While his talent shone brightly, Sly faced the pressure of living up to those expectations, creating a constant conflict ...

The drummer-producer and documentarian explains why that theme was central to his film on the funk band Sly and the Family ...

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

In an emotional tribute, the Sly Lives! director reflects on the funk legend's impact, lasting influence, and artistry ...

Questlove calls the late Sly Stone, the subject of his doc 'Sly Lives: aka the Burden of Black Genius,' a 'giant' who 'will ...

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

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

Sly Stone, funk pioneer and frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, died Monday at the age of 82, following what his family ...

Sly Stone died Monday after "a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues," according to a family ...

Opening day of the annual Roots picnic was marred by muddy grounds and extreme delays. Questlove apologized to fans for the ...

Like the DJ he is, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is highly adept at keeping a lot of things spinning.

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson directed the Sly Stone documentary Sly Lives! (AKA The Burden of Black Genius that premiered at ...