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January 21, 2013

Lupe Fiasco bashes Obama, escorted off stage at inaugural concert

theGRIO REPORT - Lupe Fiasco was escorted off the stage by security in Washington, D.C. on Sunday after insulting President…
January 18, 2013

Maybach Music's Rockie Fresh talks 'work ethic' with theGrio

theGRIO REPORT - The college kid-turned rapper adds another fresh perspective to a label that prides itself on versatility...
January 18, 2013

Chief Keef to serve 60 days in prison for parole violation

theGRIO REPORT - Keef's recent troubles were spawned by an ill-advised video shoot, where the music website Pitchfork placed the…
January 17, 2013

Rap Genius: The top 5 rap lyrics of the week — Black Thought decimates classic Nas beat

RAP GENIUS - This week saw some long-awaited projects come to light...
January 17, 2013

T.I. on Justin Timberlake: ‘I think he’s one of the greatest to do it’

theGRIO Q&A - TheGrio caught up with T.I. to discuss his latest role on the big screen, what he thinks…
January 16, 2013

Angel Haze apologizes for being a ‘bully’ following Azealia Banks feud

theGRIO REPORT - In a video posted by Haze, the female emcee expressed her love for her fans and thanked…
January 16, 2013

Chief Keef facing jail for parole violation

CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago rapper Chief Keef has been taken into custody after a juvenile court judge decided a video…
January 15, 2013

Kid Cudi to show off acting chops in ‘Need for Speed’

theGRIO REPORT - Fans of rapper Kid Cudi's acting on the now defunct HBO series How to Make it in…
January 14, 2013

Azeaila Banks confirms new track with Beyoncé

theGRIO REPORT - During a recent interview Azealia Banks revealed that weeks ago she collaborated with Beyoncé on a new…
January 14, 2013

Nas released after being hospitalized for vertigo

theGRIO REPORT - Rapper Nas has been released from a New York City hospital, after being admitted Friday for severe…
January 11, 2013

Rick Ross sued for allegedly stealing stage name from LA drug dealer

theGRIO REPORT - Rapper Rick Ross is being sued for allegedly stealing his stage name from Ricky Donnell Ross, a…
January 11, 2013

Rap Genius: The top 5 rap lyrics of the week — Cam’ron revisits love affair

RAP GENIUS - Cam revisited his love affair with the Midwest, MC Eiht took us back to the old school,…
January 7, 2013

Rapper Freddy E. tweets about killing himself right before alleged suicide

theGRIO REPORT - Freddy E. allegedly took his own life after he sent out a number of eerie tweets right…
January 7, 2013

The University of Arizona introduces 1st ever hip-hop minor

theGRIO REPORT - The University of Arizona has announced that it has created a 'Hip-Hop Concentration' minor under the Africana…
January 4, 2013

Rap Genius: The top 5 rap lyrics of the week — champagne in the air

RAP GENIUS - The end of 2012 and the first few days of 2013 gave rap fans music for a…
January 4, 2013

Angel Haze slams Azealia Banks on new diss track

theGRIO REPORT - Azealia Banks may have met her match with fellow female rapper Angel Haze...
January 3, 2013

Lil Wayne inks new 'BAKED' forehead tattoo

theGRIO REPORT - Rapper Lil Wayne inked his latest tattoo in a spot others usually leave bare...
January 2, 2013

Rapper A$AP Rocky sued for alleged drug-fueled attack

theGRIO REPORT - With his long anticipated debut album dropping in two weeks, rapper A$AP Rocky should be gearing up…
January 2, 2013

Azealia Banks drops 'trap, rave' song 'BBD' on New Year's Day

theGRIO REPORT - Rapper Azaelia Banks posted a new song, 'BBD' on New Year's Day from her personal account onto…
December 30, 2012

Azealia Banks doesn't want to be a 'tacky' rap artist

theGRIO REPORT - Azealia Banks may be one of the hottest rising stars in hip-hop, but she may already be…