About Matthew Allen

Matthew Allen is a Brooklyn-based TV producer, director and award-winning music journalist. He’s interviewed the likes of Quincy Jones, Jill Scott, Smokey Robinson and more for publications such as Ebony, Jet, The Root, Village Voice, Wax Poetics, Revive Music and Soulhead. His video work can be seen on PBS/All Arts, Brooklyn Free Speech TV and BRIC TV.

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Joe Rogan Dwayne Johnson thegrio.com
February 7, 2022
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has rescinded his initial Joe Rogan support after the N-Word controversy hit social media.
Chuck D thegrio.com
February 7, 2022
Public Enemy front-man Chuck D spoke with theGrio about his new audio project with Audible, 'Songs That Shook the Planet'
Kim Kardashian Kanye West thegrio.com
February 4, 2022
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian went back and forth on social media over North West's presence on a TikTok she…
Kanye West thegrio.com
February 4, 2022
The official trailer for the three-part docuseries on Kanye West, 'jeen-yuhs,' has been released by Netflix, where it will stream…
February 4, 2022
Kanye West wants February changed to 'Black Future Month,' while T-Pain says Black history should be all year long.
February 3, 2022
Kanye West working with controversial rock star Marilyn Manson for 'Donda 2' album, according to music producer Digital Nas
February 3, 2022
Variety reporter Michael Appler was removed from 'MJ The Musical' red carpet after asking about Michael Jackson's abuse allegations.
The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion - Arrivals
February 3, 2022
Nicki Minaj says motherhood inspired her to rethink explicit lyrics in her music so she turned down guest feature on…
Brandy Whitney Houston thegrio.com
February 3, 2022
Singer and actress Brandy has written about the difficulty of accepting Whitney Houston's death in a forward of new Houston…
Taraji P. Henson thegrio.com
February 2, 2022
Taraji P. Henson added to 'The Color Purple' movie musical cast as Shug Avery, joining H.E.R. and Corey Hawkins.
Michael K. Williams thegrio.com
February 2, 2022
Four men were arrested as part of an investigation into the death of Michael K. Williams for allegedly selling fentanyl-laced…
February 2, 2022
Prime Video drops sneak peak at upcoming hip-hop comedy docuseries, 'Phat Tuesdays,' about all-Black stand-up night at The Comedy Store.
MIchael Jackson Joe Jackson thegrio.com
February 1, 2022
Broadway's 'MJ The Musical' analyzes Joe Jackson's polarizing influence on his King of Pop son, the late Michael Jackson.
Summer Walker thegrio.com
February 1, 2022
Summer Walker and Cordae are among artists taking part in Amazon Music's Black History Month "Black Is Culture..." initiative.
Descendant thegrio.com
February 1, 2022
Obamas' Higher Ground, and Netflix acquire worldwide distribution rights for 'Descendant' feature documentary
Encanto thegrio.com
February 1, 2022
"We Don’t Talk About Bruno" becomes Disney's first number Billboard 100 hit in nearly 30 years since "A Whole New…
February 1, 2022
Chris Rock, Byron Allen among those at star-studded farewell concert for late comedian/actor Bog Saget at L.A.'s The Comedy Store
Tamar Braxton theGrio.com- Social Ready Content
January 31, 2022
Tamar Braxton posts video message to her Instagram page, sending encouraging words to those battling mental illness
Craig Robinson Hulu thegrio.com
January 31, 2022
The trailer for season three of Hulu's 'Your Attention Please' is released and features host, comedian/actor Craig Robinson.
January 31, 2022
ASCAP to honor Black history month with social media campaign, posting daily Instagram posts honoring Black music figures