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Stephen A. Smith calls out Kamala Harris for ‘I told you so’ remarks

On his podcast “Straight Shooter with Stephen A.,” Smith said Harris’s remarks had him on “the verge” of “blowing a gasket.”

Stephen A. Smith called out Kamala Harris following the former U.S. vice president’s remarks at the Rev. Jesse Jackson’s funeral service last week.

The always outspoken newscaster turned political commentator expressed outrage after Harris joked about predicting many of President Donald Trump‘s controversial actions since returning to office in January 2025.

“I predicted a lot about what’s happening right now,” Harris said to applause from the thousands in attendance at House of Hope Baptist Church in Chicago.… Read more

Killer Mike, Young Thug and others petition Supreme Court in death sentence of man who had rap lyrics used against him in court

The trio of Atlanta rapper were joined by music execs, scholars and more regarding the 2009 case of a man who was found guilty of capital murder in the deaths of two individuals, then prosecutors used rap lyrics he wrote to sentence him to death.

A 2009 murder case has caught the attention of several rappers, including Killer Mike, Young Thug, T.I. and others, as the Atlanta trio have attached their name to a petition calling for the Supreme Court to halt a man’s execution, believing rap lyrics the man wrote contributed to him receiving the death penalty.… Read more

Dionne Warwick files lawsuit seeking millions in royalty income as she preps her final album, ‘DWuets’

The legendary singer’s final album is due out on March 20 and will feature Kehlani, Cynthia Ervio and a host of others.

Dionne Warwick is still fabulous, still thriving and on the verge of releasing her final album. However, she still has a few legal matters to settle first.

As she prepares her “DWuets” album featuring Kehlani, Cynthia Erivo and others, according to Billboard, Warwick is suing Artists Rights Enforcement Corp. for allegedly stealing “millions of dollars in royalty income” for songs like “Walk On By” and “I Say A Little Prayer.”… Read more

The Story Of Sylvia Moy: The Unsung Motown Hitmaker Behind Stevie Wonder’s Classic Songs

 By Bridgette Bartlett Royall 

It is no secret that the music industry is cut-throat and not for the weak. Add to that it being incredibly sexist and racist. Another sobering fact: Those behind the scenes in the music business, from engineers to producers to songwriters, are rarely ever as celebrated as those in the spotlight if they get recognized at all. And for a Black woman in the 1960s and 1970s? Well, the light was sadly even more dim.… Read more

Papoose Takes Shots At 50 Cent, “F*ck Curtis Jackson”

Papoose chose violence in his latest car freestyle session, taking aim at a familiar op, 50 Cent.

Riding the wave of the ongoing tension between T.I. and the Harris family with 50, Pap decided to step into the conversation with a few words of his own. The Brooklyn rapper wasted no time setting the tone, making it clear who he was addressing from the very first line of the freestyle.

“F*ck Curtis Jackson,” he raps, referencing 50 Cent’s government name.… Read more

TSA Shortages Lead To Hours-long Wait Times At Airports

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been shut down for nearly a month after congressional Democrats refused to approve funding for the agency. While the shutdown was caused by Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) reckless mass-deportation campaign, the downstream effects have led to hours-long wait times at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoints at several airports.

According to CNN, passengers waited in line at the TSA checkpoint at Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport for over three hours on Sunday and Monday.… Read more

Cardi B to make her Essence Festival debut alongside Brandy & Monica, Patti LaBelle and more

Cardi B, Latto, Kehlani, Brandy, Monica and Patti LaBelle are among the first artists announced for the 2026 Essence Festival of Culture.

The countdown to Essence Festival of Culture is officially on. And in honor of Women’s History Month, organizers are giving fans an early taste of what’s to come in 2026—starting with a lineup led entirely by women.

On Monday (Mar. 9), the festival, presented by Coca-Cola, unveiled the first wave of performers for its 2026 Evening Concert Series at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.… Read more

Jamilah Lemieux’s ‘Black. Single. Mother.’ is a powerful call to see and support Black single mothers

In a candid conversation with TheGrio’s Natasha S. Alford, the writer and cultural critic reflects on motherhood, identity and the cultural narratives surrounding Black women raising children.

Jamilah Lemieux didn’t set out to write a manifesto, but reading the pages of “Black. Single. Mother.” may inspire you to go out and move differently in the world. In a candid conversation with TheGrio’s SVP & Chief Content Officer, Natasha S. Alford, Lemieux opens up about her new memoir, which is part personal reckoning, part cultural excavation.… Read more

Dwight Howard files for divorce from Amy Luciani after more than a year of marriage after wild accusations

The couple, who were wed in January 2025, have each filed for divorce from the other but have since removed their petitions.

After a weekend of drama, Dwight Howard is once again calling it quits with his estranged wife.

Howard, the NBA Hall of Famer, filed for divorce from Amber Howard, better known online as Amy Luciani on Monday (Mar. 9), hours after Amber went on social media claiming that Dwight has a drug problem and that Child Protective Services (CPS) had removed their child from their home.… Read more

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