Why Queen Latifah hails the late Sly Stone for his ‘genius’
Queen Latifah has hailed Sly Stone as a “genius.” The tribute comes as the music world mourns the loss of one of funk’s most influential
June 10, 2025
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Queen Latifah has hailed Sly Stone as a “genius.” The tribute comes as the music world mourns the loss of one of funk’s most influential
In the world of documentary filmmaking, Joseph Patel has mastered the art of uncovering the humanity behind musical legends. From a young music journalist scribbling
The intersection of musical genius and cultural impact takes center stage in Questlove’s latest documentary venture. The acclaimed drummer of The Roots brings his distinctive
Filmmakers frantically raid thrift stores nationwide as prestigious festival enforces radical new dress code The Sundance Film Festival embraces retro fashion and diverse voices The
The ever-evolving world of hip-hop thrives on collaboration, competition, and conversations that push the genre forward. Recent interactions between Kendrick Lamar, The Roots’ Questlove, and
Top Dawg Entertainment President Terrence “Punch” Henderson Jr. recently addressed The Roots‘ Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s evolving commentary on Kendrick Lamar, highlighting a complex relationship between
Questlove has more than 200,000 records in his collection. The musician has been accumulating vinyl for years and his hobby has stepped up recently because
Multiple hip-hop heavyweights of the 1990s — most prominently Ice Cube — are heavily criticizing the current rap beefs that are dominating the genre, pop
Michael Jackson cleared a path for Jon Batiste. Batiste’s original Netflix documentary American Symphony, produced by the Obamas’ Higher Ground production company, follows the musician’s
Peacock has dropped the official trailer for “Kings From Queens: The RUN DMC Story,” a documentary series detailing the legendary group’s rise to international stardom.
The recently televised Grammy salute to 50 years of hip-hop was by all accounts a resounding success and beautiful celebration of the genre but the
Sometimes people just have to fight it out. That’s what happened between Roots’ members Black Thought and Questlove earlier in their career. Black Thought is
It’s that time of year again! Well, almost. Those not necessarily privy to the inner- workings of the music industry may not know it, but
As hip-hop’s closes out its 50th year, the Recording Academy has a celebratory two-hour Grammy telecast in the works that will end the year with
On Aug. 13, The F.O.R.C.E. (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy) tour visited the United Center in Chicago and the 50 years of hip-hop celebration continued.
The widow of The Roots bassist Leonard Hubbard is suing band co-founders Questlove and Black Thought for fraud. The band members, Questlove and Black Thought,
LL Cool J warned fans. Everyone couldn’t be included in a 14-minute tribute to salute 50 years of hip-hop. Beyond personal preferences, however, there was
On Saturday, March 26th Disney’s Onyx Collective hosted a brunch in celebration of Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Summer of Soul. The Oscar-nominated documentary is the first title
DaBaby may not have been fazed by cancel culture after his recent homophobic comments, but several high-profile concert appearance cancellations and the loss of endorsement
DaBaby continues to feel the heat from his controversial comments during last weekend’s Rolling Loud Music Festival, which resulted in clothing brand boohooMAN ending their
