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TheGrio examines the nuances of Black American articulation as it relates to Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner’s recent comments.

Nas celebrated his 50th birthday on Thursday with a Black-tie invite only party featuring celebrity guests like Chris Rock and N.O.R.E.

The audience’s lukewarm ovations for hip-hop artists at Tuesday’s MTV VMAs show that the genre’s grip on pop music is loosening.

TheGrio highlights the five best performances from the 2023 MTV VMAs, broadcast Tuesday night from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

While Queen Latifah is a renowned rapper and actress, theGrio is highlighting five times she amazed her fans with her singing.

Combs reassigned Bad Boy Records publishing to artists and writers, but former Bad Boy rapper Mark Curry says the publishing is worth little.

Chloe Bailey makes her solo debut at NPR’s “Tiny Desk” online concert series, performing songs from her debut album, “In Pieces.”

Cardi B announced on Tuesday that she and Megan Thee Stallion will release a new collaborative song, “BONGOS,” on Friday.

Harold Childs, successful music promotions executive who helped break artists like The Carpenters, died at age 80 from leukemia.

TheGrio recaps Afropunk Brooklyn: Circus of Soul 2023, featuring performances from Teyana Taylor, Flying Lotus, and more.

In recognition of the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s album, “Let’s Get It On,” theGrio explores how he intertwined sensuality with dread.

The Universal Hip Hop Museum NYC fete also honored D-Nice, Lisa Gomez, Brad Smith — and featured a surprise De La Soul performance.

In honor of the 25th anniversary of Lauryn Hill’s, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” theGrio dissects the album’s many religious references.

TheGrio counts down the top 10 greatest albums off all time released from artists on Motown Records, from Stevie Wonder to Diana Ross.

A group of Lizzo’s dancers from her recent “Special Tour” issued a statement of support amid a lawsuit against her from three ex-dancers.

TheGrio reviews ESPN documentary “The Crossover: 50 Years of Hip-Hop & Sports,” screened at Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival.

Jazmine Sullivan is no longer headlining the Afropunk Brooklyn festival following her mother’s death, and Teyana Taylor will replace her.

Apple TV+ screening special episode of season two of “Swagger” at Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, featuring John Carlos.

TheGrio examines the 10th anniversary of Kendrick Lamar’s career-defining guest verse on Big Sean’s “Control.”