Talib Kweli's 'Prisoner Of Conscious' is solid but not his best
REVIEW - First and foremost, though,Talib Kweli is an artist. He’s a good rapper—great even. His latest effort, however, is not...
Hip-hop and corporate America divorcing?
theGRIO REPORT - Hip-hop and corporate America have maintained a relatively healthy marriage over the years, but recent debacles between brands and their musical associates suggest a divorce could be looming in the near future...
Talib Kweli on Rick Ross lyric scandal
theGRIO VIDEO - Kweli, who is a fan of Rick Ross’ music, would love to see the passion that was cultivated for standing up to a few negative lyrics is transferred to more issues affecting urban communities...
Will pocketbook pressure change rap lyrics forever?
OPINION - Corporate America has got a chokehold on hip-hop. Whenever a something affects a rapper’s bottom line, as in what just happened with Rick Ross and Reebok, all of a sudden, they care. We all care...
Slideshow: Hip-hop's best '4/20' high points
theGRIO SLIDESHOW - In honor of the unofficial holiday that is '4/20' (a.k.a. Marijuana Day), theGrio listed some of the more memorable cuts dedicated to the sticky icky...
Chief Keef tweet scandal: Is hip-hop hopeless?
OPINION - I am supposed to pen a witty editorial, calling for the reform of rap, or some such. But I have officially long since given up on eradicating hip-hop's misogyny...
Rick Ross offers apology for 'offensive' lyrics
NEW YORK (AP) - In the song, Ross raps about giving a woman the drug MDMA, also known as Molly, and having his way with her...
Reebok drops Rick Ross over rape lyric scandal
NEW YORK (AP) - Reebok has ended its relationship with Rick Ross following heavy criticism of lyrics by the rapper considered by some to be pro-rape...
Meek Mill defends controversial Rick Ross lyric
theGRIO REPORT - Meek called rap 'imaginary visual,' comparing the violent nature of rap music to screenwriters inserting a scene of sexual assault into a script...
Did Rick Ross' scandal change rap?
theGRIO REPORT - The firestorm has singed the 37-year-old rapper at the moment, but any long-term consequences appear slim according to those who work in the business, as he likely won’t lose his fan base...
