Is Kanye getting a pass for sexism?

OPINION - Kanye West’s new album Yeezus is full of explicit, sexual braggadocio just like all of his other albums and all of the misogynistic tropes will likely be barely mentioned in the media in favor of long, whimsically worded musings on the album’s production...

Lil Wayne addresses US flag flap

Lilly Workneh

theGRIO REPORT - Lil Wayne created a firestorm on social media after a video for the rapper's new single "God Bless Amerika" leaked and it showed images of him stepping on the American flag...

With Samsung, business is booming for Jay-Z

Courtney Garcia

theGRIO REPORT - Like he once said so fervently, Jay-Z is not a businessman, he’s a business, man, and now he’s proving his industrial scope in a bold new partnership with Samsung...

Review: Kanye's 'Yeezus' a blessing

Brandon Neasman

REVIEW - This time around, West forgot about us. He forgot about the fans, forgot about proper album promotion protocol and forgot about political correctness. The result is his most abstract piece of work to date...

Is Miley Cyrus a 'hood music' hypocrite?

Veronica Miller

OPINION - Herein lies the problem of artists co-opting cultures that aren’t theirs...

Miguel may face 'leg drop' lawsuit

Anthony McCartney, Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The woman who was kicked by Miguel during a Billboard Music Awards performance continues to suffer cognitive difficulties and has yet to receive any assistance from the R&B singer nearly a month after the incident, her attorney said...

Anthony Hamilton on fatherhood: 'I've seen it all'

Lilly Workneh

theGRIO REPORT - To millions, Anthony Hamilton is recognized as an award-winning singer with a soulful voice and arresting vocals – but to his six children, he is simply 'dad'...

Kanye West's 'Yeezus' leaked online

Kyle Harvey

It’s unofficially Yeezy season. Though its official release date isn't until next week, Kanye West’ s 6th album Yeezus leaked today and the internet exploded...

Adele honored by Queen Elizabeth II

Jill Lawless, Associated Press

LONDON (AP) - Adele is getting a new medal to go alongside her Grammys and Academy Award — an honor from Queen Elizabeth II...

Miley Cyrus disowns 'hood music'

theGrio

theGRIO REPORT - Miley Cyrus may be making headlines primarily for her 'twerking' as of late but she wants to make it clear she isn't interested in making what she calls 'hood music'...