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January 18, 2022
The National Music of African-American Music provides miraculous beacon of history by engaging participation
AMC TCA - Panels
January 4, 2022
Touré writes that Andre's soul-bearing verses on the record showcase grown, heartfelt, deep lyrics about the concerns of middle-aged life.
DMX thegrio.com
December 29, 2021
In 2021, there were an unprecedented number of rappers who died, and it has affected hip-hop on local and national…
City of Hope Spirit of Life Gala 2018 - Arrivals
December 29, 2021
Dr. Dre is said to be "delighted" that Nicole Young, his former wife, will not be entitled to half of…
Snoop Dogg theGrio.com
December 20, 2021
Snoop was among the event's headliner's, aside names like Ice Cube, 50 Cent, The Isley Brothers, Al Green and The…
KangolKid-theGrio.com
December 18, 2021
The hip-hop rapper and producer died early Saturday morning after being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in February of…
2014 Long Island Music Hall Of Fame Gala
November 10, 2021
Pioneering rapper Kurtis Blow returns to his role as host for The Hip Hop Nutcracker after a heart transplant last…
November 8, 2021
Jay's killing went unsolved for nearly 20 years. Prosecutors say Jay's murder was a result of a drug deal gone…
October 15, 2021
Hip-hop music does not live outside of the legacy of racist colonial myths and seems to continue to breed these…
Rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie - theGrio.com
September 12, 2021
The Bronx rapper said that his arrest prior to his South London festival performance was based on a 2-year-old accusation.
Pop Smoke - theGrio.com
September 12, 2021
Vandals tried to remove the late rapper Pop Smoke's casket out of his crypt in a reported vandalization of his…
September 11, 2021
A pioneering member of the SoundCloud renaissance, producer Digital Nas has been instrumental in redefining the “trap” sub-genre.
Afrika Bambaataa - theGrio.com
September 11, 2021
Afrika Bambaataa, whose real name is Lance Taylor, would have been 33 or 34-years-old during the time of the most…
Lil Nas X thegrio.com
July 26, 2021
Lil Nas X is not here for the homophobia as the rapper took to Twitter over the weekend to respond…
July 3, 2021
Iggy Azalea is seen looking especially bronze while wearing a black wig, surrounded by Black dancers in the new music…
Chi Modu thegrio.com
May 25, 2021
Iconic photographer Chi Modu has passed away at 54 and was known for taking images of hip hop’s most legendary…
The Universal Hip Hop Museum Groundbreaking Ceremony Held In Bronx Point
May 19, 2021
Showtime announced a partnership with Mass Appeal to celebrate hip-hop's 50th birthday with three years of content.
May 8, 2021
“When it’s dark times, we have to be the light. So in a physical form, be the light. If it’s…
Shock G thegrio.com
May 1, 2021
Hip-hop pioneer Gregory "Shock G" Jacobs was laid to rest in Tampa, Florida on Saturday. Several of his musical peers…
JAY-Z At Webster Hall
April 29, 2021
Jay-Z and Nas have graced “Sorry Not Sorry,” a track from DJ Khaled’s much-anticipated album, Khaled, Khaled.