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Why Questlove says Patti LaBelle is a liar!
Questlove has a beef with Patti LaBelle. Apparently the legendary singer made numerous…
D’Angelo to debut new ‘Black Messiah’ album at NYC listening session
Back in June, music industry veteran Kevin Liles promised that this day was coming and…
First clip: Jay Z, Kanye West and Chris Rock’s ‘Top Five’ trailer
Pulsing with the rhythm of his greatest stand-up, Chris Rock’s TOP FIVE takes things to…
Check out more hot photos from Summer Jam 2014
Haven’t had enough of Summer Jam 2014? Here are some more pics from this year’s biggest hip-hop concert
Big Boi, Melyssa Ford attend Grey Goose’s ‘La Bal Masque’ in NYC
Big Boi rocked the stage as Questlove spun the tunes at La Bal Masque, Grey Goose’s NYC launch of its latest vodka flavor, Le Melon
Big Boi and Questlove party with Grey Goose at La Bal Masque
Grey Goose debuted it’s newest vodka flavor, Le Melon, at the festive La Bal Masque at the New York Public Library last night (May 9.) With DJ Questlove in the house and Big Boi rocking the stage, the party was in full effect. Melyssa Ford, Po Johnson and other celebs were spotted throughout the night and they all hit the red carpet.
The Roots prep new album
Philadelphia hip-hop group and “Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” house band The Roots recently dropped…
Questlove’s essay and hip-hop’s omnipresence; is it a good thing?
This week, Roots drummer/producer Questlove published the first in a six-part series of essays for Vulture called “When the People Cheer: How Hip-Hop Failed Black America.” The piece, a thoughtful examination of hip-hop’s current place in pop culture, resonated deeply with me.
Questlove defends rappers’ induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Hip-hop artists have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in recent years, and the inclusion of rappers has brought with it considerable controversy. Since the induction of hip-hop pioneers Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five in 2007, fellow legends such as Run-D.M.C., The Beastie Boys and Public Enemy have also joined icons of rock, soul and blues in the Rock Hall. Speaking to Rolling Stone at last week’s 2014 induction ceremony, Questlove shared his reaction to KISS guitarist/frontman Gene Simmons’ recent criticism of rappers being in the hall.