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The Afropunk festival makes its return to Brooklyn, New York, on Sept. 10 and 11, featuring headliners, The Roots and…
I’ve said it once but I’ll say it again, I love The Roots Picnic. It is, by far, my favorite…
BET officials say Lil Wayne has been added as a performer at the 2022 BET Awards, while Big Freedia is…
Is Drake's new album, 'Honestly, Nevermind,' an assault on the future of hip hop? TheGrio explores the history of hip…
Rapper Lil Tjay has been hospitalized after being shot multiple times on Wednesday, while a suspect has been arrested and…
In honor of Black Music Month, theGrio highlights the Black music producers who’s innovative techniques had dramatic impact on music.
Last week we broke down which was better Soul Food or its soundtrack. This week, we have a new one…
Since the nation has gotten in on this Juneteenth celebration, cookouts have gotten bigger. And ain’t no cookout without some…
BET announced that Babyface, Chlöe, and Chance The Rapper will perform at the 2022 BET Awards, along with Lizzo, Ella…
Superstar singer Beyonce is set to release her seventh studio solo album, 'Renaissance' on July 29, as announced by Tidal.
Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson, Grammy and Oscar winner, speaks to theGrio about working with New York Times' new campaign.
ABC to air 'Sound of Freedom – A Juneteenth Celebration,' a special honoring Juneteenth and Black Music Month featuring Ciara,…
theGrio highlights 10 albums that have been reappraised as high quality and influential, despite not being positively received when released.
The legend of Lizzo has grown even greater. She’s a beloved, body-positive, life-affirming pop star who makes us feel better…
The Grammy award-winning artist said she will remove “spaz” from updated recording of the song, which appears on her upcoming…
One of my favorite things about hip-hop and rap music, in particular, is its origins within the griot storytelling framework.
Stevie Wonder may have had the best five-album run in modern music history, but dammit, if Prince didn’t give him…
Last week, we broke down which was better: "Love Jones" or the soundtrack. This week, we have a new one…
BET announced that music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs will receive its Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 BET Awards.
Last week, the Country Music Association announced its ban on the Confederate flag at the CMA Fest for the first…