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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Drake Kylie Jenner www.theGrio.com
October 26, 2021
There was once a time when Drake wasn't a big music star. More than 10 years ago, he and a…
DMX thegrio.com
October 26, 2021
An alleged 15th child of late rapper DMX has come forward as the battle over his estate continues as he…
Kelis Mike Mora thegrio.com
October 25, 2021
Mike Mora, photographer and husband to singer Kelis, has given an update on his current battle with cancer.
Bill Maher Dave Chappelle thegrio.com
October 25, 2021
Although Dave Chappelle is getting some heavy criticism for his Netflix special, some people have come to his defense, including…
October 25, 2021
It was only a matter of time before one of Alec Baldwin's right-wing detractors would publicly chime in on the…
October 24, 2021
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp called out the MLB for moving the All Star Game from Atlanta, a move he incorrectly…
October 24, 2021
Vin Diesel stood in for his "Fast & Furious" co-star, who died in 2013, as his daughter Meadow Walker married…
October 24, 2021
Nathaniel DiRenzo, 29, who police say punched the girl during a confrontation at Stuyvesant Square Park, was arrested Saturday.
October 23, 2021
The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center says it raised more than $500,000 in a bid for the Lee statue…
October 23, 2021
The Los Angeles home that Sean "Diddy" Combs purchased for Kim Porter, his ex-girlfriend, is now up for sale for…
"American Skin" Red Carpet Arrivals - The 76th Venice Film Festival
October 21, 2021
Spike Lee and Nate Parker were hit with a lawsuit over copyright infringement by independent filmmakers Selton and Langston Shaw.
October 21, 2021
On Tuesday, YouTube launched a new campaign and exclusive concert at the Apollo Theater, headlined by Mary J. Blige and…
October 21, 2021
Atlanta rapper Young Thug says his collaboration with Mac Miller, "Day Before" was recorded exactly one day before Miller died.
Bobsleigh - Winter Olympics Day 12
October 20, 2021
The Olympic aspirations of the 2022 Jamaican bobsled team will be partially funded through the sale of a new NFT.
Mariah Carey thegrio.com
October 20, 2021
Mariah Carey has become the latest star musician to invest in bitcoin and announced her investment in cryptocurrency platform Gemini.
October 20, 2021
Ted Sarandos is admitting that he "screwed up" his response to Netflix employees, and will not deter them from the…
October 19, 2021
Adele has returned with new music and will be interviewed by Oprah Winfrey as part of a CBS special next…
Kanye West thegrio.com
October 19, 2021
Kanye West will no be known simply as Ye, as the paperwork to approve is legal name changed has been…
Nicki Minaj thegrio.com
October 19, 2021
Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty are facing a $20 million judgement after failing to respond to a harassment lawsuit from…
Vanessa Bryant thegrio.com
October 19, 2021
Vanessa Bryant has reportedly been working to ensure the name of NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant lives on by…