Happy b'day Jay-Z! Rappers still relevant over 40
SLIDESHOW - Rap icon and entrepreneur Jay-Z turns the ripe old age of 42 today, and yet he's arguably as popular and prolific as he's ever been...
Russell Simmons hosts black celebs at 13th annual Art for Life benefit
Over the weekend, Russell Simmons, along with his bother, Danny Simmons, hosted the 13th Annual ART FOR LIFE East Hampton Benefit.
Jimmy Henchman found guilty in NYC drug case
NEW YORK (AP) - Rap and hip-hop industry agent James Rosemond has been found guilty of federal drug trafficking charges in New York City...
Nitty Scott, MC: New artist with golden age sound
theGRIO VIDEO - Nitty Scott, MC, one of the new fresh faces in rap. If you're not too familiar with her work, you soon will be...
Slideshow: 25 songs that moved black America
SLIDESHOW - In honor of Black Music History Month, here are 25 songs that speak to music's ability to evoke thought, dialogue and action...
Slideshow: Rappers who have stayed out of the slammer
SLIDESHOW - Here are some of those artists who, despite some of their mention of drugs in lyrics and "misdemeanor" behavior, have managed to stay out of jail...
Slideshow: From the Last Poets to the first 'hip-hop president'
SLIDESHOW - theGrio tracks the evolving relationship between the elites of rap and politics over the decades, here are the highlights...
