Tyrese and Ludacris: 'We want Halle'
theGRIO VIDEO - During an interview with theGrio, Tyrese and Ludacris revealed that they want Halle Berry cast in the 'Fast & Furious' franchise...
The top 5 rap lyrics of the week
RAP GENIUS - Slick Rick references are still cool, Ab-Soul still loves both his mysticism and his weed, Eminem's name carries a lot of weight, and Hov is still capable of blowing our minds. Below, the lines of the week...
Alicia Keys, Bobby Brown perform at Will.i.am show
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Alicia Keys filled in for Fergie, joining the Black Eyed Peas on 'Where Is the Love' at will.i.am's charity event at The Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles. British singer Estelle also sang Fergie's portion of 'The Time (Dirty Bit)'...
‘Hip pops’: Rap music’s greatest dads
SLIDESHOW - Celebrities get a bad wrap much of the time for caring more about their careers over the maturation of their children...
Ludacris sues Texan couple for 'Disturbing Tha Peace'
theGRIO REPORT - Ludacris is often associated with his album and record label name Disturbing Tha Peace. The rapper is now taking a couple from Texas to court for their alleged illegal use of the term...
Swizz Beatz: I'm releasing singles, not albums
WASHINGTON (AP) — Producer-rapper Swizz Beatz says he wants to release a series of singles — or 'memorable moments'" — instead of a follow-up album to 2007's 'One Man Band Man'...
Swizz Beatz releases Everyday Birthday video
VIDEO - Swizz Beatz has finally released his much anticipated video for his new hit song 'Everyday Birthday' featuring Chris Brown and Ludacris...
Usher hosts 3rd annual World Leadership Conference
theGRIO REPORT - Usher's non-profit organization, New Look Foundation, hosted their third annual World Leadership Conference at Emory University in Atlanta from June 19-23, 2012...
Rap Genius: Top 5 rap lyrics of the week
RAP GENIUS - This past week was a good one for politically engaged rap...
Mr. Bangladesh says hip-hop is too safe
theGRIO Q&A - TheGrio had the opportunity to speak with Bangladesh to talk about artist branding, and the changing landscape of the music scene...
