehow get involved with a song that was even worse than his last one...
LL Cool J: 'Accidental Racist' about 'forgiveness'
NBCNEWS - The latest attempt by a white and black singer to talk about racial issues is stirring up a lot of hate -- for the song and its singers...
'Accidental Racist': The worst song ever?
OPINION - This song would be more accurately titled 'White Privilege and an Unfortunate Middle-Aged Rapper...'
Trey Songz added to Essence Fest lineup
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - R&B singer-songwriter Trey Songz, who has collaborated with hip-hop artists Jay-Z, Drake and others, has been added to this year's Essence Festival lineup...
Back to New Orleans: Beyonce to perform at Essence
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Beyoncé is coming back to New Orleans and back to the Superdome...
Grammy storylines that you might have missed
theGRIO REPORT - From Chris Brown and Rihanna to Justin Timberlake's return to the stage, check out some of Hip-Hop & R&B storylines that might have missed Grammy night...
Kerry Washington wins Image Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kerry Washington was a triple threat at the NAACP Image Awards...
LL Cool J talks troubled youth with Oprah
theGRIO REPORT - In a sit-down with Oprah Winfrey for an upcoming episode of Oprah's Next Chapter, the rapper-turned-actor opened up about a friend of his mother savagely beating when he was a young child...
