Rick Ross denies paternity of 3-year-old child
A woman filed a lawsuit against rapper Rick Ross, claiming that he owes her three years worth of child support...
The most anticipated albums of 2012
SLIDESHOW - Now that 2011 is behind us, it's time to focus on the music which is sure to be bumping in our headphones in 2012...
Common disses Drake on wax...again
theGRIO REPORT - Referring to Drake as Canada Dry, sweet, and as the "rapper of the moment", Common takes it one step further by sampling Destiny Child's "Say My Name" to add insult to injury...
If you thought the 'Basketball Wives' were bad, meet the 'BMF Wives'
Now that Meech has gotten a little shine, the ladies who have held these drug bosses down are hoping to get a little bit of their own with a reality show...
Meet the blue collar 'Bruce Springsteen of rap'
theGRIO VIDEO - Not your typical emcee, Stalley's content is reflective of the blue collar values that are often associated with the midwest...
Rick Ross traveling with medical kit in case of emergency
Rick Ross will not be caught off guard in case he suffers another medical emergency -- the rapper now travels with his own special medical kit...
Why Viola Davis should win the Oscar
I haven't yet seen Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher in 'The Iron Lady,' but that said, right now I'd be thrilled if the best-actress Oscar goes to Viola Davis in 'The Help'...
Slideshow: theGrio's winter music wishlist
SLIDESHOW - From hip-hop, alternative, and blues, here is theGrio's winter music wishlist for the holiday season...
What Maybach's fall says about hip-hop's reign
theGRIO REPORT - While the effect of rap celebrity endorsements is sometimes a positive one, these promotional efforts often backfire...
A guide to healthy middle age for hip-hop heroes
theGRIO REPORT - Even for middle-aged hip hop heroes, maintaining a diet into middle age that is high in fat and salt will likely result in weight and health problems as readily as cholesterol sticks to arteries...
