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Virtual no more! The Roots Picnic is back with four stages, Mary J., Kirk Franklin, Rakim, Rick Ross 

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I, too, sing America: celebrating the poetry of the Black lyricist

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Counting down Biz Markie’s 5 best records

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16 Books to kick off your fall reading list

Fall has arrived (along with school for the kiddies) and it’s only right that we hit you with a list of books to get you going this fine Autumn.
/ October 4, 2019
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From Struggle Raps to Real Bars: 7 NBA players turned rappers

Lonzo Ball fouled out with his new rap album and It should come as no surprise that most of these rap “careers” from NBA players flame out quickly like the dumpster fires that they are. But not all of them are terrible. Here’s a look at just a few NBA rappers and their varied levels of success.
/ February 20, 2018
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Rap Genius: The top 5 rap lyrics of the week — Rakim drops some Latin for us

RAP GENIUS – In a week where there was both a new Drake album and an epic Kanye West interview, you could be forgiven for thinking that the rest of rap took the past seven days off…
/ September 27, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Rakim doesn’t ‘really speak’ to Eric B anymore

theGRIO REPORT – In a recent interview, Rakim confirms he’s working on a 4th solo album later for this year, but Eric B won’t be involved at all…
/ August 22, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

theGrio's top 10 greatest voices in hip-hop

SLIDESHOW – Whether they have a signature bark or rapid-fire flow these rappers have gained popularity by standing out among their fellow artists…
/ June 13, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Rappers shine at star-studded BET Hip-Hop Awards

theGRIO REPORT – Atlanta lived up to its reputation as the Hollywood of the South on Saturday, with the seventh annual BET Hip-Hop Awards…
/ October 1, 2012
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Rap Genius: The top 5 rap lyrics of the week — Lil Wayne drops ‘Dedication 4’

RAP GENIUS – This week finds us celebrating the release of Lil Wayne’s ‘Dedication 4’ mixtape…
/ September 7, 2012