Music

Melania Trump Prince, Melania Trump Grace Jones, Melania Trump Documentary, melania trump film, melania trump soundtrack
February 25, 2026

Prince estate, Grace Jones among Black artists who flatly refused their music being used in ‘Melania’ doc and soundtrack

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February 25, 2026

‘God will humble you’: Joe Budden explains why he’s no fan of J. Cole’s Honda Civic journey to promote ‘The Fall Off’

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees 2026, Rock Hall 2026 Nominees, Lauryn Hill, Wu-Tang Can, Sade, Mariah Carey
February 25, 2026

Lauryn Hill, Luther Vandross, New Edition, Wu-Tang Clan, Mariah Carey and Sade among nominees for 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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Isaac Hayes, thegrio.com
February 24, 2026

Isaac Hayes’ family settles legal battle with President Trump over ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’

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50 Cent T.I. Beef, T.I. Diss, 50 Cent Diss, T.I. King Harris, King Harris T.I.
February 23, 2026

T.I. continues beef with 50 Cent with another diss track as King Harris goes in on Instagram

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February 21, 2026

Yolanda Adams, DeMeco Ryans Honored at Houston City Hall Black History Month celebration honoring local changemakers

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Teddy Riley, R. Kelly, Teddy Riley R. Kelly, Teddy Riley R. Kelly Los Angeles Times
February 21, 2026

‘I sincerely apologize’: Teddy Riley walks back comments about wanting to work with R. Kelly

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D'Angelo, D'Angelo Tribute, D'Angelo Tribute Reactions, D'Angelo Son Reacts Grammys Tribute
February 21, 2026

‘Bittersweet’ moment: D’Angelo’s son, Michael Archer Jr., looks back on Grammys tribute in new ABC special

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February 21, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: How Adam Blackstone became the ‘Editor-in-Chief’ of Black Music

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February 21, 2026

Ray J’s team denies ‘fake blood’ claims as singer pleads for stolen heart monitor

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February 19, 2026

Rapper Lil Poppa dies by suicide at age 25

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Ray J, Black health and wellness, Black Hollywood, theGrio.com
February 18, 2026

Ray J’s manager addresses his ‘bloody’ V-day performance: ‘Gotta do their job’

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obamas stand for Brandy national anthem NBA All-Star Game 2026 Los Angeles, thegrio.com
February 16, 2026

The Obamas rise as Brandy’s national anthem sets the tone for NBA All-Star night

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68th GRAMMY Awards - Red Carpet
February 14, 2026

“She f—ed me up”: Jamie Foxx says breakup with ‘Spanish woman’ inspired new single

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February 14, 2026

‘That was the government!’ Cardi B has a laugh after accidentally falling on stage during ‘Little Miss Drama Tour’ stop in Vegas

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