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Questlove, who helmed Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius), has paid tribute to the documentary’s subject, Sly Stone, ...

Roots co-founder Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter is writing and directing a new narrative film that's billed to "drops ...

The music industry is mourning Sly Stone. After news broke that the groundbreaking musician had died at 82 on Monday, stars ...

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Sly Stone’s journey highlights the difficulty of showing emotions, something that is even more difficult for Black people in the U.S. Expressing feelings at times felt dangerous for us. You ...

Questlove and Black Thought are working together on a new narrative and immersive film focusing on “Hip-Hop’s soul.” ...

At just four years old, Southgate’s Ace Morris already moves with the rhythm and soul of legends. Known to his family and ...

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