Lauryn Hill takes on her critics in Tumblr post
theGRIO REPORT - On the heels of tax evasion reports becoming public, Lauryn HIll took to her personal Tumblr page to publish her thoughts on the matter...
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...
New Orleans Jazz Fest features living legends
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — If there's a theme to this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, it may be living legends.
'Senna' director to make Amy Winehouse documentary
LONDON (AP) — The director of award-winning film 'Senna' is making a documentary about the late soul singer Amy Winehouse...
'The Rent Is Too Damn High' guy releases rap anthem, runs for mayor
theGRIO REPORT - Now McMillan's famous phrase is a hot hip-hop track and personal anthem for his alleged mayoral campaign....
Lauryn Hill has 2 weeks to pay $504,000 in taxes
NEWARK, New Jersey (AP) - A federal judge postponed Lauryn Hill's tax evasion sentencing on Monday but not before scolding the eight-time Grammy-winning singer for reneging on a promise to make restitution by now...
Rihanna breaks pop records but is she music royalty?
OPINION - Love her or hate her, Rihanna certainly knows how drop a good pop single...
Why Richie Havens will be missed
OPINION - Havens more than showed that with his music and his never tiring dedication and passion to the cause of peace and civil rights. He was truly the universal man...
Woodstock folk singer Richie Havens dead at 72
NEW YORK (AP) - Havens, a folk singer and guitarist, performed at the 1969 Woodstock Festival. He returned to the site during the 40th anniversary in 2009...
Listen to Jay-Z's '100$' from 'The Great Gatsby' soundtrack
theGRIO REPORT - Jay-Z was recently selected to be the executive producer for the movie soundtrack for this year’s highly anticipated film, 'The Great Gatsby'...
