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March 16, 2022
Evelyn Braxton, matriarch of the Braxton family, penned a tribute to her late daughter, Traci Braxton, who died of cancer…
Spotify's Inaugural Secret Genius Awards hosted by Lizzo
March 15, 2022
Mike Mora, photographer and husband of Grammy-nominated singer Kelis, has died after a bout with stomach cancer at age 37
March 8, 2022
For years, I thought Arrested Development’s sophomore album, Zingalamaduni, was the most criminally slept-on album EVER.
Rapper J. Cole
March 4, 2022
As a general rule, I try not to be too critical about great art and artists in my midst. Now,…
March 3, 2022
The third and final installment of the Kanye docuseries "jeen-yuhs" gave us some amazing, revelatory moments and some mess.
Aretha Franklin Performs At The Fox Theatre, Black singers, thegrio.com
February 28, 2022
Grace Franklin, the 15-year-old granddaughter of the late Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Aretha Franklin, auditioned for 'American Idol.'
February 24, 2022
Kanye is always presenting himself as a victim who’s battling institutions that don't respect him as the genius he is.
February 21, 2022
YouTube Jamal Edwards, who helped UK talent generate exposure has died, his family confirmed this weekend.
February 17, 2022
The new three-part docuseries from Netflix offers us an answer to the question, where did Kanye’s ego come from?
Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show thegrio.com
February 13, 2022
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem and Mary J. Blige joined forces during Pepsi’s halftime show at Super Bowl…
Mary J. Blige Album Release Party For "Good Morning Gorgeous"
February 11, 2022
Nine-time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Mary J. Blige released her 15th studio album, 'Good Morning, Gorgeous.'
February 11, 2022
Kanye's involvement at Coachella may be in jeopardy after he demanded Billie Eilish apologize to Travis Scott or else he…
February 9, 2022
Funk singer Betty Davis, the ex-wife of famed trumpeter Miles Davis, died Wednesday of natural causes at age 77.
February 7, 2022
In partnership with Afrofuturist scholars, the iconic concert hall will produce an over-80-event festival launching Feb. 12.
Chuck D thegrio.com
February 7, 2022
Public Enemy front-man Chuck D spoke with theGrio about his new audio project with Audible, 'Songs That Shook the Planet'
Lizzo Performs theGrio.com
February 7, 2022
Lizzo is "freeing herself in love." The singer shared nude posts on her Instagram over the weekend, with a message…
February 4, 2022
Kanye West wants February changed to 'Black Future Month,' while T-Pain says Black history should be all year long.
February 3, 2022
Kanye West working with controversial rock star Marilyn Manson for 'Donda 2' album, according to music producer Digital Nas
February 3, 2022
Variety reporter Michael Appler was removed from 'MJ The Musical' red carpet after asking about Michael Jackson's abuse allegations.
January 31, 2022
Anthony Hamilton and Musiq Soulchild will kick off the third season of the virtual competition series Verzuz on February 15.